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AI-Powered Skincare Predictions: How Haut.AI’s SkinGPT is Transforming Patient Consultations
Learn how Haut.AI’s SkinGPT tool uses AI to visually predict skincare treatment results, enhancing patient consultations, marketing, and overall practice growth.
Beyond the Feds: Ohio Cracks Down on 14 Med Spas for Misleading Semaglutide Claims
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has warned 14 med spas for making misleading claims about compounded semaglutide drugs. Discover what your med spa needs to update to stay compliant.
Industry Update: Alpha Aesthetics Partners Expands Network with Mint & Needle Acquisition
Alpha Aesthetics Partners has announced its newest partnership with Mint & Needle, a Delaware-based aesthetics practice that has been making waves since its founding in 2019. This acquisition marks another strategic expansion for Alpha Aesthetics Partners, which...
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...
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...
How To Barter Services Correctly: With Service Template
Starting a medical spa—or any business, really—often feels like a crash course in resourcefulness. When funds are tight, you might find yourself exploring creative options, including bartering services. Sure, in a perfect world with unlimited budgets, bartering...
HIPAA Compliance and Your Website: Don’t Fall for the Myths and Scare Tactics
Recently, a Medical Spa Owner reached out to us to share an experience they were pretty annoyed by: they received a call from a website design company claiming their site wasn’t HIPAA-compliant because of the platform it was built on. Specifically, the caller told...
20 Ways to Answer the Question, “How Are You?” (And 20 Ways Not To)
Whether you’re an injector, microblader, esthetician, laser technician (or really any job that provides a service to people on the daily) you see countless clients each month—and hear the question, “How are you?” just as many times. While it might seem like throwaway...
How to Save Your TikTok Videos: A Quick Guide for Users
TikTok will be back on the app store eventually (so we have been told) and when it does return, it would be a good idea to start saving your videos. Whether you’re sharing educational tips, showcasing before-and-after transformations, or engaging with your audience,...
2025 Aesthetic Everything® Awards: And The Winners Are…
Aesthetic Everything®, the beauty industry's premier PR platform with over 1 million social media followers, has announced its highly anticipated 2025 award winners. For 16 consecutive years, these awards have recognized outstanding achievement in the aesthetics...
Eli Lilly Sues 2 More Medspas Over Compounded Tirzepatide
In a bold move to protect its proprietary medications, Eli Lilly has filed lawsuits against two medical spas, Thrive Health and Wellness LLC in Colorado and Valhalla Vitality LLC in New York, for selling unapproved products claiming to contain tirzepatide. Tirzepatide...
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.
Top 10 Most Popular AI Tools in 2025 – Which One Should You Use?
AI is transforming industries, from content creation to automation. Based on the latest TechRadar survey, these are the top 10 AI tools that people are using the most in 2025. If you're wondering which AI tool is right for you, this guide will help you make an...
FDA Announces Resolved Shortage on Wegovy and Ozempic: What This Means For Semaglutide and Medspas
In a move that could shake up the medical spa industry, the FDA has officially resolved the shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy, signaling a potential crackdown on compounded semaglutide. This decision directly impacts medspas offering weight loss services, as many have...
The 2-Second Trust Hack That Makes A Huge Difference
Six hundred sixty-two million dollars. That's how much Americans spent on neurotoxins like Botox in 2023 alone. But behind every dollar spent lies a critical moment of decision-making that happens faster than you might realize. Trust is currency in the medspa...
NowSecure Urges Enterprises to Ban the DeepSeek iOS Mobile App
A recent report by NowSecure, a leading mobile app security firm, has raised serious concerns about the DeepSeek iOS mobile app, urging businesses to ban its use due to critical security vulnerabilities. For medspa professionals who handle sensitive client data, this...
How Med Spas Can Compete in the Convenience Economy: Lessons from Pinch’s Expansion to Seattle
The world is changing, and convenience is king. People don’t like to wait—whether it’s for food, transportation, or even beauty treatments. We’ve talked a lot about how med spas need to pivot to meet consumer demand, covering everything from ecommerce to walk-in Botox...
