Mesirow Advises The Skin Center on Sale to Private Equity Fund

Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, announced on July 23, 2026, that it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to The Skin Center, a portfolio company backed by Footbridge Partners and ALZA Capital Partners. The company was sold to a leading middle-market healthcare private equity fund.

The Skin Center, founded in 1981 by Jerry and Dominic Brandy, has become a significant provider of aesthetic treatments, including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, hair removal, and cosmetic surgery. The practice operates 14 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan.

"The Skin Center has established itself as a premier med spa brand by offering an attractive menu of services and hiring and retaining leading providers with a patient first philosophy," said John Calcagnini, Managing Director at Mesirow Investment Banking, who led the deal team. "We are pleased to have advised The Skin Center throughout this process and believe that with its recapitalization it is well positioned to accelerate the company's continued growth and success."

Eric Warden, CEO of The Skin Center, expressed optimism for the future. "We are excited to begin this next chapter and continue building upon our strong foundation," Warden stated. David Rosner, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Footbridge Partners, credited the company's team and Mesirow's expertise for the successful transaction. The deal reflects Mesirow's ongoing activity in the healthcare and medical spa sectors, following over 350 transactions completed in recent years.