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Is IV Hydration Worth Adding to Your Medspa? (The Math Says Probably Not)
The Uncomfortable Truth About IV Hydration Revenue Full transparency: I've never gotten IV hydration... by choice. But nearly every conversation I have with a medspa owner includes the question: "What do you think about adding IV hydration?" And I get it. I...
From Skin Deep to Mind Deep: How Medspas Are Entering the Brain Era of Wellness
When my close friend lost her daughter unexpectedly this past summer, her family entered a season of unimaginable grief that noone is ever prepared to navigate. Her husband, who’d struggled with depression in the past, eventually sought help at a Dallas brain center....
Sorting Fact from Fiscal Fear: What the New Pharma Tariff Really Means for Your Medspa
I've been getting - I wouldn't say bombarded, but it is definitely a daily occurance - with messages about tariffs and Botox costs. Every panic-fueled Facebook Group post seems to create a flurry of more anxiety-driven bad information that helps no one and causes...
What Happens When a MedSpa Closes? Protecting Client Packages, Gift Cards, and Building Trust
Recently, I was talking with Natasha Sherrill, owner of New Age Medspa in Anchorage, Alaska, and she was telling me a story that reminded me why this industry (and the people who have built it) can be so incredible. A few months back, a pretty successful medspa in Anchorage closed abruptly, leaving clients with unused packages and gift cards. Instead of letting those clients suffer, local businesses (not just medspas) decided to honor the lost credits these clients held. They weren’t legally...
GLP-1 Dispensing in Medspas: Complete Regulatory Guide for Semaglutide Administration vs. Dispensing
Understanding the Critical Difference Between Administering and Dispensing GLP-1s in Your Medspa If you’ve been asked about dispensing certificates, physician dispensing licenses, or whether your medspa can send patients home with GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide, you’re facing one of the most complex regulatory challenges in aesthetic medicine today. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about legally offering GLP-1 therapies in your practice. The Two Pathways: Which One Is...
White Hats, Buckle Up: A Response to ELLE’s Med Spa Exposé
TL;DR: ELLE just ran a big investigation about counterfeit injectables, shady credentials, and limp oversight in med spas (published Aug 21, 2025). A lot of it is true (you know it, I know it)—and it’s exactly why ethical operators need to get loud, get transparent,...
Rhode Island Medical Spa Laws 2025: New Safety Act Requirements for Practice Owners
New legislation establishes mandatory facility licensing and enhanced supervision protocols for all Rhode Island medical spas - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY! Rhode Island medical spa owners face significant regulatory changes following Governor Daniel McKee's signing of the...
AmSpa Names 25 Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics 2025: Industry Leaders Recognized at WALC Conference
News provided by American Med Spa Association, LLC Aug 06, 2025, 09:00 ETThe American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) has unveiled its prestigious list of Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics 2025, honoring 25 exceptional leaders who exemplify excellence,...
MY SALON Suite’s Growth in Minnesota Reveals a Shift in Medspa Business Models
FDA Cracks Down: Compounding Pharmacies Ordered to Stop Copying Ozempic and Wegovy
Beyond the Feds: Ohio Cracks Down on 14 Med Spas for Misleading Semaglutide Claims
Aviva Aesthetics Reveals Entrepreneur Equity: A Revolutionary Alternative to Traditional Private Equity for Med Spa Owners
Salma Hayek Pinault Embraces Natural Beauty as New Face of Ultherapy PRIME
Will Trump’s Tariffs Make Botox More Expensive? Here’s What Medspa Owners Need to Know
MY SALON Suite’s Growth in Minnesota Reveals a Shift in Medspa Business Models
As the aesthetics industry evolves, a new wave of medspa business models is emerging—and one name at the center of it is MY SALON Suite®. With franchise owner Brian Farrell opening his sixth Minnesota location, including the newest in Blaine, it’s clear the salon...
JEM MedSpa Adds EXOMIND for Depression: Wellness in Aesthetics Grows
The world of aesthetic medicine is evolving. Today’s top medspas aren’t just helping clients look better—they’re helping them feel better, too. A powerful example of this shift is JEM MedSpa in Orland Park, Illinois. Known for their cutting-edge aesthetic treatments,...
