How the 新氧医美 (So-Young) App Works: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction
新氧医美 (So-Young) is a leading Chinese medical aesthetics (轻医美, "light medical aesthetics") platform that connects users with cosmetic clinics, doctors, and beauty services. The app provides a one-stop solution for users seeking non-surgical treatments such as Botox, fillers, laser therapies, and other minimally invasive procedures.
This guide will explore how the So-Young app works, covering its key features, user experience, business model, and impact on China’s medical aesthetics industry.
1. Overview of 新氧医美 (So-Young)
So-Young was founded in 2013 and has since become one of China’s largest online platforms for medical aesthetics. The app serves as a bridge between consumers and certified clinics, offering:
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In the last five years, our focus on app development has driven over HK$3,000,000 in revenue for merchants.
So-Young has become an essential tool for China’s medical aesthetics market by combining e-commerce, social networking, and healthcare services. Its success lies in:
Trust-building through verified reviews and doctor qualifications.
Convenience with online booking and consultations.
Community engagement via treatment diaries and discussions.
As China’s demand for non-surgical cosmetic treatments grows, So-Young is well-positioned to remain a dominant player in the industry.
Pricing · 5 tiers
App Development Costs & Features
We have prepared an approximate time and cost budget for you,<br/>enabling you to quickly launch the app to market and generate revenue within your budget.
Tier 01
20K - 40K
Simple Starter App (MVP)
~ 1 - 3 weeks
Displays information only (e.g., company information)
Simple, ready-to-use design
Only for Android
In one language (English or Chinese)
Tier 02
40K - 80K
Basic App with Key Features
~ 1 - 2 months
Payment Integration (e.g., Stripe)
Secure authentication (e.g., register, login)
Sends email updates (e.g., order confirmation)
Simple control panel for you to manage content (e.g., add products)
Tier 03Popular
80K - 140K
Enhanced App with More Features
~ 2 - 3 months
Customised design
Sends in-app notifications (e.g., order updates or promotions)
Supports up to 3 languages (e.g., English, Cantonese, Mandarin)
Advanced control panel to manage content and track activity
Tier 04
140K - 240K
Powerful Custom App
~ 3 - 4 months
Custom features for your needs
Tracks how users use the app and creates reports
Analyzes data to help you make smart decisions
Connects with other tools (e.g., marketing or delivery services)
Tier 05
240K or Above
Enterprise Custom App
~ 4 - 6 months
Smart AI features (e.g., personalized suggestions or chatbots)
Real-time updates (e.g., live inventory, instant user actions)
Handles thousands of users with lightning-fast performance
Seamlessly connects with tools like social media, analytics, or CRM
Works on both iOS and Android
Staff accounts with different access levels (e.g., manager vs. staff)
Permission settings to control which pages customers can view or use (e.g., restrict certain features to specific users)
Detailed control panel for managing everything
Advanced control panel with powerful reports to boost your business
