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The Florida “Shedspa” Story: Let’s Call This What It Really Is
A Florida woman was arrested for operating an unlicensed “medspa” in her backyard shed, causing facial paralysis in a patient. But calling this a medspa story misses the real issue: legitimate-looking practices that cut corners on sourcing while hiding in plain sight. The industry needs real oversight to protect compliant medspas from being lumped in with backyard operations.
John Oliver, Medspas, and the Uncomfortable Truths the Industry Can’t Ignore
John Oliver addresses the lack of oversight in the medspa indusry on Last Week tonight.
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...
What a Viral Lip Filler Video Teaches Medspas About Brand Perception in 2025
In a recent viral Newsweek article, Plastic Surgeon, @alexisparcellsmd posted a TikTok answering the question - "what is the craziest complication you have seen," and went deep into the story. And no it wasn't about a tummy tuck or boob job (iykyk) it was about lip...
In the Loop: Exploring Aesthetic Loop
As a consultant guiding medspas through startup and growth phases, I'm always on the lookout for innovative tools that can provide value to the industry. Recently, I came across Aesthetic Loop, a platform that's generating buzz among medical aesthetics...
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...
How Much Should Your MedSpa Spend on Marketing? The Data-Driven Answer
As a medical spa professional, you've probably asked yourself: "What percentage of my revenue should I invest in marketing?" It's a critical question that can make or break your practice's growth and visibility in an increasingly competitive landscape.You'll want to...
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...
How To Reset Your Instagram Algorithm: A Fresh Start For Your Feed
When Scrolling Takes a Turn What is the saying - "it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt?" Okay, maybe hurt is extreme, but if you are like me and while doom scrolling you come across a post - and no I won't name names - that is so odd, disturbing, crazy,...
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...
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.
What You Need to Know About The Onslaught Of Google Business Profile Suspensions
If your Google Business Page has been suspended for no apparent reason, you are not alone. GBP suspensions have been on the rise since January with little to no explanations with some taking up to 5 weeks for reinstatement. In this post, we’ll dive into the latest...
“How Do I Keep Clients From Leaving After the Peptide Ban?” – Your Top Questions Answered
You Are Not Alone Over the past month, MedSpa Mastery readers have flooded not just our emails, but social sites, quora, forums, reddit with the hundreds of questions about the compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide ban. Here are the top questions we’re hearing regarding...
Best Neuromodulator ROI 2025: Cost Comparison Botox, Daxxify, Juveau, Dysport, Xeomin & Letybo
Best Neuromodulator 2025: Compare Botox, Daxxify, Juveau, Xeomin & Letybo Medical Spa injectors all have their favorites, but if you are new to the industry or are considering adding Letybo to your neuromodulator offerings, then understanding the ROI associated...
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...
What You Need to Know About The Onslaught Of Google Business Profile Suspensions
If your Google Business Page has been suspended for no apparent reason, you are not alone. GBP suspensions have been on the rise since January with little to no explanations with some taking up to 5 weeks for reinstatement. In this post, we’ll dive into the latest...
“How Do I Keep Clients From Leaving After the Peptide Ban?” – Your Top Questions Answered
You Are Not Alone Over the past month, MedSpa Mastery readers have flooded not just our emails, but social sites, quora, forums, reddit with the hundreds of questions about the compounded semaglutide/tirzepatide ban. Here are the top questions we’re hearing regarding...
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Allergan Aesthetics to Launch Three New State-of-the-Art Training Centers in the U.S., Expanding Access to High-Quality Aesthetics Training
PR Newswire - February 12, 2025 – Irvine, CA – Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, has announced the launch of three new state-of-the-art training centers in the United States, reinforcing its commitment to advancing education and expertise in medical aesthetics....
New Rules Crack Down on Bad Behavior at Medical Conferences
No, it isn't what you think - this is more of a don't be a jerk kind of initiative. So, in a bold move to address unprofessional conduct —the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) —have introduced...
From Pigskin to Perfect Skin: How Attain Medspa of Hoboken is Breaking Geographic Boundaries at Super Bowl LIX
Move over, sports drinks and snack sponsors - there's a new player in the Super Bowl lineup, and they're proving that local boundaries don't limit success! While the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles prepare to battle it out in New Orleans in Super Bowl LIX,...
The Medical Spa Boom & Bust Cycle: Surviving the Correction and Thriving in a Maturing Industry
The party’s over. For years, the aesthetic industry felt like an unstoppable gold rush. Hang a shingle, buy some devices, hire injectors, and watch the money roll in. That era is over. The numbers prove it. The Medspa Boom and Bust graphic paints a clear picture:...
What Is The Best Medspa Software? A Comprehensive Comparison for 2025
Choosing the right Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system for your medspa can feel overwhelming—especially when there are so many options available. From AI-powered insights to telehealth capabilities, inventory management, and CRM tools, each system caters to...
How to Promote Your Specials For Maximum Exposure: A Step-by-Step Guide
As a medspa owner, you know that certain days on the calendar—like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or even New Year’s—are prime opportunities to attract new clients and delight existing ones. These “calendar events” are moments when people are actively searching online...
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...
How To Reset Your Instagram Algorithm: A Fresh Start For Your Feed
When Scrolling Takes a Turn What is the saying - "it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt?" Okay, maybe hurt is extreme, but if you are like me and while doom scrolling you come across a post - and no I won't name names - that is so odd, disturbing, crazy,...
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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.
