What Allura Skin & Laser Center does

Allura Skin & Laser Center is a private dermatology practice headquartered at 280 Baldwin Avenue in San Mateo, California, operating as an affiliate within the Golden State Dermatology network. The practice provides an integrated portfolio of medical and cosmetic dermatology services, supported by five board-certified dermatologists (Drs. Maltz, Chui, Hession, Zandee van Rilland, and Wang), a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, a registered nurse, and a licensed esthetician. Medical dermatology covers acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer screening, and pediatric skin conditions, while skin cancer treatment includes Mohs micrographic surgery performed by Dr. Chui. Cosmetic and aesthetic services span injectables (Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers including Restylane, Juvéderm, Voluma, Belotero, Radiesse, and Sculptra), a broad laser and energy-based device portfolio (Scarlet SRF, GentleMax, MedLite C6, Fraxel, V-beam, IPL, Clear + Brilliant, UltraClear, fractional CO2, MiraDry, CoolSculpting), esthetician services (HydraFacial, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning), and medical-grade skincare dispensing (LATISSE, Obagi, SkinMedica, Skinceuticals, TNS). The practice also routes patients to affiliated plastic surgery and hair transplant services within the Golden State Dermatology network.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, fee-for-service model with appointments booked through the Luma Health online platform, by phone, or via secure text (Klara). Pricing is transparently posted for esthetician services ($85–$375 per treatment) and chemical peels ($125–$375), while medical, surgical, and injectable pricing is quote-based. Patient engagement is supported by an integrated digital stack including Luma Health scheduling, Klara messaging, EMA MD (Modernizing Medicine) EHR portal, ECW Cloud account management, and Healow Pay billing. Marketing is concentrated on the practice website, an active blog covering medical and cosmetic dermatology topics, patient testimonials, Yelp presence, and social channels (Instagram under the Golden State Dermatology brand, Facebook, X/Twitter).

The practice has no public ownership, no disclosed funding rounds, no patents or trademarks, and no disclosed revenue or headcount beyond the named clinical team. It serves patients across the San Francisco Bay Area — particularly San Mateo, Palo Alto, Burlingame, and surrounding communities — from a single physical location. Its competitive position rests on credentialed clinical talent, a comprehensive in-house laser and device portfolio, and the operational and referral leverage provided by the Golden State Dermatology affiliate network.

Name

Allura Skin & Laser Center

Legal name

Allura Skin & Laser Center

Website

https://alluraskin.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Allura Skin & Laser Center is a private San Mateo, California dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology, advanced laser treatments, Mohs surgery, and esthetician services to Bay Area patients as a Golden State Dermatology affiliate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211), Beauty Salons (812112)

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), Dermaplaning Treatments (HSALADAK), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Laser skin treatments
• Skin cancer treatment
• Facial rejuvenation services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Mateo

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from diagnosis and treatment of medical skin conditions including acne, eczema, skin cancer, psoriasis, rosacea, and other dermatologic concerns. Includes surgical procedures, Mohs micrographic surgery, and prescription treatments.
2. Cosmetic Dermatology Services: Revenue from aesthetic procedures including laser treatments (hair removal, tattoo removal, IPL, Fraxel, V-beam, Clear + Brilliant, UltraClear), injectables (Dysport, fillers), chemical peels, and body contouring treatments.
3. Medical-Grade Skin Care Products: Revenue from selling prescription and professional-grade skincare products including LATISSE, Obagi systems, glycolic acid products, TNS products, and retinoids.
4. Esthetician Services: Revenue from facials, HydraFacial treatments, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels (VI Peels, SkinMedica, Skinceuticals), and waxing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Allura Skin & Laser Center is a dermatology practice providing comprehensive medical and cosmetic skin care services. Medical dermatology covers diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer (including Mohs micrographic surgery). Cosmetic dermatology encompasses neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport), dermal fillers, laser and light-based treatments (hair removal, tattoo removal, IPL, Fraxel, V-beam, Clear + Brilliant, UltraClear, Scarlet SRF), body contouring (CoolSculpting, MiraDry), esthetician services (facials, HydraFacial, peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning), and prescription/medical-grade skincare products.

