November/December 2025

In our November/December 2025 issue—the final edition of the year—MedEsthetics celebrates innovation, insight and the evolving landscape of aesthetic medicine. From unveiling the winners of our first-ever Readers’ Choice Awards to exploring cutting-edge topics like psychodermatology, early detection of lipedema in cosmetic settings and advances in rhinoplasty for diverse ethnic features, this issue offers a comprehensive look at where the industry is headed. We also examine patient awareness of neurotoxin ingredients and provide essential guidance for medspa and practice owners navigating mergers, acquisitions and exit strategies.

MedEsthetics November/December 2025
November/December 2025
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Meet the Winners of the 2025 MedEsthetics Readers’ Choice Awards
Nov 20th, 2025
YouV, blacklight-activated sunscreen.
YouV Sunscreen
Nov 20th, 2025
NEXA LT
NEXA LT
Nov 20th, 2025
Plant XO Youth Serum
Plant XO Youth Serum
Nov 20th, 2025
Signing off 2025 with a look at the future of beauty—where science, skin and self come full circle.
Editor's Eye: Closing 2025 with Clarity: From the Skin–Brain Axis to Neurotoxin Ingredient Awareness
Nov 20th, 2025
With biodegradable design and recyclable components, SkinMedica joins the beauty industry’s eco-forward shift.
From the Makers of Botox, SkinMedica Modernizes Look with Sustainable Packaging, Launches New Moisturizer
Oct 9th, 2025
Most lipedema diagnoses come from non-surgeons, often years after symptoms begin—highlighting the urgent need for earlier recognition by aesthetic professionals.
Lipedema Patients Commonly Seek Cosmetic Care Before Diagnosis—Here's Why Early Recognition in Aesthetic Practice Matters
Oct 8th, 2025
CEO Nadeem Moiz aims to blend innovation, empathy and strategy to elevate the unified Revance brand.
Q&A: Revance's New CEO Nadeem Moiz Charts Bold Vision After Crown Acquisition
Oct 7th, 2025
Psychodermatology explores the link between mental health and skin—shifting aesthetics from surface-level to emotionally restorative.
Oxytocin for the Epidermis: How Psychodermatology Is Turning Aesthetics into Emotional Medicine
Oct 1st, 2025
From transcribing treatments to managing disputes, automation is redefining beauty operations.
AI Workforce Automates Routine Medspa Tasks to Enrich the Personalized Beauty Experience
Sep 30th, 2025
Male aesthetics—muscle, skin and vitality—are often driven by hormonal balance and metabolic health, not just workouts.
Where Hormones Meet Appearance: A Urologist’s Guide to the Hidden Drivers of Male Aesthetics
Sep 29th, 2025
Nutrafol has entered a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball to promote hair health through baseball personalities and fans.
Hats Off! Nutrafol and MLB Launch Hair Growth Partnership Ahead of 2026 Season
Sep 26th, 2025
Dermatology residents will now train with the FDA-cleared AviClear laser as part of a new 24-month program.
Cutera’s Residency Program Prepares Future Dermatologists with Clinical Training, Research Opportunities
Sep 25th, 2025
Over half of consumers mistakenly believe all neurotoxins are the same—despite key differences in ingredients and purification.
New Study Reveals Patients Are Lacking Awareness of Neurotoxin Ingredients
Sep 24th, 2025
To maximize valuation and ensure a smooth transition, owners should begin planning 5+ years before selling.
Exit on Purpose: How Practices Can Maximize Value in Acquisitions, Franchises, Successions and Mergers
Sep 23rd, 2025
Surgeons and patients alike are embracing a new standard of beauty—one that honors form and heritage.
Cultural Identity Is Taking Center Stage in Rhinoplasty—and Surgeons Are Listening
Sep 22nd, 2025
Thailand is emerging as a global hotspot for cosmetic procedures, driven by rising medical tourism and an aging population.
Thailand Emerges as Aesthetic MedTech Powerhouse Amid Country-Wide Aging Boom
Sep 19th, 2025
Powered by a dual system—a topical serum and daily supplement—Elm tackles internal and external skin aging triggers.
Martha Stewart Is Tackling Anti-Aging Skincare? Yes, The Home Decor Icon Enters the Clinical Beauty Space
Sep 18th, 2025
PRO Pen launches in 2026, expanding Dermalogica’s skincare innovation into device-based care.
Dermalogica Secures FDA Clearance for First-Ever Medical Device, Signaling Move Into Medical Aesthetics
Sep 11th, 2025
Developed with Macro Core Technology, Obagi saypha MagIQ earns FDA approval — the brand’s first hyaluronic acid injectable.
FDA Approves Obagi Saypha MagIQ, Marking Waldencast’s Entry Into U.S. Dermal Filler Market
Sep 10th, 2025
Skin Pharm's 14th location, in the Chicago West Loop, is projected to open Oct. 9.
Skin Pharm Brings Its Signature Southern Charm to Chicago With First Midwest Clinic
Sep 9th, 2025