The Skin Care Center

Name

The Skin Care Center

Legal name

DOCS, LLC

Website

https://skincarectr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Skin cancer treatment
• Laser skin resurfacing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance-based Medical Services: Medical dermatology services billed through accepted insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance carriers.
2. Self-pay Cosmetic Procedures: Cosmetic treatments and procedures paid directly by patients including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, and aesthetic services.
3. Flexible Payment Plans: Partnership with Sunbit to provide flexible payment plan options for patients to pay-over-time for procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Skin Care Center is a dermatology medical practice delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care across four Chicagoland clinics (Chicago, Glenview, Lake Forest). Core offerings include diagnosis and treatment of 300+ skin diseases, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, and a comprehensive menu of cosmetic procedures such as injectable treatments, laser and light therapies, microneedling, chemical peels, and regenerative PRP treatments. Services are delivered by board-certified dermatologists, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and aestheticians, with both insurance billing and self-pay options.

Product overview

The Skin Care Center is a dermatology medical practice offering a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice operates as an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology Group with four locations in the Chicagoland area (Chicago, Glenview, and Lake Forest). Medical services include diagnosis and treatment of over 300 skin diseases including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and various conditions, supported by advanced surgical procedures like Mohs surgery. Cosmetic services encompass injectable treatments (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, facial fillers, Kybella, Sculptra), laser procedures (CO2 resurfacing, Sciton laser, IPL photofacial, laser hair removal, Fractora), skin rejuvenation (microneedling, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning), and regenerative treatments (PRP for skin and hair restoration). The practice also offers light therapies including photodynamic therapy and ultraviolet light therapy for conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services Comprehensive medical dermatology care including diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and more than 300 diseases. Services include skin cancer checks, Mohs surgery, excisions, biopsies, patch testing, and photodynamic therapy. For patients of all ages across Chicagoland.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Services Aesthetic and cosmetic procedures including Botox, Dysport, facial fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments, microneedling, and skin rejuvenation to address wrinkles, pigmentation, and skin texture concerns. Self-pay.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Micrographic surgery for skin cancer removal with high cure rates that minimizes damage to healthy tissue. Performed by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons.
• Botox, Dysport & Xeomin Injectables FDA-approved botulinum toxin-based injectable treatments that temporarily reduce the appearance of forehead lines, crow's feet, and facial wrinkles.
• Facial Fillers FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that add volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours. Includes JUVÉDERM family, Restylane, and Belotero brands.
• CO2 Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing Advanced cosmetic procedure using carbon dioxide laser to precisely remove outer layers of damaged skin and stimulate collagen production for smoother, tighter, more evenly toned skin.
• Sciton Laser Treatments Portfolio of laser treatments including BBL for pigmentation and hair removal, HALO hybrid fractional laser, HERO advanced BBL, and ClearV for vascular lesions. Available at the Lake Forest location.
• Fractora Radiofrequency Wrinkle Treatment Minimally invasive procedure combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy to strengthen existing collagen and stimulate new collagen production, reducing wrinkles and improving skin texture.
• Sublative Radiofrequency Rejuvenation Uses bipolar radiofrequency technology to reduce wrinkles, scars, large pores, and skin laxity while enhancing overall skin texture and luminosity. Safe for all skin types.
• IPL Photofacial (FotoFacial) Non-invasive cosmetic treatment using intense pulsed light (IPL) or broadband light (BBL) to improve skin tone and texture by targeting age spots, sun damage, acne scarring, and rosacea.
• Laser Hair Removal Medical procedure using focused light beam to eliminate unwanted body hair on various areas including legs, underarms, bikini area, back, chin, face, arms, hands, and feet.
• Laser Scar Revision Uses advanced laser technology to minimize the appearance of scars by stimulating collagen production and promoting skin cell renewal.
• Laser Vein Treatments Laser therapy to diminish the appearance of unsightly veins including spider veins and varicose veins using concentrated light energy.
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment Treatment using a concentrated form of the patient's own blood plasma rich in growth factors to stimulate tissue regeneration and improve skin texture and appearance. Can be combined with microneedling.
• PRP Hair Restoration

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20 years of providing dermatology services in Chicagoland
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DOCS Dermatology GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Skin Care Center is an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology Group, one of the largest and most established dermatology practices in the nation. This affiliation provides access to a network dedicated to prioritizing patient care across all aspects of dermatology.
• Center for Medical Dermatology + Immunology ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with the Center for Medical Dermatology + Immunology Research, led by Dr. Raj Chovatiya, which combines research, clinical trials, and patient care into one location for patients struggling with chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases.
• SunbitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDOCS has partnered with Sunbit to provide flexible payment plan options for patients to pay-over-time. Patients can apply for financing through Sunbit's platform to cover procedure costs not paid by insurance.
• Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake Forest office is located on the campus of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, providing access to hospital facilities and specialist collaboration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pinnacle Dermatology: Multi-site dermatology group providing medical, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic services across the Midwest. Operates a similar hub-and-clinic model with fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons and strong insurance plus self-pay mix.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large multi-site dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across the Midwest and other US regions. Closely comparable to The Skin Care Center in service mix and multi-location operating model.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Large multi-site dermatology group providing medical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable operating model with hub locations, fellowship-trained surgeons, and research affiliations.
• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology practice providing medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology services. Comparable in offering a comprehensive service menu (Mohs, lasers, injectables) under a single brand.
• Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology: Chicago-based practice offering dermatology, cosmetic surgery, lasers, and injectables. Direct local competitor with overlapping cosmetic and medical dermatology services.

Broad incumbents

• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform consolidating practices across multiple US states. Comparable to DOCS/The Skin Care Center model in that it partners with established regional dermatology groups.
• Rush Dermatology: Academic dermatology department at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology plus clinical trials. Comparable in specialty depth and research orientation.
• DOCS Dermatology Group: The parent organization of which The Skin Care Center is an affiliate; described as one of the largest and most established dermatology practices in the US, offering the same medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services across multiple states.
• Northwestern Medicine Department of Dermatology: Academic dermatology practice affiliated with Northwestern Medicine; operates in the same Chicagoland market as The Skin Care Center and shares referral pathways through the Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital campus.

Regional players

• Illinois Dermatology Institute: Chicago-area dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Direct regional competitor serving overlapping patient demographics in the Chicagoland market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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