Medspa Branding Warning: What the Renu vs. Renew Domain Case Teaches About Domain Name Disputes
If you're building your medspa brand online, choosing the right name—and securing your domain—is critical. But a recent UDRP case involving two Idaho-based spas shows what can happen when businesses try to strong-arm their way into domain ownership. In short? One spa...
FDA Cracks Down: Compounding Pharmacies Ordered to Stop Copying Ozempic and Wegovy
In a move that's sending ripples through the healthcare, telehealth, and weight-loss industries, a U.S. judge has rejected an attempt by compounding pharmacies to keep producing copies of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy. This decision ensures that...
AbbVie Files Fast-Acting/Shorter-Duration Botox Alternative for FDA Approval
In major news for the medspa industry, AbbVie has filed for approval of a fast-acting, short-duration Botox alternative known as TrenibotulinumtoxinE (TrenibotE). This new injectable aims to target moderate to severe frown lines with results that start showing in as...
AI-Powered Skincare Predictions: How Haut.AI’s SkinGPT is Transforming Patient Consultations
Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Data and Patient Expectations As aesthetic professionals, you have all faced the challenge of clearly communicating treatment results to patients. Traditional clinical studies give us valuable percentages and data points, but rarely...
Beyond the Feds: Ohio Cracks Down on 14 Med Spas for Misleading Semaglutide Claims
What’s happening in Ohio? Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent stern letters on April 16, 2025 to 14 med spas across the state, ordering them to stop implying their compounded versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide are FDA‑approved or just as safe and effective as...
Aviva Aesthetics Reveals Entrepreneur Equity: A Revolutionary Alternative to Traditional Private Equity for Med Spa Owners
As the aesthetics industry continues to mature, more med spa owners are considering their growth and exit strategies. With the AMSPA Conference 2025 kicking off tomorrow, we're breaking down one of the most innovative partnership models shaking up the industry – Aviva...
Salma Hayek Pinault Embraces Natural Beauty as New Face of Ultherapy PRIME
Academy Award-nominated actress Salma Hayek Pinault has made her first-ever venture into aesthetic partnerships, becoming the global brand ambassador for Ultherapy PRIME® – a strategic move that perfectly aligns with the industry's shift toward treatments that enhance...
Will Trump’s Tariffs Make Botox More Expensive? Here’s What Medspa Owners Need to Know
Trump’s tariffs could drive up Botox prices in 2025. Here’s what medspa owners need to know and how to prepare.
Eli Lilly Sues Empower Pharmacy Over Tirzepatide—What Medspas Need to Know ASAP
Eli Lilly is suing Empower Pharmacy over unapproved tirzepatide products. If your medspa offers compounded weight loss medications, here’s what you must do now to stay compliant.
Best Neuromodulator ROI 2025: Cost Comparison Botox, Daxxify, Juveau, Dysport, Xeomin & Letybo
Discover the best neuromodulator for your medspa in 2025. Compare Botox, Daxxify, Juveau, Dysport, Xeomin, and the newly FDA-approved Letybo. Plus, use our ROI calculator to price treatments profitably!
Industry Update: Alpha Aesthetics Partners Expands Network with Mint & Needle Acquisition
Alpha Aesthetics Partners expands its national presence by partnering with Delaware-based Mint & Needle, showcasing continued private equity interest in the medical spa industry and growth opportunities for aesthetics practices in smaller markets.
XWELL Expands into the Medspa Sector: What It Means for the Industry
XWELL, a company traditionally focused on wellness services, has announced its expansion into the medical spa sector with plans to acquire multiple medspa locations by the end of 2025. This move aligns with the industry’s growing trend of strategic mergers and...
Federal Judge Halts Compounded Copies of Eli Lilly’s Weight Loss Drugs
Date: March 6, 2025Source: The Hill In a game-changing ruling, a federal judge in Texas has stopped compounding pharmacies from making affordable versions of Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight loss drugs, Zepbound and Mounjaro. On March 5, 2025, Judge Mark Pittman upheld...
Is Allergan Scaring MedSpa Owners into Loyalty? Dr. Subbio Calls Out Pushy Tactics
Dr. Christian Subbio’s viral Instagram post with 603 shares, 293 comments, 2,871 likes (at the time of this posting) has medspa owners buzzing. The Philly plastic surgeon blasted Allergan, claiming their Botox ad (patients leave at “twice the rate” when switched off...
