Tria Beauty, Inc. announces the closing of $45.5 million in new equity financing and a new structured debt facility. This latest round of equity financing was led by Bay City Capital, and joined by new investors, AmorePacific Ventures and Athyrium Capital Management. All major existing investors including Aisling Capital, DeNovo Ventures, Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners, Vivo Ventures and Technology Partners all participated in the…

Melafind, a groundbreaking diagnostic tool that helps detect melanoma, recently became the first and only FDA-approved diagnostic tool that uses multi-spectral light technology and advanced computer algorithms to provide dermatologists with unique data about irregular moles. With its new FDA approval, MelaFind serves as a quick, non-invasive and painless tool for patients.

Terry Schatz, COO of Bioelements, has been named to the Board of Directors for the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD). The ICMAD Board consists of the most experienced cosmetic company owners and executives in the industry. Schatz was hand-selected to join the board, valued for his years of experience in the field of professional skin care manufacturing, and will offer his time and advice…

ONE Concept recently held its 2nd annual School Rally at Earthlite Headquarters. As organizers of the American Massage, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Spa Conference, ONE Concept is committed to an interdisciplinary approach to wellness.

Sothys is pleased to announce Caroline Rushworth as the new director of education. Rushworth comes to Sothys with over 20 years of experience in the industry. As the director of education for Sothys, she will be responsible for developing and implementing the education strategies for the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.

DermOne™ Dermatology Centers has expanded into the state of Texas, adding three offices previously managed by U.S. Dermatology Medical Management, Inc., to its rapidly growing network of neighborhood dermatology centers. DermOne of Texas will initially serve the North Arlington, South Arlington and Waxahachie communities with plans to expand throughout the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

With more than 12 years in the salon/spa and medical industries, Jessica Wadley is Skin Authority’s new vice president of sales. Wadley was previously the chief operating officer of La Jolla Spa MD, vice president and general manager of Bellus Academies, and corporate director of spa and retail at Total Woman Gym and Spa chain.

Revision Skincare announces the appointment of Dina White to creative brand manager. White comes to Revision with six years of design experience, beginning as an art designer for L’Oréal USA after graduating Magna Cum Laude with an A.A.S. in advertising and marketing communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She enriched her expertise and artistic skill in positions including interactive designer with the Neiman Marcus…