COO Lindsay Malachowski Bids Farewell to SKINNEY Medspa
After eight transformative years, Lindsay Malachowski has announced her departure as Chief Operating Officer of SKINNEY Medspa and Wellness. Her departure marks the end of an era for one of the most influential names in the medspa industry, but it also signals an...
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...
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Step-by-Step Guide to S.M.A.R.T. Goals For Your Business
Every successful business starts with a clear plan, and as a medspa owner, setting the right goals can be the key to unlocking growth in 2025. But goals like “get more clients” or “improve my business” are often too vague to drive real results. That’s where SMART...
Good Faith Exam vs. Consultation: What’s the Difference?
If you've ever wondered about the difference between consultations and Good Faith Exams in your medspa, you're not alone! Let's dive into why these get mixed up and what you really need to know to keep your practice both client-friendly and legally compliant.What's...
Dry January and Beyond: How Cutting Alcohol Could Transform Your Business and Life
Dry January isn’t just a trendy challenge—it’s an opportunity to reevaluate habits and unlock new potential. Beyond the well-known health perks, reducing alcohol consumption can boost focus, creativity, and overall success. For medical spa professionals, where energy...
Does Adding Vitamin B to Tirzepatide Formulations Make Them FDA-Compliant?
Following the FDA’s December announcement resolving the tirzepatide injection shortage, many compounding pharmacies have reached out to their clients to clarify how these changes impact their ability to provide compounded medications. If you’ve received emails from a...
Should You Hire a Digital Marketing Company for Your Medspa? 10 Questions to Ask First
I get it—digital marketing can feel overwhelming. As someone who has run a digital marketing companies and worked with countless medspa owners, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing and intimidating this world can be. Many medspa owners think marketing is just about...
Google Search for Aesthetic Businesses: A Simple Guide
What You Need to Know Google helps potential clients find your medspa when they search online. Think of it like a massive directory that ranks businesses based on how helpful and trustworthy they are. Why This Matters for Your Medspa Every second, thousands of people...
How Med Spas Can Compete in the Convenience Economy: Lessons from Pinch’s Expansion to Seattle
The world is changing, and convenience is king. People don’t like to wait—whether it’s for food, transportation, or even beauty treatments. We’ve talked a lot about how med spas need to pivot to meet consumer demand, covering everything from ecommerce to walk-in Botox...
COO Lindsay Malachowski Bids Farewell to SKINNEY Medspa
After eight transformative years, Lindsay Malachowski has announced her departure as Chief Operating Officer of SKINNEY Medspa and Wellness. Her departure marks the end of an era for one of the most influential names in the medspa industry, but it also signals an...
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Navigating Advertising Compliance in the Medspa Industry: What You Need to Know
In light of recent FDA actions, including their warning to Merz Pharmaceuticals for a misleading Instagram ad, it’s essential for medspa owners to understand the basics of advertising compliance. As medspa services increasingly gain popularity, so does scrutiny from...
FDA Cautions Merz for Misleading Instagram Ad on Botox Competitor
The FDA recently issued a warning to Merz Pharmaceuticals over an Instagram advertisement promoting their Botox competitor, Xeomin. The ad drew attention for suggesting that Xeomin is free from additives and more "natural," implying a potential advantage over Botox....
How to Do Black Friday Right for Your Medspa: A Guide to Making the Most of the Season
With Black Friday coming up fast, medspas have a unique opportunity to attract both loyal clients and new faces looking for holiday self-care. And yes, as a medspa or aesthetic business you should have Black Friday sales! But it’s not just about filling the schedule;...
How Google’s November 2024 Update Impacts Medspas: Boost Your Search Ranking with User-Centric Content
Google’s latest core algorithm update emphasizes genuinely helpful content, impacting how medspas appear in search results. Explore practical steps for boosting visibility, from aligning with client needs to adapting for AI search trends. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving SEO landscape with Medspa Mastery’s expert tips and resources.
Spotlight on Brandon Mullen: Founder of Aesthetic Practice Managers Group (APMG)
Brandon Mullen, founder of the Aesthetic Practice Managers Group (APMG), is transforming support for practice managers in the medspa industry. Through APMG, Brandon provides an accessible platform for practice managers to connect, share insights, and gain practical tools for success. Hosting the first-ever virtual summit, he brought together industry experts to address unique challenges and offer actionable strategies. With a commitment to community and knowledge-sharing, Brandon’s vision for APMG is helping practice managers nationwide feel empowered and equipped to lead in their practices.
