SaltMED

What SaltMED does

SaltMED (legal entity Med-Aesthetics Solutions, Inc., incorporated 2005, rebranded SaltMED in March 2021) designs, manufactures, and sells The SaltFacial, a Class II FDA-cleared medical aesthetic device that combines three modalities on a single platform: positive-pressure sea salt resurfacing, cavitation aesthetic ultrasound, and medical-grade LED phototherapy (blue, red, near-infrared). The device is sold B2B to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, med spas, and physician assistants primarily in the United States, with a stated worldwide reach. SaltMED monetizes through one-time device sales, recurring consumable purchases (Salt Kit, Gliding Gel), and practitioner training services. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales, inside sales via online specialty-specific intake forms, and event-driven demand generation including webinars and industry exhibitions. A provider locator on the company's website drives patient referrals to certified practitioners.

The company's product is differentiated by a patented sea salt delivery handpiece and clinical evidence published in the Journal of Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatology, including outcomes such as a 72.5% reduction in acne-induced inflammation versus 36.8% with antibiotics alone and 5.6-day faster post-surgical recovery. Named customers are board-certified practitioners operating individual practices, with reported utilization as high as 8 hours per day, 6 days per week, and rebooking rates near 70%. Distribution includes a core channel partnership with Merz Aesthetics.

In December 2025, SaltMED was acquired by Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. (MIT/MMTC), a California-based public company, which subsequently announced the acquisition of Cellmyx in June 2026 to create a combined aesthetics and regenerative medicine manufacturing and distribution platform with stated national and worldwide ambitions. SaltMED operates from its headquarters and manufacturing facility, both in Irvine, California.

Name

SaltMED

Legal name

Med-Aesthetics Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://saltmed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SaltMED designs, manufactures, and sells The SaltFacial, a Class II FDA-cleared medical device combining sea salt resurfacing, ultrasound, and LED phototherapy, sold B2B to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and med spas in the US with worldwide reach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetic Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Salt Therapy (Halotherapy) (HSADAKAJ)

Keywords

• Medical aesthetic equipment
• Skin renewal therapy
• Medical facial device
• LED phototherapy device
• Aesthetic ultrasound system

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardiff By The Sea

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of The SaltFacial multi-modality platform device to physicians, healthcare providers, med spas, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons. The device is a Class 2 medical device available for purchase and use in medically supervised facilities.
2. Consumable Products: Recurring sales of consumable supplies including Salt Kit and Gliding Gel required for The SaltFacial treatments. Healthcare providers order supplies through the website order form.
3. Professional Services and Training: Training and support services for practitioners. A dedicated Training & Support Resources Center provides ongoing education for certified SaltFacial providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SaltMED manufactures and sells The SaltFacial, an FDA-cleared Class II medical device that combines three modalities—sea salt resurfacing, aesthetic ultrasound, and LED phototherapy—into one platform for non-invasive skin renewal therapy. The company sells the device directly to physicians, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas, and generates recurring revenue through consumable supplies (Salt Kit and Gliding Gel) required to perform treatments.

Product overview

SaltMED offers The SaltFacial®, a multi-modality platform system combining three distinct technologies: Sea Salt Resurfacing, Aesthetic Ultrasound, and LED Phototherapy. The core product is The SaltFacial Class II medical device that delivers a three-step skin renewal therapy. The system can be used as an integrated 3-step treatment or each modality used independently. Consumable supplies include Salt Kits and Gliding Gel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The SaltFacial: A Class II medical facial device that combines three technologies: sea salt resurfacing, aesthetic ultrasound, and LED phototherapy for skin renewal therapy.

Products and services

• The SaltFacial

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% patient satisfaction rate with 80% reporting being extremely satisfied
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Micro Imaging Technology (MIT)coreOthers · 1 December 2025MIT acquired SaltMED/SaltFacial in December 2025, making SaltMED part of a larger public company (MMTC) focused on medical imaging and aesthetics. This acquisition complements MIT's broader portfolio including Cellmyx acquisition, strengthening manufacturing and distribution capabilities nationally and worldwide.
• Merz AestheticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMerz Aesthetics partnership validates The SaltFacial as a premium, scientifically-backed technology in the medical aesthetics market. Dr. Werschler specifically cited the Merz partnership as invoking trust from patients and practitioners. The partnership positions SaltMED within Merz's established distribution network for aesthetic devices.
• JaanuuminorOthersJaanuu is listed as a partner on SaltMED's website footer. Jaanuu is a healthcare apparel brand, suggesting a cross-promotional or co-marketing relationship within the healthcare/aesthetics industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cynosure: Cynosure produces aesthetic and medical laser/light platforms (Potenza, TempSure, Mona Lisa Touch) targeting dermatology and plastic surgery practices that overlap with SaltMED's customer base.
• InMode: InMode develops minimally invasive and non-invasive aesthetic platforms (Morpheus8, Evoke, EmpowerRF) sold to the same physician and med-spa channel as SaltMED.
• Lumenis: Lumenis manufactures light-based and energy-based aesthetic and surgical devices (M22, Stellar, SPLENDOR X) sold into the same physician customer accounts as The SaltFacial.
• Cutera: Cutera manufactures aesthetic laser and light-based devices (e.g., AviClear, excel V, truSculpt) sold to the same physician and med-spa accounts, competing for the device capital budget that SaltMED depends on.
• Sciton: Sciton makes multi-modality aesthetic laser and light platforms (BBL, Halo, mJOULE) sold to medical practices and med-spas, directly overlapping SaltMED's pre/post-procedure positioning.
• BTL Industries: BTL makes non-invasive aesthetic devices (EMFACE, Emsculpt, Exilis) for facial and body rejuvenation, often sold to the same dermatology, plastic surgery, and med-spa buyers as SaltMED.
• Alma Lasers: Alma Lasers produces a broad portfolio of aesthetic laser, light, RF, and ultrasound platforms (Accent, Harmony XL, Soprano) sold into the same med-spa and physician channel as The SaltFacial.
• Solta Medical: Solta (Thermage, Fraxel, Clear+Brilliant) is a broader aesthetic device incumbent that sells energy-based skin rejuvenation platforms into the same dermatologist and plastic surgeon channels SaltMED targets, with multi-modality positioning similar to The SaltFacial.

Direct peers

• Edge Systems (HydraFacial): Edge Systems manufactures the HydraFacial device, the most direct category competitor to The SaltFacial: a multi-step skin treatment platform sold to med-spas, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons with both device and recurring serum/consumable revenue.

Others

• Merz Aesthetics: Strategic channel partner rather than a direct device competitor; Merz Aesthetics distributes injectables and Ultherapy, and partners with SaltMED to bundle Ultherapy with The SaltFacial, reaching the same aesthetic practices through its sales network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/saltmedskin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thesaltfacial
• Instagraminstagram.com/thesaltfacial

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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