On July 25, 2022, after determining the intention of both modalities is to stimulate the skin, the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners (Board), established that dermaplaning and micro-needling fall within the scope of practice for estheticians and cosmetologists. The Board also announced that licensed estheticians and cosmetologists may use FDA-approved devices to perform dermaplaning and …

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Permanent make-up is becoming the most popular way to look years younger, and offers a safe, natural-looking and affordable alternative to injectables and surgery . In the med spa industry, there are always new beauty treatments promising to restore youth without surgery: laser resurfacing, deep tissue remodeling, thread lifts, fibroblast stimulation, PRP therapy and of …

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Bespoke experience Upscale, intimate boutique spas experienced strong growth in 2020 and are enjoying continued popularity with clients seeking a more personalized and luxury spa experience. Despite the uncertainties of the pandemic, the boutique segment of the spa industry is the most likely to rebound and even continue to grow during the current and ongoing …

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When it comes to the current state of affairs, New York facial plastic surgeon Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD does not mince words: “We’re looking at a winter that could be terrible. But, when it comes to plastic surgery, that’s translating into a rise in demand-and that goes for pretty much every procedure, in every region across …

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WHAT IS MICRO-CHANNELING? Skincare treatments are constantly evolving. As we discover how our skin reacts to certain stimulations and products, developments are made to our favorite tools to enhance them in order to help deliver more targeted treatments. For beauty enthusiasts and medical spa experts, this means exciting new options to help address common skin …

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