MedEsthetics

GLP-1 medications are driving rapid weight loss, creating new aesthetic needs. Matrix™ by Candela offers non-surgical solutions to restore facial volume and enhance texture, helping clinics meet patient demand.

How GLP-1s Are Reshaping Aesthetic Medicine—And Why Matrix™ by Candela Is Meeting the Moment

As GLP-1 medications drive rapid weight loss, a new wave of aesthetic needs is emerging, and innovative treatments like Matrix™ are helping clinicians meet them with natural, tailored results.

Patients form trust based on how consistently clear and professional a practice appears across every place they encounter it.

Visibility vs. Credibility: How Patients Interpret a Surgeon’s Online Presence

Prospective patients form trust in plastic surgeons long before a consultation, not through visibility alone but through repeated exposure to clear, consistent signals of expertise and professionalism across every digital touchpoint.

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

At ASDS, Allergan Aesthetics convened experts to explore the future of hyaluronic acid fillers—dispelling myths, sharing data and emphasizing education for subtle, natural-looking results.

January/February 2026

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January/February 2026

At an upcoming MedEsthetics webinar on Feb. 10, experts will discuss how Candela’s Matrix technology helps address GLP-1–related facial volume loss and skin laxity.

How Aesthetic Practices Can Treat GLP-1 Facial Aging: Inside Candela’s Feb. 12 Matrix Webinar

Dermatology groups and the NYC Council are pushing for state laws requiring clear disclosures about what procedures medspas are legally prohibited from performing.

New York State Urged to Tighten Medspa Oversight as Dermatology Groups, NYC Council Warn of Widespread Violations

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The defining 2026 aesthetics trend is a shift toward inside-out, personalized, regenerative care—where subtle enhancement, whole-body wellness and biocompatible technology work together.

Inside-Out and Innovative: What’s Trending in Aesthetics for 2026

By end-user, the specialty and dermatology clinics segment holds the largest market share and is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the coming years.

Dermal Fillers Market Estimated To Reach $34.6 Billion by 2035

Rising demand for non-invasive procedures with natural results is driving the market.

RelabotulinumtoxinA is optimized for volumetric dosing to increase ease-of-use.

Galderma Announces FDA Acceptance of RelabotulinumtoxinA Biologics License Application Resubmission

According to the trial results, RelabotulinumtoxinA delivered sustained results for six months for both frown lines and crow’s feet.

LYMA launched its LYMA PRO laser in the United States in April 2025.

LYMA Reports Strong 2025 Performance with $48 Million Revenue

Following the company's US launch in April, DTC sales in the first six months were up to 130%.

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

At ASDS, Allergan Aesthetics convened experts to explore the future of hyaluronic acid fillers—dispelling myths, sharing data and emphasizing education for subtle, natural-looking results.

The campaign captures the growing desire to look “subtly refreshed” without the effort, especially towards beauty-conscious consumers.

Galderma Launches ‘Wake Up to Restylane’ Global Campaign

Galderma’s Restylane hyaluronic acid treatment porfolio offers personalized treatments that deliver structural support and natural-looking results.

SiliSilk is designed for versatile use with professional-grade silicone in a non-greasy gel format.

BIOCORNEUM Expands Scar Treatment Portfolio with SiliSilk Premium Silicone Gel

SiliSilk creates an oxygen- and moisture-rich barrier that promotes natural skin repair.

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Tighten, Tone, and Transform: Addressing GLP-1-Induced Skin Laxity with Matrix by Candela

Upcoming:

Feb 12th, 2026, 11:00 am CST

Millions are turning to GLP-1 medications to support weight loss and metabolic health—but rapid results can come with visible changes to the face, including hollowing, sagging, and skin laxity. Join skin experts for an in-depth conversation on how Matrix^TM, Candela’s all-in-one, FDA-cleared skin renewal platform, helps restore and maintain facial volume and tightness during and after GLP-1 treatment. The session will examine how innovative energy-based treatments like Matrix can help support skin integrity and facial structure in patients experiencing rapid weight loss.

PROLLENIUM Medical Technologies Appoints Erick Brenner as CEO

“PROLLENIUM has built a compelling platform by combining research and development, manufacturing and commercial execution under one roof,” Brenner said.

Marketing in medical aesthetics isn’t just promotion—it’s patient education that builds trust, shapes expectations and improves outcomes before anyone even walks in the door.

Marketing as a Form of Patient Education: Why Thoughtful Content Reduces Fear, Misinformation and Unrealistic Expectations

In medical aesthetics, marketing isn’t just about visibility—it’s the first classroom where patients learn, form trust and shape expectations and getting it right can transform consultations, outcomes and your practice’s credibility.

Podium launches an AI-powered system that helps medspas streamline operations, manage patient communications and boost revenue with a customizable AI employee.

Podium AI Operating System Helps Aesthetic Clinics Boost Lead Conversion and Revenue with Customizable AI Employee

Avery, the new AI Operating System for Aesthetics, helps streamline patient communications, marketing and scheduling by letting medspas train their own AI employee.

Physician-led expertise meets science-driven skincare with the launch of SKINformed by Laguna Beach aesthetic physician Adrienne O’Connell, DO.

Laguna Beach Aesthetic Physician Debuts SKINformed, a Physician-Led Skincare Line

Adrienne O'Connell, DO brings her treatment-room expertise to a new skincare line designed to mirror the science, standards and results of in-practice care.

Designed for thicker skin, the MicronJet 800 expands applications from hair restoration to aesthetic and dermatological treatments.

NanoPass to Unveil MicronJet 800 for Advanced Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Treatments at IMCAS World 2026

NanoPass Technologies is set to unveil its next-generation MicronJet 800 at IMCAS World 2026 on Jan. 29 – 31 in Paris — a versatile microneedle device poised to transform hair restoration.