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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.

Too often, estheticians rely on equipment vendors or online forums for legal advice, which can lead to misinformation and risk. Instead, establish a routine system for checking regulatory updates.

Skincare Under Scrutiny: How Estheticians Can Thrive Amid State Supervision Rules

While estheticians are trained to transform skin and boost confidence, running a compliant, profitable business often requires decoding legal gray areas.

Advancements in Laser Acne Therapy for All Skin Types

Advancements in Laser Acne Therapy for All Skin Types

Dr. Rishi Chopra shares clinical insights on using AviClear to safely manage inflammatory acne in patients with skin of color, expanding treatment options for Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin types.

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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

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

Moxie, a platform that advises entrepreneurs on how to launch and expand their medspa, has developed its Compliance Defender.

Moxie Develops Medspa Regulatory Compliance Feature, Minimizes Risks

Here are five medspa risks and how to manage them.

Top 5 Medspa Risks & How to Manage Them

Advancements in Laser Acne Therapy for All Skin Types

Advancements in Laser Acne Therapy for All Skin Types

Dr. Rishi Chopra shares clinical insights on using AviClear to safely manage inflammatory acne in patients with skin of color, expanding treatment options for Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin types.

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.

Kate Dee, M.D., Exposes the Ugly Underbelly of Unregulated Medspa Mayhem

Kate Dee, M.D., Exposes the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Underworld of Unregulated Medspas

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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.