Research | MedEsthetics

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What’s Normal, What’s Not: A Practical Look at Lip Micropigmentation Aftercare

Most lip micropigmentation complications happen at home, not in the chair—here's why.

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AbbVie Unveils New Clinical and Real-World Dermatology Data at EADV 2026

AbbVie reveals 60 groundbreaking dermatology studies reshaping immune-mediated skin disease treatment strategies.

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Male Neurotoxin Spending Hits Record High at $529 Per Transaction, Guidepoint Qsight Data Shows

The Brotox boom is real: male neurotoxin spending just hit an unprecedented $529 milestone.

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Nominate the Best Facial Devices & Technology for MedEsthetics' 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!

Guidepoint Qsight’s Midyear Briefing: Medical Aesthetics Industry Shows New Highs in Patient Spend

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Prospyr Brings Practice Management, Patient Records and Growth Tools Into One Platform

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DAXXIFY Targets Frown Lines With Peptide-Formulated Neurotoxin

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Allergan Aesthetics Aesthetic Mindset Report Highlights Importance of Healthcare Provider Expertise

Healthcare providers hold the key to modern aesthetics—here's why expertise matters most.

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Merz Aesthetics Expands BELOTERO Portfolio with Two FDA-Approved HA Fillers

Merz Aesthetics revolutionizes facial aesthetics with two groundbreaking HA fillers designed for natural enhancement.

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BIOCORNEUM Mineral SPF 30 Combines Scar Care and Sun Defense

One product tackles two critical scar care needs: management and sun protection.

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Experts Breakdown FDA Advisory Committee’s Review of Compounded Peptides

FDA opens door to peptides: experts reveal what this means for patient safety and healing

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The September Issue of MedEsthetics Is Here

Master post-procedure recovery secrets that transform patient outcomes and satisfaction rates dramatically.

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Editor's Note: The Evolution of Scar Care

The scar revision revolution: Cutting-edge devices reshape aesthetic medicine today

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Which Energy-Based Skin Devices Actually Deliver Results? Expert Analysis

A laser technician reveals which expensive skin devices actually work and which ones waste your money.

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Melasma Treatment: A Protocol Based on Patient Education and Combination Therapy

Why single-treatment melasma approaches fail and what dermatologists do instead for lasting results

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Beyond Pigment: An Intelligent, Multitarget, and Synergistic Approach to Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is far more complex than a simple pigment problem requiring intelligent multitarget strategies.

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Guidepoint Qsight’s Erika Sheyn on What’s Driving the Aesthetic Consumer in 2026

Aesthetic patients aren't spending less—they're spending smarter on lasting results.

Classys Nears 50,000 Devices Sold Globally as Full-Lineup Growth Accelerates

Classys hits a major milestone with 50,000 devices sold globally, reshaping the aesthetics industry.

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October's Editor's Note

The recovery revolution reshaping how aesthetic practices retain patients and boost revenue through strategic post-care.