Medical Alliance Services

What Medical Alliance Services does

Medical Alliance Services operates a cosmetic surgery and MedSpa practice under the Zelko Aesthetics brand, founded in 2006 by Dr. Tim Zelko after his transition from a 23-year OBGYN career. The practice specializes in body contouring procedures and facial aesthetics, anchored by the proprietary TickleLipo technique — a vibrating-cannula liposuction method performed under local anesthesia that is marketed as offering less tissue trauma, smaller incisions (sub-5mm), and faster recovery than traditional liposuction. The practice operates two clinical locations serving the Milwaukee, WI (Greenfield) and Chicago (Naperville), IL metropolitan areas, delivering a broad menu that includes TickleLipo and its branded variants (TickleTuck, TickleTite, ZBodySculpt, Tickle Smooth by Avéli), traditional surgical procedures (tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift), and an extensive MedSpa offering (Botox/Jeuveau, Y-Lift, RF microneedling, Emsculpt, Emtone, miraDry, Revanesse fillers, CoolSculpting, Evolve).

The practice generates revenue primarily from out-of-pocket elective cosmetic procedures, with one-time pricing per procedure typically ranging from approximately $4,800 (liposuction per body area) to $6,200 (arm lift) to $6,000+ (tummy tuck and combined skin tightening). Patient financing plans are offered to expand affordability. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through website-driven consultation requests, SEO-optimized procedure content, before/after galleries, paid TV/media features, and phone inquiries — with patients funneling into in-person consultations at either office. Dr. Zelko personally performs the surgical procedures, supported by a registered nurse injector (Sydney Zelko) and a lead aesthetician (Renee Whalen), and the practice has reportedly executed over 6,500 TickleLipo procedures over its operating history. The business is founder-owned with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, no formal strategic alliances, and no patents per the source material.

The firm is small (23 employees per firmographics), founder-led, and operationally concentrated around Dr. Zelko's personal surgical throughput, which simultaneously functions as the primary brand asset and the central key-person dependency.

Name

Medical Alliance Services

Legal name

Zelko Aesthetics

Website

https://ticklelipo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medical Alliance Services operates Zelko Aesthetics, a founder-led cosmetic surgery and MedSpa practice in Milwaukee and Chicago offering the proprietary TickleLipo body contouring technique alongside surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures to individual patients on an out-of-pocket basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN), Detox, Lymphatic & Body Contouring Treatments (Non-Medical) (HSALAFAJ)

Keywords

• Cosmetic surgery services
• Body contouring procedures
• Medspa treatments
• Liposuction services
• Aesthetic medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenfield (Milwaukee)

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical Body Contouring Procedures: One-time surgical procedures including TickleLipo, tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift, and skin tightening treatments. These are elective cosmetic procedures paid out-of-pocket by patients. Pricing varies based on procedure type, extent of treatment, and whether performed in-office or hospital setting.
2. MedSpa Non-Surgical Treatments: Non-surgical aesthetic treatments including Botox/Jeuveau, lip fillers, RF microneedling, Emsculpt, and Emtone. These may be one-time or series-based treatments depending on the procedure.
3. MiraDry Hyperhidrosis Treatment: FDA-cleared treatment for excessive underarm sweating. Typically requires 1-3 treatment sessions. Insurance does not cover this cosmetic procedure.
4. Patient Financing Plans: The practice offers financing plans to help patients afford elective cosmetic procedures, accepting special financing plans for cosmetic surgery payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Medical Alliance Services operates the Zelko Aesthetics cosmetic surgery and medical spa practice, offering surgical body contouring procedures (proprietary TickleLipo liposuction, TickleTuck tummy tuck, TickleTite skin tightening, arm lifts, thigh lifts) and non-surgical MedSpa treatments (Botox/Jeuveau, Revanesse lip filler, Y LIFT facelift, Secret RF Microneedling, Emsculpt, Emtone, miraDry, CoolSculpting). The practice emphasizes minimally invasive techniques performed in-office under local anesthesia and combines procedures into single sessions to address fat, skin laxity, and skin excess.

Product overview

Zelko Aesthetics is a cosmetic surgery practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of surgical and non-surgical body contouring, skin rejuvenation, and facial aesthetics procedures. The core offerings include the proprietary TickleLipo system and its variants (TickleTuck, TickleTite, ZBodySculpt), along with MedSpa services such as Botox/Jeuveau, Y-Lift facelifts, RF Microneedling, Emsculpt, Emtone, miraDry, and Revanesse fillers. The practice also provides traditional surgical procedures including tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts, and non-invasive treatments like CoolSculpting. Nutritional support is offered through the NutriLynk program. The practice operates two locations in Milwaukee, WI and Chicago (Naperville), IL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TickleLipo: Proprietary gentle form of tumescent liposuction developed by Dr. Zelko using vibrating cannula technique performed under local anesthesia
• TickleTuck
• TickleTite
• TickleSmooth by Aveli

