Study Investigated Features of Severe Cerebral and Ocular Complications Caused by Cosmetic Facial Filler Injections
February 29, 2024Researchers Zhou et al. of Zhejiang, China, performed a retrospective case series study aiming to investigate the clinical and radiological features of [...]
Deep Dive into Florida’s New Plastic Surgery Law
February 27, 2024By Patrick O’Brien, General Counsel, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Florida’s new plastic surgery law went into effect on July 1, 2023. The [...]
Galderma Receives Approval for Restylane Shaype in Canada
February 14, 2024Galderma announced that it has received approval from Health Canada for Restylane Shaype, a hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable designed for temporary augmentation [...]
Find Out Who Can Do What Med Spa Treatment Across the Country
February 6, 2024The new Executive Legal Guides include overviews of energy device and telemedicine regulations, plus a full treatment delegation table.By Madilyn Moeller, Content [...]
TENNESSEE Bill Would Allow Physician Assistants to Collaborate
February 5, 2024Bill Name: Senate Bill 2136 (SB 2136) and House version HB 2318Primary Sponsor: Senator Shane Reeves, for HB 2318 Representative Ryan WilliamsStatus: [...]
Study Points Toward Stark Disparity of Academic Papers Referencing Sunscreen in Patients With Skin of Color
February 2, 2024In academic papers and research, there is a stark disparity of those referencing sunscreen in patients with skin of color (SOC), according [...]
National Rosacea Society Launches New Seal of Acceptance for Skin Care and Cosmetic Products
February 1, 2024For the first time, consumers shopping for skin care products and cosmetics that are suitable for people who suffer from rosacea — [...]
Changing Skin Microbiome, Signs of Aging Linked in New Study
January 30, 2024Skin microbiota diversity increases with age, and researchers have found a correlation between this increased diversity and facial signs of aging, specifically [...]
MARYLAND Bill Would Allow Physician Assistants to Collaborate
January 25, 2024Bill Name: Senate Bill 167 (SB 167) Primary Sponsor: Senator Mary CarozzaStatus: 05/16/2024 Approved by Governor goes into effect 10/1/2024AmSpa’s Take: Reducing [...]
Study Investigated the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Treating Persistent Horizontal Neck Rhytids
January 24, 2024A prospective study in the United States has investigated the effectiveness and safety of hyaluronic acid fillers. These fillers are injected into [...]
NEW JERSEY Bill Creates Path to Independence for Nurse Practitioners
January 23, 2024Bill Name: Senate Bill 1983 (S 1983) Primary Sponsor: Senator Joseph Vitale, Senator Troy SingletonStatus: 01/09/2024 Introduced in the Senate, Referred to [...]
Who Can Own a Medical Spa: Unpacking MSOs
January 9, 2024By Jay Reyero, JD, ByrdAdatto, and Alex Thiersch, JD, American Med Spa AssociationOne question that comes up often is “who can own [...]