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Individuals surveyed might be realizing that the skin can be preserved to withstand aging with the right solutions, whereas clothes and dining come and go.

New Report Finds Consumers Prioritize Aesthetic Treatments Above Dining, Fashion

A new report backed by BeautyEngine reveals that consumers now prioritize skin care and aesthetic treatments over everyday luxuries like dining and clothing.

About 50% of all dermal filler visits also include a neurotoxin procedure, while only 13% of neurotoxin visits include dermal filler procedures —a decline from 21% in 2017.

Neurotoxins Surge, Hyaluronic Fillers Slip: GLP-1 and Skincare Usher in a New Chapter

Guidepoint Qsight’s report shows a rise in GLP-1 medications being paired with body contouring and a shift in filler use—biostimulatory fillers gain popularity while HA fillers decline. Skincare is also emerging as a core part of treatment plans, adding revenue and reinforcing practices' roles in long-term care.

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

The aesthetic medicine landscape is shifting toward non-surgical, regenerative treatments—especially laser technologies like Aerolase Neo Elite® and Era Elite®—as younger generations prioritize natural results.

July/August 2025

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July/August 2025

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

The Regenerative Shift in Plastic Surgery: Why Skin Quality Can’t Be an Afterthought

Allergan Aesthetics seeks FDA approval of Skinvive by Juvéderm for the neck.

Allergan Aesthetics Seeks FDA Approval to Expand Skinvive by Juvéderm for Neck Rejuvenation

Celebrity's recent flaunting of their cosmetic treatments is potentially credited to the introduction of GLP-1 medications. Transformations suddenly became accessible, empowering and personalized. It introduced control over the way many wish to present themselves.

Perfect Is Out, Personal Is In: Celebrity Transparency Shaping Aesthetics—But Body Image Pressures Still Linger

Described as an organic alternative to Botox created in Germany, Fox's serum is needle-free, and its plant-based ingredients gently relax facial muscles and smooth out fine lines.

Megan Fox Says No to Botox — But What’s in Her Serum Might Surprise You

Medspa OrangeTwist's award-winning campaign, developed in collaboration with Moontide, brought humor and heart to self-care, reshaping how medspa brands connect with consumers on social media.

In a Scroll-Stopping World, Stories Win: How Aesthetics Brands Can Use Social to Connect, Not Just Convert

In a crowded aesthetics market, brands can stand out by leading with emotional storytelling and human insight—shifting the focus from services to real-life struggles.

Skims' chin wrap may aid in comfort, protection and recovery, but its ability to truly sculpt the jawline without medical treatments looks uncertain.

Collagen Wraps Can’t Compete with Clinical Treatments—But Skims May Still Change Recovery Culture

Kim Kardashian’s Skims chin wrap, infused with collagen to shape the jawline, may offer comfort and aid post-op recovery, but Johnny Franco, MD says it won’t deliver the same sculpting or collagen-boosting effects as professional medical treatments.

3 Training Programs That Offer Hands-On Botox Practice You Should Know About

3 Training Programs That Offer Hands-On Botox Practice You Should Know About

Medical professionals looking to expand their skill set require proper training. Aside from a strong foundational knowledge, an in-person class can boost your confidence and practical experience.

Robles BioCeutics’ has partnered with Innovigen, a manufacturing company, to bring Glowselle to the market, a topical with lab-activated stem cells.

Robles BioCeutics Taps Innovigen to Scale GlowSelle, a Stem Cell–Activated Skincare Innovation

Robles BioCeutics has partnered with Innovigen to scale and manufacture GlowSelle, a regenerative skincare product that activates stem cells using lab-simulated injury signals.

A recently published study in the journal Aging explores how components in young human blood serum can restore youthful properties to skin, but only when bone marrow cells are present.

Young Blood, Fresh Skin: How Bone Marrow Unlocks the Secret to Anti-Aging

Key findings include the identification of 55 proteins produced by bone marrow in response to young serum, with seven specifically linked to boosting cell renewal and energy production.

Image Of Microalgae Algae Tested In Lab Scientist

AmorePacific Finds 'Blue' PDRN from Microalgae Matches Salmon for Skin Regeneration

The smaller microalgae PDRN compounds boosted collagen production and angiogenesis — both vital for healthy skin — and acted through the same A2A receptor mechanism as traditional PDRNs.

Vote now for MedEsthetics' 2025 Readers' Choice Awards!

Cast Your Vote: MedEsthetics 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Are Now Open!

Voting is now open for the MedEsthetics 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards! Voting will remain open until Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.

Radiesse Dermal Filler

Merz Radiesse Dermal Filler

The July/August issue highlights the immense wave of preventive aesthetics and men’s motivation for facial rejuvenation, but also how to approach men’s procedures in plastic surgery, as their anatomy differs widely from women.

July/August Editor's Eye: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Preventive and Male Aesthetics

While the July/August issue shines light on minimally invasive devices like lasers, injectables and PRP as preventive aesthetics rises for younger generations, it also has a particular focus on men in aesthetics.

Firming Peptide Eye Gel

Global Beauty Firming Peptide Eye Gel

Rad Shield Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Environ Skin Care Rad Shield Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

PEP C‑35

Induction Therapies' PEP C‑35