With 2017 upon us, just what does the medical aesthetic industry have in store for the upcoming year? Here is a list of the Top 5 potential trends in medical aesthetics for 2017: 1. Expansion of Kybella Usage 2016 beauty experts have called this nonsurgical procedure “the next Botox”. Kybella is an injection that contains Continue Reading…
Do Your Homework When Choosing Your Medical Spa
As demand for medical spa services continues to grow into 2016, it may become more difficult for the prospective patient to decide exactly where to bring his or her business. Due to this increasing popularity, it is becoming rare to live in an area where there is only one medical spa to choose from. A Continue Reading…
An Optimistic Outlook for the Medical Aesthetics Market
Recent findings from Research and Markets indicate positive projections for growth in the medical aesthetic industry through the year 2020. According to a recent press release, “the market is expected to reach $12.58 billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate of 10.8% from 2015 to 2020.” Factors that are driving this growth include Continue Reading…
Important Tips Before Selecting a Cosmetic Procedure
The aesthetic medical field is constantly expanding with new procedures and cosmetic surgeries emerging each year. Regardless of medical specialty or level of practitioner, there are important guidelines to follow before scheduling a cosmetic procedure, including: Ask for “before and after” photos; ensure that the work was personally performed by the practitioner. When visiting the Continue Reading…
Ten Steps for Successful Retail in Your Medical Spa
Creating a successful retail program for your medical spa takes time and planning. Having a beautifully appointed facility with products on the shelf does not guarantee people will buy your inventory. There are 10 steps you need to follow to guarantee your retail success: Step 1: Product/Vendor Selection– It sounds important and it is. There Continue Reading…
Medical Spa Society Launches First Ever Industry Research
The Medical Spa Society has contracted with an independent market research firm, Marketdata Enterprises, Inc., to perform a survey of MedSpa facility operations. This collection of information will be invaluable to our industry in establishing benchmarks and planning for the future. Marketdata is a 33-year old market research publisher and consulting firm that has analyzed Continue Reading…
Speaking at IECSC (International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference) in NYC
Join me in New York this Sunday at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference where I willbe sharing my 30 plus years of development experience with attendees from throughout the country. Implement Industry Best Practices to Open a Successful Medical Spa 10:45am-12:00pm FRANCIS X ACUNZO • CEO – Acara Partners Join one of the Continue Reading…
LIPO is Up According to ASAPS 15th Annual Cosmetic Surgery Statistics
No surprise to the team at Acara, the just published 2012 ASAPS Annual Cosmetic Surgery Statistics report shows an increase of almost 13% in total number of liposuction procedures performed in 2011 over 2010. The Acara team has first hand experience of the strength of Liposuction (specifically driven by laser lipo) in the marketplace through Continue Reading…
Botox Tax Goes Under The Knife In New Jersey
It will soon cost you less to purchase your Botox and all other cosmetic procedures in New Jersey. “N.J.’s ‘BoTax’ falls as Gov. Christie signs repeal. Trenton, N.J. — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed a bill that repeals and will phase out the state’s 6 percent “BoTax” — the nation’s first such tax Continue Reading…
Private Label: Is it right for you?
I’ve come across more and more Cosmetic Practices and Medical Spas asking me about private label products. I’m not sure what has spawned the latest interest? There hasn’t been an increase in private label manufacturers, actually in the past few years, due to the economy, a few have closed their doors. I don’t believe that Continue Reading…