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Inside Aesthetics

547 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings

Inside Aesthetics (IA) explores cosmetic and injectable-related topics including toxins & fillers, devices, lasers, injecting theory as well as aesthetic business topics.

Hosted by Dr Jake Sloane (a leading aesthetic doctor & international injectables trainer) & David Segal (an aesthetic business entrepreneur & mentor), Inside Aesthetics hosts globally-renowned experts to discuss their specialty in the aesthetics & injectables industry.

With new episodes every Friday, IA has become the most listened to aesthetics podcast in the world with over 900,000 times in over 100 countries. It’s now more than a podcast - it's a mandatory educational channel for injectors & others who work in our field.

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Episodes

Jessica Maggs & Dr David Kosenko - 'Where are we heading with the regulatory changes in Australia? (Part 1)' #249

March 21, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Episode 249 hosts Jessica Maggs (Nurse Practitioner & Board Member of the Cosmetic Nurses Association, Melbourne, Australia) & Dr David Kosenko (General Practitioner & President of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia, Perth, Australia) The regulations for injectors and cosmetic clinics are rapidly evolving in Australia - so fast in fact that some of the topics discussed in this episode have already been surpassed by new guidelines released on March 7th 2024. So we will tackle th...

Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - 'Conferences, a new mini-series & more!' #248

March 14, 2024 19:02 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB

Episode 248 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In this weeks discussion David and Jake recap on their respective recent trips to Melbourne (ASCD Conference) & Bangkok (MD Codes JAPAC Tour). David shares what he spoke about as a guest speaker and discusses some insights into some of the talks he most enjoyed - including the longevity of HA fillers and the growing popularity of biostimulatory treatments.  Jake explains what he did in the cadaver lab in Thailand and then ex...

April Harrison - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 19)' #247

March 07, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Episode 247 hosts April Harrison, a Physician Assistant from Texas, USA. April joins us in the 19th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we showcase every level of type of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods...

Ian Sanderson & Dr Steven Liew - 'AnteAGE: Regenerative skin care utilising exosomes & growth factors' #246

February 29, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Episode 246 hosts Ian Sanderson (President of AnteAGE®) & Dr Steven Liew (Plastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia). AnteAGE® are regenerative skincare company based in California, USA. Their mission is to provide powerful regenerative anti-aging products through evidence-based technologies. They have pioneered the use of human bone marrow stem cell technology both for aesthetic and dermatological uses, utilising exosomes and growth factors respectively.  In this episode we go on a deep di...

Dr Felix Bertram - 'Understanding your business mindset & your why' #245

February 22, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Episode 245 welcomes back Dr Felix Bertram, a Dermatologist and Business Entrepreneur from Zurich, Switzerland.  Felix is a returning guest to the podcast (previously on episode 198) and in addition to his clinical expertise he is an incredibly successful businessman with numerous other revenue streams. As a result of his business acumen and investments, he is also a judge on the Swiss TV show 'Die Höhle der Löwen' (similar to Shark Tank in Australia or Dragon's Den in the UK). In this e...

Dr Caroline Taylor-Walker - 'The Business Of Injecting (Chapter 12)' #244

February 15, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Episode 244 hosts Dr Caroline Taylor-Walker, a Cosmetic Physician based in Torquay, Australia.  In 'The Business of Injecting' episodes we host injectors and clinic owners to discuss all aspects of the business side of their clinic. We analyse their financial struggles and challenges, difficult decisions, friction points, staffing, hiring, firing and other topics relevant for aesthetic business owners. PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addit...

Cassandra Smith - 'How to maximise retail opportunities' #243

February 08, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Episode 243 hosts Cassandra Smith, a Dermal Clinician & Aesthetic Business Coach from Canberra, Australia.  Cassandra is a returning guest (previously on episodes 5, 24, 29, 60 & 191) and was David's business partner for over a decade. She originally trained as a Beautician before qualifiying as Dermal Clinician. Cassandra and David then became the co-owners of three laser, skin and injectable clinics that they ran successfully for over a decade before selling in 2022. In this episode we...

