Inside Aesthetics

Episode 130 hosts Cameron Glover who is based in Melbourne, Australia. Cameron is the CEO of 'Interplast Australia'. Interplast is a charity that provides life-saving and changing surgery across 17 countries in the Asia Pacific region. Their teams of volunteer plastic surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and allied health professionals also train and upskill the local medical services to provide longer term and improved care. In partnership with local organisations including hospitals, universities and local NGOs, Interplast's mission is to ‘repair bodies and rebuild lives’ by providing surgical services for those who could not otherwise afford or access them. They also strengthen the capacity of the local medical systems through training and mentoring programs. Cameron shares his journey throughout this transformative organisation, from the surgeries on offer and the biggest challenges for his teams working in developing countries, to their community education programs such as burns prevention and management. Wit

Episode 129 hosts Miranda Pearce, an aesthetic marketing, mindset and motivation expert based in Manchester, UK. She co-founded SkinViva, a leading cosmetic clinic with her husband Dr Tim Pearce and is self-taught in aesthetic marketing. We open by discussing one of the most difficult conundrums that every injector encounters on their journey - how to price themselves within an incredibly saturated market? We'll drill down into what the value of a skilled injector is and how to feel confident charging appropriately for that. We then explore how to improve communication and the value from our patients including reducing no shows, handling last-minute cancellations, increasing word of mouth referrals and improving patient loyalty. Miranda shares her expertise on motivation and mindset when it comes to one of the most common barriers that injectors come up against- how to combat 'injecting anxiety', dealing with limiting beliefs and recovering their confidence after a complication. PATREON: Join our Patreon for

Episode 128 hosts Alice Hart-Davis, based in London, UK. Alice is a leading aesthetic journalist, author and founder of 'The Tweakments Guide'. Her books and website under the same name act as information resources for patients and are a guide to the entire spectrum of treatments available on the market. Alice has developed relationships with all of the leading cosmetic physicians across the UK - and has bravely trialed almost every cosmetic treatment there is! She gives us an insight into the complex world of aesthetics from her own unique perspective as both a journalist but also as an 'expert patient'. We learn how the market has evolved over the last 20 years, why injectables are still a taboo and get more insight into the lack of regulation that clouds the UK cosmetic scene. We also learn what treatments she's tried that didn't quite deliver and what makes a successful practitioner in the eyes of our patients. (Since recording this podcast Alice’s books ‘The Tweakment guide: Fresher Face’ & ‘The Twea

Episode 127 hosts Dr Tom Van Eijk based in Amsterdam, Holland. Dr Van Eijk is a globally-renowned cosmetic doctor and Holland’s most famous injector. He left surgical training in 2003 to focus on injectables and by 2005, had begun teaching students. He is especially well known for his ‘ferning’ and lip ‘tenting’ techniques which he has presented all around the world.  In many of our previous episodes we've speculated what a formal pathway in training in cosmetic injectables might look like - and so we found the only country who has done just that. In 2019 in Holland, cosmetic injectables became recognised as a medical speciality and a training programme was created under governmental control. Dr Van Eijk gives his unfiltered opinion on this and tells us what led to these changes. We explore whether it was necessary and assess what Australian injectors could learn from the Dutch experience. PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities

Episode 126 hosts our first ever panel discussion on the podcast. We were joined by four Australian-based guests: Dr Steven Liew (Plastic Surgeon and internationally-recognised injectable KOL) Dr Davin Lim (Cosmetic Dermatologist) Dr Michael Molton (Cosmetic Physician & President of the Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia) Jacinta King (Registered Nurse & President of the Cosmetic Nurses Association) This open and very frank discussion was planned to provide an open forum to discuss the main and contentious issues that we experience in the Australian injectables space including: - Which professionals are permitted to inject and whether there is a need for tighter regulations? - Injectables in non-medical clinics, is appropriate? - Teleconsulting and remote prescribing for nurse injectors - The death of Jean Huang in 2017 in Sydney, what came of this and what, if anything, came of this? - The underlying 'turf war' between injectors of different professions - What we can do as a collective to i