Nikki Glaser and Ariana Grande on Botox and Fillers: Golden Globes 2025 Host Gets Real About Celebrity Beauty Treatments
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser had Hollywood laughing about their “meditation-removed eyelids,” while Ariana Grande’s Botox confession and backtrack sparked debate. Discover which celebrities are opening up about injectables and why some stay silent in 2025’s era of undetectable treatments.
Pop-Up vs Embedded Subscribe Forms: What Works Best?
Learn whether pop-up or embedded subscribe forms are more effective for medical spas, backed by data, plus tips on offers, email strategies, and trust-building.
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.
Generation Beta: Because “404: Generation Name Not Found” Was Too Long
2025 is here and let's give a big welcome to all the little adorable babies that have been born in the last couple of days, as we annoint you... Generation Beta. So we're really naming a generation after what tech companies call their buggy,...
Google Ads vs. Instagram Ads: Which is Better for Your Medspa?
Should your medical spa focus on Google Ads or Instagram Ads? Compare costs, ROI, and strategies to decide which platform will grow your business.
How to Save Your TikTok Videos: A Quick Guide for Users
Prepare for the TikTok ban with our quick guide. Learn how to save your videos, back up data, and explore alternative platforms to maintain your online presence.
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.
Mastering Conference Networking: Actionable Tips for Every Type of Attendee (Even If You’re Alone)
Find out your networking style with our quiz and guides for introverts, connectors, and curious learners to master networking at conferences.
How To Track Medical Spa Employee Performance: Importance and Free Template
Discover how leading medical spas use smart performance tracking to drive growth, motivate staff, and maximize revenue. Download our proven tracking template and implementation guide.
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.
Nikki Glaser and Ariana Grande on Botox and Fillers: Golden Globes 2025 Host Gets Real About Celebrity Beauty Treatments
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser had Hollywood laughing about their “meditation-removed eyelids,” while Ariana Grande’s Botox confession and backtrack sparked debate. Discover which celebrities are opening up about injectables and why some stay silent in 2025’s era of undetectable treatments.
Walk-In Botox Services: Before You Hate the Idea, Hear Us Out
If you’re an injector, practice manager, or receptionist reading this, I get it. The idea of walk-in Botox probably sounds like chaos. No appointments? No structure? A steady stream of unpredictable clients disrupting your day? It feels like a logistical nightmare...
Why Checking Product Expiration Dates is Essential for Your Medspa (Plus a Free Product Inventory Spreadsheet!)
In the hustle of running a medspa, keeping track of every detail can be overwhelming—but ensuring that your products are not expired is a must do. Expired products, whether for client treatments or your backbar inventory, can lead to significant problems, ranging from...
Spotlight on Ana Delgado: Founder & CEO at DentaSpa Seminars; International Academy of Facial Aesthetics and CosMedic Solutions
Ana Delgado, a seasoned professional in the medical spa industry, has been instrumental in elevating client experiences through her innovative approaches and dedication to excellence. Her journey is a testament to the impact of passion and expertise in the field.
How to Say “No” to a Medspa Client—With Compassion and Care
In the medspa world, it’s common for clients to request treatments they may not need, whether it’s the latest trend or just a bit more of what they’ve already received. As medspa professionals, your role is twofold: enhancing appearances and protecting your clients’...
Don’t Get Banned or Fined: The Medspa Owner’s Guide to SMS Marketing Compliance
One of our readers recently learned the hard way about the risks of non-compliant SMS marketing. Don’t let it happen to you! This guide covers TCPA and CAN-SPAM rules, what you should (and shouldn’t) do, and actionable tips for creating effective, compliant text campaigns.
How to Address Problem Employees in Your Medspa: A Science-Backed Approach
Problem employees can disrupt team dynamics and impact client satisfaction, but addressing the issue can feel daunting for medspa owners. Discover a simple, science-backed approach to managing employee issues with empathy and professionalism.
What Wellness and Longevity Treatments Should Your Medspa Add? A Guide for Every Level
Wellness and longevity are shaping the future of medspas. From easy-to-add LED therapy to advanced NAD+ infusions, find out which treatments make sense for your practice based on cost, effort, and client demand.
The Future of Beauty and Longevity is Coming to the U.S.
The future of medspas is here. Symmetria, the renowned Athens-based brand, is bringing its innovative approach to beauty, wellness, and longevity to the U.S. Discover how their integration of aesthetics and wellness is reshaping the industry and why planning for the future of your medspa has never been more important.
Top MedSpa Trends to Watch for in 2025
Explore the medspa trends shaping 2025, from virtual consultations and sustainable practices to advanced body sculpting and AI-powered skincare. Learn how to implement these innovations to grow your practice and meet evolving client demands.
Allergan Aesthetics Announces Free Online Business Education Program for Aesthetic Practices
Allergan Aesthetics announces the launch of its AMI Business Education program, providing free online courses to support the growth of aesthetic practices. Available 24/7 through the AMI Online platform, these concise modules focus on key areas like goal setting, patient retention, and lead conversion.
Breaking Free from Key Person Dependency in Your Medspa
Is your medspa’s success heavily reliant on a single individual? Learn how to diversify responsibilities and implement robust processes to build a more resilient and scalable business.
How To Survive the Holidays: 7 Science-Backed Ways to Destress
The holidays can be wonderful and a little bit horrible too, especially for aestheticians and medspa owners who juggle client demands, business responsibilities, and family commitments. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Research by experts like Dr....