Microneedling Joins Toxins and Fillers as a Leading Medical Spa Treatment
July 29, 2019By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)It should come as no surprise that injections of botulinum [...]
Surgery in a Syringe: A Minimally Invasive Alternative to Surgical Liposuction
July 23, 2019Among the available nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, body contouring treatments, and the use of injectables for aesthetic improvement, continue to gain popularity. As [...]
The Regenerative Revolution: A Vision for the Future of Aesthetic Medicine
July 18, 2019The practice of medicine is experiencing a massive renewal equal in significance to the great Medicine Renaissance of the 15th Century. In [...]
Are You Lost in the Scope of Practice Decision Tree?
July 17, 2019By Patrick O'Brien, JD, legal coordinator for the American Med Spa AssociationIn many states, it can be a challenge to determine what [...]
Aromatherapy Trend Takes a Medical Twist
July 16, 2019What was once considered ancient practices in the spa industry has become new again thanks to technological leaps. That's right; we're talking [...]
What You Need to Know About Patient Charting
July 15, 2019By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Medical aesthetic practices and medical spas are medical facilities, so [...]
Ireland Launches Skin Cancer Prevention Plan
July 10, 2019The Emerald Isle is encouraging is residents to turn away from the tan: A Skin Cancer Prevention Plan has launched in Ireland.Of [...]
Recontouring Youth and Redefining Beauty: An Approach to Jawline Contouring with Fillers
July 1, 2019A well contoured jawline frames the face and defines both youth and beauty. Thus, jawline shaping is an in-demand nonsurgical treatment. In [...]
Allergan’s CoolTone Device Receives FDA Clearance
June 28, 2019Allergan has announced FDA clearance for its CoolTone device, designed to tone, firm and strengthen the buttocks, thighs and abdomen. CoolTone works [...]
Getting Started In Research
June 27, 2019After medical training is complete and you transition into full-time patient care, research often falls by the wayside. But taking part in [...]
Four Insurance Policies Medical Spa Owners May Not Know They Need
June 26, 2019By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)Medical spa owners and operators must maintain an array of [...]
The Joy of Disconnecting
June 26, 2019In addition to seeing clinic patients, many of today’s dermatologists spend time each day sifting through and responding to emails on electronic [...]