Cosmetic-Services Firm Ideal Image Said Preparing for IPO

Ideal Image, which provides services including laser hair removal, botox and skin lifts, is exploring a U.S. initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The company, which is majority-owned by private equity firm L Catterton, is working with advisers ahead of a potential listing that could occur as soon as this year, the people said. A decision around the timing of the company’s public markets debut hasn’t been finalized.