FDA Approves Botox Cosmetic for Moderate to Severe Forehead Lines
October 4, 2017The FDA approved Allergan plc's Botox Cosmetic for its third indication, the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe forehead [...]
FTC Reiterates Social Media Influencer Guidelines
October 3, 2017By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, Founder/Director of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Social media influencer marketing isn't heavily used in medical spas [...]
Stem Cells: Legal Facts Medical Spas Should Know
October 3, 2017The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to a clinic for misleading patients regarding stem cell procedures.In a [...]
The Dangers of Doing DIY Injectables
October 3, 2017Hey there, fellow skin-care fiend. In case you didn't already know (and I'll assume many of you do), it's incredibly dangerous — [...]
5 Med Spa Treatments Brides Should Consider Before the Big Day
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Principles for Growth
October 2, 2017Burning Desire. I love this chapter from the book. I am so thankful that my dad taught me about burning desire at [...]
FDA Takes Action On Injectable Skin Lighteners
October 2, 2017According to the complaint for permanent injunction, the company sold unapproved and improperly labeled (misbranded) drugs which present serious public health risks, [...]
Legal Issues: Patient Charting
October 2, 2017All medical aesthetic practices and medspas are required to keep detailed medical records for all patients, and those records must be carefully [...]
Sculpsure Approved For Submental Fat Reduction
October 2, 2017Cynosure’s SculpSure noninvasive body contouring laser system (now owned by Hologic) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for [...]
What Does It Really Cost To Look Like Jennifer Aniston?
October 2, 2017Sure, it takes time and energy to look as good as Jennifer Aniston. The workouts, the diet, the meditation—but what about the [...]
Demand For Hair Restoration Surgeries Increased In 2016
October 2, 2017The number of surgical hair restoration procedures performed worldwide increased by 60% from 2014 to 2016 with 635,189 procedures performed last year, [...]
How Popular At-Home Treatments Can Help Business
October 2, 2017There are several at-home hair-removal devices that can create competition for medical spas or can be used to enhance in-spa services. Alan [...]
