23. What Global Aesthetic Experts Are Saying About 2026 Skincare | Regeneration, Renewal & What’s Actually Worth Your Time

When dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic leaders from around the world gather in one place, patterns start to emerge. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan is joined by Clinical Manager and Nurse Injector, Kristin Brunson, RN, to share the clearest signals they brought home from the Global Aesthetics Conference 2025 in Miami. They break down what consistently rose to the top, including regenerative skincare, biostimulatory fillers, and the growing understanding that internal health directly influences aesthetic outcomes. The conversation also explores the impact of GLP-1 medications on skin aging and why the future of aesthetics is grounded in healthier skin biology, individualized beauty, and natural results that still make a meaningful difference.

Resources mentioned:

• Dr. Rostan’s “What’s on My Bathroom Shelf” Panel Deck
• Aesthetic Services
• Cosmetic Treatments

Some products mentioned:

• Neocutis Skincare
• Factor Five Growth Factor Skincare
• Emepelle® Night Cream
• OneSkin - OS-01 Skincare
• BioBlend Technology™
• Pavise Sunscreen

3 Key Takeaways from the Conference:

• Regenerative medicine is here to stay. Speakers emphasized repair and renewal, from exosomes and growth factors to biostimulatory fillers that support fibroblast function and long-term skin health.
• Nutrition, lifestyle, hormones, and overall cellular health consistently came up as critical factors influencing how well skincare, lasers, and injectables perform.
• Natural, individualized beauty is the global consensus. Leaders from around the world reinforced that the most successful outcomes are subtle, personalized, and designed to help patients look refreshed and healthy rather than overdone.

Welcome to Queen City Skin, the podcast where skincare meets science. Hosted by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, Founder of Charlotte Skin & Laser; and Dr. Emily O. McLean, a physician at Charlotte Skin & Laser. We're here to cut through the noise — from social media myths to marketing hype — and bring you clear, evidence-based advice on caring for your skin at every stage of life.

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