Episode 125 hosts Dr Hervé Raspaldo, a globally-renowned facial plastic surgeon based in Geneva, Switzerland. He specialises in surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments of the face and neck and is especially known for his non-surgical rhinoplasty techniques. He is an international trainer and KOL for Vivacy, a French dermal filler company. We discuss the various types of fillers available on the market including the reversible as well as permanent types. We then explore filler rheology (the science of the physical properties of the materials) including cohesivity, elasticity, cross-linking and how these influence longevity and the patient experience.  Dr Raspaldo shares which filler brand he currently uses in addition to his experience with using 3D photography, ultrasound and MRI to track results and assess complications.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: - If you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to help support the podcast, we have two simple donation options: I Love IA! & Buy us a coffee!

Episode 124 hosts Stephen Handisides based in Los Angeles, USA. Stephen is an international TV presenter, journalist, publisher and an all-round expert on aesthetic beauty and male grooming. He is also the founder of the 'My Face, My Body' website and global aesthetic awards. Most recently, Stephen launched 'Modern Male Mindset', a digital lifestyle platform for the modern gentleman covering topics including male grooming, skincare and etiquette advice. We first discuss the basics of male aesthetics including styling and fashion, teasing out what men can do to up their game. We then explore aesthetic treatments and get a better understanding of how clinics might better appeal to male customers, what treatments they want and the male psychology surrounding cosmetic intervention. Finally we discuss Stephen's latest venture that helps businesses develop incredible virtual experiences fit for the post-COVID era and beyond. PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to g

Episode 123 is something a little bit different - it's a swapcast! This week the roles are reversed as our hosts Dr Jake & David become the guests on the hugely popular US podcast ‘Through Thick & Skin’. Hosted by Erin Jensen (Aesthetic Physicians Assistant) and her sister Megan Pattison (Experience Expert), the Through Thick and Skin podcast has similar synergy and goals to Inside Aesthetics. Erin and Megan showcase real, non-bs, safe and effective injectable treatments and tips on how to improve your skin. We discuss the birth of Inside Aesthetics and a little bit more about Dr Jake & David’s back stories. We then contrast the fascinating differences between the medical aesthetic landscapes of Australia vs USA. We share our learnings and experiences on what COVID has taught us, how the industry has bounced back and where we are headed now - plus a few things that never change wherever you treat paying patients including high expectations, identifying red flag patients, how and when to say no and

Episode 122 hosts Dr Steven Harris, a Cosmetic Physician based in London, UK. Steve has an international reputation for his approach to injecting. He strongly believes in treating the face holistically by respecting the anatomy and it's proportions. This is something that he has championed for many years and continues to advocate through his social media channels and to his patients. This episode's main theme discusses fillers and the growing phenomenon of the over-treatment of patients. We discuss how and why this is happening, who's fault it is and what the implications are. We debate how techniques like 'tenting' that he feels may lead to the issue of filler 'migration', the truth about filler longevity and Dr Harris' approach to dealing with poor filler results - including his 'Dissolving clinic' and how he uses hyalase. To balance the argument, we also explore what the role of the injector really is and dig deep into what their duties are - are they artists, free to express their patients choices or shou

Episode 121 hosts Dr Patrick Treacy based in Dublin, Ireland. Patrick is an multiple award-winning cosmetic physician who was one of the first in the world to offer facial aesthetics. We explore Dr Treacy's unusual start to his medical career and his experiences in the early years as a doctor. After suffering a potentially life-ending needle stick injury in hospital, he travelled the world, worked in several remote locations before moving back to Ireland where the facial aesthetic industry hadn't yet started. Dr Treacy quickly pioneered some the very first injectable treatments including using both biostimulator and polyacrylamide fillers for facial lipodystrophy in HIV-patients. He was also the first doctor known to try something that we now take for granted as injectors - the use of hyaluronidase to dissolve HA fillers. We get a fascinating perspective on how things have changed in facial aesthetics over 30 years before discussing Dr Treacy's most famous patient - The King of Pop, Michael Jackson. PATREON:

Episode 120 hosts Dr Jean Carruthers based in Vancouver, Canada. In the late 1980's working as an opthalmologist, Dr Carruthers and her husband Dr Alistair Carruthers (a dermatologist) pioneered how botulinum toxin can be used specifically for cosmetic purposes - now the most common cosmetic procedure in the world. Dr Carruthers is globally-recognised for her expertise in research and has authored more than 300 peer reviewed scientific publications, 70 book chapters and 9 textbooks. She's given thousands of presentations on cosmetic treatments and continues to lecture on the world stage as a keynote speaker. We first discuss how she learnt to use botulinum toxin and the day she deliberately treated the first patient in the world for frown line treatment - her receptionist Cathy Swann. We learn how her peers initially dismissed the idea of injectable cosmetic treatments and yet over time, how Jean and Alistair designed the first trials and worked with Allergan to brand the treatment as 'Botox'. We explore how

Episode 119 hosts Julie Horne, a world-renowned aesthetic nurse injector who now lives in Cape Town, South Africa. Originally from Sweden, Julie is a registered nurse and cared for cardio-thoracic patients for many years before turning her attention to aesthetics. In 2017 she exploded onto the world's injecting scene with her 'Julie Horne Lips' technique, showcasing her expertise in lip fillers. As a result of her exquisite work and attention to detail, Julie is a KOL for Galderma and has become a highly sought after speaker and educator. She is the co-owner of the Swiss Aesthetic Institute and founder of the Julie Horne Academy where she trains doctors and nurses to attend her internationally acclaimed 'Lip Masterclass'.  We first discuss Julie’s personal motivations and route into injecting before going on a seriously deep dive into lip fillers. We explore male vs female treatments, the consultation and assessment, techniques including ‘tenting’ and ‘lollipops’, needle vs cannula, tricky lips, the issue of

Episode 118 is the fifth part of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. We host 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 go on a deep dive to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst peoples faces and skin tones. Dr. Pegah Dehdari is leading dermatologist based in Dubai. She's a globally-renowned injector and acts as a KOL for Allergan. Being of Persian-descent but being born and trained in Germany, she has a unique insight into the patient mindset and beauty ideals of the region. In a region dominated by religious conservatism, we explore the interesting paradox where some of the most glamorous and groomed patients in the world live. We get an understanding of the beauty standards of Middle Eastern patients and explore what motivates and influences patient requests. We also look at how this inter-plays

Episode 117 hosts Professor Shafi Ahmed, a multi-award winning colorectal surgeon, teacher, futurist and entrepreneur. Professor Ahmed primarily operates at The Royal London Hospital, UK as a bowel cancer specialist.  But outside of his day job, Professor Ahmed has a much more extensive role in health care provision, being one of the top 20 global influencers in digital health and innovation. He advises the UK government on the ‘Long-Term Plan’ for health care and was awarded the Future NHS Award by members of Parliament. He is also the civilian advisor for the British Armed Forces in General Surgery. He has helped design and implement surgical education programmes in over 20 countries including conflict zones. Recently he was commissioned by the Abu Dhabi government to help digitalise and innovate their health care system for the future.  Professor Ahmed has the unique accolade of being the world’s most watched surgeon, having streamed live operations using ‘Google Glass’, 'SnapChat Spectacles' and live

Episode 118 hosts Dr Michelle Wong, better known by her online persona, 'Lab Muffin'. Lab Muffin is a science educator and content creator with a PhD in medicinal and molecular chemistry. Through her hugely popular Instagram, YouTube and blog channels, she debunks beauty myths and explains the science behind leading skin and beauty products.  We explore why skin care is so poorly understood before diving into some of the most commonly asked questions about skincare and product marketing. We cover sun cream, what a basic skincare regime looks like and get a simple guide to the important vitamins for cosmetic skin care. PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL OFFERS: Click here to browse our latest partner offers! CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact IA and other import

