Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology

What Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology does

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology (CCSD) is a physician-owned, private medical and aesthetic practice founded in 2005 and headquartered in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The practice delivers an unusually broad service continuum spanning medical dermatology (skin cancer screenings and Mohs micrographic surgery, treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, pigment disorders, and hair/scalp conditions), cosmetic injectables (collagen stimulation, HA facial balancing, wrinkle relaxation, vein and double-chin treatment, hair restoration), laser and energy-based procedures (laser hair removal, skin resurfacing, skin tightening, BBL, tattoo removal, body contouring, Sofwave ultrasound tightening, Avéli cellulite reduction), chemical peels, and a full plastic surgery menu (blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, facelift, breast procedures, body contouring, BBL, tummy tuck, labiaplasty). Wellness offerings include weight-loss programs and pelvic health (EMSELLA, EMFEMME). The provider team comprises seven board-certified physicians, two physician assistants, an aesthetic practitioner, and two licensed estheticians, led by Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Carolyn Jacob. The practice operates two wholly-owned sub-brands: Skin Science, a dermatologist-curated skincare and device line sold via the myskinscience.co e-commerce storefront, and The Skin Spa, a dedicated esthetic-services brand.

CCSD runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market from a single state-of-the-art River North clinic, supplemented by phone scheduling, online booking through the NextPatient platform, same-day appointment availability for select treatments, and digital gift cards. The business model is fee-for-service professional services: medical dermatology consultations, cosmetic procedures, and plastic surgery are priced per visit or procedure on a quote-based schedule, with package pricing on multi-session treatments (e.g., Clear + Brilliant and BBL HERO packages of 4) and promotional discounts ($200 off Sofwave, $200 off Clear + Brilliant, $150 off BBL). Revenue is complemented by third-party patient financing, skincare product e-commerce (Skin Science), and gift-card sales. Marketing is multi-channel — organic social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), the Skinfluence content blog, email newsletter, paid promotional offers, and significant earned media (features in Vogue, NBC, Harper's Bazaar, New Beauty, ABC, Cosmopolitan, FOX, InStyle, MedEsthetics, The Aesthetic Guide). The practice is privately held with no disclosed funding, parent company, or external investment; a December 2025 data breach reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the only material regulatory event identified.

Name

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology

Legal name

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology

Website

https://chicagodermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology is a physician-owned dermatology and aesthetic practice in Chicago's River North, offering medical dermatology, cosmetic injectables, laser procedures, plastic surgery, and wellness services, with curated skincare and esthetic sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Services

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dermatology services
• Plastic surgery procedures
• Medical skin treatments
• Aesthetic laser treatments
• Skincare products

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Fee-for-service medical dermatology consultations and treatments including skin cancer screenings, pigment disorders treatment, skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea), hair and scalp disorders. Revenue generated per visit and procedure.
2. Cosmetic and Aesthetic Procedures: Injectable treatments (botox, fillers, collagen stimulation), laser and energy-based procedures (hair removal, skin resurfacing, tattoo removal, body contouring), chemical peels. One-time procedure fees with package pricing available.
3. Plastic Surgery: Surgical procedures including facelifts, breast procedures, body contouring, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery. Higher-value surgical fees typically billed separately from facility/anesthesia costs.
4. Skincare Products (Skin Science): Dermatologist-curated skincare products and devices sold through the Skin Science brand (myskinscience.co). E-commerce retail revenue from product sales.
5. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available for purchase on the website, allowing patients to gift aesthetic services to others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology operates a multi-specialty medical and aesthetic practice providing medical dermatology (skin cancer screenings, Mohs surgery, treatment of acne/eczema/psoriasis/rosacea, pigment disorders, hair and scalp disorders), cosmetic injectables, laser and energy-based procedures, chemical peels, plastic surgery, and wellness services (weight loss, pelvic health). The practice also sells dermatologist-curated skincare products under the Skin Science sub-brand and esthetic services under The Skin Spa sub-brand.

Product overview

Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology operates as a multi-service dermatology and aesthetic practice offering integrated medical and cosmetic services through distinct but complementary sub-brands. The core offerings include Medical Dermatology (pigment disorders, skin conditions, hair/scalp disorders, skin cancer screenings with Mohs micrographic surgery), Injectable Treatments, Laser and Energy-Based Procedures, Chemical Peels, Plastic Surgery, and Wellness Services. The practice also maintains two sub-brands: Skin Science (dermatologist-curated skincare products and devices) and The Skin Spa (esthetic services). All services are delivered by board-certified dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons, with treatments ranging from non-invasive cosmetic procedures to complex surgical interventions, unified under a single practice management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skin Science: Dermatologist-curated skincare and devices, blending science and luxury to help every skin type achieve visible, lasting results.
• The Skin Spa

