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Are Your Industry Favorites on the List? See What's New With the 2026 MedEsthetics Readers' Choice Awards
With the nomination deadline extended to November 27, we're highlighting several categories the team has their eye on, including last year's recognized industry favorites and emerging innovations generating interest across the professional aesthetics landscape.
SLS Korea 2026 Autumn Congress to Take Place Nov. 7–8 in Seoul
Healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry experts from around the world will come together on Nov. 7-8 at COEX, Seoul, for the Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Society (ASLS) Korea's 2026 Autumn Congress. The conference will highlight Korea's growing leadership in aesthetic medicine, dermatology and plastic surgery.
Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneurship Grows as Aesthetic Practice Registrations Rise
On September 28, 2026, Medical Boulevard, which is an operating system for independent medical practices, released its findings after analyzing every record in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES).
MedEsthetics October Explores Recovery Protocols and Patient Care Integration
Recovery doesn’t end with the procedure. How patients prepare, heal and care for their skin can be and is often just as important as the treatment itself. The October issue of MedEsthetics puts post-procedure recovery in focus, examining everything from pre-treatment preparation and downtime protocols to recovery boosters, peptides, and products designed to support the skin barrier. We also explore strategies for integrating recovery into the broader patient experience.
Chief Keef Has Triumphant Homecoming In Chicago With Rescheduled Show
SOUTH LOOP — Chief Keef’s first headlining solo show within city limits in 14 years finally took place Wednesday night at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. Droves of fans adorned in True Religion clothing from head to foot poured in for the homecoming of the Chicago native. The anticipation was heightened after his original show was canceled on Sept.
Experts Breakdown FDA Advisory Committee’s Review of Compounded Peptides
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee voted in favor of broadening access to six out of seven peptide substances to be used in state-licensed compounding pharmacies this past July 23–24.
The September Issue of MedEsthetics Is Here
Not all scars are created equal—and treating them requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. The September issue ofMedEsthetics puts scar revision in focus, examining the latest treatment strategies, technologies and post-procedural approaches for addressing scars and the complications that can accompany healing, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and keloids.
Editor's Note: The Evolution of Scar Care
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. In September's issue, we dive into scar revision, exploring everything from evolving treatment strategies to today's leading devices and post-procedural care.
Expert Q&A: Dr. Doris Day on Laser Technology and Modern Scar Revision
Scar revision therapy and technology has continually advanced over the years, changing in lockstep with the medical skincare industry’s evolving devices and field research. This is made possible due the the fields growing market demand: According to the The 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures[1], scar revision was the third most common procedure next to eyelid surgery and liposuction for adults and the second most common surgical procedure in men.
Medical Aesthetics Recovery: Complete Care Protocol Guide
There's no shortage of information on the procedures, treatments, and medical devices used to achieve the aesthetic goals that have kept the industry booming. The recovery process, however, is just as important as the technological advances that make those treatments possible.
Rethinking Recovery: What Patients Need to Know About Downtime After Aesthetic Surgery
Medical aesthetic surgery has developed inescapable marketing language that medspas, surgeons, and wellness professionals worldwide have seamlessly adopted in one variation or another. “Zero-to-little,” “instant healing,” and “gentle on the body” are just a few of the taglines that have grown in popularity to promote a procedure. In fact, you may have found yourself or your practice selling procedures the same way.
New Offering for Estheticians and Medspa Professionals On Horizon
Qtis.AI, the leader in aesthetics automation, is offering a first-of-its-kind platform that lets licensed estheticians and spa professionals upload their licenses and certifications. The program, which will enter beta later this year and launch in 2027, is designed to centralize credentials often scattered across multiple organizations, making it easier for employers, partners, and customers to verify qualifications.
DC Advisory advises Epicutis on its growth investment from GroundForce Capital
In July 2026, founder-led investment firm GroundForce Capital completed a growth investment in biotech-driven skincare brand Epicutis, including a seat on its board of directors. Epicutis received financial guidance from international investment bank and corporate finance advisor DC Advisory, which oversaw the deal and was tasked with identifying a financial sponsor to support Epicutis’ next phase of growth.
Aesthetic Next 8.0: Premier Aesthetic Conference Returns to Dallas in September
Aesthetic Next is returning for its 8th annual event this September 10th-13th, 2026 in Dallas Texas, featuring the theme "Where Innovation Meets Aesthetics". Powered by Aesthetic Record, this year's conference promises an immersive experience designed to advance skills, expand network, and inspire growth. From cutting-edge education to exclusive attendee perks, Aesthetic Next delivers an unforgettable experience that supports your growth both professionally and personally.
How Obagi's $460M Sale Signals the Future of Medical Aesthetics
38-year-old professional skincare brand, Obagi Medical, was sold to private equity firm, Bridgepoint Group, for up to $460 million on July 1, 2026, according to reports.
