Inside Aesthetics

Episode 166 hosts Dr Cara Mcdonald based in Melbourne, Australia. Cara is a leading dermatologist who specialises in managing skin cancer, rosacea, acne & cosmetic injectables. She's an international speaker for Allergan Aesthetics and an ambassador for La Roche Posay. Over the last four years, she's conducted a survey on injectable patients that focusses on an very important question - why do patients like their injector and what drives their decision to stay with them or not? We explore: - How the topic and the study came about - What the challenges were of doing a study during the pandemic - How the study was designed and how it was organised? - What the main objectives of the study were - The key questions in the survey and how the data was captured - The breakdown of the data - How any assumptions and biases were managed - What the primary reason was why patients returned to their injector? - What's most important for patients to feel comfortable with an injector? - What percent of patients felt like they had one specific feature that needed 'fixing'? - What proportion of patients wanted to slow down aging but still look natural? - What proportion of patients love the 'done' look? - Whether patients are truly happy to invest in the best quality treatments & results - What proportion of patient aren't happy with their appearance, even after treatments? - A formula for calculating how much trust you can gain from your patients - A suggested model for how consultations might be done by injectors 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 Cara on Instagram

Episode 165 hosts Anusha Dahan, a nurse practitioner from Los Angeles, USA. Anusha joins us in the 6th 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: - How we came across Anusha's work - Her your career before injecting - How and why she became an injector - To date she's never trained other injector, we explore why and get some info on why this might be changing for a one off event - How COVID changed her business - What Anusha's style of injecting and philosophy is - The art of 'natural' looking results - how exactly do you go about designing this? - The ethical dilemma that injectors face when their own children question their beauty and ask for treatment - What Anusha think of injectables trends like Fox eyes & Russian lips - Her business model and the highs and lows along the way - What an average day looks like for Anusha and how she manages this - The struggles of being a solo injector and trying to 'do it all' - What she's learnt as a result of this and what she now outsources - The scope of her treatments and what she doesn't do - How Anusha approaches her consultations - How she runs her social media and her Instagram account - Where Anusha see's herself in 5-10 years time, as well as the the industry - Her views on ultrasound in injecting 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?! 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 Anusha on Instagram

Episode 164 hosts Dr Cormac Convery, a GP & Cosmetic Physician based in Ayrshire, Scotland. In this new mini-series called 'Disasters & Solutions', we'll be looking at some of the unusual, difficult or outright disasterous outcomes for patients caused by injectables. We'll speak to the injectors who managed a difficult case and go through what happened, step by step. We'll learn about what might have been done to prevent the problem and what injectors can do in their own practice to be safer practitioners. In Chapter 1, we discuss a case concerning a patient who was treated and injured by a non-medical injector with a likely imported and unregulated botulinum toxin. As the story unfolds, we learn she was one of at least nine similarly injured patients by the same injector. IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Visit the IA website Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram David Segal: Follow David on Instagram

Episode 163 hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal, your co-hosts of Inside Aesthetics. On the back of our discussion with Jahan Kalantar (episode 160), we look at the numerous compliance issues within injectable clinics from an injector and business owners perspective. We discuss: - The background to why compliance and regulations in Australia are so topical - Who makes the rules - Clinical notes for injectors - Stock checks and receiving stock in clinic - What to do when stock goes missing or is damaged - Drug storage and fridge requirements - The role of clinical audits in injectable clinic - Room cleanliness - The dynamic of sharing rooms between multiple injectors - The problem with compounded drugs - The issue with friends and family in the injecting room - The role of 'Secret Shoppers' 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 162 hosts Gillian Murray, a prescribing pharmacist, clinical researcher and pharmacist injector from London, UK Gillian has over 16 years experience working within the National Health Service and is the directorate pharmacist. In this role she consults on pharmacy education strategies at a local as well as national level. She is a senior lecturer in clinical pharmacokinetics at Kings College University. Passionate about using medicines safely, Gillian set up 'Medicine in Aesthetics' to support aesthetic practitioners. She is also the Secretary for Complication in Medical Aesthetics Collaborative (CMAC). Gillian has a particular interest in hypersensitivity reactions, filler gel chemistry, rheology and is currently undertaking post-graduate research in this field. We explore: How we came across Gillian's work Her background as a pharmacist and what a prescribing pharmacist is The dynamic of being a pharmacist injector in the UK What hyaluronic acid is and what it looks like structurally What the difference between natural and filler hyaluronic acid is What crosslinking is and what BDDE is The circumstances where we need to dissolve HA What hyaluronidase is How hyalase differs from hylanex On label uses of hyaluronidase vs off label uses The history of using hyalonidase to dissolve fillers What the incidence of allergic reactions is when using hyaluronidase Whether we should do patch testing with hyaluronidase or not Protocols for using hyalase - both emergency and elective The concept of 'dissolving clinics' and patients requesting their fillers to be removed The use of ultrasound guided hyaluronidase injections - is it the gold standard? 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 Gillian on Instagram

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