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services Comprehensive medical dermatology services for individuals with skin conditions, including treatment for pigment disorders (melasma, sunspots, vitiligo), skin conditions (acne, eczema, dermatitis, moles, psoriasis, rosacea, tinea, warts), hair and scalp disorders (hair loss, dandruff), and skin cancer screenings with Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction.
• Injectable Treatments Cosmetic injectable procedures for adult patients seeking facial rejuvenation and balancing, including collagen stimulation, facial balancing with hyaluronic acid, wrinkle relaxation, vein treatment, sweat and odor reduction, double chin treatment, and hair restoration.
• Laser and Energy-Based Procedures Advanced laser and energy-based aesthetic treatments for adult patients, including laser hair removal, skin resurfacing, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening and lifting (Sofwave), redness and vein treatment, brown spots and discoloration, tattoo removal, anti-aging, scar treatment, hair restoration, fat reduction, and body contouring (including BBL HERO and Clear + Brilliant platforms).
• Chemical Peels Professional chemical peel treatments for adult patients, addressing acne, acne scarring, skin rejuvenation, fine lines and smoothing, and lip treatments.
• Plastic Surgery Full spectrum of surgical cosmetic procedures for adult patients, including eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), rhinoplasty, browlift, chin liposuction, facelift, neck lift, otoplasty, breast augmentation, breast implant exchange, breast lift, breast reduction, gynecomastia surgery, top surgery, arm lift (brachioplasty), Avéli Cellulite Reduction, Brazilian Butt Lift, body lift, liposuction, thigh lift, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), and labiaplasty.
• Esthetic Services at The Skin Spa Professional esthetic services for adult patients at The Skin Spa sub-brand, including signature treatments, signature treatment add-ons, professional and signature peels, additional treatments and services, permanent makeup, and lash, brow, and waxing services.
• Wellness Services Wellness offerings for adult patients, including weight loss programs and pelvic health treatments utilizing EMSELLA and EMFEMME technologies.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Advanced skin cancer treatment procedure for patients with skin cancer, involving microscopic surgery for precise tumor removal with immediate reconstruction, performed by fellowship-trained specialists.
• Body Contouring Body contouring procedures and treatments for adult patients, designed to reshape and sculpt the body, including fat reduction and body tightening services.
• Skin Science (Skincare Products) Dermatologist-curated skincare line of products and devices sold through the myskinscience.co e-commerce platform, blending science and luxury to address multiple skin types.
• Digital Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase on the practice website, allowing customers to gift aesthetic and dermatology services to other individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day appointments available for select dermatology and cosmetic treatments

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NextPatientcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment scheduling platform used by the practice for patient booking. Patients can schedule appointments online through NextPatient platform embedded on the practice website. This partnership enables the practice's self-serve booking capability and same-day appointment scheduling.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ideal Image: Largest U.S. med-spa chain offering injectables, laser hair removal, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation. Competes directly with CCSD on cosmetic services and aesthetics-trained staff, though it operates a national chain model rather than a single premium location.
• SkinSpirit: Multi-location aesthetic practice combining medical-grade skincare, injectables, lasers, and wellness services under one brand. Highly comparable to CCSD's integrated service model, with overlapping premium positioning and physician-led delivery.
• LaserAway: National med-spa chain specializing in laser hair removal, skin treatments, and injectables. Direct competitor on cosmetic and laser services, differentiated by a national footprint and DSO-style scale versus CCSD's single high-end location.
• Advanced Dermatology: Large multi-state dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with significant provider headcount. Compares to CCSD on the multi-provider medical-plus-cosmetics structure, though at broader geographic scale.
• Forefront Dermatology: Midwest-headquartered dermatology group with hundreds of providers across medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable in service breadth and regional presence; offers a multi-site scale template CCSD lacks.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology plus aesthetics. Direct comparable in integrated offering; demonstrates the scale CCSD could pursue with external capital.
• Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Multi-location Texas-based dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice with medical, aesthetic, and surgical services. Strong peer for the integrated model combining Mohs surgery, injectables, and cosmetic surgery under one brand.

Regional players

• Illinois Dermatology Institute: Multi-location Chicago-area dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology. Regional competitor in the same metropolitan market with similar patient demographics and service mix.

Others

• SkinMedica: Professional skincare brand (Allergan Aesthetics/AbbVie) sold through dermatology and plastic surgery practices. Comparable to CCSD's Skin Science sub-brand as a dermatologist-curated product line channeled through clinical providers.
• Galderma: Dermatology-focused pharmaceutical company producing injectables (Restylane, Sculptra), aesthetics products, and prescription dermatology treatments. Strategic upstream supplier/partner that many CCSD-equivalent practices are heavily tied to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Chicagodermatology
• Facebookfacebook.com/chicagodermatology
• Instagraminstagram.com/chicagodermatology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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