Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin, & Vein Institute

What Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin, & Vein Institute does

Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin, & Vein Institute (MDLSV) is a privately held dermatology practice founded in 1982 and headquartered at 54 Scott Adam Rd, Suite 301, in Hunt Valley, Maryland (Baltimore County). The practice delivers a full-spectrum dermatology service offering spanning medical and surgical dermatology (treatment of acne, eczema, rosacea, skin cancer, and precancerous lesions), cosmetic and aesthetic procedures (laser treatments, injectables including Botox/Dysport/Daxxify and Juvederm/Restylane/Radiesse/Sculptra fillers, body contouring, skin resurfacing, hair removal, vein treatments), and an adjacent medical-grade skincare retail line. Its provider base comprises five board-certified dermatologists (Robert A. Weiss, MD; Margaret Weiss, MD; Christian Halvorson, MD; Claire Noell, MD; Sean Wu, MD), one nurse practitioner, one physician assistant, and one esthetician, supported by a clinical research team.

The practice's underlying technology platform is a fleet of more than 45 laser and energy-based devices covering Alexandrite, Nd:YAG, KTP, picosecond, fractional, IPL, RF (including Vanquish, Exilis, Thermi, Emsculpt NEO), ultrasound (Ultherapy, Sofwave), cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, HIFEM, and body contouring modalities. MDLSV physicians have been first-in-U.S. or first-in-Maryland adopters of multiple flagship devices (Vanquish, Exilis, Fotofinder, Acleara) and contributed to Cellfina's FDA approval, giving the practice clinical-trial access and a preferred-partner relationship with device manufacturers.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services with hybrid insurance and self-pay economics. Medical and surgical dermatology is billed through insurance (broad participation including UHC, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare), while cosmetic procedures, body contouring, and medical-grade skincare (Jan Marini, Restorsea PRO, SkinCeuticals, Alastin) are largely out-of-pocket, with CareCredit financing and Allē rewards supporting ticket size. Distribution is anchored at the single Hunt Valley office, supplemented by TeleHealth consultations and an online skincare storefront. The practice is an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology, which provides centralized scheduling and administrative support, and conducts an ongoing clinical research program across atopic dermatitis, eczema, port-wine stains, and aesthetic indications.

Name

Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin, & Vein Institute

Legal name

Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin & Vein Institute

Website

https://mdlsv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin & Vein Institute is a Hunt Valley, MD dermatology practice founded in 1982 that provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care to individual patients using a fleet of 45+ laser and energy-based devices, operating as an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hunt Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical & Surgical Dermatology Services: Board-certified dermatologists provide medical treatments for skin conditions including acne, eczema, skin cancer, and surgical procedures. Revenue generated through insurance billing and patient payments.
2. Cosmetic & Aesthetic Procedures: Cosmetic services including laser treatments, injectables (Botox, fillers), body contouring, skin resurfacing, and hair removal. These are typically out-of-pocket expenses for patients.
3. Medical-Grade Skincare Products: Sale of physician-recommended skincare products including Jan Marini, Restorsea PRO, SkinCeuticals, and Alastin Skincare through online store.
4. Clinical Research Studies: Practice conducts clinical trials and research studies for evaluation of pharmaceuticals and devices pending FDA approval, with enrollment of patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin & Vein Institute provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services from a single Hunt Valley, Maryland office, operating over 45 laser and energy-based devices. Offerings span general medical dermatology (acne, eczema, rosacea, skin cancer), cosmetic procedures (lasers, injectables, body contouring, skin tightening, vein treatments), physician-dispensed medical-grade skincare, and clinical research studies.

