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While Oliver’s coverage was a generalization, it points to a real concern about whether or not aesthetics, an area of medicine still in its infancy, has universal regulations that ensure safety compliance.

John Oliver Exposed a Medspa Crisis—Aesthetics Experts Urge Clearer Universal Safety Standards, Law Reform

Comedian John Oliver recently centered an episode on medspas, raising concerns. Estheticians, law professionals and surgeons all agree universal reform should take place, and this is what it means for your patients.

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

Neo® and Era® devices — clinically proven to treat active acne, eliminate causative factors, and address the lasting effects of pigmentation and scarring.

Trump's decision to impose 145% tariffs from goods in China, effective since April 10, though it is on pause, will pose challenges on supply chains, affordable medication and health-care access.

Trump’s Tariff Plan Could Raise Prices on Botox, Fillers, Cosmetic Surgeries

President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from about 90 nations, paused until early July. It could affect medspas and practices that depend on medical supplies and devices manufactured overseas, and also their patients.

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In the U.S., states have implemented regulations that restrict what an esthetician is able to do with their licenses and certifications in modalities like microneedling and lasers at med spas, classifying these services within medical jurisdictions and making their qualifications subordinate to physician expertise.

Estheticians vs. State Regulations: Esthetics Council Leads National Push for Licensing Reform

Many factors sparked predictions for increased M&A activity in 2025, including economic recovery and declining interest rates; the latest EY-Parthenon Macroeconomic outlook shows M&A activity is expected to rise 10% in 2025.

Why the Medical Aesthetics and Med Tech Industries May See Further M&A Consolidation

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

Here are five medspa risks and how to manage them.

Top 5 Medspa Risks & How to Manage Them

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FDA Warns Consumers: Undisclosed Steroid in Skin-Cap Skin/Scalp Treatment Spray, Do Not Use

Per the agency, testing identified a high-potency glucocorticosteroid in the aerosol spray product that is not disclosed on the label or packaging. As such, consumers are warned not to use the products.

Exploring medical aesthetics education, the types of programs, key educational components and factors to consider when selecting a training provider.

Navigating Medical Aesthetics Training: Courses, Certifications & Continuing Education

Exploring medical aesthetics education, the types of programs, key educational components and factors to consider when selecting a training provider.

Everything you need to know when choosing outside marketing vendors for your aesthetic practice.

10 Tips to Determine the Right Marketing Vendor for Your Practice

Everything you need to know when choosing outside marketing vendors for your aesthetic practice.

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

Neo® and Era® devices — clinically proven to treat active acne, eliminate causative factors, and address the lasting effects of pigmentation and scarring.

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MedEsthetics Reveals 2025 Editorial Themes

Are you ready for another year of medical aesthetics? Use our Media Planner to take advantage of opportunities across MedEsthetics' media universe throughout the year.

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Top 10 Most Dangerous Cosmetic Surgeries

A recent study by Overnight Glasses analyzed and ranked the most dangerous cosmetic surgeries. Here are the top ten most risky procedures.

Understanding your options for structural business entities for your aesthetics practice.

The ABCs of LLCs: Choosing the Right Entity for Your Aesthetic Practice

Understanding your options for structural business entities for your aesthetics practice.

What you need to know about recent reports of harmful reactions from counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections.

CDC & FDA Investigate Reports of Adverse Reactions from Fake Botox

What you need to know about recent reports of harmful reactions from counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections.

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Why Patient Perception of Board Certification Matters

What do your patients think when they see the term “board-certified?” Do they understand its implications? Do they even care?

Insurance is an essential component of any beauty business.

8 Key Types of Insurance Policies for Beauty Businesses

Business insurance experts reveal top tips on setting up a beauty business and picking the correct insurance.

How to utilize strategic planning to set up an exit strategy for your medical aesthetics practice.

Exit Strategy Planning 101 for the Aesthetics Practitioner

How to utilize strategic planning to set up an exit strategy for your medical aesthetics practice.

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Unilever Pays $2 M to Resolve Suave Aerosol Benzene Suit

The settlement resolves claims of benzene contamination in the Suave 24-hr Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant and Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant.