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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.

Too often, estheticians rely on equipment vendors or online forums for legal advice, which can lead to misinformation and risk. Instead, establish a routine system for checking regulatory updates.

Skincare Under Scrutiny: How Estheticians Can Thrive Amid State Supervision Rules

While estheticians are trained to transform skin and boost confidence, running a compliant, profitable business often requires decoding legal gray areas.

Advancements in Laser Acne Therapy for All Skin Types

Advancements in Laser Acne Therapy for All Skin Types

Dr. Rishi Chopra shares clinical insights on using AviClear to safely manage inflammatory acne in patients with skin of color, expanding treatment options for Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin types.

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Meeting the Growing Demand for Aesthetic Treatments Among Gen Z

Meeting the Growing Demand for Aesthetic Treatments Among Gen Z

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

Consumers are demanding more subtle results from aesthetics - a result of people wanting to take pride in their appearance without the need for drastic changes.

Neurotoxins Lead $17.5 Billion Non-Surgical Aesthetic Market

The quilting technique, or hemostatic netting, places sutures on the skin’s exterior to anchor it to the underlying fascia, eliminating the use of external drains to manage fluid buildup and prevent a common result of facelifts: hematoma.

Quilting Facelifts: The Brazilian Technique Reducing Bleeding and Boosting Results Post-Ozempic

The quilting technique, a method originating in Brazil, is not new to U.S. facelift procedures, initially used internally, beneath the skin. Most recently, however, the procedure has gained attraction for external quilting, or “hemostatic netting.”

Procedures like laser resurfacing, microneedling and chemical peels are particularly dependent on the skin being in a healthy state, and any sign of inflammation, whether there is a larger skin disorder at hand or general irritation, should be treated gently before undergoing procedures.

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.

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

The New Era of Acne Management: Clearer Skin, Trusted Devices, Proven Results

Neo® and Era® devices — clinically proven to treat active acne, eliminate causative factors, and address the lasting effects of pigmentation and scarring.

In the U.S., states have implemented regulations that restrict what an esthetician is able to do with their licenses and certifications in modalities like microneedling and lasers at med spas, classifying these services within medical jurisdictions and making their qualifications subordinate to physician expertise.

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.

Influencer and doctor beauty brands are among the top prospects for investments in 2025.

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.

AI‐based imaging platforms help supplement dermatologist-level assessment by detecting UV damage, redness and pigmentation irregularities to support treatment protocols for a comprehensive and individualized laser therapy conducted by laser licensed professionals

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.

Electrolysis is the only permanent hair removal method that is FDA approved. Many women with PCOS and also transgender individuals, however, who sometimes remove hair to affirm their identities, are unaware it exists due to less popularity in the beauty industry.

Why More Pros Are Turning to Electrolysis: The Only FDA-Approved Permanent Hair Removal Option, Empowering Trans and PCOS Clients

Allergan noticed patients and providers were often using different terminology in describing skin quality, creating a divide in providing effective care. This led to development of the Skin Quality Index.

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.

Downsized breasts and 'internal bras' have become more desirable due to the recent celebrity-driven focus on wellness, while the aesthetics space also sees a demand for undetectable, natural results.

From Size to Symmetry: How Fitness, Wellness and ‘Internal Bras’ Are Redefining Breast Augmentation

Downsized breasts and "internal bras" have become more desirable due to the recent celebrity-driven focus on wellness and as the aesthetics space sees demand for undetectable, natural results.

Whether patients seek invasive surgeries or minimally-invasive “tweakments,” there is a common goal: lasting, natural results. Enter the undetectable era of aesthetics.

Embracing the Undetectable Era

Whether patients seek invasive surgeries or minimally-invasive “tweakments,” there is a common goal: lasting, natural results. Enter the undetectable era of aesthetics.