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Aesthetic clinics are pairing GLP-1 with nutrition, hormone tracking and resistance training to maintain structure and prevent muscle mass decline.

The New Frontier of GLP-1: Lean People Are Using It for Longevity, Cellular Optimization—Not Weight Loss

GLP-1 medications are evolving from weight-loss tools to precision longevity therapies, now used by lean individuals to optimize metabolism, cardiovascular health and cellular function.

Regeneration Over Destruction: Redefining Aesthetic Laser Care

Regeneration Over Destruction: Redefining Aesthetic Laser Care

Reverse by Aerolase is a regenerative laser treatment that renews skin without damage, pain or downtime. Powered by Neo Elite and Era Elite, it delivers powerful results—safe for all skin tones.

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

As lipedema defies traditional therapies, data reinforces the need for earlier recognition within aesthetic medicine, as misdiagnosis is common and symptoms become apparent in cosmetic settings.

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Aesthetic preferences—not medical issues—are the top reason for breast implant revision surgeries.

Arise Report Reveals Aesthetic Dissatisfaction Now Surpasses Implant Complications in Breast Revisions

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

Regeneration Over Destruction: Redefining Aesthetic Laser Care

Regeneration Over Destruction: Redefining Aesthetic Laser Care

Over half of consumers mistakenly believe all neurotoxins are the same—despite key differences in ingredients and purification.

Patients Are Lacking Awareness of Neurotoxin Ingredients, Despite Growing Use of Injectables

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

As social media challenges Eurocentric beauty norms, a new wave of rhinoplasty is embracing ethnic identity over erasure—reshaping not just noses, but the definition of beauty itself.

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.

New peptide serum from ZO Skin Health aims to enhance post-treatment recovery and reduce signs of aging.

New Peptide Concentrate Mimics Botox, Backed by Clinical Results

ZO Skin Health has introduced a new peptide-based serum designed to support skin post-treatments—early clinical results suggest it may offer a compelling alternative to traditional injectables.

Sensitive skin prevalence has risen significantly over the past two decades.

Is the Urban Jungle Wrecking Our Faces? Galderma Science Says Yes

Sensitive skin faces a triple threat: inflammation, oxidative stress and environmental damage.

Extremozymes protect skin from environmental stressors like UV, heat and pollution

Powered by Extremozymes, This Latest Hydrator Mimics Nature’s Toughest Survivors to Protect Your Skin

iS Clinical’s new hydrator uses extremozymes—enzymes from organisms that survive in extreme environments—to help defend skin from environmental stress and visible aging.

With at-home microneedling on the rise, education on safe product choices is key to preventing irritation and ensuring effective results.

Microneedling Opens a Portal—Now Clinicians Have a Chance to Shape What Goes In

Microneedling is no longer just a clinic-only treatment—it's now a rising at-home ritual. But with deeper skin access comes higher stakes. From potent actives to dangerous irritants, what you apply matters more than ever.

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Study Reveals Epigenetics are Behind Vitamin C's Skin Thickening Benefits

The study reveals how vitamin C can counteract age-related skin thinning by activating genes essential for skin cell growth and development.

Despite countless treatments and products, most women say cellulite solutions fall short—revealing a deeper need for understanding, not just fixes.

National Cellulite Day Shines Light on How the Condition Shapes Women’s Self-Image, Confidence

A new survey reveals surprising truths about how women perceive cellulite and the myths they believe—while highlighting how even in medical aesthetics, permanent solutions are limited, though advancing.

Young adults are turning to microdosed Botox to relax facial muscles before wrinkles become permanent.

Baby Botox in Your 20s and 30s: Preventive Power or Cosmetic Overkill?

As Baby Botox gains popularity among people in their 20s and 30s, experts weigh in on its potential benefits, risks and long-term impact—could early prevention be the key to aging well?

With the body contouring market set to nearly double by 2035, tailored laser treatments are leading the non-invasive revolution.

Non-Invasive Laser Solutions Address Aesthetic Gaps After Rapid Weight Loss

As rapid weight loss from new medications reshapes bodies and expectations, a surprising laser-based solution is quietly emerging—tailored, non-invasive and designed for what comes next.

Debut invests $20M to supercharge its AI platform exploring 50B+ molecules for next-gen skincare.

Debut Invests $20M to Expand AI-Driven Discovery of Bio-Based Beauty Ingredients

What if AI could unlock the secrets of skin health hidden in billions of untapped molecules? A U.S.-based biotech company just took a major step in making that a reality — and it could change the future of beauty formulations as we know them.

The aesthetics industry is increasingly embracing supplements aimed at improving physical appearance by working at cellular levels, reflecting a broader trend toward holistic beauty and wellness from within.

Beauty from Within Takes Off, Clinicians Shoulder Safety Amid Limited FDA Oversight

Beauty supplements are on the rise, offering inside-out solutions for skin, hair and body goals. But beneath the wellness buzz lies a deeper shift in how we define and pursue aesthetic results.