SkinDC

What SkinDC does

SkinDC, PLLC is an independent, physician-owned dermatology practice headquartered in Rosslyn (Arlington, VA) that delivers both medical and cosmetic dermatology services to patients in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area. The practice operates from a single location at 1525 Wilson Boulevard and is staffed by four board-certified dermatologists (Drs. Keaney, Naga, Stovall, Sowash), three physician assistants, two registered nurses, a licensed master esthetician, and a body contouring specialist.

The service portfolio spans four pillars: medical dermatology (skin exams, Mohs surgery, DermTech genomic skin cancer detection, allergy patch testing, Botox for hyperhidrosis, and treatment of acne, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer); cosmetic dermatology (neuromodulators including Botox/Daxxify/Dysport, dermal fillers, SkinVive, collagen stimulators, and a deep laser stack including AviClear, HALO, BBL HEROic, Moxi, PicoWay, Vbeam, and GentleMax Pro); hair restoration (ARTAS robotic transplantation, Neograft FUE, and regenerative PRP); and body contouring (CoolSculpting Elite, CoolTone, Kybella, Avéli, AlloClae, Cellutone). The practice also runs an in-house clinical research program with 20+ studies and sells retail skincare via an e-commerce store.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services revenue: patients book appointments online via Acuity Scheduling or by phone, receive consultations, and pay per procedure on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go basis. The marketing mix spans website, blog, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, email, and Google Reviews. The practice claims 45,000+ lifetime patients treated, 5-star ratings, BBB accreditation, and FDA-cleared devices across multiple categories, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or private equity ownership.

Name

SkinDC

Legal name

SkinDC, PLLC

Website

https://skindcderm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SkinDC is an independent, physician-owned dermatology practice in Arlington, VA offering medical dermatology, cosmetic procedures, hair restoration, and body contouring to DC metro patients via a four-physician clinical team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211), Beauty Salons (812112)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Classic/European Facials (HSALADAA), Dermaplaning Treatments (HSALADAK), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology procedures
• Hair restoration treatments
• Body contouring services
• Aesthetic skin treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from medical dermatology consultations, skin exams, skin cancer screenings, patch testing, and surgical procedures for conditions like acne, psoriasis, rosacea, melasma, warts, moles, and skin cancer.
2. Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including neuromodulators (Botox), dermal fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, and skin rejuvenation treatments. Typically consultation-based with procedural follow-ups.
3. Hair Restoration Services: Revenue from hair restoration treatments including ARTAS robotic hair transplantation, Neograft procedures, and regenerative treatments like PRP therapy.
4. Body Contouring Treatments: Revenue from non-invasive body contouring procedures including CoolSculpting Elite, CoolTone, Kybella injections, Avéli, AlloClae, and Cellutone treatments.
5. Skincare Products: Revenue from skincare products sold through the SkinCare Store (skindcderm-store.square.site) including Alastin, HydraFacial, and Ariessence products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SkinDC is a dermatology and aesthetics practice providing medical and cosmetic skin care, hair restoration, and body contouring services to patients in the Arlington, VA and greater Washington DC metropolitan area. The practice delivers consultations, diagnostic skin exams, surgical procedures (including Mohs surgery), and a broad range of laser, injectable, microneedling, ultrasound-based, and cryolipolysis treatments under one roof. Revenue is generated from per-procedure service fees and supplemental skincare product retail.

