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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

As National Healthy Skin Month unfolds, experts reveal seven lifelong habits that could transform how you care for your skin—at every age.

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

MSOs are targeting successful aesthetics and wellness businesses—often aiming to pay less than fair market value. We spoke with former MSO executives to uncover how they really evaluate, approach and negotiate with practices.

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Meet the Winners of the 2025 MedEsthetics Readers’ Choice Awards

MedEsthetics is proud to announce the winners and finalists of its first annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

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The FDA has reversed its previous decision, making NMN legal again as a dietary supplement and expanding options for those interested in wellness and longevity.

FDA Reinstates NMN for Supplements: Medspas Eye Synergy with NAD+ Therapy and GLP-1 Symptom Relief

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

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

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

Inside the Mind of an MSO: What Practice Owners Need to Know Before Selling

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.

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.

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 platfrom 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.

The new Belotero syringe features an ergonomically engineered grip for improved comfort and control during treatments.

Merz Aesthetics Reinvents Belotero Syringe for Ergonomic Precision After 20 Years

Belotero introduces its first major syringe redesign in 20 years, featuring an updated ergonomic design and new anti-slip handling features.

Conexeu Sciences raises $5M to advance its CXU collagen platform under new CEO Miles Harrison, the former CEO of Galderma.

Conexeu Sciences Raises $5M via Crowdfunding, Appoints New CEO to Drive Collagen Regeneration Platform

A biotech company has reached a crowdfunding milestone, bringing in Galderma's former CEO to drive its next phase of growth.

Clara’s FDA-cleared, dermatologist-backed red light therapy devices—designed to boost collagen and rejuvenate skin—are now available in-store and online at Walmart nationwide.

Clara Expands Access to FDA-Cleared Red Light Therapy Devices with Walmart Launch

Red light therapy is moving from clinics to store shelves as Clara brings its FDA-cleared skincare devices to Walmart.

The medspa industry is seeing focus on long-term, holistic wellness.

5 Trends Reshaping Medspas Right Now

From changing patient priorities to powerful new revenue models, here’s what every medspa owner needs to know next.