Dermatology & Aesthetics
Dermatology practices, med spas, and skin care
What PE Ownership Means for This Industry
25-50% price increase
PE acquisition of dermatology practices drives up procedure costs
PE-backed dermatology platforms raise prices on cosmetic procedures and push high-margin services like Botox and fillers over medical dermatology, reducing access to skin cancer screenings.
Source: JAMA Dermatology, 2022
PE-Owned Brands
Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Largest dermatology practice in the US with 180+ offices
4 locations tracked
AQUA Dermatology
Owned by Gryphon Investors
Multi-site dermatology platform operating practices across the Southeast. A current Gryphon Investors portfolio company.
0 locations tracked
Forefront Dermatology
PE-backed dermatology group with 200+ locations
8 locations tracked
Schweiger Dermatology
PE-backed dermatology group in the Northeast with 100+ offices
6 locations tracked
US Dermatology Partners
PE-backed dermatology management company with 100+ offices
3 locations tracked
VIO Med Spa
Owned by Freeman Spogli & Co.
Freeman Spogli-backed medical spa franchise expanding rapidly with 47+ locations
5 locations tracked