SBC Medical Announces Full-Scale Rollout of Aesthetic Healthcare-Focused Interpretation App "Talk Bridge" Across All Shonan Beauty Clinic Locations

IRVINE, Calif., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (NASDAQ: SBC ) ("SBC Medical" or the "Company"), a Medical Services Organization providing management support across a wide range of healthcare fields, today announced a comprehensive initiative to enhance English-speaking inbound customer support at Shonan Beauty Clinic. The initiative encompasses four simultaneous measures: the full rollout of "Talk Bridge," an aesthetic healthcare-focused interpretation application; the launch of English-language support at the Company's in-house interpretation center; the placement of a newly established role, the "Global Beauty Advisor (GBA)," equipped to serve customers in Japanese, Chinese, and English; and the overhaul of the Company's English digital marketing infrastructure. By integrating enhancements from front-line operations to digital touchpoints, the Company aims to elevate both service capability and the overall customer experience for English-speaking visitors. The global medical tourism market is expanding rapidly. According to Fortune Business Insights, the market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.31% between 2026 and 2034, reaching an estimated market size of approximately USD 250 billion by 2034. Asia is increasingly establishing itself as a leading destination for medical tourism, and Japan — leveraging its high quality of care and distinctive hospitality — is positioning itself as a recognized international medical destination. *Source: Fortune Business Insights, "Medical Tourism Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, 2026-2034" As the number of inbound visitors to Japan continues to rise, demand for aesthetic healthcare among international travelers has grown in parallel. Across the clinic network that SBC Medical provides management support to, inbound customer volume has been on a sustained upward trajectory. Historically driven by customers from Chinese-speaking regions, recent years have seen a significant surge in demand from English-speaking markets, including North America and Europe. SBC Medical has identified this segment as a key growth area and is actively investing in the infrastructure needed to accommodate it. ● Full Rollout of Aesthetic Healthcare Interpretation App "Talk Bridge" At Shonan Beauty Clinic, which receives management support from SBC Medical, a proprietary interpretation application was introduced on a trial basis at select clinic locations starting in January 2025. Building on feedback gathered from front-line staff and implementing a series of adjustments and refinements, the Company has determined to formally deploy the enhanced application across all clinic locations under the name "Talk Bridge." Talk Bridge is designed specifically for aesthetic healthcare settings, optimized for real-world treatment workflows and consultation pathways. The full rollout enables staff to serve English-speaking customers even at locations without dedicated interpretation personnel, addressing missed business opportunities caused by language barriers. ● Launch of English-Language Support at the In-House ... Full story available on Benzinga.com