Product overview

Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin & Vein Institute is a dermatology practice offering a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice operates as a single-location facility with over 45 laser and energy devices on premises. Core services include medical dermatology (treating acne, eczema, rosacea, skin cancer) and cosmetic services. The product portfolio includes specialized laser devices for acne (Acleara, BLU-U), pigmentation and tattoo removal (PicoPlus), skin rejuvenation (Starlux IPL, VBeam Perfecta), hair removal (GentleMax Pro), vascular treatments (Cutera Excel V), and body contouring (CoolSculpting, Emsculpt NEO, Cellfina, Sculpsure, Vanquish). Skin tightening treatments include Ultherapy, Sofwave, Lutronic Genius RF Microneedling, Tixel, and Thermismooth Face. Injectable offerings include neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Daxxify) and dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse). Facial treatments encompass HydraFacial and various chemical peels. The practice also offers medical skincare products (Jan Marini, Restorsea PRO, SkinCeuticals, Alastin), hair loss PRP treatments, NovaThreads, Emsella for incontinence, sclerotherapy for veins, dermatoscopy mole mapping, and conducts clinical research studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical & Surgical Dermatology Comprehensive medical and surgical dermatology care for skin and nail conditions including acne, eczema, rosacea, skin cancer, and precancerous lesions, delivered by board-certified dermatologists and billed through insurance.
• Cosmetic Services Aesthetic dermatology offerings spanning laser treatments, injectables, body sculpting, skin resurfacing, and facial treatments, typically paid for out of pocket.
• Neuromodulator Injectables (Botox, Dysport, Daxxify) Injectable neuromodulators used to relax underlying facial muscles and treat frown lines, crow's feet, and wrinkles.
• Dermal Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Belotero) Hyaluronic acid and collagen-stimulating injectable fillers used to restore facial volume, smooth nasolabial folds, and enhance facial contours.
• GentleMax Pro Laser Hair Reduction Dual-wavelength 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser platform used for hair removal across all skin types and treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions.
• VBeam Perfecta Vascular Laser Pulsed dye laser used to treat rosacea, enlarged blood vessels, port-wine stains, and other vascular conditions.
• Cutera Excel V Laser 532nm KTP and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser system treating port-wine stains, rosacea, and leg and facial veins.
• PicoPlus Pigment Laser Picosecond and nanosecond laser for pigmented lesion treatment and tattoo removal with reduced thermal heat and downtime.
• Starlux Photofacial (IPL) Intense pulsed light system used to clear sunspots, rosacea, telangiectasias, and vascular lesions to improve skin tone.
• Acleara Acne Clearing System Continuously-cooled vacuum and filtered broadband light system for treating mild to moderate inflammatory acne, comedonal acne, and pustular acne.
• BLU-U Blue Light Therapy Narrowband blue light device for non-invasive treatment of moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris and use with Levulan Kerastick for actinic keratoses.
• Skin Resurfacing (Active FX, Fraxel) Fractional laser technology delivering microbeams to stimulate collagen remodeling for treating acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
• CoolSculpting with DualSculpting Non-surgical fat-freezing body contouring procedure; MDLSV operates two CoolSculpting machines simultaneously to halve session time.
• Emsculpt NEO Device combining radiofrequency and HIFEM technology for simultaneous fat reduction and muscle building.
• Cellfina Cellulite Treatment FDA-approved minimally invasive procedure targeting the underlying causes of cellulite dimples; MDLSV physicians helped obtain FDA approval for the device.
• Vanquish Radiofrequency Fat Reduction Contactless radiofrequency device that selectively heats fat cells for non-invasive fat reduction; MDLSV was the first US center to clinically study Vanquish.
• Sculpsure Laser Lipolysis Non-invasive laser lipolysis using hyperthermic laser energy to permanently destroy fat cells.
• Exilis / BTL Exilis Ultra Skin Tightening Radiofrequency device for skin tightening and body contouring, penetrating deep dermis to stimulate collagen production and reduce fat cells.
• Ultherapy Ultrasound Skin Lifting FDA-cleared ultrasound technology that stimulates collagen production to lift and tighten skin on face, neck, and chest without surgery.
• Sofwave Ultrasound Skin Rejuvenation FDA-cleared synchronous ultrasound parallel beam technology used to rebuild collagen and improve facial lines and wrinkles with minimal downtime.
• Lutronic Genius RF Microneedling FDA-cleared radiofrequency microneedling device improving scars, skin texture, wrinkles, and laxity through intelligent RF delivery with impedance feedback control.
• Tixel Skin Rejuvenation Thermo-mechanical action device using 81 heated pins to transfer thermal energy for skin rejuvenation and photoaging reversal.
• Thermismooth Face Skin Tightening Radiofrequency-based non-invasive treatment using controlled heat to stimulate collagen production for reducing wrinkles and fine lines.
• HydraFacial Non-invasive skin rejuvenation combining cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection using vortex technology.
• Chemical Peels (Alpha, Beta, Jessner, TCA, Advanced Corrective) Medical-grade exfoliating treatments using various acid solutions to improve skin texture, tone, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Sclerotherapy for Spider and Varicose Veins Injection treatment for spider veins and varicose veins using sclerosing solution to collapse and fade unwanted veins.
