Dr. Chantal Lunderville on IMCAS Paris 2025.
IMCAS Paris was a whirlwind of innovation, science, and aesthetics, bringing together over 18,000 attendees, 370 exhibitors, and doctors from more than 130 countries. The Congress focused on dermatology and plastic surgery-based aesthetics, showcasing the latest trends in skincare, devices, injectables, and weight loss.
Dr. Chantal Lunderville on IMCAS Skincare, Devices, Injectables, GLP-1, the Global Beauty Connection.
Contribution By Dr. Chantal Lunderville, L+A Medical Editor courtesy of AQ Solutions
Dr. Chantal Lunderville is a board-certified physician specializing in skin health, aesthetic medicine, and Women’s health. She attended medical school at UCLA School of Medicine, followed by a residency at UCSF Family Medicine, and on graduating opened her own concierge aesthetics practice in the San Francisco Bay Area focusing on hormone health, skincare, and longevity.
Since then Dr. Lunderville has grown her practice to include overseeing nurses and aestheticians as medical director to over 15 practices across California, and through Dr. C’s Academy helps to launch new practices across the US and Canada through consulting and online courses in business, compliance, aesthetic procedures including neurotoxin, fillers, lasers, microneedling, and lasers. Read Full Bio
Dr. Chantal Lunderville’s Quick + Digestible Breakdown of the Highlights
Skincare: The Era of Exosomes
Exosomes were everywhere—from rice- and pumpkin-derived to human-based formulations. They’re being explored for:
- Hair loss
- Lichen sclerosis
- Non-healing wounds
Doctors worldwide are reporting promising results when applied topically, but the consensus is clear:
- Exosomes should be a last resort when traditional therapies fail.
- More large-scale studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness. • No country has yet approved them for injectable use.
Dr. Chantal Lunderville, L+A Medical Editor
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Devices: A New Must-Have for Skin Analysis
Want a Vizia but don’t want to break the bank? Meet my favorite discovery of the show:
Canfield Nexa
- A more affordable alternative to Vizia
- Plugs into your iPad for easy access
- Analyzes pigment, UV damage, wrinkles, and more
- Perfect for aestheticians and practitioners to track patient progress
- Allows clinics to upload their skincare menu and auto-recommend treatments.
This is a game-changer for clinics that want objective, tech-driven skin assessments.
Injectables: Filler Is Still King (Everywhere But the U.S.)
Globally, filler is still the gold standard for facial enhancement. However, in the U.S., the focus has shifted to:
- Regenerative aesthetics (collagen stimulation over volume)
- Undetectable, “clean girl” work à la Lindsay Lohan’s glow-up
A rising trend?
- Fillers and skin boosters infused with ingredients like amino acids, PDRN, vitamins, and minerals—blurring the line between injectables and skincare.
Weight Loss: The GLP-1 Revolution Hits Aesthetics
The general consensus? GLP-1s (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) are transforming medicine—and aesthetics is no exception.
Key Insights from Experts:
- Weight loss patients first want to feel good, then look good.
- Best treatments to support GLP-1 patients:
- PLLA & hyperdilute Radiesse → ensures a natural look if weight fluctuates
- Lasers & heat-based devices → for skin tightening
- Medical-grade skincare & muscle stimulation → to counteract volume loss
- Tirzepatide may preserve muscle better than semaglutide.
- Studies show it does not cause bone loss.
Women & GLP-1s: The Hormonal Impact
Rapid fat loss can lower estrogen levels (since adipocytes help convert testosterone into estrogen). • Women, especially those in peri- or full menopause, should be aware this could accelerate collagen loss.
The Global Beauty Connection
One of the best parts of IMCAS? The people.
At the gala on the final night, I met incredible doctors from all over the world—Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Paris, Kosovo, Mexico, and beyond. While beauty standards may differ across cultures, the dedication to innovation and patient care is universal.
Final Thoughts: Paris vs. The Super Bowl?
While someone is busy watching football in San Diego, I’ll be here in Paris—raising a glass to the future of aesthetics.
IMCAS 2025 proved that this industry is evolving faster than ever, blending science, technology, and artistry. Whether it’s exosomes, AI-driven skin analysis, bioactive fillers, or GLP-1 transformations, one thing is clear: we’re just getting started.
Until next time, Paris!