Products and services

• TickleLipo A proprietary gentle form of tumescent liposuction developed by Dr. Z using a vibrating cannula to liquefy fat, allowing natural skin tightening with less tissue trauma, pain, and downtime than traditional liposuction. Performed under local anesthesia.
• TickleTuck Combined procedure of TickleLipo and Avelar Tummy Tuck that contours the abdomen for a firm and smooth appearance, removing excess fat deposits and reshaping the figure while eliminating excess skin without relocating the belly button or stitching muscles together. Performed in-office with local anesthesia.
• TickleTite Combination procedure pairing TickleLipo with Renuvion skin tightening technology to remove excess fat and tighten loose skin on the abdomen and other body areas.
• ZBodySculpt Dr. Zelko's complete body contouring system that encompasses multiple body shaping procedures to help patients achieve aesthetic goals through a comprehensive methodology.
• MiraDry FDA-cleared treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) that uses thermal energy to permanently reduce underarm sweat glands, permanently reducing excessive perspiration and odor. Typically requires 1-3 treatment sessions.
• Jeuveau FDA-approved prescription injectable treatment using Hi-Pure Technology that temporarily enhances the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows.
• Y LIFT A patented minimally invasive facelift performed in 30-45 minutes that rebuilds facial pillars using HA fillers to restore facial volume and achieve natural-looking lift.
• Secret RF Microneedling A nonsurgical method combining microneedling and RF energy to treat common cosmetic skin damage and aging concerns including fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and sun damage.
• Emsculpt Non-surgical procedure using HIFEM technology that induces powerful muscle contractions equivalent to 20,000 crunches or squats in a 30-minute session to build muscle and burn fat.
• Emtone FDA-cleared non-surgical procedure using vibrational and thermal energy to disrupt fat tissue and reduce the appearance of cellulite while stimulating collagen production. 4-6 sessions typically recommended.
• Revanesse Lip Filler A premium line of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers manufactured by Prollenium Medical Technologies designed to add volume, shape, and sculpt facial features.
• Thigh Lift Surgical procedure to remove extra skin on the thigh area after dramatic weight loss, designed to complement weight loss efforts.
• Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Surgical procedure to reduce excess skin and fat on the undersurface of the arm between the underarm and elbow, often performed after significant weight loss.
• CoolSculpting Non-invasive fat reduction technique using Cryolipolysis technology to freeze targeted fat cells, which are then naturally excreted as waste.
• Evolve Non-invasive body remodeling and sculpting treatment that improves skin appearance and tones problem areas.
• Tickle Smooth by Avéli A minimally invasive procedure for long-lasting cellulite reduction that targets and releases septa bands causing cellulite dimples in a single procedure.
• NutriLynk App-based nutrition and weight loss management program incorporating physician and dietitian oversight, meal planning, and dietary tracking to help maintain weight loss results.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most patients return to work in 1-2 days after TickleLipo
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ideal Image: Largest US medspa chain offering Botox, fillers, body contouring, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation across 150+ locations. Overlaps Zelko on essentially the entire medspa menu plus non-surgical body contouring (CoolSculpting).
• LaserAway: Multi-state medspa chain focused on laser hair removal, body contouring, injectables, and skin treatments. Comparable to Zelko Aesthetics on the medspa/service mix and on out-of-pocket cash-pay consumer base.
• SkinSpirit: Multi-location medical spa offering Botox, fillers, laser treatments, body contouring (CoolSculpting), RF microneedling and skin tightening — closely overlapping with Zelko's Z-Spa medspa service portfolio.
• Sono Bello: National body contouring and laser-lipo chain with 80+ locations offering tumescent liposuction and complementary facial procedures under local anesthesia — directly comparable to Zelko's TickleLipo-centric body contouring model, but at materially greater geographic scale.
• VIO Med Spa: Multi-state medspa chain offering injectables, body contouring, laser treatments, and skin rejuvenation. Comparable to Zelko on the medspa service mix and on the cash-pay consumer model.
• Marina Plastic Surgery: Single-location private cosmetic surgery practice in Marina del Rey, CA offering body contouring, liposuction, tummy tucks, and associated medspa services. Highly comparable operating model to Zelko's surgeon-led regional practice.
• CosmetiCare: Multi-surgeon cosmetic surgery and medspa practice in Orange County, CA offering liposuction, tummy tucks, body contouring, Botox, fillers, and skin rejuvenation — a directly comparable integrated surgical-plus-medspa private practice.

Others

• RealSelf: Consumer review and provider-directory platform on which Zelko holds Verified Provider status. Functions as a marketing channel and credibility reference rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie): Manufacturer of Botox, CoolSculpting, and other aesthetic devices that Zelko administers. Functions as a supplier/incumbent in the same ecosystem rather than a competitor, but its product portfolio defines Zelko's medspa menu.

Regional players

• Radiance Medspa: Regional medspa group with multiple locations in the Mid-Atlantic offering body contouring, injectables, and skin rejuvenation. Comparable medspa services to Zelko, but operates in a different US region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medical-alliance-services

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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