Dermatology and Skin Care Center

What Dermatology and Skin Care Center does

Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham is a private, founder-owned dermatology practice operating from a single office at 2470 Rocky Ridge Road in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The practice is led by Dr. Julie Harper, described as a world-renowned dermatologist, and is supported by an ACGME-accredited Mohs Micrographic Surgeon and three nurse practitioners with over 25 years of combined dermatology expertise. Total headcount falls in the 11-50 range per firmographic data, with five on-site clinical providers plus administrative and support staff. The practice has operated for over 25 years serving patients across the Birmingham metropolitan area.

The business operates a hybrid services-plus-retail model spanning five revenue streams: medical dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer), cosmetic treatments (Botox, dermal fillers, Morpheus8, microneedling, laser therapy), esthetician services (HydraFacials, dermaplaning, spa facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion), Mohs surgery, and retail skincare product sales through an in-store "Skin Bar" carrying 100+ professional-grade products across brands including SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, CeraVe, EltaMD, skinbetter science, La Roche-Posay, and Cetaphil. A subscription-based Loyalty Membership Program offers monthly Signature HydraFacials, add-on services, and exclusive product discounts to drive recurring engagement.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, relying on local SEO through the practice website (bhamdermatology.com), events marketing including the recurring Botox Express walk-in clinic and annual Open House with 20% discounts, email communications, and community presence. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the practice uses ModMed for patient portal, scheduling, and online bill pay. Ownership remains with Dr. Harper with no disclosed external investment, private equity backing, or parent company affiliation.

Name

Dermatology and Skin Care Center

Legal name

Dermatology & Skin Care Center

Website

https://bhamdermatology.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham is a private, physician-owned dermatology practice in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, offering medical, cosmetic, Mohs surgery, and esthetician services plus a retail Skin Bar and membership program to patients in the Birmingham metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Acne & Congestion Treatments (HSALADAB), Sensitive Skin & Rosacea-Calming Treatments (HSALADAF)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Esthetician facial services
• Professional skincare retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Vestavia Hills

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from treating skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer. Includes Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer treatment.
2. Cosmetic Treatments: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, Morpheus8, microneedling, and laser therapy. Walk-in Botox Express service provides quick treatments without appointment.
3. Esthetician Services: Revenue from licensed esthetician treatments including HydraFacials, dermaplaning, spa facials, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion.
4. Skincare Product Sales: Revenue from selling professional-grade skincare products through the Skin Bar, featuring brands like SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, CeraVe, EltaMD, and others. Products purchased in-store with expert guidance.
5. Membership Program: Recurring membership program offering monthly treatments (Signature HydraFacials), add-on services, exclusive product discounts, and seasonal gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham is a single-location dermatology practice that delivers medical dermatology care (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer), Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic treatments (Botox, dermal fillers, Morpheus8, microneedling, laser therapy), esthetician services (HydraFacials, dermaplaning, chemical peels, microdermabrasion), and walk-in Botox Express hours, complemented by the Skin Bar retail space selling 100+ professional-grade skincare products from brands such as SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, CeraVe, skinbetter science, La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil, and eltaMD, along with a recurring Loyalty Membership Program bundling monthly Signature HydraFacials and exclusive discounts.

Product overview

Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham is a medical and cosmetic dermatology practice offering a comprehensive range of skin health services. The practice operates on a services-plus-products model, combining clinical dermatology treatments (Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Treatments, Mohs Surgery, Esthetician Services) with a retail Skin Bar offering professional-grade skincare products. Key service offerings include Botox Express (walk-in Botox treatments), HydraFacials, Morpheus8, and laser therapy. The Skin Bar retails over 100 professional-grade products from brands like SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, CeraVe, skinbetter science, La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil, and eltaMD. The practice also offers a Loyalty Membership Program providing monthly treatments and exclusive discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Comprehensive dermatological care treating skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer for patients of all ages, delivered by Dr. Julie Harper and her provider team.
• Mohs Surgery Precise surgical technique performed by an ACGME-accredited Mohs Micrographic Surgeon to treat certain types of skin cancer with the highest cure rate while preserving as much healthy skin as possible.
• Cosmetic Treatments Aesthetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, Morpheus8, microneedling, and laser therapy designed to rejuvenate and refresh the patient's appearance.
• Botox Express Walk-in Botox treatment service offered during scheduled Botox Express hours without requiring an appointment, providing quick cosmetic treatment with promoted event dates on the practice calendar.
• Esthetician Services Licensed esthetician treatments including HydraFacials, dermaplaning, spa facials, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion for skin maintenance, radiance, and enhancement.
• Skin Bar (Skincare Retail) Curated in-store retail selection of 100+ professional-grade skincare products featuring brands such as SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, CeraVe, EltaMD, skinbetter science, La Roche-Posay, and Cetaphil, available for purchase with expert staff guidance.
• Loyalty Membership Program Subscription-based membership offering monthly Signature HydraFacials, choice of add-on services, exclusive product discounts, and seasonal gifts for enrolled members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mohs surgery has the highest cure rate for skin cancer while preserving healthy tissue

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large, PE-backed dermatology group offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology across the Northeast — same core service lines and provider-driven economics as the Birmingham practice.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Large multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery group offering medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, cosmetic injectables, and esthetician services — directly comparable service mix to this practice, just at national scale.
• Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York: Dermatology practice pairing medical and cosmetic dermatology with laser and Mohs surgery plus curated physician-dispensed skincare — closely aligned service mix at higher end of the market.
• Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice combining medical derm, Mohs, injectables, laser and skincare retail under one roof — closely mirrors this practice's integrated services-plus-retail model.
• Skin & Beauty Center: Multi-location medical and cosmetic dermatology practice combining Mohs surgery, injectables, esthetician services and skincare retail — closely comparable integrated offering to the subject practice.
• Skin Spirit: Aesthetic dermatology and skincare practice offering Botox, fillers, laser treatments, facials and curated medical-grade skincare retail — highly aligned with the Skin Bar + cosmetic services model.

Regional players

• Modern Dermatology: Independent, multi-provider dermatology and aesthetics practice combining medical derm, injectables, esthetician services and skincare retail; relevant comparable on operations, though operating in a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Ideal Image: National med-spa chain focused on Botox, fillers, laser and skin treatments; comparable on the cosmetic/esthetician side but lacks the medical dermatology and Mohs capabilities of the subject practice.
• Forefront Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology group providing medical, surgical, Mohs and cosmetic services; overlaps with the subject company on every clinical line and represents the PE-backed consolidation benchmark.
• US Dermatology Partners: One of the largest U.S. dermatology platforms with full medical, Mohs and cosmetic service lines plus skincare retail; relevant as a benchmark and potential acquirer for independent practices like the subject company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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