DermoScan
DermoScan GmbH, headquartered in Regensburg, Germany, is a medical technology value-added distributor serving DACH-region dermatologists, cosmetics and laser studios, med-beauty providers, and plastic surgeons with dermatological diagnostics (VivoSight OCT, TrichoScan, dermatoscopes) and aesthetic treatment devices, including the Leaseir diode laser sold and leased across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersRegensburg, Germany
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DermoScan does
DermoScan GmbH is a Regensburg, Germany-based medical technology distributor founded over 10 years ago, specializing in dermatology and aesthetics. The company operates as a value-added reseller (not a manufacturer) for a portfolio of OEM products spanning two functional clusters: (1) dermatological diagnostics, including the VivoSight OCT optical-coherence-tomography system for skin cancer analysis, the TrichoScan digital hair analysis system, and a range of dermatoscopes (DermoGenius ultra polarised, DermoGenius 3 polarised, Illuco, OPTICLUX); and (2) aesthetic treatment devices, headlined by the Leaseir diode laser for permanent hair removal (810nm wavelength, 4,000W optical output, sapphire contact cooling to 0°C, unlimited shot count) for which DermoScan holds exclusive DACH distribution rights, alongside the Sciton aesthetic platform (BBL Hero, MOXI, JouleX/Halo/Profractional/ClearV modules), ForeverBare BBL, and CryoPen cryosurgery devices.
The business model is hybrid: equipment is sold or, in approximately 90% of Leaseir transactions, leased over 60 months at 800-1,200 EUR/month, with mid-range Leaseir list pricing at 25,000-50,000 EUR. Ancillary revenue flows from service contracts, technical support, and NiSV/Laserschutzbeauftragter training referrals. Go-to-market combines field-based on-site demonstrations and consultations (often with real-patient test treatments) for dermatologists, cosmetics and laser studios, med-beauty providers, and plastic surgeons, supported by inbound inside sales via phone, WhatsApp, email, and website forms. The company maintains a strategic differentiator via its sister company G'schmeidig, a growing chain of laser studios that uses DermoScan's own products in real commercial operation, providing continuous product validation and reference customers. The headcount is small (10-20 employees), led by CEO Johann Tillmann, and the entire operation is confined to the German-speaking (DACH) market.
DermoScan firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DermoScan
- Legal name
- DermoScan GmbH
- Website
- https://dermoscan.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- DermoScan GmbH, headquartered in Regensburg, Germany, is a medical technology value-added distributor serving DACH-region dermatologists, cosmetics and laser studios, med-beauty providers, and plastic surgeons with dermatological diagnostics (VivoSight OCT, TrichoScan, dermatoscopes) and aesthetic treatment devices, including the Leaseir diode laser sold and leased across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DermoScan industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Devices for Dermatology and Aesthetics
- NAICS
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning) (CRABAKAI), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)
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Where DermoScan is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Regensburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
DermoScan business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Medical Device Sales: Sale of medical technology equipment including VivoSight OCT systems, TrichoScan, and Leaseir diode lasers. Revenue is one-time with additional revenue from service, training, and support contracts. Primary revenue stream.
- Equipment Leasing/Financing: Leaseir diode lasers available through leasing options with monthly rates between 800-1,200 EUR over 60 months. Majority of customers (approx. 90%) choose leasing over direct purchase.
- Service and Technical Support: Technical support, troubleshooting (remote or on-site), annual maintenance service visits, and ongoing customer support after purchase.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level diode laser devices |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range diode laser devices (including Leaseir) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Premium diode laser devices |
| Subscription | Monthly | Leaseir Diode Laser - Leasing Option |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | NiSV Training (required for laser operation) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Laserschutzbeauftragter Training (required) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
DermoScan product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DermoScan GmbH distributes and supports medical technology devices for dermatology and aesthetics in the DACH region. Its portfolio spans diagnostic equipment (VivoSight OCT for skin cancer analysis, TrichoScan for hair analysis, polarized dermatoscopes) and aesthetic treatment devices, including its flagship exclusive-distribution Leaseir diode laser for permanent hair removal, plus cryosurgery and broad aesthetic laser platforms. The company bundles each device sale with on-site consultation, demonstration, training, financing/leasing, and ongoing technical service.
Product overview
DermoScan is a German medical technology distributor specializing in dermatology and aesthetics. Their portfolio consists of multiple distinct product lines distributed as a value-added reseller: (1) Diagnostic devices including VivoSight OCT for optical coherence tomography skin cancer analysis, TrichoScan for digital hair analysis, and various dermatoscopes (DermoGenius ultra polarised, DermoGenius 3 polarised, Illuco, OPTICLUX); (2) Aesthetic treatment devices including the Leaseir Diodenlaser for permanent hair removal (manufactured by the Spanish market leader, exclusively distributed in German-speaking regions), the Sciton aesthetic platform (BBL Hero, MOXI, JouleX/Halo/ZoomScan/Profractional/ClearV/ClearSilk modules), ForeverBare BBL, and CryoPen for cryosurgery. The company has operated for over 10 years and provides consultation, demonstration, training, and ongoing service/support alongside product sales.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Leaseir: Diodenlaser product line for permanent hair removal. DermoScan is the exclusive distribution partner for the Leaseir laser in the German-speaking market (DACH). The Leaseir MHR is a diode laser manufactured by a Spanish company (market leader in Spain).
