US Med Spas 52,800+ Avg Revenue $1.8M Device Spend $3.6B
April 2026
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Latest FDA Drops Counterfeit Botox Hammer in TX and OH Apr 16, 2026

This Week

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The FDA Is Walking Into Med Spas. Here's What Your Supply Chain Needs to Look Like.

Two states, one week, counterfeit Botox everywhere. Texas and Ohio operations hit simultaneously in what regulators are calling a "coordinated enforcement action." If your toxin isn't coming through authorized distributors, this is your wake-up call.

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California MSO Rules Could Reshape How You Structure Your Practice

New management services organization requirements target "corporate practice of medicine" arrangements. If you're running an MSO structure, your compliance window just got shorter.

New Chin Augmentation Data Makes the Case for Filler Over Implants

A 312-patient study shows 94% satisfaction at 18 months with hyaluronic acid chin augmentation. The business case: higher margins, lower liability, repeat visits.

The 3-Step Supply Chain Audit You Should Run This Week

With the FDA escalating enforcement, here's how to verify your toxin and filler supply chain in under an hour. Pull these three documents and you're covered.

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Deal Flow

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Company Type Details Date
SkinSpirit Acquisition PE-backed chain acquires 3 independent locations in AZ Apr 14
Moxie Series B $51M total raised. Practice management platform expansion. Apr 12
AesthetiCare Strategic Multi-location group exploring strategic alternatives Apr 10
GlowUp Medical PE Entry Private equity enters Midwest med spa market Apr 8

Past Issues

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GLP-1s Are Reshaping Your Menu. Here's the Opportunity.

Ozempic patients need skin tightening. Smart operators are already building packages around it.

Apr 9, 2026

The Staffing Crisis Has a Number: $12,000 Per Hire

Average cost to recruit and onboard an aesthetic injector. Three operators share what's working.

Apr 2, 2026

Why We Started The Aesthetic Operator

Independent operators deserve intelligence that isn't trying to sell them something.

Mar 26, 2026

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