What Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery does

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is a privately held dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice operating 22 clinics across four major Texas metropolitan areas — Austin (17 locations), Dallas (1), Houston (2), and San Antonio (2). The practice delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning medical dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, mole mapping), cosmetic injectables (neuromodulators including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify; dermal fillers including Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, RHA, Radiesse, Skinvive), body contouring (CoolSculpting, CoolTone, SmartLipo, Vaser, Avéli), plastic surgery (facelift, rhinoplasty, breast procedures, liposuction, mommy makeover), laser and device treatments (over 50 devices including Fraxel, Ultherapy, UltraClear, Accure, IPL/VBeam), hair restoration, and spa rejuvenation. The practice is led by CEO Gregory Nikolaidis and is supported by board-certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons, several of whom serve as national trainers and key opinion leaders.

The business model operates on two distinct revenue mechanics. Medical dermatology is reimbursed primarily through insurance, providing a stable baseline of patient volume for skin conditions and skin cancer care. Cosmetic procedures, plastic surgery, lasers, and body contouring are predominantly self-pay, often financed through Cherry payment plans, with unit-based pricing for injectables and per-area pricing for body contouring. A curated e-commerce skincare shop featuring medical-grade brands (Alastin, SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, EltaMD, Colorescience) provides a retail revenue stream layered on top of clinical visits, and an in-house Clinical Research Center runs studies in clinical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: patients self-select and book through an integrated online scheduling system spanning all 22 locations, with virtual appointments available for Texas residents.

Westlake Dermatology is the self-declared #1 Texas provider of Botox, Juvederm, Dysport, Restylane, and Sculptra, has performed over 20,000 lifetime CoolSculpting treatments, and holds the Thermage Black Diamond Award as a top national Thermage provider. The practice employs multi-channel digital marketing (SEO, blog, Instagram, YouTube) and has been featured in Elle, In Style, The New York Times, Bazaar, Town & Country, Cosmopolitan, and Shape. Operational technology includes voice AI integration with Assort Health for automated scheduling, and loyalty integrations with Allē and Brilliant Distinctions, alongside Cherry patient financing. No parent company, private equity sponsor, or venture capital investor has been disclosed in the source data, and ownership appears to be independent and physician-led.

Name

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

Legal name

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

Website

https://westlakedermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is a Texas-based private dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice operating 22 clinics across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, serving individual patients with medical dermatology, injectables, body contouring, plastic surgery, laser treatments, and retail skincare, and recognized as the leading Texas provider of Botox, Dysport, Restylane, and Sculptra.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetic Dermatology (Aesthetic Injectables) (HLAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA), Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Cosmetic surgery
• Medical aesthetics
• Laser skin treatments
• Skincare products

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Medical dermatology services including acne treatment, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer screenings, Mohs surgery, mole mapping, and general skin conditions. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement and patient payments.
2. Cosmetic Procedures: Cosmetic procedures including injectables (Botox, dermal fillers), body contouring, plastic surgery, laser treatments, spa rejuvenation, and hair restoration. Revenue generated through patient self-pay with financing options available.
3. Skincare Products: Retail skincare products sold through e-commerce and in-office shop featuring medical-grade brands including Alastin, Colorescience, EltaMD, SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, and others.
4. Technology Partnership Services: Integration with AI voice agents and practice management systems to automate patient scheduling and communications, potentially increasing appointment volume and operational efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is a multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice operating 22 clinics across Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, Texas. The practice delivers medical dermatology (skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, acne, eczema, psoriasis), cosmetic injectables (Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra), body contouring (CoolSculpting, CoolTone, SmartLipo), plastic surgery (facelift, rhinoplasty, breast procedures), and laser/aesthetic device treatments using a fleet of more than 50 lasers. It also sells medical-grade skincare products online and in-office and runs an in-house Clinical Research Center.

Product overview

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is a multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of aesthetic and medical dermatology services across 22 Texas locations. The core offering consists of injectables (neuromodulators including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify; dermal fillers including Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, RHA collection, Voluma, Volux, Belotero, Radiesse, Skinvive), body contouring (CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Avéli, SmartLipo, Vaser), plastic surgery (facelift, rhinoplasty, breast procedures, liposuction, tummy tuck), laser and device treatments (Fraxel, Ultherapy, UltraClear, Accure, laser hair removal), hair restoration (transplant, PRP, PDGF+), medical dermatology (acne, eczema, skin cancer), and spa treatments (HydraFacial, chemical peels, microneedling). The practice operates 22 locations serving Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio metro areas, with a clinical research division conducting dermatology studies. Skincare retail products from brands like SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, and Alastin are sold through their online shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology
• Cosmetic Injectables
• Body Contouring
• Plastic Surgery
• Lasers and Devices
• Hair Restoration
• Spa Treatments
• Skincare Products
• Clinical Research
• Virtual Appointments

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5% increase in appointment volume through AI voice agent integration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Assort HealthcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 April 2026Assort Health provides voice AI agents for dermatology practices, integrating with EHR and practice management systems to automate patient scheduling and communication. The partnership with Westlake Dermatology enables over 5% increase in appointment volume and 200% labor capacity improvement through AI-powered scheduling and patient interaction automation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Dermatology Partners: One of the largest PE-backed dermatology platforms in the U.S. with hundreds of locations across multiple states. Most directly comparable multi-site derm and aesthetic platform; competes for the same physician talent pool and Texas market.
• Ideal Image: Largest U.S. national medspa chain focused on injectables, laser hair removal, and body contouring. Directly comparable on cosmetic injectables (Botox, fillers), CoolSculpting, and laser services offered at scale.
• LaserAway: National aesthetics medspa chain with locations across multiple states. Comparable on laser hair removal, skin treatments, and injectable services targeted at a similar consumer demographic.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: Large multi-state dermatology and cosmetic surgery platform offering medical derm, injectables, body contouring, and plastic surgery. Comparable scope of services and physician-led delivery model.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology platform with similar mix of medical and cosmetic services. Comparable on physician-led multi-site practice model and service breadth across injectables, lasers, and skin surgery.
• Skin Spirit: Premium aesthetics medspa chain offering injectables, lasers, body contouring, and skincare. Comparable on self-pay cosmetic service mix, premium positioning, and device-led treatment model.
• Dermatology + Aesthetics (formerly ZEL Skin & Laser): Multi-location dermatology and aesthetics practice offering medical derm, injectables, and laser treatments. Comparable integrated medical-and-cosmetic practice model under physician leadership.

Broad incumbents

• AbbVie (Allergan Aesthetics): Manufacturer of Botox, CoolSculpting, and the Juvederm filler family — the leading product suppliers in Westlake's core injectables and body contouring categories. Not a direct competitor but defines the upstream product landscape.
• Galderma: Manufacturer of Dysport, Restylane, Sculptra, and Skinceuticals — three of Westlake's #1-Texas product lines. Supplier/partner and competitive product source rather than a direct practice competitor.

Emerging players

• Evolus: Focused aesthetics company marketing Jeuveau, a newer neuromodulator competing directly with Botox. Adjacent player shaping pricing dynamics in the injectable market where Westlake holds #1 share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@westlakederm
• Instagraminstagram.com/westlakedermatology
• Xx.com/WestlakeDerm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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