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Male aesthetics—muscle, skin and vitality—are often driven by hormonal balance and metabolic health, not just workouts.

Where Hormones Meet Appearance: A Urologist’s Guide to the Hidden Drivers of Male Aesthetics

Male aesthetics are often the visible endpoint of complex interactions between metabolism, hormones and fertility—factors too often overlooked in clinical care.

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.

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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

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

Sensitive skin prevalence has risen significantly over the past two decades.

Is the Urban Jungle Wrecking Our Faces? Galderma Science Says Yes

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

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.

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

5 Providers of Top-Rated Hybrid Aesthetics Courses

Hybrid aesthetics training combines online learning with hands-on experience, offering flexible upskilling. Finding the right program can be tough with so many options. Discover top-rated providers to find the best course for you.

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?

With the body contouring market set to nearly double by 2035, tailored laser treatments are leading the non-invasive revolution.

Non-Invasive Laser Solutions Address Aesthetic Gaps After Rapid Weight Loss

As rapid weight loss from new medications reshapes bodies and expectations, a surprising laser-based solution is quietly emerging—tailored, non-invasive and designed for what comes next.

Debut invests $20M to supercharge its AI platform exploring 50B+ molecules for next-gen skincare.

Debut Invests $20M to Expand AI-Driven Discovery of Bio-Based Beauty Ingredients

What if AI could unlock the secrets of skin health hidden in billions of untapped molecules? A U.S.-based biotech company just took a major step in making that a reality — and it could change the future of beauty formulations as we know them.

The aesthetics industry is increasingly embracing supplements aimed at improving physical appearance by working at cellular levels, reflecting a broader trend toward holistic beauty and wellness from within.

Beauty from Within Takes Off, Clinicians Shoulder Safety Amid Limited FDA Oversight

Beauty supplements are on the rise, offering inside-out solutions for skin, hair and body goals. But beneath the wellness buzz lies a deeper shift in how we define and pursue aesthetic results.

Facials can improve the results of procedures by prepping the skin and creating a more receptive and balanced skin environment.

Are Facials Just Pampering? Debunking the Myths and Exploring Their Clinical Impact

Discover common myths about facials and its functional role in clinical aesthetics—showing how facials prepare the skin and support recovery beyond the widespread belief that they're merely relaxing.

Individuals surveyed might be realizing that the skin can be preserved to withstand aging with the right solutions, whereas clothes and dining come and go.

New Report Finds Consumers Prioritize Aesthetic Treatments Above Dining, Fashion

A new report backed by BeautyEngine reveals that consumers now prioritize skin care and aesthetic treatments over everyday luxuries like dining and clothing.

A recently published study in the journal Aging explores how components in young human blood serum can restore youthful properties to skin, but only when bone marrow cells are present.

Young Blood, Fresh Skin: How Bone Marrow Unlocks the Secret to Anti-Aging

Key findings include the identification of 55 proteins produced by bone marrow in response to young serum, with seven specifically linked to boosting cell renewal and energy production.

About 50% of all dermal filler visits also include a neurotoxin procedure, while only 13% of neurotoxin visits include dermal filler procedures —a decline from 21% in 2017.

Neurotoxins Surge, Hyaluronic Fillers Slip: GLP-1 and Skincare Usher in a New Chapter

Guidepoint Qsight’s report shows a rise in GLP-1 medications being paired with body contouring and a shift in filler use—biostimulatory fillers gain popularity while HA fillers decline. Skincare is also emerging as a core part of treatment plans, adding revenue and reinforcing practices' roles in long-term care.

Image Of Microalgae Algae Tested In Lab Scientist

AmorePacific Finds 'Blue' PDRN from Microalgae Matches Salmon for Skin Regeneration

The smaller microalgae PDRN compounds boosted collagen production and angiogenesis — both vital for healthy skin — and acted through the same A2A receptor mechanism as traditional PDRNs.