Research | MedEsthetics

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

The FDA’s reversal on NMN has reopened the door to a potent NAD+ precursor, sparking renewed interest in how it may influence energy, aging and medspa therapies.

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.

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.

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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 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

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

Oily skin might not cause fewer wrinkles—but the treatments for acne just might.

Oily Skin Today, Fewer Wrinkles Tomorrow? Experts Explain the Truth Behind the TikTok Theory

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.

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.

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.

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

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Arise report reveals a surprising trend: most breast implant revisions aren’t due to complications—but to change how patients look.

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

Blending cutting-edge science with emotional wellness, two doctors are redefining skincare by tapping into the brain’s feel-good chemistry—where beauty meets the biology of connection.

Male aesthetics—muscle, skin and vitality—are often driven by hormonal balance and metabolic health, not just workouts.

Where Hormones Meet Appearance: A Urologist’s Guide to the Hidden Drivers of Male Aesthetics

Male aesthetics are often the visible endpoint of complex interactions between metabolism, hormones and fertility—factors too often overlooked in clinical care.

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

New Study Reveals Patients Are Lacking Awareness of Neurotoxin Ingredients

A new study reveals patients aren't nearly as ingredient-savvy when it comes to neurotoxins—despite key differences in their formulas that could impact results.

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.

Thailand is emerging as a global hotspot for cosmetic procedures, driven by rising medical tourism and an aging population.

Thailand Emerges as Aesthetic MedTech Powerhouse Amid Country-Wide Aging Boom

Thailand’s booming demand for aesthetic procedures and elder care is reshaping its medical device import market—find out what’s driving this transformation.

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.