• NovaThreads PDO Thread Lift Non-surgical PDO absorbable thread lift for immediate skin tightening and lifting of the neck and jawline using NovaMesh or NovaLyft techniques.
• Hair Loss PRP Treatment Platelet-rich plasma injections combined with low-level laser therapy for treating female pattern hair loss and stimulating hair growth.
• Emsella Incontinence Treatment FDA-cleared HIFEM technology chair treatment for female urinary incontinence that induces supramaximal pelvic floor muscular contractions.
• Fotofinder Dermatoscopy Mole Mapping Computerized mole photography system for tracking changes in moles and determining when biopsy is needed; first available in Maryland via Fotofinder.
• Ameluz with BF-RhodoLED Photodynamic Therapy Prescription topical gel containing aminolevulinic acid activated by red light for treating mild to moderate actinic keratosis of the face and scalp.
• IPL Photorejuvenation Intense pulsed light treatment using multiple wavelengths to address aging, sun-damaged, and rosacea-affected skin with minimal recovery time; typical programs include 4-6 sessions.
• Medical-Grade Skincare Products Physician-dispensed cosmeceutical skincare from Jan Marini, Restorsea PRO, SkinCeuticals, and Alastin, with effectiveness supported by clinical studies and dermatologist review.
• Clinical Research Studies Clinical research program enrolling patients in trials and observational studies for pharmaceuticals and devices pending FDA approval, including atopic dermatitis, eczema, port-wine birthmarks, neck appearance, and frown line studies.
• TeleHealth Dermatology Consultations Secure online TeleHealth consultations for skin, hair, and nail conditions provided during normal clinic hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cellfina provides up to one year of results after a single session with 96% patient satisfaction at two years.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anne Arundel DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDLSV is an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology, a larger dermatology practice network in Maryland. The affiliation provides administrative support including compliance, privacy, and scheduling services. Anne Arundel Dermatology operates multiple locations throughout Maryland and provides Central Scheduling Center services at 443-351-3376.
• CareCreditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareCredit healthcare credit card is accepted for financing dermatology services. CareCredit offers interest-free payment plans with 6, 12, or 18 months of financing.
• Allē RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllē rewards program allows patients to earn rewards and save on BOTOX Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM XC, LATISSE, or SkinMedica products or treatments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Parent affiliate of MDLSV and a multi-site Maryland dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Most directly comparable as it shares back-office infrastructure, brand association, and overlapping service menu.
• The Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York: Physician-led dermatology practice renowned for device-heavy cosmetic and medical dermatology, with deep involvement in clinical research and FDA trials — closely mirrors MDLSV's device breadth and research positioning.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-site U.S. dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology plus aesthetic services. Comparable as a scaled private dermatology platform with similar service breadth and insurance + cosmetic revenue mix.
• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-location U.S. dermatology practice providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with a strong cosmetic/laser offering. Comparable in service mix and private-practice operating model.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large U.S. dermatology network offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic services across multiple states. Comparable as a scaled dermatology group with similar insurance + cosmetic revenue profile.
• Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Multi-site dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice offering a comprehensive medical, surgical, and aesthetic service menu. Comparable in service breadth and emphasis on cosmetic/laser procedures.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Dermatology: Dermatology department of a major academic medical system offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology plus clinical research. Comparable service menu but operates within a much larger healthcare system.
• Mayo Clinic Dermatology: Academic dermatology department with comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic services plus a major clinical trials program. Comparable in full-service dermatology and research depth, but at vastly greater scale.
• Johns Hopkins Dermatology: Academic dermatology practice in Maryland offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with research capabilities. Overlaps MDLSV geographically in the Baltimore/Maryland market and competes for complex medical dermatology referrals.

Regional players

• SkinDC: Mid-Atlantic dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services including lasers and injectables. Comparable as a regional private dermatology group serving a similar mid-Atlantic patient demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MarylandLaser
• Instagraminstagram.com/mdlsv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-laser-skin-and-vein-institute

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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