Novo Nordisk’s Direct-to-Consumer Wegovy: The Devastating Impact on MedSpas
The End of an Era: How FDA's Shortage Declaration and Novo's DTC Move Are Crushing MedSpa Revenue Streams The weight loss industry is undergoing a seismic shift as pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk launches its direct-to-consumer (DTC) NovoCare® Pharmacy program,...
Skinbetter Science’s Pricey Pill Promise: Is BioRewind Worth Adding to Your Medspa Menu?
As Medspa owners and practitioners, it it s a never ending job keeping up with the latest skin care products solutions to help your clients... and stay stay innovative, progressive and ahead of the competition. Skinbetter Science launched their new skin supplement on...
FBI Issues Warning on Fraudulent Semaglutide Compounding
The FBI has issued a major warning (Alert I-022825-PSA, Feb 28, 2025) about fraudulent compounding practices involving semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. This alert is critical for medspa owners, weight loss clinics, and pharmacies—especially...
Compounding Pharmacies Fight Back: Why Semaglutide Access Matters
Last December, the FDA announced "shortage" of tirzepatide, last month about Eli Lilly suing Medspa, and just last week, we saw the FDA announce that compounding pharmacies must stop the production and sale of semaglutide. Now, compounding pharmacies are taking legal...
Texas Botox Regulation Under Scrutiny – What Medspa Owners Everywhere Need to Know
In a recent investigative report by KXAN News, significant concerns have been raised about the oversight of Botox and similar injection procedures (e.g. Filler, IV Therapy) in Texas. The findings revealed alarming gaps in regulation that allow almost anyone to become...
Letybo: A New Neuromodulator Enters the U.S. Market
Letybo (LetibotulinumtoxinA), a newly FDA-approved neuromodulator from Hugel, is making its way to U.S. medspas. With competitive pricing and proven efficacy, it offers a potential alternative to Botox and other treatments. Stay informed about its availability, benefits, and market positioning to determine if it’s right for your practice.
Why Kyle Scheele’s “Crazy Ideas” Are Set to Inspire at AmSpa 2025
Kyle Scheele isn’t your typical medspa conference speaker—and that’s exactly why his keynote matters. Find out how his entrepreneurial approach challenges the clinical thinking that holds most medspa owners back, and why his “just try it” philosophy might be the wake-up call the aesthetics industry desperately needs.
Empower Aesthetics Partners with Sea Mist MedSpa: A New Chapter in the Evolving MedSpa Industry
Empower Aesthetics has partnered with Sea Mist MedSpa, marking another milestone in the rise of strategic medspa collaborations. Explore how this trend is transforming the aesthetics industry and driving success for practices worldwide.
Atlanta Based AYA Medical Spa Acquires of NYC’s Tribeca MedSpa
Discover how AYA Medical Spa’s acquisition of Tribeca MedSpa, backed by Eagle Merchant Partners, is reshaping the medspa industry through private equity-driven growth and consolidation.
FDA Announces Resolved Shortage on Wegovy and Ozempic: What This Means For Semaglutide and Medspas
With the FDA no longer recognizing semaglutide shortages, medspas relying on compounding pharmacies may need to rethink their weight loss programs.
How Med Spas Can Compete in the Convenience Economy: Lessons from Pinch’s Expansion to Seattle
As the convenience economy reshapes consumer expectations, med spas must find ways to reduce friction. Pinch’s expansion to Seattle shows where the industry is headed.
COO Lindsay Malachowski Bids Farewell to SKINNEY Medspa
Lindsay Malachowski bids farewell to SKINNEY Medspa after eight years, acknowledging co-founders Adriana and Marisa Martino and the team’s collective success.
“Skin by Lovely™ and Corrective Skincare LA Merge: A New Model for Medspas (Oregon and Washington Are Next)
Two of Los Angeles’ most trusted skincare brands, Skin by Lovely™ and Corrective Skincare LA, have merged to create a comprehensive center for skin wellness, combining expertise in facial aesthetics and acne care.
Allergan Aesthetics to Launch Three New State-of-the-Art Training Centers in the U.S., Expanding Access to High-Quality Aesthetics Training
Allergan Aesthetics is launching three state-of-the-art training centers in the U.S. to expand access to high-quality aesthetics education for medical professionals.