Top 10 RN and NP Aesthetic Injectors in the U.S – 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to recognize some of the leading Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who have set the standard in aesthetic injectables this year. In a field known for innovation and patient-focused care, these skilled...
Medspas are Trending Towards Offering Lab Work – Should You?
As the aesthetics industry keeps growing, medspas are evolving into all-in-one wellness retreats that combine beauty, health, and wellness into a smooth experience, and one exciting trend in this evolution is the addition of blood testing and lab services at medspas....
Latest Innovations in Hyperpigmentation Treatments from the Elevate-Derm Conference
The 5th Annual Elevate-Derm Conference just wrapped up in Scottsdale, and we’ve gathered some exciting takeaways for medspa owners and practitioners. These findings, shared on Dermatology Times by Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, MD, FAAD, FACMS, highlight emerging approaches in...
How to Maximize Botox Day Promotions for Your Medspa Clients: A Step-by-Step Guide
Promoting Botox Cosmetic Day effectively is a great way to promote trust and engagement with your clients... and increase bookings. Here’s a strategic, step-by-step plan to help your clients get excited for the big day and ensure they’re well-prepared to take...
This Is What People Spend Their Money On In January and February: 2025 Strategy for Medical Spas
The post-holiday period presents unique challenges and opportunities for medspas. As consumer priorities shift from gifting to self-improvement, it’s crucial to adapt your strategies to capitalize on the “New Year, New Me” mindset. From fitness and body contouring to wellness and recovery services, discover how to align your offerings with the latest consumer behavior trends and embrace the digital landscape to drive growth and success in the traditionally slower months of January and February.
HIPAA Compliance and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs): What Medspas Need to Know
Is your medspa HIPAA compliant? Discover who qualifies as a Business Associate, when to use a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), and how to implement effective training and security measures to protect Protected Health Information (PHI). This guide covers key compliance requirements, including managing PHI access, employee training schedules, and vendor agreements.
Parallel Health’s “Blue Biotic” Challenges Botox with Cutting-Edge Microbiome Science
Precision peptides meet microbiome science to promise 150% wrinkle reductionNews provided by EIN Presswire Dec 09, 2024, 9:02 AM ET Parallel Health, a trailblazer in the skincare industry, has launched a revolutionary anti-aging product, "Blue Biotic," harnessing the...
American Spa Announces Winners of the 2024 Professional’s Choice Awards
The 2024 Professional’s Choice Awards winners have been announced! Learn about the best in spa and wellness, from skincare lines to spa software, chosen by top professionals. Click for the full list.
Top Medspa Websites That Nailed It in 2024—How to Crush Yours in 2025
The best medspa websites in 2024 blend stunning design, engaging features, and seamless interactivity to keep clients hooked. See our top picks and learn how to enhance your site.
How SkinCeuticals’ Pro 1:1 Consultations Could Boost Your Aesthetics Business
SkinCeuticals’ Pro 1:1 Virtual Consultations are changing the game in personalized skincare. Learn how medspas can capitalize on this trend to increase visibility, drive sales, and enhance the client experience.
Lindsay Lohan’s Glow-Up: Injectors, Speculation, and the Power of Peels
Lindsay Lohan’s recent glow-up has sparked endless speculation. From Botox and peels to lifestyle changes, injectors and experts weigh in on what might be behind her refreshed look. Let’s dive into the theories!
What Is Salmon DNA in Skincare and Why You Should Consider It for Your Medspa
Salmon DNA, a game-changer in skincare, is making waves globally for its regenerative benefits. From boosting collagen to enhancing hydration, find out how this innovative ingredient can elevate your medspa services while staying compliant in the U.S.
How to Quickly Check if a Product is FDA Approved for Your Medspa
As the Aesthetics Industry continues to grow at a staggering rate, oversight will be stricter - and players flashing shiny things to captilize on this growth will continue to emerge. Ensuring that the products you use in your medspa or aesthetic practice are...
