Dermatology + Aesthetics

What Dermatology + Aesthetics does

Dermatology + Aesthetics is a single-location, private dermatology practice founded in July 2007 in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, operating under the legal name VitalSkin Dermatology. The practice delivers medical, cosmetic, pediatric, surgical, and women's dermatology services through a clinical team of seven board-certified dermatologists (multiple with fellowship training in Mohs surgery, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology and academic appointments at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine), supported by three physician assistants, two certified laser technicians, and three licensed aestheticians. Its treatment portfolio spans Mohs micrographic surgery, full-body skin exams and biologic injections for chronic conditions on the medical-surgical side, and neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, DAXXIFY), dermal fillers, CO2 laser resurfacing (CoolPeel), HydraFacial, SylFirm X, Cutera Laser Genesis, IPL, microneedling (Vivace), AviClear, EmFace, Sofwave, KYBELLA, PRP hair restoration, and chemical peels on the cosmetic side. The practice also retails physician-grade skincare including the proprietary Skin1765 brand and third-party lines (SkinMedica, Elta MD, Glo Skin Beauty) through an in-store boutique and a Square-powered e-commerce storefront.

The business model combines fee-for-service clinical encounters (mix of insurance-reimbursed medical visits and self-pay cosmetic procedures) with one-time retail product sales and recurring loyalty-driven repeat visits. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed; accepted insurers include Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and UnitedHealthcare. Patient acquisition channels center on the practice website with Klara-powered online scheduling, provider media appearances, and an educational blog. Retention is supported by an in-house VIP Skin Rewards program and Allē Rewards integration for Allergan aesthetic products.

The practice is a member of the VitalSkin Dermatology network (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri) and, as of May 2026, of The Vos Collection, a North American network of 35+ medical aesthetic clinics offering peer mentorship, a research consortium, and a cross-clinic loyalty program. Distribution is omnichannel at the patient level — in-office consultations, online scheduling, physical retail, and e-commerce — though the practice remains concentrated in a single physical site, making geographic footprint the primary scaling lever and constraint.

Name

Dermatology + Aesthetics

Legal name

VitalSkin Dermatology

Website

https://www.chicagoderm1765.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dermatology + Aesthetics is a Bucktown, Chicago-based private dermatology practice founded in 2007, delivering medical, cosmetic, pediatric, surgical, and women's dermatology services through board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and aestheticians, and retailing its proprietary Skin1765 skincare line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Dermatology Services: Revenue from medical, cosmetic, pediatric, and surgical dermatology procedures including consultations, treatments, and surgeries. Services billed through insurance or patient pay. Includes Mohs surgery, injectables, laser treatments, and skin exams.
2. Skincare Product Retail: Revenue from retail skincare products including proprietary Skin1765 brand, SkinMedica, Elta MD, Glo Skin Beauty, and other physician-approved products sold through in-store and online storefronts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dermatology + Aesthetics is a single-location dermatology practice in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago that provides medical, cosmetic, pediatric, surgical, and women's dermatology care delivered by board-certified dermatologists and advanced practice providers. The practice also sells physician-approved skincare products, including its own Skin1765 brand, both in-store and online. Core clinical offerings include skin cancer screening and Mohs surgery, injectables (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, DAXXIFY, fillers), laser and light-based treatments (CoolPeel CO2, SylFirm X, Cutera Laser Genesis, IPL, laser hair removal, HydraFacial), microneedling, chemical peels, PRP, and biologic injections.

Product overview

Dermatology + Aesthetics operates as a multi-location dermatology practice offering a unified platform of dermatological services across five core specialties: Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Surgical Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, and Women's Dermatology. The practice's core offering is clinical dermatological care delivered by board-certified dermatologists and licensed providers. Treatment offerings span injectables (neuromodulators like Botox/Dysport/Xeomin/DAXXIFY and dermal fillers), laser and light-based treatments (HydraFacial, CO2 CoolPeel, SylFirm X, Cutera Laser Genesis, IPL/Photofacials, Laser Hair Removal), skin resurfacing procedures (microneedling/Vivace, chemical peels), body contouring (KYBELLA), hair restoration (PRP), and surgical services (Mohs surgery for skin cancer). The practice also operates a proprietary skincare line (Skin1765) and participates in the Allē rewards program for Allergan aesthetic products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skin1765: The practice's own skincare product brand, available in-store and online.