Kelly Beasy - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 18)' #242

February 01, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Episode 242 hosts Kelly Beasy, a Nurse Practitioner from Brisbane, Australia Kelly joins us in the 18th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we showcase every level of type of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the h...

Nadia Zanco - 'Understanding the psychology of aesthetic patients' #241

January 25, 2024 19:02 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Episode 241 hosts Nadia Zanco, a Clinical Nurse Consultant and Credentialled Mental Health Nurse based in Bathurst, Australia.  To kick off the New Year, we take a step back from discussing techniques or products to focus on the art of consultation. We explore what our patients motivations for seeking treatments are and discuss what goes on behind the scenes when they book in with us. We go on a deep dive to try and understand the psychology of what is really going on when someone seeks ...

Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - 'Wrapping up 2023' #240

December 14, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Episode 240 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane and David Segal. We wrap up 2023 by first summarising some of our key podcast news and events. We then look back at some of the main lessons of the past 12 months including the global economy, the evolving toxin market and filler trends. We also look forward to next year with some predictions and ideas of where the market is heading. We want to thank our incredible listeners for making IA the most listened to aesthetics podcast in the worl...

Nicky McKellar - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 17) #239

December 07, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

Episode 239 hosts Nicky McKellar, a Nurse Practitioner from Charleville in remote Queensland, Australia Nicky joins us in the 17th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we showcase every level of type of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain...

Maria Reid - 'What the regulatory changes in Tasmania mean for the rest of Australia' #238

December 05, 2023 19:02 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Episode 238 hosts Maria Reid, a Registered Nurse based in Tasmania, Australia. Maria has a Masters in Clinical leadership and is the co-owner of Eden Clinic based in Hobart. In this bonus and short podcast, we discuss the new and significant regulatory changes that have been implemented in the state of Tasmania for cosmetic clinics. Back in 2021 Maria was invited to a forum held by the Tasmanian Department of Health. In this meeting the government announced that they would be implementin...

Dr Saras Sundrum, Ashlee Middleton & Jessica Sluga - 'TriLift: Dynamic muscle stimulation for facial toning' #237

November 30, 2023 20:04 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

Episode 237 hosts Dr Saras Sundrum (Cosmetic Physician, Sydney), Ashlee Middleton (National Sales Manager - Lumenis ANZ) and Jessica Sluga (National Clinical Educator - Lumenis ANZ). We discuss TriLift, a novel device made by Lumenis. According to Lumenis, Trilift can give 'a facelift-like result with no injections or surgery'.  TriLift includes three modaliites of treatment: dynamic muscle stimulation, radiofrequency for skin rejuvenation and radiofrequency microneedling for skin texture ...

Dr Stephen Lowe - 'Ultherapy: Micro-focused ultrasound under visualisation' #236

November 23, 2023 20:56 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Episode 236 hosts Dr Stephen Lowe, a Cosmetic Physician from Sydney, Australia. Stephen has been in the aesthetics field for over 13 years and is a global KOL for Merz Aesthetics. He has been using Ultherapy since 2017 and is a leading practitioner in how to best use it. We discuss what Ultherapy is, the technology involved and how this relates to treating specific signs of facial ageing. We specifically drill down into collagen loss, aging of the SMAS layer and how these structures impact...

Kian Moini - 'The Business Of Injecting (Chapter 11)' #235

November 16, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Episode 235 hosts Kian Moini, an entrepreneur and the owner of 'Q-Tox' based in Sydney, Australia.  We hosted Kian way back in episode 143, almost two years ago to the day prior to his clinic opening. We re-visit what his goals were for his clinic and learn how he has navigated the challenges of the competitive Sydney aesthetic market. We learn about what worked, what needed tweaking and get an insight into how understanding your CRM data can drive your overall strategy. In 'The Business...

Julie Bass Kaplan - 'Disasters & Solutions (Chapter 3): Vascular occlusion of the tongue' #234

November 09, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Episode 234 hosts Julie Bass Kaplan, a Nurse Practitioner from California, USA. Better known as Jubilant Julie, she has been injecting since 1999 and is one of the world's most experienced aesthetic injectors. This is the 3rd chapter in our mini-series called ‘Disasters & Solutions’. Here we look at some of the unusual, difficult or outright disasterous outcomes for patients caused by injectables. We speak to the injectors who managed the case and go through what happened, step by step. We’...

