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HMP Global has acquired Music City Scale, marking its second dermatology-focused expansion of 2025 and positioning the event for continued growth under its existing clinical leadership.

HMP Global Acquires Music City Scale Ahead of 2026 Event, Expands Education Portfolio

With HMP Global aquiring Music City Scale, the dermatology and aesthetics community is set to see notable changes as the meeting enters its next chapter.

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

Hybrid aesthetics training combines online learning with hands-on experience, offering flexible upskilling. Finding the right program can be tough with so many options. Discover top-rated providers to find the best course for you.

Laser resurfacing, detox facials and IV therapies offer a way to rejuvenate skin, restore energy and refresh the body for the new year ahead.

Your Post-Holiday Reset: Treatments to Recharge Body and Skin

After the indulgence of the holidays, discover the top treatments, from laser resurfacing to ocean-inspired facials and IV therapies—that help your skin and body feel revitalized for the new year.

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A new ASA initiative outlines evidence-based guidelines to help people protect and care for their skin throughout life.

National Healthy Skin Month: 7 Essential Habits for Lifelong Skin Health, ASA Identifes

Skin deflation—including collagen loss and shifts in facial volume—is becoming a growing concern for people navigating aging, stress and rapid weight changes, especially those using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy.

Can this Medical-Grade Ingredient Reverse GLP-1 Related Aging?

The American Med Spa Association has named Adam Reinebach as its new CEO to lead the organization’s next phase of growth while founder Alex Thiersch transitions to Chairman of the Board.

AmSpa Appoints First New CEO Since Founding, Former CEO Moves to Board Chairman Role

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

Hybrid aesthetics training combines online learning with hands-on experience, offering flexible upskilling. Finding the right program can be tough with so many options. Discover top-rated providers to find the best course for you.

Tradipitant shows promise in reducing nausea and vomiting caused by GLP-1 weight-loss treatments.

Study Finds Potential Treatment for GLP-1-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

A new study suggests tradipitant could dramatically reduce the nausea and vomiting that often derail GLP-1 weight-loss treatments, potentially changing how patients tolerate these therapies.

Beauty Rep connects aesthetic practices with brands through shared product education, analytics and communication tools.

Beauty Rep Launches to Streamline Brand–Practice Collaboration for Aesthetic Providers

A newly launched platform is aiming to streamline how aesthetic brands and practices collaborate, including sharing education, marketing materials and product management.

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Kao Corp. Uncovers Breakthrough Insights into Sensitive Skin: Tight Junctions and Claudin-3

Findings suggested that tight function dysfunction could be involved in skin sensitivity.

Vagaro’s new E-Prescribe feature lets medspa physicians electronically send prescriptions, manage refills and streamline client care.

Vagaro Integrates E-Prescribe to Help Medspas Manage Prescriptions, Refills, DEA Compliance

Vagaro’s new E-Prescribe feature helps medspas electronically send prescriptions, approve refills and comply with DEA regulations, all within the same platform they use to manage appointments and payments.

Rohrer Aesthetics launched the Gratitude & Giving campaign, a month-long initiative to support small aesthetic businesses. Interested practices can register through Nov. 28.

Small Aesthetic Practices Have a Chance to Be Honored in Rohrer’s Gratitude & Giving Initiative

Rohrer Aesthetics is launching a month-long Gratitude & Giving campaign to support small aesthetic practices, offering funding and recognition to help strengthen the community. Your practice could be one of them.

While TrumpRX could make GLP-1 medications more affordable, safe and effective use still relies on professional monitoring, meaning medspas remain an important part of the weight-loss and health journey.

TrumpRX to Offer Discounted GLP-1 Drugs—What Aesthetic Providers Should Know About Access, Pricing, Patient Retention

The TrumpRX platform promises lower-cost access to GLP-1 medications, but experts say proper monitoring and holistic care remain key to safe, sustainable results—raising questions about how this shift could reshape the booming medspa and wellness industry.

Taicend plans to launch a fish-skin collagen dressing in 2026, designed to support wound healing, and will present it at Medica 2025.

Fish Collagen Goes Beyond Sperm: New Wound Care Solution at Medica 2025

Taicend will present a new fish-skin collagen dressing at Medica 2025, exploring a novel approach to wound healing that may support tissue repair and address complex wounds.

The VIO imaging system enables clinicians to visualize skin structures and histologic features noninvasively eliminating the need for a biopsy.

Study Shows Non-Invasive Cross-Modal Imaging Visualizes Skin Structures Without Biopsy, With Aesthetic Applications

New clinical trials show a handheld imaging system can capture skin structures in unprecedented detail—without a biopsy. Learn how it’s shaping the future of dermatology and aesthetics.

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How LG H&H Will Achieve True Personalization: Visual AI to Reveal Inherent and Health-related Aging and Biomarkers

According to LG H&H, visual AI's ability to uncover inherent and health-related aging and related biomarkers will enable truly personalized, perceivable skin benefits. Here, the company explains.

Verified licenses are linked to public BeautyAList profiles, highlighting credentials for clients and brands.

Estheticians Can Now Verify Licenses Digitally With New NCEA and BeautyAList Tool

Licensify via BeautyAList allows estheticians to verify licenses digitally, while connecting credentials to professional networks and industry resources.

The FDA-cleared, non-surgical skin tightening treatment is now available for the arms and abdomen, in addition to the face and neck.

Ultherapy Prime Now Cleared for Body: Non-Invasive Skin Tightening Comes to Arms, Abdomen

Ultherapy Prime, long trusted for the face and neck, is now cleared for the body—bringing non-surgical skin tightening to the arms and abdomen.