Updated 22 October 2026
Aesthetic and dermatology device distributors in the United States: 169 licensed establishments
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 169 establishments in the United States whose registry records include aesthetics, dermatology and lasers: 77 with a channel role (importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative), 38 registration holders without a channel role, and 54 registered as manufacturer or exporter only, out of 9,881 medical device establishments in the United States overall. The records come from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada, last seen on 22 October 2026.
Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers covers energy-based devices, fillers and skin treatment equipment sold mainly to clinics. Many products sit at the boundary between medical device and cosmetic, and classification varies by market. The segment is the smallest in the Index because registries tag it inconsistently.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Importer | 72 | 43% | Named as importer in a registry: EUDAMED importer, FDA initial importer, or a Gulf import licence. |
| Distributor | 14 | 8% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor (Health Canada MDEL, SFDA, Oman MOH). |
| Registration holder | 64 | 38% | Holds device licences or registrations in its own name (Health Canada MDALL licence holder). |
| Manufacturer | 156 | 92% | Registered as a manufacturer with an address in this market, including foreign registrations. |
| Exporter | 21 | 12% | Registered with the US FDA as an exporter of devices made for export. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in the United States
In the United States the manufacturer registers its own establishment with the FDA and lists its devices; there is no local holder requirement. A US importer must also register as an initial importer, and the 510(k) or PMA stays in the manufacturer's name, so a distributor can be replaced without losing market access.
Top 20 aesthetics, dermatology and lasers establishments by size
Channel roles first, then registration holders, then manufacturers. Size is a 0 to 100 score; Complete is 0 to 5.
| # | Establishment | Roles | Segments | Products | Registrations | Principals | Size | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC. Memphis, TN | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +9 more | 831 | 109 | 1 | 77.0 | 4/5 |
| 2 | MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. South Jordan, UT | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +8 more | 537 | 165 | 0 | 74.1 | 3/5 |
| 3 | Kerr Corporation ORANGE, CA | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 504 | 92 | 1 | 73.7 | 4/5 |
| 4 | ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS, INC. Caledonia, MI | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +10 more | 767 | 96 | 0 | 72.2 | 3/5 |
| 5 | Avanos Medical, Inc. Alpharetta, GA | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +9 more | 245 | 85 | 0 | 67.1 | 3/5 |
| 6 | CYNOSURE, LLC Westford, MA | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +4 more | 197 | 31 | 0 | 62.3 | 3/5 |
| 7 | Keystone Dental Inc. Irvine, CA | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Dental +2 more | 215 | 28 | 0 | 62.3 | 3/5 |
| 8 | BIOHORIZONS IMPLANT SYSTEMS INC. BIRMINGHAM, AL | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental, In-vitro diagnostics +2 more | 300 | 23 | 0 | 62.1 | 3/5 |
| 9 | COLTENE/WHALEDENT, INC. CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +1 more | 214 | 30 | 0 | 61.6 | 3/5 |
| 10 | REMEL, INC. LENEXA, KS | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, In-vitro diagnostics +1 more | 184 | 14 | 1 | 60.0 | 4/5 |
| 11 | PETER BRASSELER HOLDINGS, LLC ALSO TRADING AS BRASSELER U.S.A. DENTAL, LLC Savannah, GA | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +1 more | 201 | 55 | 0 | 59.4 | 3/5 |
| 12 | PULPDENT CORPORATION Watertown, MA | Channel Importer, Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +1 more | 109 | 37 | 0 | 59.1 | 3/5 |
| 13 | Sol-Millennium Medical, Inc. Chicago, IL | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, General hospital and consumables +3 more | 90 | 32 | 1 | 58.9 | 4/5 |
| 14 | THE ARGEN CORPORATION SAN DIEGO, CA | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +1 more | 177 | 15 | 0 | 57.5 | 3/5 |
| 15 | HIOSSEN, INC. Fairless Hills, PA | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Dental, Orthopaedics, spine and trauma +1 more | 79 | 17 | 0 | 52.8 | 3/5 |
| 16 | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield Northfield, IL | Channel Importer, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +10 more | 826 | 1 | 1 | 51.9 | 4/5 |
| 17 | PRISMATIK DENTALCRAFT, INC.(A WHOLLY OWNED SUB. OF GLIDEWELL LAB.) Irvine, CA | Channel Distributor, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Dental +3 more | 92 | 20 | 0 | 50.9 | 3/5 |
| 18 | SUMMIT MEDICAL, INC. FRANKLIN, MA | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer, Exporter | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Anaesthesia and respiratory, Cardiovascular +6 more | 54 | 11 | 0 | 50.2 | 3/5 |
| 19 | Therabody, Inc. Los Angeles, CA | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, Cardiovascular, Patient monitoring and neurology +1 more | 39 | 21 | 0 | 50.2 | 3/5 |
| 20 | ALLERGAN SALES, LLC WACO, TX | Channel Importer, Registration holder, Manufacturer | Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers, General hospital and consumables, Patient monitoring and neurology +3 more | 34 | 5 | 1 | 46.0 | 4/5 |
Questions about aesthetics, dermatology and lasers distributors in the United States
How many aesthetics, dermatology and lasers distributors are there in the United States?
The Index counts 169 establishments in the United States with aesthetics, dermatology and lasers in their registry record, of which 77 hold a channel role as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative. The number comes from US FDA (openFDA) and Health Canada and was last refreshed on 22 October 2026.
Who can hold a aesthetics, dermatology and lasers device registration in the United States?
In the United States the manufacturer registers its own establishment with the FDA and lists its devices; there is no local holder requirement. A US importer must also register as an initial importer, and the 510(k) or PMA stays in the manufacturer's name, so a distributor can be replaced without losing market access.
How do I find a aesthetics, dermatology and lasers distributor in the United States?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and the United States to reveal three profiles. For a ranked shortlist for your device, get the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as a aesthetics, dermatology and lasers distributor in the United States?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in the United States and whose linked device listings fall in the aesthetics, dermatology and lasers segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in the United States
Aesthetics, dermatology and lasers in other North America markets
Sources
- US FDA Establishment Registration and Device Listing, openFDA bulk download: 157 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. US government work, public domain.
- Health Canada MDALL active licence listing and MDEL establishment licence listing: 67 establishments, last seen 22 October 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence, Canada.
Index build 22 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Named individuals are never collected.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.