Dr Alexander Rivkin - 'Safety manoeuvres when injecting - are we kidding ourselves?' #233

November 02, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Episode 233 hosts Dr Alexander Rivkin, an ENT surgeon from California, USA.  For years injectors have argued bitterly about the pros and cons of theoretical safety manoeuvres performed when injecting fillers. These techniques include aspiration, small or larger movements of the needle tip or even aspiration and moving combined.  We explore the rationale proposed for these procedures and try to understand the merits and limitations of what they might offers us.  PATREON: Join our Patr...

Dr Pouria Moradi - 'Normal: A Plastic Surgeon's letter to his daughters about body image' #232

October 26, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Episode 232 hosts Dr Pouria Moradi, a Plastic Surgeon & Reconstructive Surgeon from Sydney, Australia. Pouria recently published his first book entitled 'Normal - A Plastic Surgeon's letter to his daughter about body image'. He first got the idea for the book as he watched his seven year old daughter participating in a swimming carnival. She seemed so proud of herself and completely unaware of how she looked in her cute swimming costume. But it dawned on him juggling his role as a father...

Ian Carroll & Jahan Kalantar - 'The risks of illegal injectable products & how to protect yourself' #231

October 19, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

Episode 231 hosts Ian Carroll (Founder and Managing Director of EnVogue Skin) and Jahan Kalantar (Criminal Lawyer & the principal of 'Executive Law Group'). We discuss the consequences surrounding the alleged actions of a new aesthetic distributor based in Australia.  CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL OFFERS: Click here to browse our latest partner offers! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast PATREON: ...

Dr John Joseph - 'The Tox Talks (Chapter 7): We've been doing toxins wrong for the past 35 years' #230

October 12, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 126 MB

Episode 230 hosts Dr John Joseph, a Plastic Surgeon from California, USA.  In our mini series 'The Tox Talks', we feature expert injectors who have significant experience in using a particular brand of a botulinum toxin. These episodes explore our guests experiences using that brand, the evolution of their injecting techniques and we get special insights into the subtle nuances of getting the best of out that particular toxin. In chapter 7 John shares his experiences as a lead clinical s...

Julie Bass Kaplan - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 16)' #229

October 05, 2023 19:02 - 1 hour - 227 MB

Episode 229 hosts Julie Bass Kaplan, a Nurse Practitioner from California, USA. Better known as Jubilant Julie, she has been injecting since 2001 and is one of the world's most experienced aesthetic injectors and trainers.  Julie joins us in the 16th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we showcase every level of ...

Jamie Yerales - 'The Business of Injecting (Chapter 10)' #228

September 28, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Episode 228 hosts Jamie Yerales, a Registered Nurse from Terrigal, Australia.  Jamie first trained as a Beauty Therapist before graduating as a Registered Nurse in 2012. She worked a cosmetic injector in a number of clinics in Sydney before deciding to build her own clinic, 'The Cosmetic Couture'.  In 'The Business of Injecting' episodes we host injectors to discuss all aspects of the business side of their clinic. We analyse their financial struggles and challenges, difficult decisions,...

Dr Sunny Dhesi - 'The challenges of choosing & using clinical software in aesthetics' #227

September 21, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

Episode 227 hosts Dr Sunny Dhesi, a General Practitioner from Rutland, UK. In this episode we cover one of the most commonly asked questions amongst injectors -  what clinical software system is 'best' for injectors? Having already covered this topic from a software developers perspective (episode 221), we go on a deep dive to better understand the injectors mindset when considering investing in aesthetic software. We discuss: Sunny's background What 'CRM' means Why clinics need a c...

Nicola Lowrey - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 15) #226

September 14, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Episode 226 hosts Nicola Lowrey, a physician assistant from California, USA. Nicola joins us in the 15th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we showcase every type of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of ...