The Shift From Correction to Regeneration in Modern Skin Aesthetics
Fathertime is undefeated and aging is inevitable. Yet, from arsenic complexion wafers and radium-infused beauty products, to facial straps designed to "lift" sagging skin, humans have spent centuries trying to slow, reverse or conceal the visible signs of aging in hopes of preserving their youth[1] . It just so happens that our body's natural collagen production — which keeps the skin firm, plump, and resilient — declines as we age.
Mike DFG plays the rap game as a team sport
Mike DFG commissioned the photos in this piece from Danny Pleckham, one of a group of close collaborators he calls “the starting five.” Rising Chicago artists, whether they sign to major labels or stay independent, often partner with established local managers as their careers gain traction. South-side rapper Recoechi, fresh off last year’s Flavaz, works with John Monopoly (best known for managing Kanye West) and Alexander Fruchter (aka DJ RTC, cofounder of local label ClosedSessions).
Be+Well Opens, Merging IBS and IECSC Into One Industry Event
The Be+Well Beauty & Wellness Show officially kicks off on June 27, 2026 in Vegas. Formerly known as the International Beauty Show (IBS) and the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference (IECSC), the revamped event brings together the two B2B platforms into one event focused on the future of beauty, spa, wellness and aesthetics.
Did Aesthetic Medicine Create Looksmaxxing?
On April 14, 2026, 20-year-old viral streamer and social media influencer, “Clavicular”, was carried out of a Miami mall and hospitalized after appearing incoherent while filming content for his thousands of subscribers. It was later reported that Miami Fire officials were responding to a suspected overdose. “Just got home, that was brutal,” Clavicular said in a social media post.
8 Trends Surgeons Are Seeing Before Everyone Else
Plastic surgery trends are moving faster than ever. A 2026 facial plastic surgery trends report published in February of 2026, notes how subtle and more strategic approaches with natural-looking outcomes is what’s driving the now 19 percent projected increase in facial procedures nationwide. MedEsthetics spoke to Ivy League-trained, double board-certified plastic surgeons to get get ahead of what these trends will mean for the aesthetics industry at large.
Inside Enterprise MedSpa Connect 2026: Growth, Innovation and Industry Leadership
The 3rd Annual Enterprise MedSpa Connect took place this past April 27–29 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event brought together some of the aesthetics and wellness industry’s leading multi-location operators, brands, and innovators for a deep dive into the future of enterprise medspa growth.
Pharmagel Introduces Lip Recovery Treatment to Retail Spa Services
On May 1, 2026, esthetician-favorite heritage brand, Pharmagel, expanded it's presence in CosmoProf stores nationwide with the lauch of it's new Lip Recovery treatment. The Lip Recovery treatment will be avaliable nationally in-store, alongside a broader merchandising upgrade to top-shelf placement, signaling increased demand from professionals looking to integrate skincare into their services.
Study: Microneedling With Exosomes Shows Benefits Across Multiple Skin Conditions
The increasing demand for minimally invaisve cosmetic treatments has brought forward a market of new devices and proceedures, including microneedling. According to recent reports, the procedure, which uses fine sterile needles to create thousands of micro-inscicions across the top player of skin, is projected to reach a revised size of $890 million by 2031 after a previos valu of $481 million in 2024.
Study: Microneedling With Exosomes Shows Benefits Across Multiple Skin Conditions
The increasing demand for minimally invaisve cosmetic treatments has brought forward a market of new devices and proceedures, including microneedling. According to recent reports, the procedure, which uses fine sterile needles to create thousands of micro-inscicions across the top player of skin, is projected to reach a revised size of $890 million by 2031 after a previos valu of $481 million in 2024.
New Report: Thrive Causemetics Surpasses $185 Million in Total Giving
An annual impact report from Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty Skincare reveals they've surpassed $185 million in donated funds and products since the company's founding 11 years ago. The nonprofit wellness and beauty brand which began as a start-up with a social mission, now has 722 nonprofit giving partners in all 50 states, and has donated more than 6.7 million products around the world.
Spring Cleaning: How Salons Are Responding to the Organic Market Boom
“Clean” is the new norm. While consumerism adopts health conscious habits, the focus has primarily been on diet and nutrition. That same awareness is now permeating the beauty industry, as clients are more informed: 2025 Research from Future Market Insights reports that the global valuation of the organic personal care market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% over the 2025 to 2035 and reach USD 76.4 billion by 2035.
The Rise of Holistic Aesthetics and the Age of “Tweakments”
The global demand for regenerative and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments continues to grow rapidly, particularly in the Middle East. Spanish professional cosmetic brand PROMIRALL is responding to this demand by expanding its presence in the region through scientific collaboration, education, and advanced professional formulations.
