Clinique La Prairie’s New Aesthetic Center & Skin Science

Clinique La Prairie, the world-renowned Swiss medical institution that  has shaped longevity and preventive medicine for more than 90 years, announces the opening  of its newly renovated Advanced Skin Science & Regenerative Aesthetic Center in Montreux. The Center marks the next evolution of the institution’s aesthetic expertise, transforming its  former Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine Center into a fully integrated, medically led platform built around a single clinical purpose: amplified skin healthspan — extending the period during which the skin remains biologically functional, structurally resilient, and visibly vital. 

Since 1931, Clinique La Prairie has been rooted in cellular therapy, a pioneering approach that  shaped its founding medical identity and long-standing reputation in regeneration. Nearly a  century later, the new Center takes this legacy further, translating the institution’s cellular and  regenerative heritage into skin science: a medically led platform where cellular vitality, tissue  quality, and aesthetic outcomes are considered part of the same longevity continuum. 

A MARKET MOVING TOWARD REGENERATIVE AESTHETICS

The announcement comes as aesthetic medicine enters a phase of accelerated growth and  premiumisation. Industry forecasts estimate that the global medical aesthetics market will  grow from USD 37.6 billion in 2024 to USD 102.3 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 9.6%, with  facial aesthetics alone representing approximately 55% of total medical aesthetics revenue. 

Within this expanding category, regenerative aesthetics is becoming one of the strongest  growth engines. The global regenerative aesthetics market is projected to grow from USD  3.76 billion in 2025 to USD 7.15 billion by 2034, while exosome therapeutics for aesthetic and  skin applications are forecast to rise from USD 81.1 million in 2024 to USD 1.69 billion by 2034,  at a CAGR of 35.9%.

Demand is also being reshaped by new patient behaviours. In the United States, more than  28.5 million minimally invasive procedures were performed in 2024, up 3% year-on-year, while  the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications has created a new restoration need: 63% of GLP-1  patients seeking facial treatments have never used cosmetic medicine before. In Switzerland,  the medical aesthetics market is projected to expand from USD 340.83 million in 2022 to USD  807.07 million by 2030, with skin rejuvenation expected to be one of its fastest-growing sub segments. These figures reflect a clear shift in patient expectations: from visible correction  toward natural-looking, preventive, regenerative and measurable skin quality. 

BEAUTY AS AN EXPRESSION OF SKIN BIOLOGY

At the heart of the Center is a redefinition of what aesthetic medicine is for. Rather than  masking the signs of aging once they appear, it treats the skin as a living, dynamic organ and  intervenes earlier, deeper, and more durably by addressing the underlying biology. Its  philosophy is one of biological authenticity: interventions are chosen to work with each  patient’s anatomy, not against it, so that the result is a face that looks like itself — at its  healthiest and most vital. A youthful appearance, in this model, is understood as the visible  expression of a healthier skin environment, never an artificial transformation imposed upon it. 

This rests on a clear scientific principle: preservation is more powerful than rescue. Facial  aging unfolds simultaneously across four interdependent tissue layers — the craniofacial  skeleton, the facial musculature, the subcutaneous fat compartments, and the skin itself — while, beneath the surface, the molecular hallmarks of aging accumulate silently long before any visible change occurs. Acting early, before this damage is consolidated, allows outcomes  that are more natural, more durable, and achieved through less invasive means. 

A MULTIDIMENSIONAL SKIN LONGEVITY PLATFORM

The Center operates not as a conventional aesthetic division but as a Multidimensional Skin  Longevity Platform: eight integrated clinical components, working under unified medical  leadership and converging on one outcome. 

1- Dermatology — the health-first medical foundation of the platform.
2- Advanced diagnostics — establishing a precise biological baseline for each patient.
3- Molecular screening — characterizing biological skin age at the cellular level.
4- Objective imaging — quantifying structural evolution over time.
5- Aesthetic medicine — precise, non-surgical refinement of skin quality and facial  harmony.
6- Aesthetic surgery — definitive structural correction, applied with restraint.
7- Regenerative interventions — reactivating the skin's own repair, renewal and cellular rejuvenation capacity.
8- Lifestyle optimization — addressing the systemic conditions that accelerate skin aging. 

