Erbium (erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet, or Er:YAG) and CO2 (carbon dioxide) skin resurfacing are popular methods used in aesthetics for skin revitalization and treatment of various skin conditions. Both 'ablative' lasers use high-powered light beams to heat and vaporize the top layer of skin—removing old or damaged skin, triggering the...
While modern microneedling and skin resurfacing treatments boast impressive results, they’re often accompanied by undesirable side effects—from recovery downtime and pain to redness and even scarring.
Recently, diabetes drugs like semaglutide and brands like Ozempic have gained tremendous popularity and buzz for their on- and off-label weight loss benefits. If you search Ozempic, you’ll see articles about celebrities who have purportedly used it and influencers who candidly share their experience.
After a summer refraining from treatments that may produce sun sensitivity, patients are now ready to resume their laser skin resurfacing and hair removal therapies—and your practice must be prepared.
One aesthetics treatment is revolutionizing the market with stunning results, unparalleled patient experiences, and versatile applications: RF microneedling.
Microneedling has become one of the most sought-after aesthetics treatments for those wishing to improve the appearance of acne, wrinkles, fine lines, and more—with less downtime and side effects than traditional methods.
As many as one in three people live with some kind of skin condition such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. However, traditional aesthetics treatments often result in undesirable side effects and downtime for many who seek to improve associated scarring, wrinkles, and other irregularities.
The most common aesthetic concern for skincare patients continues to be acne and its side effects, including hyperpigmentation, pitting and scarring. A whopping 80% of people between 11 and 30 will experience acne, and 1 in 5 will suffer scarring. Although many attempt to minimize damage with chemical peels and similar procedures, these fail to...
Far less invasive than traditional elective surgeries, RF microneedling rejuvenates the skin with minimal downtime.
RF microneedling delivers the results of traditional elective surgeries without all the swelling, bruising, downtime, and other byproducts. This painless aesthetic treatment stimulates new skin growth by creating controlled micro-injuries that trigger the body’s natural healing response—and its efficacy and ease of use are only making it more and...
Fear of needles, injections, or other procedure-related pain is the number one barrier for patients seeking aesthetic treatments, according to a global study. Gone are the days of no pain, no gain; aesthetic consumers are more knowledgeable than ever and have high expectations of their aesthetic journey both in terms of treatment outcomes and a...
If we learned anything in the last three years, it’s that the demand for aesthetic treatments is pandemic proof. In fact, the aesthetics medicine market grew from 2020 to 2021 and is estimated to continue growing at a CAGR of 13.1% from 2022 to 2030.
As 2022 comes to a close, there has been much discussion about waning consumer confidence in the wake of historically high inflation. According to key studies and surveys conducted by Forbes and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment, confidence has hit an all-time low for 2022, with renewed concerns over rising inflation and economic...
Despite the pandemic, Americans are prioritizing health and wellness in 2022. Of all the resolutions set this year, two of the top three resolutions are to improve health and wellness holistically and to focus on self-care and body positivity.
It’s go time…the last few months are often the busiest time of year for aesthetic practices…from less risk of sun-exposure, to holiday gift-giving and to new year’s commitments to look and feel better, there are many reasons why you want to have a strong game-plan in place.
The following insights are summarized from the PHYSIQ Roundtable publication. Download the Roundtable.
It’s our favorite time of year! The Autumnal equinox is upon us, there is a crispness in the air and it’s officially our favorite season. No, not football season…LASER SEASON!
It may or may not come as a surprise but, the most common skincare concern for aesthetic patients continues to be acne and the side effects of acne including hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and pitting acne outbreaks leave behind. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology reports that up to 50 million Americans are affected by acne annually....