Episode 115 hosts Dr Tapan Patel, a leading cosmetic physician and the owner of PHI clinic in London, UK. He specialises in all aspects of non-surgical aesthetic procedures and is a global KOL for Allergan Aesthetics. A year ago to the day of our recording, Dr Patel was diagnosed with COVID-19. The aftermath of this and his recovery led him on a personal journey to re-discover his health and wellness but also something even bigger. Not only did he get into the shape of his life but he then incorporated these new perspectives into aesthetic consultations with his patients. We ultimately pose some deeper questions about cosmetic medicine including: Have we only scratched the surface of our patients potential? Can wellness and aesthetics be combined into a new speciality known as lifestyle medicine? PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week

Episode 114 sees the return of Ruanne Brell, a senior medico-legal solicitor at Avant (Australia's largest medical indemnity company). In her previous two podcasts (Episodes 51 and 66) we focused on the patient and the medical professionals perspectives. We covered how cosmetic consultations should be approached and more importantly, what to do when things don't go as planned. In today's episode we focus specifically on the legal implications of advertising cosmetic and injectable treatments in Australia. In an age where social media forms the bulk of many clinics marketing, we assess how this should be carried out in a compliant way and how to avoid being reported or penalised. PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL OFFERS: Click here to browse our latest partn

Episode 113 is the fourth chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. The Beauty Of The World 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 the similarities and amazing differences between our faces and skin tones. In this episode we're joined by Dr Andre Braz, a globally-renowned dermatologist, injector and cosmetic educator. Dr Braz is a leading KOL for numerous aesthetic brands including Allergan, Galderma, Merz, Teoxane and SkinCeuticals. ⠀ We explore the beauty ideals of Brazil, world-famous for it's glamour and aesthetic confidence. But what's less commonly appreciated is that Brazil is also the world's most mixed race nation. So we go on a deep dive to understand what 500 years of fusing of cultures and races looks like. We discuss how injectors might approach multi-racial patients and

Episode 112 hosts Kian Moini, a new entrepreneur in the Australian aesthetic space and the founder of a start up business called ‘Cosmetic Recruitment’. Kian is the son of Babak Moini, the founder of Laser Clinics Australia and follows in his fathers footsteps in aiming to modernise and improve the Australian injectable industry.  Kian went straight into the corporate world from high school, getting an invaluable grounding in the workings of private equity, mergers & acquisitions, business strategy and management consultancy. We get an insight into the current state of the business side of cosmetic clinics. We first discuss Kian's unique background and education in the cosmetic landscape and how it has evolved - starting with his father's own creation 'Laser Clinics Australia'. We look at the projected growth of the industry and break down some financial jargon to explain the trends and consequences for clinics to become acquired either through private equity or be listed publicly. Lastly we explore Ki

Episode 111 hosts Dr Lee Walker, a world-renowned cosmetic injector from Liverpool in the UK. Dr Walker previously worked as a Dental Surgeon before dedicating his time to facial aesthetics. He is a hugely respected global key opinion leader for Teoxane and has taught in over 30 countries. In this role, Dr Walker heads and helps design the Teoxane educational programme in addition to mentoring injectors in several key markets. Dr Walker is best known for his easy to understand approach to cosmetic education and his knowledge of facial anatomy. We discuss a wide range of topics concerning the evidence (or lack of) for how we as injectors practice. We start with one of the key issues surrounding the specialty, namely who exactly should be allowed to inject and how should injectors train to demonstrate a level of competence? We then tackle some of the myths, dogma and assumptions of the injectable world including: - Was there really a global toxin-failure phenomenon post-lockdown? - One of the biggest controvers