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#10Things to Know About Credit

In light of the recent Equifax credit breach, credit has been in the news and on social media lately. Here are #10Things you should know about credit.

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Data Shows Parents’ Opinions on Indoor Tanning Bans for Adolescents

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine surveyed parents of adolescents to assess their support on banning indoor tanning for youth under the age of 18.

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FDA Aims at Injectable Silicone

Injectable silicone by any other name does not make it healthy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent safety issue warns consumers and practitioners of the harmful effects of injecting silicone for esthetic procedures.

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Picking an Esthetic Educator’s Brain

Today's regulatory climate concerning medical spas is complicated—through her work as an educator, Terri Wojak uses her over 20 years of experience in esthetics to prepare estheticians to navigate a medical setting.

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Botox Approved for Third Application

Botox has been approved for its third application, extending the reach of botulinum toxin injections—the most popular esthetic procedure in the United States.

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Earn More Money by Understanding Your Brand

Client face time, looking the part and the inclusion of medical vs. cosmetic treatments help to define esthetic brands, including how to better interact with clients to earn more money.

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Aesthetic Business Institute Announces Initial Advisory Board

The Aesthetic Business Institute has announced appointments to its medical and business advisory board.

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Road to Regulation: Microneedling Devices Defined by FDA

Microneedling devices have, for some time, been without widely enforced regulation. As such, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a draft guidance on Sept. 15, 2017, defining when tools are considered esthetic vs. medical in nature, along with potential regulatory changes.

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Henna Tattoos Offer Potential Dangerous Decorations

Black henna is not only causing an uptick in adverse reactions to the temporary body art, but in some cases is not permitted for use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

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[Podcast] Going Holistic: Should or Shouldn't You?

Are you interested in the holistic segment of the esthetics industry but are unsure whether the approach is right for you? Listen to this podcast and get some clarity for your career.

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Retinoids Deemed Safe With Procedures

The risk associated with retinoids and skin treatments is false, according to research in JAMA Dermatology. Experts believe that medical evidence evaluation bias has led the industry to be wary over retinoids for over three decades.

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Medical Spas 101: A One-day Medical Spa Summit at Face & Body Southeast

Alex Thiersch, founder and director of the American Med Spa Association, provides insights as to why attending the Medical Spa Business Summit at Face & Body Southeast is a must for anyone thinking about opening a medical spa.

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Indoor Tanning Popularity Cooling Down

A study by the Cancer Prevention and Control division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that indoor tanning habits have become less popular overall, though there is still a significant amount of users.

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Ozone: The Air Down Here

Though you might think of ozone in relation to the atmosphere, ozone can also be used to treat a variety of skin and medical conditions.

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Take the Next Step to Medical Spa Success

Are you thinking about opening a medical spa in the southeast? Already have the plans in the works? Make the investment to attend the Medical Spa Summit at Face & Body Southeast spa expo and conference, Oct. 7, 2017.

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California Med Spa Dreaming?

Alex Thiersch, founder and director of the American Med Spa Association, provides insights as to why attending the Medical Spa Summit at Face & Body Northern California is a must for anyone thinking about opening a med spa.

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Evolus Enters Facial Injectable Race

A new botulinum toxin type A from Evolus Inc. has been submitted to the FDA for approval to treat frown lines, in the same regulatory class as existing neurotoxins in the U.S. market.

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Social Media Outreach With Dr. Brian Reedy

Brian Reedy, M.D., shared how he protects patient privacy during his Facebook Live videos, and how to introduce male patients to esthetic procedures in part II of Skin Inc.'s exclusive interview.