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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.

5 proven stategies with Podium to elevate your practice

Upcoming Webcast with Podium: 5 Proven Strategies to Keep Your Aesthetic Practice Fully Booked and Thriving

This upcoming webinar with Podium on July 7, "5 Proven Strategies to Keep Your Aesthetic Practice Fully Booked and Thriving," offers a practical, results-driven solution for practices ready to elevate their operations.

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years. Eyelid surgery, in particular, was the top procedure in 2024.

ISAPS 2024 Global Survey: U.S. Leads in Cosmetic Procedures, Eyelid Surgery Surpasses Liposuction

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years, with practitioners performing 20.5 million non-surgical procedures and over 17.4 million surgical procedures.

Q&A: How Dermatologist Kim Nichols Integrates Hydrafacial Into Skin Protocols for GLP-1 Patients

Q&A: How Dermatologist Kim Nichols Integrates Hydrafacial Into Skin Protocols for GLP-1 Patients

We sat down with Kim Nichols, MD, FAAD to learn how Hydrafacial, a skin health treatment regimen in her practice, has helped proactively address the anticipated skin changes due to rapid weight loss from GLP-1 use.

Younger patients undergoing facelifts and facial rejuvenation are acting to slow down the signs of aging before they occur whereas older ones look to correct nature’s course.

New Surveys Show Preventive Aesthetics Booms Among Younger Generations

About 80% of AAFPRS members report that more than 10% of patients seeking these rhinoplasties are seeking revisions of previous surgeries. Rhinoplasty is considered the most challenging cosmetic procedure–its inherent complexity leading to a high revision rate, especially for extreme rhinoplasties like Barbie nose that do not age well with time.

Barbie Nose Demand Surges, But So Do Revisions: New Approach Prevents Airway Compromise Amid Soaring Demand

Barbie nose has received quite the buzz on social media as of late. Despite popularity, this kind of procedure often leads to revisions. Advanced technology and a new technique are aiding some success.

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.

Kylie Jenner, celebrity and founder of Kylie Cosmetics, recently divulged the specifics of her breast augmentation, including size and different implant ranges that were considered by her plastic surgeon, Garth Fisher.

Kylie Jenner Reveals Her Breast Implant Details—Here’s What That Means for Your Own Augmentation Goals

Kylie Jenner recently divulged the specifics of her breast augmentation. What might work for Jenner’s body type and goals, however, might not work for another, as augmentations require careful evaluation and judgment, surgeons advise.

MedEsthetics's Readers' Choice Awards determines the best products and treatments in medical aesthetics. Nominations for 2025 are now open!

Nominate Your Favorite Medspa Products and Treatments for Our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards!

MedEsthetics's Readers' Choice Awards determines the best products and treatments in medical aesthetics. Nominations for 2025 are now open!

Cosmetics are shifting from exclusivity and dramatic surgical transformation, to embracing natural, undetectable beauty that lasts. The Met Gala, known for influencing fashion trends and thinking outside of the box, glamorized one trend we can all get our hands on: enhanced natural beauty.

Sculpted in Silence: Non-Invasive Devices Take the Spotlight at 2025 Met Gala

As maintaining an ageless look becomes imperative to celebrity beauty upkeep, non-invasive devices seem to be the mastermind behind the undetectable refined jawlines, smooth cheeks and subtly lifted brows that we admired at the 2025 Met.

Founder, Kim Laudati (right), presenting SomaCell, the acoustic wave device that treats connective tissue in the face along with cellulite without heat.

SomaCell and Hydrafacial Highlight Device Software and Sound-Driven Innovations at ASLMS 2025

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery provided an avenue for leaders to share research and education regarding clinical care in the field of medical laser and energy-based applications at its 44th annual conference on April 24-26 in Orlando.

AIREM, a medical spa in New York, joins Korean beauty traditions with western medicine to bend clinical K-beauty innovation within FDA regulations. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Airem is unveiling a series of transformative experiences that adapt American ideas of beauty with holistic Korean heritage.

Facial Plastic Surgeon Leads Clinical K-Beauty Movement: Bridging Korean Innovation and U.S. Aesthetic Standards with Global Retreats and Upcoming Expansions

New York medical spa AIREM joins Korean beauty inspired experiences and treatments with U.S. aesthetic medicine within FDA regulations. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, AIREM is unveiling a series of transformative experiences in the U.S. and Seoul.