Product overview

SkinDC is a dermatology and aesthetics practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical and cosmetic dermatology services, hair restoration treatments, and body contouring procedures. The core offerings span four main categories: (1) Cosmetic Dermatology including neuromodulators (Botox, Daxxify, Dysport, Jeuveau, Xeomin), dermal fillers (Belotero, Juvederm, Restylane, RHA, Versa), SkinVive skin boosters, collagen stimulators (Radiesse, Sculptra), extensive laser procedures (AviClear, BBL BroadBand Light, BBL HEROic, HALO Laser, Moxi, PicoWay, Profractional, Vbeam, GentleMax Pro, MicroLaser Peel), microneedling treatments (standard, Morpheus8 RF, regenerative with PDGF+), skin tightening (Ultherapy Prime, Sofwave, Exilis), sclerotherapy, and facial treatments (chemical peels, dermaplaning, HydraFacialMD, DiamondGlow); (2) Medical Dermatology including treatment of skin conditions (acne, psoriasis, rosacea, melasma, scars, hair loss, skin growths, skin cancer, rashes, warts, moles, dry skin, genital warts) and medical procedures (skin exams, skin cancer surgery with Mohs, patch testing, Botox for hyperhidrosis, Dermtech genomic analysis); (3) Hair Restoration including ARTAS robotic transplantation, Neograft FUE, regenerative PRP treatments, and trichoscopy; (4) Body Contouring including CoolSculpting Elite (fat freezing), CoolTone (muscle toning), Kybella (chin fat reduction), Avéli (Cellulite treatment), AlloClae (fat injection), and Cellutone (acoustic wave therapy). The practice emphasizes cutting-edge technology and individualized patient care at their Arlington, VA location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Neuromodulators (Botox, Daxxify, Dysport, Jeuveau, Xeomin) Botulinum toxin injections that temporarily relax facial muscles to reduce wrinkles and fine lines for adult aesthetic patients. Treatments address crow's feet, forehead lines, gummy smile, masseters/facial slimming, brow symmetry, and platysmal bands.
• Dermal Fillers (Belotero, Juvederm, Restylane, RHA, Versa) Hyaluronic acid and other injectable fillers used to restore volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth wrinkles for adult aesthetic patients. Treatment areas include lips, cheeks, tear trough, jawline, chin, and nasolabial folds.
• SkinVive Skin Booster Injectable skin booster treatment to improve skin hydration, smoothness, and overall complexion quality for adult aesthetic patients.
• Collagen Stimulators (Radiesse, Sculptra) Biostimulatory injectables that stimulate the body's own collagen production to restore volume and improve skin quality over time for adult aesthetic patients.
• AviClear Laser Acne Treatment Laser treatment specifically designed to address and reduce acne by targeting the sebaceous glands, for adult patients with active acne.
• BBL BroadBand Light / BBL HEROic Intense pulsed light therapy for treating sun damage, age spots, redness, and vascular lesions while improving overall skin tone and texture for adult aesthetic patients.
• HALO Laser Resurfacing Hybrid fractional laser combining ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to treat sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, and improve skin texture and tone for adult aesthetic patients.
• Moxi Laser Fractionated laser treatment for skin revitalization, addressing pigmentation, texture, and early signs of aging with minimal downtime for adult aesthetic patients.
• PicoWay Laser Tattoo Removal Picosecond laser technology for effective tattoo removal, targeting ink particles with ultra-short pulses for adult patients seeking tattoo clearance.
• PicoWay Resolve Resurfacing Fractional picosecond laser treatment for skin resurfacing, addressing acne scars, wrinkles, and skin texture without significant downtime for adult aesthetic patients.
• Profractional Laser Resurfacing Fractional laser treatment that creates micro-ablative channels in the skin to stimulate collagen production and improve scarring, wrinkles, and skin tone for adult aesthetic patients.
• Vbeam Vascular Laser Treatment Pulsed dye laser specifically designed to treat vascular lesions, redness, rosacea, spider veins, and port wine stains for adult patients.
• GentleMax Pro Laser Hair Removal Dual-wavelength laser system combining Alexandrite and Nd:YAG for effective hair removal across all skin types for adult patients.
• MicroLaser Peel Controllable laser peel that removes the outer layer of skin to improve texture, tone, and address fine lines and mild scarring for adult aesthetic patients.
• Morpheus8 Microneedling With RF Radiofrequency microneedling device that stimulates collagen production in the deeper layers of skin for tissue remodeling and contouring for adult aesthetic patients.
• Regenerative Microneedling (Ariessence Pure PDGF+) Microneedling combined with platelet-derived growth factor concentrate to enhance skin rejuvenation and healing response for adult aesthetic patients.
• Microneedling Collagen induction therapy using fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries, stimulating the body's natural healing process and collagen production for adult aesthetic patients.
• Ultherapy Prime Skin Tightening FDA-cleared non-invasive ultrasound procedure that lifts and tightens skin on the face, neck, and chest by stimulating collagen production for adult aesthetic patients.
• Sofwave Skin Tightening Non-invasive ultrasound technology that targets collagen fibers to lift and tighten facial skin with minimal downtime for adult aesthetic patients.
• Exilis Skin Tightening Radiofrequency-based treatment for skin tightening and body contouring that uses controlled heat to stimulate collagen remodeling for adult aesthetic patients.
• Sclerotherapy Minimally invasive treatment for spider veins and small varicose veins using injectable solution to collapse and fade unwanted vessels for adult patients.
• Facials (Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, HydraFacialMD, DiamondGlow) Range of facial treatments including exfoliating chemical peels, dermaplaning, HydraFacialMD hydration therapy, and DiamondGlow microdermabrasion for improved skin texture and radiance for adult patients.
• ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplantation Robotic-assisted follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant technology for precise and natural-looking hair restoration for adult patients with hair loss.
• Neograft Hair Transplantation Automated hair transplantation system using follicular unit extraction (FUE) technique for minimally invasive hair restoration for adult patients with hair loss.
• Regenerative Hair Treatment (PRP) Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and growth factor concentrates injected into the scalp to stimulate dormant hair follicles and promote natural hair growth for adult patients.
• CoolSculpting Elite FDA-approved non-invasive procedure using controlled cooling (cryolipolysis) to eliminate stubborn fat cells that resist diet and exercise for adult patients, targeting areas such as abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and chin.
• CoolTone Muscle Toning FDA-cleared non-invasive treatment using Magnetic Muscle Stimulation (MMS) to strengthen, tone, and firm abdominal, buttocks, and thigh muscles for adult patients.
• Kybella Injectable Fat Reduction FDA-approved injectable treatment using synthetic deoxycholic acid to destroy fat cells beneath the chin, improving profile and reducing submental fullness for adult patients.
• Avéli Cellulite Treatment Minimally invasive one-time procedure that releases the septa bands causing cellulite dimples on the buttocks and thighs for visibly smoother skin for adult patients.
• AlloClae Non-Surgical Body Contouring First non-surgical body contouring solution using processed donor fat cells to restore volume and enhance body contours without surgery or liposuction for adult patients.
• Cellutone Acoustic Wave Therapy Non-invasive treatment using targeted acoustic wave therapy to improve skin appearance, reduce cellulite, and enhance skin elasticity and tone for adult patients.
• Skin Cancer Surgery (Mohs, Excision, ED&C) Specialized surgical procedures for removing skin cancer including Mohs micrographic surgery, excisional surgery, and electrodesiccation & curettage for patients diagnosed with skin cancer.
• Patch Testing (NAC-80) Comprehensive allergy patch testing using the North American 80 Comprehensive Series to identify allergens causing contact allergic dermatitis for adult patients.
• Botox for Hyperhidrosis FDA-approved botulinum toxin injections to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in areas including underarms, palms, and feet for adult patients.
• DermTech Genomic Skin Cancer Detection Non-invasive genomic analysis skin cancer detection using adhesive patch biopsy to identify PRAME and LINC00518 gene markers associated with melanoma for adult patients.
• Skin Exam Comprehensive dermatologist-performed full-body skin examinations for early detection of skin cancer and monitoring of moles and lesions for adult patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ research studies conducted demonstrating clinical expertise and commitment to advancing dermatology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Acuity SchedulingcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment scheduling platform enabling patients to book cosmetic and medical dermatology appointments directly through the practice website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-location dermatology group offering both medical and cosmetic dermatology, including injectables, lasers, and body contouring. Directly comparable as a physician-led practice with a premium multi-site operating model in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Mid-Atlantic-headquartered dermatology group combining medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, plastic surgery, and cosmetic services across dozens of locations — a near-perfect operating model parallel to SkinDC's intended regional expansion path.
• Forefront Dermatology: PE-backed multi-state dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Directly comparable in service mix (skin cancer, injectables, lasers) and a likely consolidator profile relevant to SkinDC.
• The Dermatology Specialists: Large urban dermatology group operating in the Mid-Atlantic offering medical and cosmetic services with direct-to-consumer booking. Comparable in dense-metro multi-site model and patient acquisition approach.
• SkinSpirit: Medical spa brand offering Botox, fillers, lasers, and body contouring staffed by physicians and nurse injectors. Comparable on the cosmetic/aesthetic side of SkinDC's practice and as a benchmark for premium med-spa positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Ideal Image: National chain of med-spa clinics focused on Botox, fillers, laser hair removal, and body contouring. Comparable as a scaled competitor in the cosmetic dermatology segment, particularly in body contouring where SkinDC also operates.
• LaserAway: Largest US med-spa chain offering laser hair removal, body contouring, and aesthetic injectables. Comparable on the cosmetic dermatology services that make up a major share of SkinDC's revenue.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: One of the largest US dermatology groups combining medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable in service breadth and a useful benchmark for what scale looks like in this category.

Emerging players

• Hims & Hers Health: DTC telehealth platform offering prescription skincare, hair loss treatments, and aesthetic services. Comparable on the consumer-facing dermatology category and as a disruptive distribution channel for skincare and hair restoration.

Others

• Hydrafacial (The Hydrafacial Company): Device and consumables company behind HydraFacialMD, which SkinDC offers in-clinic. Relevant as a vendor/ecosystem partner and as a benchmark for branded device-driven dermatology service economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcY6sygY_Ni-pxzekbVEn4A
• Facebookfacebook.com/skindcderm
• Instagraminstagram.com/skindc
• TikToktiktok.com/@skindc?lang=en
• Xx.com/SkinDCDerm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skindc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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