Fiona Tuck - 'Vitamins, collagen and ingestable supplements - do they work?' #225

September 07, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

Episode 225 hosts Fiona Tuck a nutritional medicine practitioner, cosmetic chemist & skin expert from Sydney, Australia. (Previously also featured on episodes 2, 36 & 65) In this weeks podcast we drill down into the poorly understood topics of supplements and ingestable collagen. We discuss: Fiona's background Why our diet is so interwoven with our overall health The difference between taking vitamin supplements and eating a nutritionally balanced diet The lack of nutritional educat...

Dr Felix Li - 'The Beauty Of The World (Chapter 6): Singapore and Asia' #224

August 31, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Episode 224 is the (very overdue!) sixth chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 107, 109, 113 & 118 for our other episodes and regions of the world) The Beauty Of The World mini-series hosts globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll try to better understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate ...

Dr Felix Li - 'The Beauty Of The World - Singapore and Asia' #224

August 31, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Episode 224 is the (very overdue!) sixth chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 107, 109, 113 & 118 for our other episodes and regions of the world) The Beauty Of The World mini-series hosts globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll try to better understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate ...

Special edition - 'Our first ever live podcast - A23' #223

August 24, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

Episode 223 is a little bit different... instead of our usual episode style with one or two guests, we go big!  A fortnight ago Dr Jake & David appeared at one of Australia's biggest conferences, 'Aesthetics'. This annual meeting is convened by Dr Steven Liew, a renowned Plastic Surgeon and previous guest on IA on episodes 64, 126 &192. The goal of the Aesthetics conference is to disrupt the current way of doing things and to explore innovative ideas on how to improve safety and efficacy f...

Marissa Dennis - 'The Business Of Injecting (Chapter 9)' #222

August 17, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Episode 222 hosts Marissa Dennis, a Nurse Practitioner from Kelowna, Canada.  Marissa has been injecting since 2015 and is the owner of Onyx Beauty Lab. She also founded Medical Aesthetics and Injection Academy (MAIA) that help train new injectors from all over Canada.  'The Business of Injecting' episodes host injectors to discuss all aspects of their business. We analyse their struggles and challenges, difficult decisions, friction points, financials, staffing, hiring, firing and other...

Dr Askari Townshend - 'The challenges of building & financing clinical software' #221

August 10, 2023 21:23 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Episode 221 hosts Dr Askari Townshend, a Cosmetic Physician & an entrepreneur from London, UK. Like all cosmetic injectors, Askari needed a clinical management software to run his practice and database. But he couldn't find anything suitable for his needs. And so he embarked on building his own CRM system called 'Collums'. This proved very successful and future developments were planned to take Collums to the USA and other markets. But just three weeks ago out of nowhere, agreed funding ...

Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - 'Threads - the new social media app by Meta' #220

August 03, 2023 20:02 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Episode 220 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane, David Segal & a guest appearance from our new Marketing Manager Kendel Young. (This was a totally unplanned chat where we hit the record button in our studio after a team meeting!) In an already congested social media world, Meta has launched a new app called 'Threads'. In just a few days it became the fastest downloaded app ever, even beating ChatGPT and boasting over 100 million users by week one. But is an app that has seemingly been cre...

Professor Syed Haq - 'The Tox Talks (Chapter 6): Letybo' #219

July 27, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Episode 219 hosts Professor Syed Haq, a Cosmetic Physician from London, UK. Syed divides his time between preventative medicine & aesthetics. He has previously been an advisory board member for Ipsen, Allergan Aesthetics and is a Hugel Aesthetics KOL for Letybo.  In our mini series 'The Tox Talks', we feature expert injectors who have significant experience in using a particular brand of a botulinum toxin as well as teaching it's use to other injectors. These episodes explore our guests ...

Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - 'How to handle complaints in an aesthetic clinic' #218

July 20, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 99 MB

Episode 218 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. As injectors and clinic-owners, we don't always get things right. And even when we do, our patients don't always see it that way. Complaints can vary from mild nuisances to full blown medicolegal nightmares. They will always occur in some form and they can cause significant anxiety for businesses and injectors alike.  In this episode we delve into how we can do better at improving our communication bwetween ourselves and our p...

