Research | MedEsthetics

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.

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.

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

From retinoids to hormones, experts uncover why those who battled acne early might just be winning the long game when it comes to aging.

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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

Minimally invasive treatments are reshaping beauty standards with faster, low-downtime results.

Global Medical Aesthetics Market to Triple by 2033, Fueled by Minimally Invasive Tech and AI Solutions

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

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

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.

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.

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

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.

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?