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Medical Spa Insider

Medical Spa Insider

By: American Med Spa Association - AmSpa
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AmSpa Founder and CEO, Alex Thiersch, takes an in-depth look at today's aesthetic entrepreneurs and what makes them successful.All rights reserved Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management Management & Leadership Physical Illness & Disease
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  • Men in Aesthetics: Insights from Dr. Terrence Keaney
    Dec 23 2025

    The male aesthetic market is growing, so we spoke to the expert to find out how to get them in your med spa’s door. This week, AmSpa founder Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Terrence Keaney, MD, board-certified dermatologist, co-founder of SkinDC, and clinical associate professor at George Washington University, to explore what drives men into aesthetic practices and how providers can meet their unique needs. From seasonality trends and internal marketing strategies to the impact of GLP-1 medications and the rise of hair restoration, Dr. Keaney shares data-driven insights and practical tips for attracting and retaining male patients while delivering natural, confidence-boosting results. Listen for insights on:

    • Why men remain an underappreciated demographic and how to change that;
    • The treatments men want most: neurotoxins, jawline contouring, and hair restoration;
    • How internal marketing and re-consults increase male patient engagement;
    • The role of social media and word-of-mouth in influencing men’s decisions;
    • Addressing fears of “looking unnatural” and combating filler misinformation;
    • GLP-1 users: five aesthetic concerns and how to treat them;
    • Why regenerative medicine is the next frontier in aesthetics.

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    38 mins
  • Longevity Made Simple: Peak Health’s Turnkey Solution for Med Spas
    Dec 17 2025

    Adding longevity services doesn’t have to mean massive overhead. In this episode, AmSpa founder Alex R. Thiersch, JD, talks with Jaclyn Kawwas, Head of Commercial at Peak Health, about how her team built a platform that makes launching or expanding longevity medicine simple and profitable for aesthetic practices. Learn how Peak combines personalized protocols with advanced diagnostics, including comprehensive lab panels and imaging to metabolic monitoring, wearables, and performance testing. This conversation covers:

    • Kawwas' career path and why she pivoted to longevity health;
    • What “longevity medicine” means and how it differs from functional medicine;
    • The biggest barriers for patients and providers in accessing longevity care;
    • How Peak Health’s infrastructure and telemedicine platform work for med spas;
    • Practical steps to launch longevity services without heavy investment;
    • Driving revenue and retention while expanding your audience; and
    • Marketing support and early access partnership opportunities.

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    34 mins
  • The After-After: Restoring Confidence Post-GLP-1 Weight Loss
    Dec 10 2025

    “How can you make sure that you feel as good about your face as you do about your body?” AmSpa founder Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Tara Capalbo, MBA, General Manager and VP, Head of U.S. Aesthetics at Galderma, for a live conversation at AmSpa headquarters.

    They talk about how millions of GLP‑1 users are reshaping aesthetic patient demand, Galderma’s phase IV clinical study on facial changes after medication-driven weight loss, and the new Sculpt & Lift injection paradigm designed to help patients restore their appearance with natural-looking results. Listen for insights on:

    • Her transition from pharma and first six months leading U.S. Aesthetics at Galderma;
    • The GLP‑1 phenomenon, declining visit frequency among traditional aesthetic patients, and why Galderma invested early in a phase IV study;
    • What the research found about “Ozempic face,” facial volume loss, and skin laxity, and new restorative combination treatment options with Sculptra and Restylane;
    • Expert consensus on when to start treatment during the weight-loss journey and how to package care with share-of-wallet in mind;
    • Launching a direct-to-consumer campaign that reframes filler language for patient confidence;
    • Provider tools: in-office pamphlets and digital assets to bring up aesthetics earlier in the patient journey;
    • What’s next at Galderma: 2026 launches, GAIN training, and global trends.

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    29 mins
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