Tweakments Here To Stay? Experts Weigh in on the Shift From Corrective To Preventive
The beauty industry’s growing interest in holistic care has not only been evidenced by client investment in more meaningful wellness practices — like incorporating diet and nutrition into a skin regime, hormones regulation or even stress and cortisol management, to name a few — but in how treatments are approached: Nationwide facial procedures have risen with request for less invasive procedures.
Menopause Goes Mainstream: A New Era of Aesthetic and Hormone Care
Menopause treatment has never been as prevalent as it is now in aesthetic medicine. While visible signs of aging, like wrinkles, laxity, and thinning skin, have always been the focal point for physicians, the intention of hormonal treatment has been seen and handled separately until now. According to the AAFPRS 2025 report, 45% of facial plastic surgeons report they’re seeing more patients come in for menopause or perimenopause aesthetic treatments - a significant rise from 28% the year prior[1].
Beauty, Reimagined: The Rise of Holistic Aesthetics
Spring Has Sprung While the world is cleaning house, the aesthetics industry has been undergoing a similar shift — one that emphasizes less invasive procedures, preventative care and minimal toxins: Holistic aesthetics. Holistic aesthetics is more than a trend, it’s a new way of looking at beauty. Studies show that the organic personal care and cosmetics industry continues to experience significant growth, with an expected CAGR of 8.4% from 2025 to 20351.
New At-Home Smart NAD+ Injection Pen Promises Easier Infusions
Remedy Place, an up-scale social wellness club in New York, has announced the release of their at-home NAD+ Smart Pens that will be sold online exclusively in the U.S. Through a partnership with U.K.-based, NADclinic, each pen will retail for $500 a piece, designed to last 30 days and to be used several times a week. Each pen has 1000mg of pharmaceutical-grade NAD+ to be refrigerated for at-home use that can be injected on command.
Givaudan Active Beauty Elevates Its Delivery Systems Technology With Vectorhyal
Givaudan Active Beauty elevates its Delivery Systems technology with VectorHyal. An HA-engineered skin delivery system boosting ingredient performance and stability. Givaudan Active Beauty proudly introduces VectorHyal, a skin delivery system engineered to unlock the full potential of active cosmetic ingredients.
FDA Accepts Sun Pharma’s ILUMYA sBLA for Psoriatic Arthritis Review
On March 16, 2026, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for ILUMYA to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis. The FDA regulatory action date for this sBLA is expected by October 29, 2026. “For many people living with psoriatic disease, joint symptoms often add another layer of burden,” says Rick Ascroft, CEO, Sun Pharma North America.
RFK, Jr. Teases Deregulation of Injectable Peptides
On February 27, 2026, FDA and Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. (RFK, Jr.) announced a proposed deregulation of i 14 of the 19 peptides placed on an FDA “do not formulate” list in 2023 while on an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast. "The FDA ... I think within a couple of weeks, we will have announced some kind of new action," Kennedy said.
Quad A Launches Medspa Accreditation Program
On March 12, QUAD A (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, inc.) announced they’ve officially launched their Non-Surgical Aesthetic & Wellness (medspa) Accreditation Program for 2026, marking its first venture into the healthcare accreditation and regulatory compliance sector.
Prollenium Launches Vamp Advanced, a Patent-Pending PDRN Solution
On Monday, March 16, PROLLENIUM announced the launch of VAMP Advanced — a breakthrough skin rejuvenation treatment that helps improve skin tonicity, tighten pores and smooth wrinkles to restore skin's glow, hydration and texture. VAMP Advanced is a patent-pending, proprietary topical sterile bio-revitalizing solution.
Meet the Industry’s Top Leaders at Enterprise Medspa Connect 2026
On April 27–29, 2026 the medspa industry will be holding a conference for focused leaders with 15+ locations across multiple states in Fort Lauderdale, FL called the Enterprise MedSpa Connect 2026 The conference will feature high-level networking, cocktail hours, and enterprise-level conversation discussing the decisions, trade-offs are harder, and trends shaping medspas at a time where the industry is drastically changing.
Survey: 53% of Americans Prioritize Aesthetic Treatments Over Everyday Expenses
Over 50 percent of Americans say they’re willing to give up their everyday expenses to afford aesthetic treatments, according to a new national survey commissioned by LaserAway and conducted by Morning Consult. LaserAway, which is one of the nation's leading aesthetic dermatology providers, contracted the study in February 2026 in honor of its 20th anniversary.
ALEXIS LAUREN Brings Membership Model to Med Spa Market
ALEXIS LAUREN is redefining how aesthetic wellness brands scale with prepaid med spa membership model called The Vault. The membership is designed to increase client retention, predictable revenue, and franchise scalability across its ultra-luxe wellness locations. Membership models like The Vault show how med spas can boost retention, stabilize cash flow, and scale more efficiently in a competitive market.