- Leaseir Laser
- VivoSight OCT
- TrichoScan
Products and services
- VivoSight OCT
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 4Hz treatment speed enabling full leg treatment in 6-8 minutes
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use DermoScan
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
DermoScan technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
DermoScan partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship.
- G'schmeidigflagshipSister company (Schwestergesellschaft) that operates a growing chain of laser studios. Key strategic partnership as DermoScan only sells devices they themselves use in commercial operation. Provides real-world testing ground and practical reference for product performance and customer experience. They understand the business from daily practice and 'sell nothing they don't use themselves.'
- Leaseir (Spanish Manufacturer)flagshipDermoScan is exclusive distribution partner for Leaseir diode laser products in German-speaking markets (DACH). Leaseir is the market leader in Spain for diode laser hair removal. DermoScan provides sales, marketing, service, and support for Leaseir products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
DermoScan competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Asclepion Laser Technologies: Germany-based (Jena) manufacturer of medical lasers for dermatology, aesthetics, and surgery. Directly comparable product portfolio (aesthetic and surgical laser platforms) sold into the same DACH dermatology and aesthetic-customer base that DermoScan serves.
- Alma Lasers: Global manufacturer of laser, light-based, RF, and ultrasound platforms for aesthetics, dermatology, and surgery. Competes head-on with Leaseir and the Sciton platform that DermoScan distributes, targeting the same aesthetic studios and dermatology practices.
- Quanta System: Italian manufacturer of surgical, aesthetic, and dermatological lasers sold across Europe. Directly comparable product categories (aesthetic laser platforms) and overlapping distribution footprint with DermoScan in DACH-adjacent markets.
- Cutera: US-based manufacturer of laser and energy-based aesthetic devices (e.g., excel V, truSculpt, Secret RF). Directly competes with DermoScan's distributed hair-removal and aesthetic-treatment portfolio in dermatology and med-spa channels.
- Cynosure Lutronic: Global aesthetic medical device company offering laser, RF, and body-contouring platforms. Competes with the Leaseir diode laser and Sciton aesthetic platform across the same dermatology and aesthetic-practice customers.
- Candela (Syneron-Candela): Global medical aesthetic device manufacturer with a strong hair-removal laser portfolio (GentleLase, GentleMax). Competes directly against Leaseir for the same laser-studio and dermatology customers in DACH.
- BTL Aesthetics: Manufacturer of non-invasive aesthetic devices (EMSculpt, Emtone, Exion) with growing presence in German aesthetic practices. Targets the same med-beauty and dermatology customer base as DermoScan and competes for studio capital-equipment budgets.
- Fotona: European (Slovenian) manufacturer of high-performance aesthetic and medical laser systems sold into dermatology and aesthetic clinics worldwide. Comparable product overlap with DermoScan's laser portfolio and similar European distribution model.
Broad incumbents
- Lumenis: Large global aesthetic and surgical laser company with a broad portfolio spanning multiple specialties. Overlaps with DermoScan's distributed platforms at the product level and competes for the same aesthetic and dermatology budgets at a much larger scale.
Others
- Sciton: US-based manufacturer of the Sciton aesthetic platform (BBL Hero, MOXI, Halo, JouleX) that DermoScan distributes in DACH. A direct supply partner but also a competitive platform in the broader aesthetic-device category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DermoScan social profiles
Digital presenceDermoScan financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
DermoScan leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
DermoScan funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DermoScan M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DermoScan
What does DermoScan do?
DermoScan GmbH distributes and supports medical technology devices for dermatology and aesthetics in the DACH region. Its portfolio spans diagnostic equipment (VivoSight OCT for skin cancer analysis, TrichoScan for hair analysis, polarized dermatoscopes) and aesthetic treatment devices, including its flagship exclusive-distribution Leaseir diode laser for permanent hair removal, plus cryosurgery and broad aesthetic laser platforms. The company bundles each device sale with on-site consultation, demonstration, training, financing/leasing, and ongoing technical service.
Is DermoScan a public or private company?
DermoScan is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DermoScan founded?
DermoScan was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is DermoScan based?
DermoScan is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does DermoScan make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Medical Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Leasing/Financing and service and Technical Support.
Who are DermoScan's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Asclepion Laser Technologies, Alma Lasers, Quanta System, Cutera, Cynosure Lutronic, Candela (Syneron-Candela), BTL Aesthetics and Fotona. Lumenis is listed as a broad incumbent. Sciton is listed as an others.
Does DermoScan have an API?
No public API is recorded for DermoScan.
What industry is DermoScan in?
DermoScan's product category is Medical Devices for Dermatology and Aesthetics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAKACAF, Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology, with a secondary code of CRABAKAI, Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning). Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 3841.