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Maternal Stress Linked to Early-life Eczema

In a mouse model, elevated levels of corticosterone, a stress hormone, in the amniotic fluid, altered the programming of fetal mast cells and sensory neurons.

Microbial fermentation is rapidly replacing animal sources as the dominant method for producing hyaluronic acid, driving strong global market growth across beauty and medical applications.

Bio-Fermented Hyaluronic Acid Becomes Industry Standard as Market Poised to Triple

As demand grows, an overlooked evolution in HA manufacturing is quietly redefining the industry’s future.

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

At ASDS, Allergan Aesthetics convened experts to explore the future of hyaluronic acid fillers—dispelling myths, sharing data and emphasizing education for subtle, natural-looking results.

November/December 2025

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November/December 2025

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The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

True regenerative aesthetics combines cellular signals and structural scaffolds—like the extracellular matrix—to mimic the body’s natural healing and achieve faster, more effective tissue repair.

Advanced Extracellular Matrix Technology & Cell-Derived Biomolecules Are Rewriting the Rules on Post-Treatment Regeneration

WHO issues its first global guidelines on GLP-1 therapies, highlighting their potential in treating obesity while stressing that medicine alone isn’t enough.

WHO Publishes First-Ever GLP-1 Obesity Treatment Guideline—Can Our Current Health Systems Keep Up?

Regeneration Over Destruction: Redefining Aesthetic Laser Care

Regeneration Over Destruction: Redefining Aesthetic Laser Care

A new ASA initiative outlines evidence-based guidelines to help people protect and care for their skin throughout life.

National Healthy Skin Month: 7 Essential Habits for Lifelong Skin Health, ASA Identifes

As National Healthy Skin Month unfolds, experts reveal seven lifelong habits that could transform how you care for your skin—at every age.

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics

At ASDS, Allergan Aesthetics convened experts to explore the future of hyaluronic acid fillers—dispelling myths, sharing data and emphasizing education for subtle, natural-looking results.

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.

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Kao Corp. Uncovers Breakthrough Insights into Sensitive Skin: Tight Junctions and Claudin-3

Findings suggested that tight function dysfunction could be involved in skin sensitivity.

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 TrumpRX platform promises lower-cost access to GLP-1 medications, but experts say proper monitoring and holistic care remain key to safe, sustainable results—raising questions about how this shift could reshape the booming medspa and wellness industry.

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.

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How LG H&H Will Achieve True Personalization: Visual AI to Reveal Inherent and Health-related Aging and Biomarkers

According to LG H&H, visual AI's ability to uncover inherent and health-related aging and related biomarkers will enable truly personalized, perceivable skin benefits. Here, the company explains.

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.

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.

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

Discover what’s driving the explosive growth of the medical aesthetics market—and how emerging tech and shifting beauty ideals are reshaping the future of skincare and wellness.

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.