Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

What Cosmetic Laser Dermatology does

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology (CLDerm) is a privately held, single-location cosmetic dermatology and medical spa practice headquartered at 9339 Genesee Ave #300, San Diego, California. It serves a direct-to-consumer patient base across multiple segments — adults seeking anti-aging and skin rejuvenation, body contouring patients, corrective treatment seekers (hair/tattoo/vein removal), ethnic skin patients requiring specialized protocols, and male aesthetic patients — with online booking and phone/text intake (858.943.2113) and a dedicated out-of-town patient service line. The practice employs nine board-certified dermatologists (Goldman, Butterwick, Groff, Fabi, Wu, Boen, Zubair, Darji Patel) plus a physician associate and a medical aesthetician, and is affiliated with West Dermatology Skin Cancer Center for medical dermatology referrals.

The clinical offering is built around a portfolio of 60+ aesthetic devices and 80+ procedure options, fronted by seven proprietary signature treatments — Take10, Take5, Take10Eyes, ThermiSculpt, TotalTat, Cool³ Body Sculpting, and 3xFacial — that combine multiple OEM platforms (Vbeam, Fraxel Dual, UltraPulse CO2, PicoWay, CoolSculpting Elite, Thermi, etc.) into branded protocols unavailable at competing practices. Supporting the proprietary flagship is a comprehensive menu of neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Daxxify), dermal fillers (Juvéderm, Restylane, Sculptra, Radiesse, Belotero, RHA), body contouring (CoolSculpting Elite, CoolTone, Kybella, liposculpture), skin tightening (Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, Sofwave, TriLift, XERF), and aesthetician services (HydraFacial, VI Peel, chemical peels). The practice markets a 360-degree treatment planning approach and emphasizes combination protocols for natural-looking results.

The business model is entirely fee-for-service cosmetic procedures performed in person, supplemented by retail skincare product sales and an Inner Circle referral program offering $100 off Botox/Dysport to both referrer and referee. There is no subscription, software, or membership revenue stream. Pricing is consultation-based and not publicly disclosed, with financing options available. Marketing is multi-channel, spanning six social platforms, a 1,500+ photo before/after gallery, webinars, blog content, media appearances (ExtraTV, FOX News, The Doctors), and review-platform reputation management (4.3–4.8 stars across Google, Yelp, and Facebook). Reputation is reinforced by Castle Connolly Top Doctor designations across multiple physicians, a Newsweek #1 ranking for Dr. Goldman, and consecutive-year regional best-of awards; a Platinum Dermatology Partners logo appears in the website footer, suggesting a possible practice-group affiliation, though the ownership structure is not explicitly defined as a parent-subsidiary arrangement.

Name

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

Legal name

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology

Website

https://clderm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is a privately held, single-location San Diego cosmetic dermatology practice employing nine board-certified dermatologists and offering 60+ devices and 80+ procedures, including seven proprietary signature treatments, to a direct-to-consumer patient base seeking anti-aging, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Dermatology Services

NAICS

Beauty Salons (812112)

akta.pro primary industry

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetic Dermatology (Aesthetic Injectables) (HLAKACAE), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dermatology services
• Laser skin treatments
• Injectable aesthetic services
• Body contouring treatments
• Medical grade skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures: One-time and recurring aesthetic procedures including laser treatments, injectables (Botox, fillers), body sculpting, and skin rejuvenation treatments. Revenue generated per treatment with no subscription model.
2. Medical Skincare Products: Sale of skincare products through their shop, including retail skincare items and solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is a physician-supervised dermatology practice that delivers cosmetic and medical skin treatments including laser and light-based procedures, neuromodulator and filler injections, non-invasive body contouring, and physician-grade skincare. The clinic provides individualized treatment plans across cosmetic, surgical, and medical dermatology, with proprietary bundled protocols (Take10, Take5) for facial rejuvenation and skin health.