New Data: GLP-1 Weight Loss Is Driving a Boom in Aesthetic Treatments
New data from Allergan Aesthetics (AA) highlights show how quickly GLP-1 weight-loss medications are reshaping the aesthetics landscape as patients look for ways to address facial changes that can come with rapid weight loss. According to the study, from 2023-2024, medical weight loss patients surged dramatically, increasing by 137%, with many seeking solutions for facial volume loss and skin laxity. 40% of MWL patients are considering a professionally administered aesthetic treatment.
Medical Aesthetic Consulting Firm Names Emily Brems As New CFO Service Lead
Terri Ross Consulting (TRC), a consulting firm specializing in medical aesthetic and integrative wellness practices, has launched a Fractional CFO Advisory Service and named Emily Brems to lead the new division. Brems brings a blend of executive finance expertise and hands-on industry experience, having previously served as CFO for a 16-location aesthetics group and currently operating a multi-location aesthetic practice.
MassageLuXe Targets Minneapolis for Franchise Expansion
MassageLuXe announced they've selected Minneapolis as the destination for their multi-unit expansion and are offering a limited-time discounted franchise fee of 50 percent off in hopes of incentivizing new partners. The ongoing growth of MassageLuXe demonstrates a sustained consumer preference for membership-based wellness services, which include massage therapy, facial treatments, and other self-care options.
PCA Skin Announces “Esthetician of the Year” Winners
Tuesday, March 10 was National Peel Day. Created by PCA SKIN in 2020 to help destigmatize chemical peel treatments, the skin health brand decided to celebrate the sixth annual celebration by honoring three 2025 Estheticians of the Year winners who have achieved exceptional outcomes through the mastery of PCA SKIN’s signature Peel + Correct Approach.
DERMAFLSH Launches Cooling Facial Device Designed to Reduce Puffiness
The growing intersection of professional treatments, at-home maintenance and recovery devices have taken a new leap with DERMAFLASH’s latest innovation – DERMAFLASH Cool, which launched live on Dermaflash.com March 9th. Cooling technologies, like ice rollers or cryotherapy tools, are already common in aesthetic medicine for managing conditions like inflammation, edema or post-procedure discomfort.
Cetaphil Debuts Antioxidant Serum Designed to Accelerate Skin Repair
Sensitive skin is unfavorable to every season of the year. It hurts in the sun, cold, rain and in dryness. It's also a skin condition common to most people: According to studies, 60–70% of women and 50–60% of men report having some degree of sensitive skin.
IBA’s Spring Conference Opens Registration and Sponsorship
Registration and sponsorship is now open for Independent Beauty Association’s (IBA) Cosmetics Convergence Spring 2026 Edition: Meet the Regulators. The in-person conference education will be IBA's first since the pandemic. The in-person conference education will be held in New York City on May 21, 2026 for a full-day, where attendees will engage directly with state and federal regulators who will provide updates and enforcement priorities for the beauty industry.
Plastic Surgery Hotspots Across U.S. Revealed
Following news that facial procedures are projected to increase a reported 19 percent this year by AAFPRS in February, new data released from Guidepoint Qsight on March 10, confirms the demand for surgical aesthetics, specifically how the growth is being driven by facial and breast procedures. The new data also reveals distinct regional plastic surgery hotspots across the U.S,.
Consumer Product Events Reveals Their Favorite Online-Available Wellness Essentials
Create a free MedEsthetics account to continue reading On Friday, March 6, 38-year veteran product insiders at Consumer Product Events revealed their favorite online-available wellness essentials designed to help recharge for spring and nurture the mind, sleep, family and overall well-being for the next cycle of 2026. As holistic aesthetics continues to be a growing mindset for consumers, MedEsthetics highlighted picks you could easily recommend your clients during their next visit.
New Study: Magnolia Bark Linked To Skin Rejuvenation
A new study from researchers in South Korea have identified a liquid extract from the bark of Magnolia officinalis that have shown anti-aging properties on the cellular level. According to the study, the tree bark’s solution restored mitochondrial “powerhouse” function of cells and reduced the harmful byproducts (reactive oxygen species) that contribute to aging. Mitochondria produces more ROS as they age, damaging collagen and elastin.
Dermalogica Unveils New Pro-Collagen Banking Water Cream
Collagen banking pioneer Dermalogica announced on March 6, 2026 they’re taking their revolutionary preventative skin care product, the Pro-Collagen Banking Serum, further with Pro-Collagen Banking Water Cream, a next-level water cream that helps boost not just collagen but also elastin. Starting in our late 20s, we start to lose one percent of our collagen per year according to studies.
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