July/August 2020

Jul 21st, 2020

Carl Thornfeldt, MD

FEATURES

How practice owners are coping with coronavirus-related shutdowns »Lessons Learned

Topical ingredients that protect and strengthen the skin barrier »Barrier Repair

Carl Thornfeldt, MD, and CT Derm »Ascendat

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Legal guidance to help practices mitigate shutdown-related losses and return safely to work »Legal Issues

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Social Media Savvy: Jennifer Levine, M.D.

In our March 2024 profile feature, Jennifer Levine, M.D., dives into rewriting female beauty standards and the spread of misinformation with social media.

Enhancing Confidence: Reverse by Aerolase for Scar Revision in Breast Augmentation & Reduction

Enhancing Confidence: Reverse by Aerolase for Scar Revision in Breast Augmentation & Reduction

The Reverse by Aerolase protocol harnesses the power of two state-of-the-art lasers, the Neo Elite and the Era Elite, to significantly enhance the appearance of scar tissue, redness, texture, and underlying pigment.

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FDA Cracks Down on Ozempic Knockoffs

The FDA issued warning letters to two companies selling "highly purified peptides," accusing the companies of misleading consumers through their sales of highly purified peptides.

Artificial intelligence and augmented reality redefine how practitioners approach diagnostics, treatment planning and patient engagement.

AI & AR in Aesthetic Consultations: Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Artificial intelligence and augmented reality redefine how practitioners approach diagnostics, treatment planning and patient engagement.

Centered around science-based compounds and clinically proven results, here are three skin care lines immersed in the science of skin care.

Editor's Eye on the Industry: The Science of Skin Care

Centered around science-based compounds and clinically proven results, here are three skin care lines immersed in the science of skin care.

Photo of beautiful woman getting mesotherapy treatment in face

5 Insights into Patient Spending Habits during Holiday Seasons

Qsight Aesthetics Tracker reports there is a peak demand for neurotoxins, light wave therapy and professional skin care during Q4, with consistent spending across generational gaps.

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Medical Aesthetic Industry Projects to Grow 14% Annually Through 2026

McKinsey & Company detailed potential growth opportunities and an overall bright future for the medical aesthetics industry in its "Life Sciences Practice."

What aesthetic practices and medspas need to know about promoting noninvasive body contouring treatments.

Instant Abs?: Legalities of Promoting Noninvasive Body Contouring Treatments

What aesthetic practice and medspa owners need to know about promoting noninvasive body contouring treatments.

Creating a welcoming and LGBTQIA-friendly practice helps you not only attract a diverse clientele, but also provide a positive and affirming experience for all individuals. This article will delve into strategies and practices that can be implemented to ensure an LGBTQIA-friendly environment in your medspa.

Creating an LGBTQIA-Friendly Medical Spa/Practice Environment

How to create a welcoming and LGBTQIA-friendly environment in your medical spa/practice.

We asked some of our favorite industry experts to identify skin care ingredients that are set to take off in 2024 and transform the way we look at skin concerns in medical aesthetics.

Trends & Innovations: Expert Insight On Innovative Ingredients in 2024

We asked some of our favorite industry experts to identify skin care ingredients that are set to take off in 2024 and transform the way we look at skin concerns in medical aesthetics.

The Natural Needle Lift was developed to create a treatment protocol to address the signs of aging at each decade utilizing injectables in the most natural way possible, working with the client’s own face to maintain their natural beauty.

The Natural Needle Lift: 20's & 30's

How to maintain a patient's natural beauty as they age with combination injectable treatments.

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Movers & Shakers: 3 Industry Updates from PatientNow, DermaTouch and More

In our Movers & Shakers industry news roundup, PatientNow enhances its digital practice management solution, Empower Aesthetics adds to its brand portfolios and CoValence Laboratories celebrates 35 years.