FDA Issues Warning Letter About “BLT 1-2-3 Cream”: What Medspa Owners Need to Know
The FDA has issued a warning about Centura Pharmaceuticals’ “BLT 1-2-3 Cream,” citing compliance and safety concerns. Medspa owners should review their inventory, halt use of the product, and prioritize client safety while staying updated on regulatory actions.
Do You Need to Get Your Boss a Christmas or Holiday Present?
Holiday gift-giving can be tricky, especially when it comes to your boss. Should you get them a gift? Will it come off as thoughtful or too much? Let’s navigate the nuances of workplace holiday etiquette and explore whether you should put your boss on your holiday list this year.
The #1 Gift You Should Give Your Employees in 2024
Wondering what the best Christmas bonus is for your medspa employees? Let’s cut to the chase—it’s cash. While gift cards and creative perks can be fun, there’s nothing quite like the versatility and satisfaction that a cash bonus brings during the holiday season.
ROI Calculator for Medspa Promotions
The ROI (Return on Investment) Calculator for Promotions is an essential tool for medspa owners to evaluate the financial effectiveness of their marketing campaigns and special offers. By inputting key metrics such as promotion duration, expected number of clients,...
The Hard Truth: You’re in the Marketing and Sales Business, Not Just the MedSpa Business
Embracing your role in the marketing and sales business doesn’t diminish your expertise as a MedSpa practitioner. Instead, it amplifies your ability to reach and serve more clients effectively.
Experience the Future of MedSpas with AI Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the globe, from healthcare to finance, and the beauty and wellness sector is no exception. Imagine a world where your Medspa leverages the power of AI to enhance client experiences, streamline...
Boost Your Medspa’s Local Visibility: The Ultimate Local SEO Checklist
As a medspa owner, you know the importance of attracting clients from your local area. One of the most effective ways to do this is through local SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Local SEO focuses on optimizing your online presence to attract more business from...
Should Providers Charge for Consultations?
I’ll be honest: I'm not a fan of charging for consultations and have always advised my clients against it. However, a couple of days ago, I came across the beautiful Terri Ross on Instagram or LinkedIn. She was making a compelling case for charging, emphasizing that...
Omni Aesthetics Unveils Groundbreaking AutoCorre™ Procedure
sNEWS PROVIDED BYEIN PresswireJul 17, 2024, 9:28 AM ET In the ever-evolving world of aesthetic medicine, innovation is key to providing clients with the best possible results. Today, Omni Aesthetics share news of a new treatment to the aesthetics industry. Omni...
Boost Your Medspa’s Social Media Presence: What NOT to Post
One of the biggest mistakes medical professionals- (medspa owners, aestheticians, injectors, microbladers - you know who you are) -make when posting on social is forgetting that THE GOAL is to:establish yourself and your business as experts in your field build the...
How to Know When it is Time to Hire a Practice Manager
As a small business owner and entrepreneur, you've poured your heart and soul into building your business. You're the visionary, the dreamer, the leader who brought your concept to life. You've taken the risks that most people only think about doing. You are a...
The Challenges and Strategies of Effective Management with Shakira Johnson
"If I bring a bad day home, it affects everyone. I don't want to put that on my daughter."Being a manager is one of the most challenging roles in business. While many aspire to be leaders, the reality of managing a team can be daunting. Effective management requires a...
Why Boundaries Are Your Business’s Best Friend
Opening scene: A sun-drenched resort, the gentle lapping of waves against the poolside, and the faint clink of ice in tropical drinks. You got it? Now, zoom in on a familiar scene - a woman, smartphone in hand, squinting against the glare as she juggles a video call...
PNW MedSpa Collaborative Launches to Unite Aesthetic Professionals in the Pacific Northwest
Vancouver, WA – July 1, 2024 – The PNW MedSpa Collaborative, a groundbreaking initiative designed to connect aesthetic professionals across the Pacific Northwest, has officially launched. This innovative network aims to foster a vibrant community of medical spa...
Building Trust: What Botox Injectors and Medspas Should Display on Their Website and in Their Office
Recent news has highlighted the alarming issue of fake Botox injections landing unsuspecting clients in the hospital. According to NCW Life, thirteen women were hospitalized after receiving counterfeit Botox shots. These unfortunates events underscores the importance...