The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) is proud to announce the election of Russ Kridel, M.D., an esteemed member and facial plastic surgeon from Houston, Texas, to the American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees. Kridel’s appointment not only celebrates his outstanding reputation and medical skill, but also marks the first time that an AAFPRS member has represented the Academy in…

The acne-fighting experts of Clear Clinic and Schweiger Dermatology opened three new locations in New Jersey and New York in July. Clear Clinic is the first skin care center to focus solely on treatment of acne and acne scars. Schweiger Dermatology is a full-service cosmetic and dermatology practice.

Julep Beauty, the world's fastest-growing omnichannel beauty brand, recently announced that Dwight Gaston has joined the company as chief delivery officer. In his new role, Gaston will oversee Julep's operations, customer service, fulfillment, and product development teams to ensure efficient delivery of products to its dedicated customers. Julep develops more than 300 new products each year for its Maven subscribers and e-commerce customers. Shipments are…

Premier Manhattan salon Luxe Den is announcing the opening of its brand new New York spa facilities, now outfitted with the most modern equipment and stocked with the hottest beauty and cosmetics items. The top-tier services available at the new luxury spa perfectly complement the salon's hair and beauty specialty, making Luxe Den a premier New York City beauty destination for all salon and spa…

Beata Goodman is the newest addition to Tecniche as the Tecniche Chicago brand advocate! Goodman has been a licensed aesthetician for 18 years, a licensed massage therapist for 15 years, and presently works as an educator for spas and medical spas in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, while also acting as a Continuing Education Sponsor in the state of Illinois.

Stemulation™ Skin Care recently announced the appointment of seasoned veteran Ashlee Anderson as vice president of sales and training for the company. With a career that spans more than 20 years in advanced aesthetics training, Anderson is the ideal candidate to grow Stemulation’s presence in the luxury resort spa and medical spa markets. “We are so pleased to have Ashlee join our team,” says founder…

Marine Agency Corp recently named R. Charles Stevens II, C.I.S.R., as the new president. Stevens II becomes the second generation of the Stevens family at the helm, and will continue to support the agency’s focus on superior service and product quality.

Skin 2 Skin™ Care is proud to announce that Rachelle Martini’s company Rachelle’s Health & Skincare will now retail and serve as a wholesale distributor for the Australia and New Zealand market.