New Treatment for Frown Lines Unveiled at IMCAS: RelabotulinumtoxinA by Galderma
Galderma’s new neuromodulator, RelabotulinumtoxinA, showcased at IMCAS, delivers rapid onset and extended results for frown lines, setting a new standard in aesthetic medicine. Learn why medspa owners should take notice.
Breaking News: Evolus Prepares for Evolysse™ Launch with FDA Approval
Evolus is preparing for the official launch of Evolysse™, a new line of dermal fillers expected to rival Restylane® and Juvéderm®. With FDA approval pending for Q2 2025, medspa providers can now join Evolus’ early access list. Discover how Evolysse™ stands out with longer-lasting effects and advanced formulation technology.
Allergan Aesthetics Unveils AA Signature Program at IMCAS 2025, Elevating Multimodal Treatment Strategies
Allergan Aesthetics unveils its AA Signature Program at IMCAS 2025, emphasizing personalized, multimodal treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
Healthcare Pioneer Dr. Loretta Ford, Co-Creator of the Nurse Practitioner Role, Passes Away at 104
Dr. Loretta Ford, revolutionary healthcare pioneer and co-founder of the nurse practitioner role, passes away at 104. Her legacy transformed modern healthcare delivery worldwide.
Tikitoro, Skincare Brand for Kids and Teens, Secures Investment on Shark Tank
Tikitoro, a leading skincare brand for children, gained $30,000 funding on Shark Tank India. Discover their safe, gentle products and similar U.S. options for kids’ skincare.
CDC Investigating Botox-Related Illnesses in Multiple States
Discover the CDC’s investigation into counterfeit and mishandled Botox injections causing botulism-like illnesses across multiple states. Stay informed and ensure safety.
2025 Aesthetic Everything® Awards: And The Winners Are…
From injectables to medspa services, the 2025 Aesthetic Everything® Awards honor excellence in the aesthetics industry. Meet this year’s top professionals.
Eli Lilly Sues 2 More Medspas Over Compounded Tirzepatide
Eli Lilly’s lawsuits against medspas selling compounded tirzepatide highlight the risks of offering unapproved weight-loss treatments. Learn why compliance is crucial for protecting your business.
What Are Aesthetician Bridge Practices?
Learn how aesthetician bridge practices enhance patient outcomes, improve safety, and increase satisfaction in medspas. Discover actionable insights and examples.
Whitney Ray Di Bona Calls CoolSculpting ‘The Biggest Sham’ in the Medspa Industry
Whitney Ray Di Bona, a renowned beauty lawyer, called out CoolSculpting as the biggest sham in the medspa industry during her recent interview on Culture Apothecary. From hidden risks like paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) to concerns about RF microneedling causing facial fat loss, her revelations offer medspa owners serious food for thought. This isn’t just gossip
ASDSA Study Sparks Calls for Medical Spa Safety Reform: Urges Stronger Oversight
A recent study by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association (ASDSA) highlights significant gaps in medical supervision at medspas, urging stricter regulations to protect patient safety.
The Partnership Boom Continues: Empower Aesthetics Joins Forces with Leading Medspas
Empower Aesthetics partners with Georgous Aesthetic Bar & Livio Med Spa, kicking off 2025 with strategic deals. Explore why medspa partnerships are booming and what this means for the industry.
Nordstrom Teams Up with SkinSpirit: Big Retail Moves Beyond Beauty Counters—What This Means for the Medspa Industry
Nordstrom’s partnership with SkinSpirit marks a new era in retail-medspa integration. With Botox, fillers, and microneedling now available in department stores, what does this mean for small medspa owners? Discover how to stay competitive in a shifting industry.
Alpha Aesthetics Partners with Another Medspa: How Do These Deals Actually Work?
Alpha Aesthetics Partners continues to grow by partnering with top-tier medspas. Here’s how these partnerships work, the pros and cons for owners, and how independent medspas can adapt to compete.
Canadian Aesthetics Congress 2025 Offers Free Tickets for Select U.S. Clinics
The Canadian Aesthetics Congress 2025 is offering free tickets to select U.S.-based aesthetic professionals as part of a BC tourism development initiative, including workshops, live demos, and a Whistler tour
The Rising Costs of Cosmetic Surgery: What Medspa Owners Need to Know for 2025
With the rising costs of cosmetic surgery, medspa owners have a unique opportunity to position their businesses as affordable, effective alternatives. Explore key strategies for growth in 2025.
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