These are not separate service lines. They are sequenced into a single patient journey — assess, guide, treat, and follow up — guided at every step by CLP’s longevity method of assessment,  prediction, personalization, intervention, and continuous monitoring. The clinical framework expresses this across three dimensions of care: Prevention, which protects cellular and  structural integrity before visible decline becomes advanced; Maintenance, which sustains  results through longitudinal follow-up and adaptive care; and Amplification, which actively  improves skin quality through targeted regenerative and aesthetic intervention. 

A SIGNATURE REGENERATIVE APPROACH

The Center’s most distinctive interventions reflect its commitment to biological coherence.  The CLP Stem Cell Protocol with Autologous Aesthetic Application harnesses the patient’s  own cells to restore dermal density, collagen architecture, and regenerative responsiveness  from within. Where volume restoration is required, autologous nanofat grafting is favored over  dense synthetic fillers for its natural integration and regenerative benefit, while blepharoplasty,  when indicated, restores periorbital architecture with surgical precision. Complementing  these, the CLP Signature Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Protocol and a precision nutraceutical  program address the systemic drivers of skin aging — a true beauty-from-the-inside-out  intervention. 

A RENOVATED SANCTUARY OF SWISS MEDICAL EXCELLENCE

The newly redesigned Center pairs advanced medical technology with contemporary  elegance. Conceived as a sanctuary of discretion, it offers patients an elevated and seamless  medical experience: 

• private consultation areas ensuring absolute comfort and confidentiality,
• fully equipped in-house operating rooms meeting the highest Swiss medical standards,
• dedicated post-surgery recovery suites,
• a comprehensive portfolio of aesthetic medicine, laser, rejuvenation treatments, and energy-based treatments,
• both surgical and non-surgical facial and body interventions.

From facelift, blepharoplasty, and rhinoplasty to advanced body-contouring, surgery is  practiced with rigorous patient selection and a preference for natural harmony over dramatic  transformation. Objective, reproducible tracking underpins every stage of care: LifeViz 3D  imaging documents facial volume, contour, and texture across time, while FotoFinder  supports medical skin-health monitoring, mole mapping, and the early detection of evolving  lesions. The Center will continue to expand its capabilities through 2026 with new-generation technologies, further strengthening its regenerative and body-contouring portfolio. 

A PRESTIGIOUS MULTIDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL TEAM

Clinique La Prairie is delighted to welcome PD Dr. Michael Benzaquen, an internationally  recognized dermatologist and specialist in surgical dermatology, to its medical team. Dr.  Benzaquen graduated top of his class from the Faculty of Medicine in Marseille and served as  Chief Resident in Dermatology at Hôpital Nord, Marseille. Since 2019 he has practiced at the  Dermatology Department of Inselspital, the University Hospital of Bern, where he serves as  Head of Surgical Dermatology and holds the position of Privat-Docent (Assistant Professor)  in Dermatology at the University of Bern. With more than 40 international scientific  publications, he brings distinguished expertise in surgical dermatology, clinical research,  dermatologic innovation, and regenerative skin science. Dr. Benzaquen joins an established  team of specialists, including Dr. Smarrito and Dr. Gandolfi, Aesthetic Surgeons, and Dr. Parzin,  Specialist in Aesthetic Medicine. Together, the team unites medical precision, scientific rigor,  and aesthetic artistry. 

A WORD FROM CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE

“The evolution of our Center reflects a long-term vision: to unite aesthetic excellence with the science of longevity. Today’s patients seek more than visible enhancement —they are looking  for cellular vitality, preventive strategies, and sustainable beauty. By integrating dermatology, advanced diagnostics, regenerative protocols, and aesthetic surgery within one unified,  medically led platform, we are shaping the future of medical aesthetics in Switzerland and  beyond. Our ambition is to offer our international clientele not only world - class expertise, but a complete skin longevity journey rooted in Swiss precision, innovation, and discretion.” 

— Tulay Ulutas, Chief Medical Operations Officer

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