Cocoa butter heals all wounds — or so my mother always said.
Well, one traumatic scar, severe discoloration, and a keloid later, I quickly discovered that not all scars are the same. In fact, what begins as a scar can sometimes evolve into post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), underscoring just how complex the healing process can be.
Related: MedEsthetcs' September 2026 Issue
In September's issue, we dive into scar revision, exploring everything from evolving treatment strategies to today's leading devices and post-procedural care. We also examine advances in regenerative aesthetics, the evolving regulatory landscape around peptides, and other developments shaping the industry's future.
Additionally, September's issue brings together experts to share their perspectives on the growing category of take-home energy-based devices and what's next in facial plastic surgery.
As summer winds down, we invite you to explore the latest innovations in scar repair and the technologies redefining aesthetic medicine.
