Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center marks 25 years in Cincinnati

The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center is celebrating 25 years serving Greater Cincinnati after opening in Montgomery in 2001 with two lasers. The practice says its growth tracks the rise of cosmetic dermatology technologies and a broader patient demand for noninvasive treatment options.

Why it matters: - The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center’s 25-year milestone reflects how cosmetic dermatology has shifted from a niche, surgical-adjacent field to one built around lasers, skin tightening, body contouring and other noninvasive treatments. - The practice serves patients across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and the Dayton area, making it a long-running regional provider in a growing aesthetic medicine market.

What happened: - The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center is marking its 25th year serving patients in the Greater Cincinnati area. - Dr. Shalini Gupta opened the Montgomery, Ohio practice in 2001 with two lasers after completing her medical training and returning to Cincinnati. - The practice was founded in 2001 and now operates at 9505 Montgomery Road, Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

The details: - The practice says the early years of aesthetic medicine were dominated by surgical procedures, while cosmetic laser treatment was a smaller field. - Technologies that later became common in aesthetic practices included fractional laser resurfacing, noninvasive fat reduction and energy-based skin tightening. - The practice expanded its treatment menu as those technologies became available. - The current clinical team includes Dr. Gupta, medical director Dr. Balvant Arora, MD, MBA, and board-certified nurse practitioners Lauren Barnhill, MSN, RN, FNP-C, and Sarah Lockwood, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC. - Dr. Arora is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon. - The practice provides laser, injectable, skin tightening, body contouring, vein and hair restoration treatments. - More information is available at the practice website. - Patient reviews are available at patient reviews. - The practice also maintains social accounts on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

Between the lines: - Dr. Gupta’s background in photomedicine shaped the practice’s early laser work and remains part of treatment planning. - Dr. Gupta graduated from Miami University in two years and received her MD from Harvard Medical School in 1996 with honors. - Her training included an internship in a combined plastic and general surgery program at Brown University, a photomedicine fellowship at NYU and dermatology training at the University of Washington. - Dr. Gupta said the tools have changed over 25 years, but the practice’s approach has remained centered on careful consultation and individualized treatment planning. - Dr. Gupta also said patients now arrive with more information and more prior research, which raises the bar for patient education and treatment matching. - The milestone underscores how established local practices can evolve alongside new device categories without abandoning a consultation-first model.

What's next: - The practice appears positioned to keep expanding treatment options as aesthetic technologies continue to evolve. - Dr. Gupta said the practice will continue focusing on helping patients understand which options fit their skin and goals. - Continued demand from Greater Cincinnati and surrounding regions suggests the practice’s regional footprint is likely to remain a key part of its business.