Product overview

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is a medical dermatology practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of cosmetic and aesthetic treatments. The practice operates as a single unified service offering (not a software platform) centered around seven proprietary signature treatments: Take10, Take5, Take10Eyes, ThermiSculpt, TotalTat, Cool³, and 3xFacial. These signature treatments are supported by an extensive array of injectable treatments (neuromodulators including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Daxxify; dermal fillers including Juvéderm, Restylane, Sculptra, Radiesse, Belotero, RHA fillers), laser and light-based treatments (Fraxel, VBeam, IPL, PicoWay, PicoSure, Clear + Brilliant, Alexandrite, CO2 lasers), body contouring procedures (CoolSculpting Elite, CoolTone, Kybella, liposculpture), and skin rejuvenation treatments (Ultherapy, Thermage, RF microneedling). The practice also offers aesthetician services including HydraFacial, VI Peel, and chemical peels. The portfolio includes 60+ devices and 80+ procedure options, with treatments often combined in customized protocols for individual patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Take10: Proprietary non-surgical laser treatment designed to take 10 years off the face with a single treatment
• Take5
• Take10Eyes
• ThermiSculpt³
• TotalTat³
• Cool³ Body Sculpting
• 3xFacial

Products and services

• Laser Hair Removal Laser-based hair reduction treatments performed on the face and body, intended for patients seeking long-term reduction of unwanted hair.
• Laser Skin Resurfacing Laser procedures that remove damaged outer skin layers to address wrinkles, scars, pigmentation, and texture concerns for cosmetic dermatology patients.
• IPL Photofacial Intense pulsed light treatment used to address sun damage, brown spots, redness, and uneven skin tone in adult skin patients.
• Botox and Dermal Filler Injections Injectable treatments including neuromodulators and hyaluronic acid fillers used to soften wrinkles and restore facial volume, performed by dermatologists on elective cosmetic patients.
• CoolSculpting Body Contouring Non-invasive fat reduction treatment using controlled cooling to address stubborn fat pockets for body-contouring patients.
• Take10 Rejuvenation Protocol Proprietary bundled treatment protocol for facial rejuvenation offered at the practice.
• Take5 Rejuvenation Protocol Proprietary bundled treatment protocol for facial rejuvenation offered at the practice.
• Physician-Grade Skincare Products Skincare products formulated or curated for clinical use, dispensed by the practice for at-home skin health maintenance by patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 patient before/after photos demonstrating results
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• West Dermatology (Skin Cancer Center)minorOthersCosmetic Laser Dermatology is affiliated with West Dermatology Skin Cancer Center, a separate entity providing skin cancer detection and treatment services. The partnership extends the practice's dermatological care capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center: Multi-location medical spa offering injectables, lasers, hormone therapy, and body contouring with a premium positioning. Comparable consumer demographic and service mix.

Direct peers

• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-location dermatology and cosmetic dermatology practice across the Northeast. Comparable in clinical breadth, physician count, and direct-to-consumer cosmetic offerings.
• SkinSpirit: Multi-location medical spa offering injectables, lasers, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation with a physician-led model. Direct competitor to CLDerm's med spa offering in the same Western U.S. footprint.
• UnionDerm: Cosmetic dermatology and skin care practice offering advanced lasers, injectables, and body contouring with a research-driven, signature-treatment-forward approach comparable to CLDerm.
• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology practice offering general medical, cosmetic, and aesthetic services. Comparable in service breadth and physician-ownership model.
• Sadick Dermatology: New York-based cosmetic dermatology practice with a strong research and education focus and broad procedural offerings. Comparable in award-winning physician reputation and clinical depth.
• Dermatology Associates of Atlanta: Regional dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services including injectables and laser treatments. Comparable in clinical breadth and physician-led model.
• Tareen Dermatology: Multi-location physician-owned dermatology practice with strong cosmetic and medical offerings. Comparable in clinical scope and physician-led brand.

Broad incumbents

• LaserAway: Largest U.S. specialty laser hair removal and aesthetic medspa chain. Broader, lower-cost positioning than CLDerm but relevant benchmarking on patient acquisition and device utilization at scale.

Regional players

• West Dermatology (Skin Cancer Center): Affiliated partner entity providing skin cancer detection and treatment in the same Southern California region. Comparable as a dermatology provider in the same geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CosmeticLaserDermatology
• Facebookfacebook.com/CLDerm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goldman-butterwick-fitzpatrick-groff-&-fabi-cosmetic-laser-dermatology
• Instagraminstagram.com/cosmeticlaserdermatology
• TikToktiktok.com/@clderm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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