Products and services

• Neuromodulator Injectables (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, DAXXIFY) Injectable neurotoxin treatments that smooth fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing underlying facial muscles, offering multiple brand options for customized aesthetic results.
• Dermal Fillers Injectable hyaluronic acid and RHA fillers that restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and rejuvenate facial contours with minimal downtime.
• CO2 Laser Resurfacing / CoolPeel DEKA SmartXide CoolPeel laser treatment that delivers controlled laser energy for skin resurfacing with reduced recovery time compared to traditional CO2 treatments.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Services Non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic dermatology procedures including chemical peels, laser treatments, injectables, and microneedling to address wrinkles, dark spots, acne, and uneven skin tone for adult patients.
• Medical Dermatology Services Comprehensive care for over 3,000 skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, and acne diagnosed and treated by board-certified dermatologists; services billed through insurance.
• Surgical Dermatology Services Advanced surgical procedures including Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer with high cure rates and minimal scarring, surgical scar revision, and biopsy services performed by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons.
• Pediatric Dermatology Services Specialized dermatological care for infants, children, and adolescents by a board-certified pediatric dermatologist addressing skin, hair, and nail conditions unique to young patients.
• Women's Dermatology Services Dermatological care addressing skin issues unique to women including hormonal acne, pregnancy-related skin changes, menopausal skin issues, and sensitive skin requiring customized care.
• HydraFacial Non-invasive treatment using mild chemical exfoliants, water jets for hydra dermabrasion, and vacuum-like suction to deeply cleanse, extract impurities, and moisturize skin with over 8 customizable booster serum options.
• SylFirm X Treatment Dual-wave radiofrequency system that targets skin laxity, fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture, pigmentation, and overall skin rejuvenation.
• Mohs Surgery Precise skin cancer removal technique using Mohs micrographic surgery with high cure rates and minimal scarring, performed by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons.
• Laser Hair Removal Laser-based treatment using Cutera technology to permanently reduce unwanted hair across various body areas with minimal discomfort.
• Cutera Laser Genesis Laser treatment for skin rejuvenation that uses gentle laser energy to improve skin texture, reduce redness, and stimulate collagen production.
• Microneedling / Vivace RF Microneedling Radiofrequency microneedling treatment (Vivace) that creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture, tone, and firmness.
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) / Photofacials Light-based treatment that targets sun damage, age spots, rosacea, and broken blood vessels to improve overall skin tone and coloration.
• PRP Treatments (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Autologous treatment using patient's own platelets to promote healing, skin rejuvenation, and hair restoration including infraorbital and alopecia applications.
• KYBELLA Injectable treatment specifically designed to reduce submental fat (double chin) through targeted fat cell destruction.
• Chemical Peels / VI Peels / Brightening Peels Exfoliating treatments that remove damaged outer skin layers to improve skin texture, reduce pigmentation, and address acne and aging signs.
• Sclerotherapy Injection treatment for varicose and spider veins that effectively reduces their appearance and associated cosmetic symptoms.
• Full-Body Skin Exams Comprehensive skin cancer screening examinations performed by dermatologists to detect early signs of skin cancer and other skin conditions.
• Skin1765 Skincare Products Practice's proprietary physician-approved skincare line available in-store and online at the Bucktown retail location and online store.
• EmFace Treatment Non-invasive facial treatment that combines radiofrequency and electrical stimulation to lift and tone facial tissues.
• Sofwave Treatment Ultrasound-based tissue tightening treatment that reduces wrinkles and lifts skin with minimal downtime.
• AviClear Treatment Laser treatment specifically designed for acne targeting sebaceous glands to reduce active acne.
• Non-Surgical PRP Hair Restoration PRP-based hair restoration treatment for androgenetic alopecia and other forms of hair loss without surgery.
• Biologic Injections Treatment Cutting-edge biologic therapies for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis offering long-term relief and improved quality of life.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mohs surgery technique known for high cure rates and minimal scarring

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VitalSkin DermatologycoreOthersDermatology + Aesthetics is part of the VitalSkin Dermatology network, which operates multiple dermatology locations across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri. This affiliation provides operational support, brand consistency, and expansion opportunities within the multi-location dermatology practice network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VitalSkin Dermatology: Parent-affiliated dermatology practice network operating multiple clinic locations across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri with comparable medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large Midwest-based dermatology group practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across many sites; directly comparable multi-specialty dermatology service mix.
• Pinnacle Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology practice with full medical, surgical, and aesthetic service offerings; comparable in scope to Dermatology + Aesthetics and competing for the same patient segments.
• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-site dermatology practice offering medical, cosmetic, and Mohs surgery services with an integrated skincare product retail component similar to Skin1765.
• Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology: Chicago-based practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology alongside injectables and laser treatments; directly overlaps the practice's cosmetic patient segment within the same metro.

Broad incumbents

• Northwestern Medicine Department of Dermatology: Academic dermatology department within Northwestern Medicine where several practice physicians hold faculty appointments; overlapping physician network and patient referral channel in Chicago.
• Rush Dermatology: Academic dermatology service line within Rush University Medical Center offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in the same Chicago market as a broader-system incumbent.

Regional players

• DuPage Medical Group Dermatology: Large regional multi-specialty group with dermatology services across the Chicago suburbs; comparable in service breadth but operates primarily outside the immediate Bucktown catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chicagoderm1765
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chicagoderm1765

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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