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Episode 161 hosts Lori Robertson, a family nurse practitioner from California, USA Lori joins us in the 5th Chapter of our mini-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 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 their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. In this episode, we explore: - What a family nurse praactitioner is - Where and how she first learnt to inject  - How she first become a trainer for Galderma - Her role as a trainer for Galderma and MINT (threads) - Co-founding and co-running her own injecting school called ‘The Aesthetic Immersion   - Mentorship in injecting  - Lori's thoughts on how we train injectors and their transition from newbies to comptent injectors  - Her scope of treatments and what she doesn't do?  - What she loves about lifting threads and which patients make the best thread candidate - Why she doesn't really like using monothreads  - Her experience of using Sculptra and where it's mst effective - Her first impressions of a completely new injectable product called 'Renuva' that helps stimulate fat cells Every week we also ask our Injector Diaries guest: - What their favourite toxin is and why - What their favourite filler is and why - What their go-to cannula make and size is? - Aspiration: yes or no?! 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 important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram Our guest: Follow Lori on Instagram

Episode 160 hosts Jahan Kalantar from Sydney, Australia. Originally qualifiying as a barrister,  Jahan is a Criminal Lawyer and the principal of 'Executive Legal', a law firm that specializes in criminal and medicolegal law.  Jahan also has an incredibly popular Tik Tok account where he provides entertaining and concise explanations about legal concepts.  Having discussed some of the legal principles that injectors need to be aware of in previous episodes (episodes 51, 66 & 114), we now explore things from a prosecuting solicitor's perspective. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is general in nature should not be taken as legal advice. Governing laws between countries, states and cities can vary greatly. You should seek your own independent advice before making decisions of a legal nature.   We explore:  - Jahan's career to date and how he became interested in the law of cosmetic medicine - Why he changed from working as a barrister to working as a solicitor - The reasons why patients usually sue cosmetic practitioners - What constitutes a ‘bad’ outcome?   - Why poor communication is usually at the root of medicolegal complaints - What exactly happen and what the main steps when a patient sues - What exactly is ‘informed consent’ from a legal perspective?  - Consent forms and how to use them properly - How and why can patients can still successfully take legal action, despite signing these forms which communicate the possible risks/complications associated with both surgical and non-surgical treatments?  - The crucial importance of excellent note taking and the perils of not doing them at the time of the treatments - Why you should take clinical photography seriously - The legal implications of registered nurses  using remote prescribing doctors - Terminating difficult consultations before they become a bigger problem - Responsible and professional behavior - how solicitors can use your social media to build a case against you    IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram Our guest:  www.stanwith.me/jahankalantarofficial

Episode 159 hosts Sia Hendry (Skin & laser therapist) & Tiarnna Smith (Clinical Application Specialist for Alma Lasers) from Sydney, Australia. Sia has been at the forefront of skin and laser treatments in Australia for over 15 years and is the owner of 'You by Sia' in Bondi Junction. Sia was one of the first clinics in Australia to offer laser hair removal and has seen first hand how the technology has changed over time.    Tiarnna's background is in medical engineering and she is one of Alma's clinical specialists. In this role she supports Alma's customers in all aspects of training and education when using their devices. In this episode we focus on laser hair removal - the most popular cosmetic treatment performed in Australia today. We first reflect on how this came to be and contrast it to other countries where laser hair removal is often less available and far less affordable. We then compare and contrast older laser hair removal technology with Alma's newest device the 'Soprano Titanium'. We cover:  How laser hair removal actually works? We re-cap on the basic physics of lasers & wavelengths including 755nm, 810nm & 1064nm  Sia's early experience with older laser hair removal technology and the disadvantages it had Why older technology created significant pain and how the Soprano Titanium has improved on this How painful treatments can lead to poorer compliance (particularly in the male demographic) and a less efficient business model The use of separate skin cooling devices in traditional laser hair removal vs how the Soprano Titanium cools the skin from within the handpiece  Why regardless of the laser used, you will always need multiple treatments to achieve permanent hair reduction Reducing the risk of serious adverse events when using laser hair removal devices - how automated settings have reduced human error Treating skin of colour – how the Soprano Titanium device has solved one of the most significant limitations of older laser hair removal technology Whether we can also treat patients with fake tan or sun tanned skin with the Soprano Titanium? Hair colour limitations - can we now treat blond and red hair? Medications - what patients need to tell their therapist before having laser hair removal   How upgrading technology has improved Sia's business, revenue and staff satisfaction Alma's services including supporting clinics to trade in their older laser hair removal device This episode was brought to you in partnership with Alma Lasers   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!  IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram Follow Sia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/youbysia Follow Alma Lasers Australia on Instagram: www.instragram.com/almalasersau Follow Alma Lasers International on Instagram: www.instagram.com/almalasersinternational