Deborah Farnworth-Ward - 'The mindset of an entrepreneur' #217

July 13, 2023 20:02 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Episode 217 hosts Deborah Farnworth-Ward, an entrepreneur from the Gold Coast, Australia.  Deb is the founder of Australian Skin Clinics (ASC) franchise, growing from 1 to 60 locations in just five years. She is an MBA graduate, a Certified Franchise Executive and a serial entrepreneur. She has an incredible vision and passion for the aesthetics industry where she has immersed herself for 15 years. We learn how her career prior to aesthetics helped her vision, managing large multi-discip...

Audrey Rose - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 14)' #216

July 06, 2023 20:01 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Episode 216 hosts Audrey Rose, a nurse practitioner from Boston, USA Audrey joins us in the 14th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we showcase every level of type of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of...

Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - 'An overview of the current aesthetic & business trends in Australia' #215

June 29, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Episode 215 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal David was recently invited to talk at the Merz Nurse Academy in Sydney. In this episode he and Dr Jake discuss an overview of his presentation, covering some of the key trends that he sees in the Australian industry.  We discuss: How average filler volumes usage is down & the reasons why this might be The impending regulatory changes expected by AHPRA & how this might change the nurse/doctor scripting process Whether this is...

Kelly George - 'The Business of Injecting (Chapter 8)' #214

June 22, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Episode 214 hosts Kelly George, a Registered Nurse from Tamworth, Australia.  Kelly is based in regional New South Wales. Originally working in the marketing department for Allergan Aesthetics, Kelly became a nurse injector and has since become a respected speaker & business coach. 'The Business of Injecting' episodes host injectors to discuss all aspects of their business. We analyse their struggles and challenges, difficult decisions, friction points that aren't yet solved, financial c...

Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - 'Business & Beauty in the Metaverse' #213

June 15, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 96 MB

Episode 213 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. Dr Jake catches up with David after another work trip abroad - this time to Japan. We first get some insight into how David's business consultations work.  We then recap on how IA Patreon (our online subscription platform) works and how we can support injectors and aesthetic clinics globally. We then get into the main topic of the podcast exploring why Dr Jake went to Japan and what he learnt. We discuss: What the REFINE ...

Dr Nichola Conlon - 'What is ageing?’ #212

June 08, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Episode 212 hosts Dr Nichola Conlon a Molecular Biologist from Newcastle, UK. Nichola is an academic scientist with a particular interest in how and why we age. She's the founder of Nuchido, a company who's mission is to help bring affordable anti-aging strategies to the public domain. When we started the IA podcast back in 2019, some of our older episodes covered wellness topics that looked at the relationship between looking good & feeling good. But we didn't address aging itself or th...

Brittony Croasdell - 'Disasters & Solutions - Eye lid ptosis after toxins (Chapter 2)' #211

June 02, 2023 01:34 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Episode 211 hosts Brittony Croasdell, a Nurse Practitioner based in Chicago, USA.  Brittony is a highly experienced injector, trainer and international speaker. She has mentored hundreds of injectors through both the Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) & Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network (GAIN). Brittony is also a board member of the Complications in Medical Aesthetics Collaborative (CMAC) - an influential international consortium dedicated to improvement in complication management amongst m...

Rick O’Neill - ‘The Digital Deep Dive: Digital automation for aesthetic businesses’ #210

May 25, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Episode 210 hosts Rick O'Neill, a digital marketing expert from Brighton, UK. (Previously joining us in episodes 134, 193, 197 & 202)  Rick has over 20 years of experience and is the founder of Look Touch Feel (LTF), an award winning digital marketing agency who specialise in supporting aesthetic practitioners & plastic surgeons. This is the fourth and final chapter of our mini-series called the 'The Digital Deep Dive' (sponsored by LTF). Over the four chapters we've covered some of the...

Samantha Shepherd - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 13)' #209

May 18, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Episode 209 hosts Samantha Shepherd, a nurse practitioner from Atlanta, USA. Samantha joins us in the 13th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we showcase every level of type of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under th...

