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Perfect Is Out, Personal Is In: Celebrity Transparency Shaping Aesthetics—But Body Image Pressures Still Linger
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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.
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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.
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May/June 2025
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Skincare Under Scrutiny: How Estheticians Can Thrive Amid State Supervision Rules
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RoC Commences Aging Research Fund with Brown University to Create New Skincare Solutions, Support Women's Mental Well-Being
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Blood Bacteria Yields Powerful Anti-aging Compounds
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Advancements in Laser Acne Therapy for All Skin Types
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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.
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Neurotoxins Lead $17.5 Billion Non-Surgical Aesthetic Market
Guidepoint Qsight Data recently showed that neurotoxins lead the $17.5 billion non-surgical aesthetics market.
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Meeting the Growing Demand for Aesthetic Treatments Among Gen Z
With its wide range of handpieces and ability to address more than 25 skin concerns, xeo+ allows practices to efficiently meet the diverse needs of patients, Gen Z and beyond. Learn more about all of the treatment offerings of xeo+
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The Critical Role of Pre-Treatment Skin Conditioning and Lymphatic Therapies
Pre-treatment skin care is equally, if not more important than post-op. These therapies can include specific active ingredients and also facials, particularly lymphatic massage, to enhance those actives and renew the skin barrier.
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Eirion Therapeutics Unveils Promising AI-09 Liquid Botulinum Trial Results at 2025 SID Meeting
At the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology that took place in San Diego, California on May 7-10, Eirion Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, presented results from recent clinical trials evaluating its AI-09.
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Estheticians vs. State Regulations: Esthetics Council Leads National Push for Licensing Reform
Susanne Schmaling, president and founder of the Esthetics Council, an education and advocacy organization for licensed estheticians, has remained at the front lines of state restrictions that estheticians are facing.
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The Next 12-18 Months in Beauty and Personal Care Transactions: a Critical Window for Action
With portfolio realignments accelerating and valuations resetting, the next 12 to 18 months present a critical window for action, per Kearney.
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Hormonal Hope for Hair Graying, Skin Aging
Newer (neuro)endocrine mediators such as melatonin, oxytocin, melanocortin peptides or endocannabinoids may further enrich the endocrine toolbox for interventions against skin and hair aging.
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Researchers Highlight the Need to Explore How Laser Treatments Impact the Skin Microbiome
While the skin's regeneration processes often restore microbial balance post-treatment, microbiome-conscious treatment protocols are necessary. "Understanding how different laser modalities interact with the skin microbiome is crucial," the authors note.
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Artificial Intelligence Aids Non-Physicians Amid Growing Concerns Over Medspa Laser Therapy Safety
In recent studies, AI imaging has shown the potential to support licensed providers in making more precise dermatologic skin assessments to avoid potential complications in medspas.
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Why More Pros Are Turning to Electrolysis: The Only FDA-Approved Permanent Hair Removal Option, Empowering Trans and PCOS Clients
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Allergan Aesthetics to Release Skin Quality Index, Aligning Patient-Provider Communication
Allergan performed a three-phase study to understand how providers and patients communicate around skin quality, and its findings birthed the development of a unified skin quality vocabulary–the Skin Quality Index--to support effective care.