Episode 158 hosts Dr Niamh Corduff, a plastic surgeon based in Geelong, Australia. Dr Corduff also consults as a global trainer and a Key Opinion Leader for Merz Aesthetics. In this new mini series, 'The Tox Talks', we feature expert injectors who have significant experience in using botulinum toxins. These episodes explore our guests experiences using particular brands, the evolution of their injecting techniques and we get special insights into the subtle nuances of getting the best out of toxins. In chapter 1 we focus on the brand known as Xeomin/Boucouture (Incobotulinum toxin A) distributed by Merz Aesthetics. This is a non-sponsored episode and does not replace training in any way. Our guest speaks from her own experiences and we do not promote or endorse any brand of product.  We explore: - Dr Corduff's background as a plastic surgeon and why she turned to non-surgical treatments - Her role as a KOL for Merz Aesthetics  - Her insights into how the use of toxins has changed over the years - What changes she's seen in her capacity as a trainer when teaching injectors to use toxins - Xeomin: What it is, what it looks like and how it's manufactured - Why Xeomin is called Boucouture in some countries - How Xeomin is reconstituted including her preferred diluent and the volume  - What differentiates Xeomin from other brands of botulinum toxin including it's lack of accessory proteins - Does this really help avoid the development of autoantibodies and the chances of toxin resistance?  - Does Xeomin work in patients who had developed toxin resistance to other brands? - How long Xeomin results last on average - We find out whether there's a special technique when injecting Xeomin - We ask if Dr Corduff only uses Xeomin or whether there's a place for other toxins in her practice - What needles/syringes she likes using and why?  - Insights into how she consults with toxin patients - A novel trick she uses to significantly reduce the risk of bruising 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 important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram  

Episode 157 hosts Dr Martina Lavery, a dental surgeon & facial aesthetic injector based in Sydney, Australia. Martina joins us in the 4th Chapter of our mini-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 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 their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. We discuss: - Martina's background and why she became a dentist - Her motivations for training in cosmetic injectables  - Her battle with AHPRA and the dental board due the ongoing anonymous complaints regarding dentists who inject  - Why she did a Masters in Facial Aesthetics and what this has taught her - Her current practice and scope of work - How she's able to convert dental patients to aesthetic patients   - Approaching a consultation from a dentists perspective - Dealing with 'difficult' patients and why she thrives on this - Her approach to Instagram and why she does it We also ask every Injector Diaries guest: - What's your favourite toxin and why - What's your favourite filler and why - What's your go-to cannula make and size? - Aspiration, yes or no? 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 important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram Our guest: Follow Martina on Instagram

Episode 156 hosts Professor Bob Khanna, a dental surgeon and expert facial aesthetic educator from Reading in the UK. Professor Khanna was the world's first recognised dentist to offer injectables and since 1996, he’s been a leading thought leader in the field. He's continually evolved his own novel techniques and modalities to treat the face holistically.  He is also a global-thought leader in the diagnosis and management of teeth grinding and clenching problems, also known as ‘bruxism’.  Injectors very commonly treat the masseters for both aesthetic and teeth grinding and so we ask the question - should they be doing this and what problems might they inadvertently create without a thorough examination? We discuss: - What bruxism is and how grinding differs from clenching?  - Why these issues occur?  - The role of posture in preventing parafunctional habits - The problem with soft dental plates that are commonly made by dentists to protect the teeth - How bruxism contributes to 'TMJ' (jaw joint) disorders - The forces that are generated between the teeth when grinding - What happens in bruxism exactly and what are the consequences of it?  - How dentists identify bruxers: key bullet points when examining the face and mouth    - Why most dentists aren't experts in treating and assessing bruxism symptoms - What injectors should ask and do when assessing their patients - The anatomy of the muscles of mastication, as well as some of the accessory muscles involved in bruxism - The role of botulinum toxin to treat the muscles of mastication - the risks of overtreating the masseters: physiological and aesthetic - how to approach the masseter - How to approach the temporalis - how to approach the lateral and medial ptyergoids - how to decide if these muscles are impacted or need treating in bruxism? - how injectors can work alongside dentists in managing bruxism symptoms   IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram Our guest: Follow Bob on Instagram

Episode 155 hosts Dr Jake and David, your co-hosts. They first summarise their Christmas break (or lack of it!) and the new challenges that they faced when reopening their clinics in 2022.  They share their plans for IA this year including: - Continuing IA's new and extremely popular mini series, 'The Injector Diaries' & 'Treatments and Regions Uncovered' - Two new mini series starting soon called 'Disasters & Solutions' & 'The Tox Talks' Dr Jake and David then get into the main topic of this episode - an in depth discussion about what aesthetic treatments they've both had including: - what skin care and products they use - Botulinum Toxin treatments: when they both started having Botox, what areas were treated and why - fillers (including both hyaluronic acid fillers and biostimulators): what areas of the face they have had treated and why - fat dissolving injections: Dr Jake's experience with Belkyra - cosmetic surgery: David talks about a procedure he had a few years ago   IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram

Episode 154 hosts Dr Steven Weiner, a facial plastic surgeon based in Florida, USA. In 2005 Dr Weiner ‘laid down his scalpel’ and has since become one of the world’s leading injectors and an expert in non-surgical treatments. He’s one of Galderma’s global KOL’s and is also a leading thought leader in the emerging sub-speciality of using ultrasound in injectables.  In these episodes called 'Treatments & Regions Uncovered', we drill down into how to approach specific areas of the face, what techniques can be used and what our guests have changed over time as they mastered their techniques. We’ll also explore the patient perspective and get an understanding of their needs and complaints, as well as discussing any alternative treatment options that might be considered. We also discuss the anatomy and facial ageing signs of the area to better understand what’s happening before going on a deep dive to find out: - how our guests do it - what products and tools they prefer and why - what approaches they use and why - what we can learn from their experiences and the complications that they’ve encountered As an extra twist to these episodes, our co-hosts Dr Jake and David take on slightly different roles! David will act as our main host and give his own ‘patient’ perspectives whilst Dr Jake will join the week's guest as a second expert injector to share his own insights, tips and tricks. In the 2nd chapter of ‘Treatments and regions uncovered’ we’ll be exploring the chin and jawline areas, the boundaries of the lower face and key facial signs of sexual dimorphism. We cover: - Some of the anatomical terms used to describe the area - What patients typically complain of when considering chin and jawline treatments - What factors have an influence in chin and jawline definition - Sexual dimorphism in chin and jawlines and whether we should follow the ‘aesthetic rules’ concerning these - What treatment modalities can be used to improve the chin, jawline and also the neck - What do ‘bad’ lower face filler treatments look like? - The role of toxins in the chin and the masseters - The interesting concept of ‘mewing’ and how this may impact on our facial aesthetics  - Needle vs cannula techniques when approaching the chin and jawline fillers IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram Our guest: Follow Steve on Instagram

Episode 153 hosts Per Winlof, Chief Design Expert of Galderma based in Uppsala, Sweden. Per leads Galderma’s global R&D and is responsible for all of their filler portfolio from the past, the present and into the future. Back in 1990 Per was a microbiology student at university in Uppsala. To help supplement his income, he applied for a job at a very small biotech company founded by Dr Bengt Ågerup called ‘Q-Med’. Although fillers were already available (as collagen-based products), Per and his team developed a completely new way of manufacturing fillers made out of a sugar-molecule using bacteria. They launched the world’s first sugar-based dermal filler in 1996. This new product completely revolutionised the world of facial aesthetics. To this day, approximately 95% of dermal fillers are based on this original technology. Q-Med were acquired by Galderma in 2010 and this podcast celebrates the 25th birthday of the world's first modern filler.  We explore: - Per’s background and why he applied for a job at Q-Med? - Who started Q-Med and why? - Who developed the original technology of sugar-based fillers and why they were invented in the first place? - How the idea of facial fillers was conceived? - The key differences between collagen fillers (available in the early 1990’s) and the newer sugar-based fillers - How sugar-based fillers are made in the lab? - The advantages of fillers that don't contain animal products - Why fillers come in a 1ml syringe? - What cross-linking is? - The beginnings of the science of filler rheology: how and why the properties of fillers can differ? - Filler integration vs tissue integration - Whether fillers dissolve or not? - The key safety feature of sugar-based fillers: reversibility and the use of dissolving agents - Whether Per gave us any clues about what’s coming in the future?   IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram  

Episode 152 hosts Madilyn Wolens, a Registered Nurse based in Brisbane, Australia. Better known as ‘The Functional Nurse’ and Founder of ‘The Functional Skin Studio’, Madilyn joins us in our 3rd Chapter of 'The Injector Diaries' - an in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. In this mini-series, each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters and from all walks of life. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. Madilyn suffered with poor skin as a teenager and was inspired to work within the aesthetic space to help others with similar issues. But her experience of conventional treatments sparked an interest in a more holistic approach to skin care and she now leads a team including a naturopath, holistic facialist in addition to offering injectables herself.  In this episode, we discuss: - Her motivations for getting into the industry  - Her personal skin battles - Originally training in the beauty sector before becoming a registered nurse - Her early injectable career and how she trained - The transition from a free lance injector to opening her own clinic - The challenges of owning a clinic - The impact our internal health has on our skin - Working alongside complementary practitioners - Recognising her skill set, working within her scope of practice and referring cases to others Every week we also ask our Injector Diaries guest: - What's your favourite toxin and why - What's your favourite filler and why - What's your go-to cannula make and size? - Aspiration, yes or no? 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 important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram Our guest: Follow Madilyn on Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_functional_nurse