Product overview

Allura Skin & Laser Center is a dermatology practice offering an integrated portfolio of medical and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice operates across three main service lines: Medical Dermatology (acne, eczema, skin cancer screening and treatment, including Mohs micrographic surgery), Cosmetic Dermatology (neuromodulators like Dysport and Botox, dermal fillers, laser and light treatments), and Plastic Surgery (hair transplant, body procedures via affiliated practice). The core laser and light portfolio includes Scarlet SRF, IPL Photofacial, Fraxel (erbium and CO2), V-beam, Clear + Brilliant, UltraClear, laser hair removal (GentleMax), and laser tattoo removal (MedLite C6). Esthetician services encompass HydraFacial, chemical peels (VI Peel, SkinMedica, Obagi, Skinceuticals), microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and clinical facials. Skin cancer treatment includes Mohs surgery, topical medications, cryosurgery, and laser surgery. The practice also dispenses professional skincare products including LATISSE, Obagi systems, and retinoids. Patient engagement is supported through integrated portals (EMA MD, ECW Cloud), online scheduling (Luma Health), and bill payment (Healow Pay).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• Skin Cancer Treatments
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery
• Botox
• Dysport
• Dermal Fillers
• Laser Hair Removal
• Laser Tattoo Removal
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacial
• Fraxel Laser Resurfacing
• Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing
• V-beam Laser Treatment
• Clear + Brilliant
• UltraClear
• Scarlet SRF
• MiraDry
• CoolSculpting
• HydraFacial
• Chemical Peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Dermaplaning
• Clinical Facials
• Waxing Services
• Skin Care Products
• Vein Treatments
• Hair Transplant
• Facial and Body Plastic Surgery

Quantifiable outcome

• 97-99% cure rate for non-melanoma skin cancers (basal and squamous cell carcinoma) with Mohs surgery; over 99% for new cancers, 95% for recurrent cancers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Golden State DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllura Skin & Laser Center is an affiliate of Golden State Dermatology, a network of dermatology practices. The affiliation provides operational support, brand credibility, and integration within a larger dermatology network. Patients may be referred between affiliated practices for specialized services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• LaserAway: National chain of medspas specializing in laser hair removal, tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation, and injectables with strong Bay Area presence. Directly competes on cash-pay cosmetic and laser services but does not offer medical dermatology or Mohs surgery.
• Ideal Image: National medspa chain offering laser hair removal, body contouring, injectables, and skin rejuvenation with multiple Bay Area locations. Overlaps on cosmetic and laser services but lacks medical dermatology depth and physician-led care.

Direct peers

• California Skin Institute: Large California-based dermatology and plastic surgery group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across multiple Bay Area and statewide locations. Directly comparable on service mix (Mohs, lasers, injectables, esthetician services) and patient demographic, but at much larger scale.
• Westlake Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery group with integrated medical, surgical (Mohs), cosmetic, and esthetician services. Comparable service breadth and provider-driven model, though primarily operating in Texas.
• Golden State Dermatology (other affiliates): Network of affiliated California dermatology practices sharing the same brand and operational platform as Allura. Closest comparable on operating model, though each affiliate serves its own local geography and patient base.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed multi-location dermatology group on the East Coast with a comparable medical-plus-cosmetic service offering, including Mohs, lasers, and esthetician services. Closely aligned business model (multi-provider physician group with network affiliations) though geographically non-overlapping.
• Berman Skin Institute: Bay Area dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice offering medical dermatology, skin cancer treatment, lasers, injectables, and body contouring. Direct competitor for the same Peninsula and South Bay patient base with similar physician-led multi-provider model.

Broad incumbents

• Kaiser Permanente Dermatology: Integrated payer-provider system offering dermatology services to its large Bay Area membership. Competes on medical dermatology referrals and skin cancer treatment but does not address the cash-pay cosmetic market that Allura serves.
• Sutter Health / Palo Alto Medical Foundation Dermatology: Large integrated health system with dermatology departments serving the Peninsula and Bay Area. Competes for medical dermatology and skin cancer patients via insurance networks; broader portfolio dilutes specialization compared to Allura.

Regional players

• Peninsula Dermatology Medical Group: Independent multi-provider dermatology practice on the San Francisco Peninsula offering medical and cosmetic dermatology. Closely comparable in size, physician mix, and local market overlap with Allura.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/allurasanmateo
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlluraSkin
• Instagraminstagram.com/goldenstatedermatology

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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