Dr Pouria Moradi & Sheri-lee Knoop - 'The impending new guidelines for the Australian cosmetic industry' #208

May 11, 2023 21:58 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Episode 208 hosts Dr Pouria Moradi (Plastic Surgeon & Reconstructive Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) & Sheri-lee Knoop (Registered Nurse & President of the Cosmetic Nurses Association from Perth, Australia) Pouria and Sheri-Lee joined us to share their thoughts and insights into the proposed new Australia cosmetic regulations that have been announced by AHPRA (the Australian health practitioner regulator). These new rules affect both surgeons and non-surgical practitioners and come into fo...

Babak Moini- 'An assessment of the Australian chain clinics' #207

May 10, 2023 02:27 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Episode 207 hosts Babak Moini, the founder of Laser Clinics Australia (LCA). LCA started in 2008 and have become the world's largest aesthetic and skin chain of clinics with over 200 locations in Australia, Singapore, UK and Canada. Since then, numerous other competitor chain clinic brands have competed with each other for the same demographic of patients (including Silk Laser Clinics, Evolution Clinics, Australian Skin Clinics, Clear Complexion Clinics and several other brands) The univer...

Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - ‘Dr Jake’s trips to AMWC Miami, Zurich & AMWC Monaco’ #206

April 14, 2023 10:22 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Episode 206 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. Dr Jake has been abroad numerous times in the past 8 weeks for various conferences and meetings. We recorded this episode whilst he was in Dubai (so apologies for his sides poorer sound quality) but we decided to explore what he was up to and what some of the key learnings from his trips were. We discuss: AMWC Monaco, one of the biggest global aesthetic meetings and what's on offer What the best live injection he saw was and ...

Dr Philip Singh & Helen Planting - 'Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) & Bio-filler' #205

March 30, 2023 16:16 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Episode 205 hosts Dr Phillip Singh, a dermatologist based in Perth, Australia & Helen Planting, Clinical Development Manager for Alocuro. Alocuro are a privately-owned Australian company that supplies medical devices for use in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) procedures.  We revisit the topic of PRP having first covered it way back in episodes 19 & 20. We explore: Phillip and Helen's backgrounds What PRP is exactly Why platelet concentration is so important How PRP is harvested How the...

Melissa Isaia & Nicole Schmid-Sanele - 'The Business of Injecting (Chapter 7)' #204

March 24, 2023 02:26 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Episode 204 hosts Melissa Isaia, co-founder of Juvae and the CNA (Cosmetic Nurses Association) & Nicole Schmid, Registered Nurse, co-founder of Juvae & the CNA. Melissa & Nicole created 'Juvae' back in 2008, an all in one solution for the training, business support and connecting of nurse injectors to clinics. At that time, the Australian injectable market was very immature. The chain clinics hadn't yet formed, social media was in it's infancy, hyalase wasn't a thing and in many ways, the ...

Dr Steven Land, Tanya Khan, Dan Julien & Bonnie Hawthorne - 'IMCAS: Paris 2023' #203

March 16, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Episode 203 hosts four of our listeners and IA Patrons, Dr Steven Land, Tanya Khan, Dr Bonnie Hawthorne & Dan Julien. Steven is an experienced cosmetic physician from Newcastle, UK. He previously worked in Emergency Medicine and is KOL for Evolus and Neauvia.  Tanya is a Nurse Prescriber from Belfast, Northern Ireland and has been an injector for 5 years. Bonnie is a GP and a Cosmetic Physician with 8 years experience from Newcastle, Australia. Dan (previously on episode 169) is Nurs...

Rick O'Neill - 'The Digital Deep Dive: Websites (Chapter 3)' #202

March 09, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Episode 202 hosts Rick O'Neill, a digital marketing expert from Brighton, UK. (Previously joining us in episodes 134, 193 and 197)  Rick has over 20 years of experience and is the founder of Look Touch Feel (LTF), an award winning digital marketing agency who specialise in supporting aesthetic practitioners & plastic surgeons. This is the third chapter of our mini-series called the 'The Deep Digital Dive' (sponsored by LTF). Over four chapters we'll better understand some of the core pi...

Dr Patricia Barrera - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 12)' #201

March 05, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Episode 201 hosts Dr Patricia Barerra, a cosmetic physican based in the city of Paraná, Argentina.  Patricia joins us in the 12th Chapter of our series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of type of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certa...