Professional & Aesthetics.
The business behind the treatment room, medical aesthetics, spas, and salons across Asia.
Alteogen Biologics Licenses Papilocare HPV Device for Korea
The Korean biotech firm secured rights from Spain's Procare Health today for an intravaginal gel device to manage human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical lesions.
365mc Bangkok Clinic Promotes Body Contouring on SURGERY WARS
Korean obesity treatment provider 365mc recently featured its Bangkok clinic on the Thai makeover reality show “SURGERY WARS.” The company reported this appearance aimed to increase its visibility within Thailand's medical aesthetics market, showcasing specialized body-contouring procedures including localized fat removal and fat transfer techniques.
AriBio Lab Secures Indonesian BPOM Approval for Bidan HA Fillers
Korean biotechnology firm AriBio Lab has gained Indonesian drug regulator approval for four Bidan hyaluronic acid (HA) filler products. This enables the company's entry into Indonesia's medical aesthetics market, a strategic expansion for the group.
Korean Radiology Clinics Risk Closure Over Imaging Reimbursement Cuts
South Korean radiologists warn that planned reductions in diagnostic imaging reimbursement rates, alongside relaxed staffing requirements for MRI equipment, could force some clinics to close. The Korean Association of Radiologists (KAR) projects significant financial strain and potential quality control issues.
GC Genome Reports Strong H1 2026 Results, Operating Profit Jumps 119%
South Korean diagnostics firm GC Genome announced a 119 percent increase in operating profit for the first half of 2026, driven by growth in its core diagnostic tests and improved financial performance.
Hugel Reports Record First-Half Earnings on Botulinum Toxin and Americas Growth
Korean medical aesthetics firm Hugel announced its strongest first-half performance, driven by increased global demand for its botulinum toxin products and expansion in the Americas. The company reported significant gains in sales, operating profit, and net profit for the six-month period.
Korea University Expert Professor Kim Sin-gon Discusses AI's Impact on Medical Practice, Implications for Asia's Medical Aesthetics
Professor Kim Sin-gon of Korea University College of Medicine analyzes how artificial intelligence will reshape medical roles, not specialties. His insights reveal that traditional medical strengths are now AI's domain, urging a focus on human-centric skills. This analysis carries significant implications for Asia's expanding medical aesthetics sector, where technology integration and patient interaction are both critical.