Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - 'What's trending in aesthetics? (Chapter 10) #294

Mar 27, 2025

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Episode 294 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal.

In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking.

In chapter 10 we discuss this weeks recent and highly controversial media scrutiny of the injectables industry in Australia. We explore the three main articles published this week entitled:

1) Gone in 52 seconds: Inside Australia’s telehealth injectables goldrush

2) You’re a pretty girl but - how the injectables industry preys on your insecurities

3) Brotox and slimming injections: Thousands of illegal ads spruik cosmetic injectables

(Read all three articles by joining our Patreon as a 'free member')

These investigative pieces highlighted serious alleged issues including:

rapid telehealth consultations
the legalities and ramifications of this model of patient care
how injectors are negatively impacting patient psychology & worsening body dysmorphia
a significant lack of compliance with advertising regulations

00:00 Introduction and Full Disclosure

00:37 Media Scrutiny and Industry Concerns

03:15 Telehealth in Aesthetics: A Controversial Topic

04:17 Complications and Safety in Telehealth

07:58 Broader Context of Telehealth in Medicine

11:07 Nurses' Role and Autonomy in Telehealth

14:51 Public Perception and Media Influence

16:20 Analyzing Complications and Reporting

27:35 Informed Consent and Patient Understanding

29:02 Understanding Patient Anxiety and Communication

29:31 Consent Forms in Medical Procedures

29:49 Media Sensationalism in the Medical Industry