Inside Aesthetics

Episode 151 hosts Dr Jake & David, your co-hosts and co-founders of the podcast.  We summarise 2021 that was yet again ravaged by COVID and lockdowns. Dr Jake & David share some insights into just how disruptive the effects of the lockdown have been for the podcast. They reflect back on their last episode together (Episode 141) where they made predictions about what the Australian injectable and aesthetics industry would look like post-lockdown. Specific discussion points include: - Some insights into why things have been so hectic behind the scenes recently  - How David’s four injectable clinics been managing in the aftermath of the various state lockdowns? - Whether his staffing issues have eased in the wake of the continuing lack of travellers to Australia? - Have patients been spending well or are there any signs of financial stress? - Whether the new COVID rules and vaccination mandates affected working life in his clinics? - Dr Jake shed’s some insight into his role as an injectables trainer (and teases a new training opportunity for injectors in 2022!) We then look forward to IA’s future plans including: - a huge Christmas special planned for Dec 24th where we talk to the inventor of the world’s first hyaluronic acid filler, Restylane - a look ahead at ‘The Injector Diaries’ & ‘Treatments & regions uncovered’ episodes and who we might talk to in the near future - news about our YouTube channel (is it finally going to happen?!)   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

Episode 150 hosts Dr Stephanie Manson-Brown, a plastic surgeon and an experienced leader in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.   Dr Manson-Brown is Head of Clinical Development and Vice President of Research and Development at Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company. She and her team are responsible for global clinical trial development strategy for the aesthetics portfolio covering pharmaceuticals and devices.    Stephanie also is the co-founder of the ‘Science of Aging’ platform, being born out of a desire to bring the latest developments from the field of aging science to the aesthetics arena and explore how these discoveries could potentially translate to aesthetic medicine.  We explore: - What exactly R&D means? - How and why Dr Manson-Brown left her surgical career to work in big Pharma? - What Dr Manson-Brown's role is and what her duties are on a day to day basis?  - What actually happens behind the scenes including how are new products and devices are developed? - How other companies are occasionally acquired to enhance the potential and scaling of a new products and bring them to a global market - What market research happens behind the scenes to drive the development of new products - How do Allergan Aesthetics decide what the market wants or needs? - Why some products never make it past the concept stage - What happens in a clinical trial, what are the phases? - Diversity in aesthetics & how Allergan Aesthetics are helping to represent our patient demographics better - What is 'digital science' and 'precision medicine'? - What happens once a product finishes in a clinical trial and is ready for market? (Working with the FDA, TGA and other global regulators) - What the Science of Aging meeting is? - What the future holds for aesthetics and will aging medicine supersede it?   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 Allergan Aesthetics on IG: @allerganaesthetics Follow Dr Stephanie Manson Brown on IG:  @drsmansonbrown  Follow Science of Aging on IG: @scienceofaging

Episode 149 hosts Dr Gavin Chan, a cosmetic physician based in Melbourne, Australia. Gavin has worked in the field for over 16 years and he also hosts an extremely successful YouTube channel (under his clinics name 'Victorian Cosmetic Institute) where he explores injectables topics, controversies and more. In this new series of episodes called 'Treatments & Regions Uncovered', we’ll be drilling down into how injectors approach specific areas of the face, what techniques they use and what they've changed over time as they mastered the technique. We’ll 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 guest does 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 will take on 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. This week we’ll be exploring the ‘tear trough and peri-ocular region', the delicate zone below the eyes and an area commonly requested by patients - but notoriously difficult to treat well. We cover: -what exactly is the tear trough? -when do patients typically start noticing changes in the under eye region?  - What are the factors that cause the tear trough region to age?  - How do genetic factors influence the tear trough including skin colour, race etc - Are there preventative measures patients can take to slow down or prevent (to a degree) hollowness in this area? - What does a “bad” tear trough treatment look like? - Why is this area/treatment often misdiagnosed? - Needle vs cannula techniques In celebration of our 150th birthday and as a nod to our listeners and their feedback, we hope the introduction of this new series gives you a deeper dive into injecting and techniques. Our aim is to provide our listeners with as much value as possible whilst constantly evolving our content as our IA community grows.   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 Dr Gavin Chan on Instagram: @drgavinchanvci  

Episode 148 hosts Dr Danae Lim (Cosmetic Physician) & Nicky Lurie (Skin therapist) who both work at Shape Clinic, Sydney. During this episode, we discuss how the expertise of skin care intersects with injectables. Whilst some injectors have extensive knowledge in the field of skin anatomy and cosmetic ingredients, the majority aren't trained in this important speciality. We cover: - How skin care & injectables go hand in hand - How poor skin quality affects the outcomes of injectable - How practitioners might integrate skin care into their practice - What the limitations of injectables are and where can skin treatments can optimise patients overall aesthetic outcomes - Why traditionally has there been such a disconnect between skin therapists and injectors? - What are the most common skin concerns that are poorly treated with injectables? - Why patients find the skin such a mystery? How can we educate people better? - How to discuss sun protection with injectable patients - The art of working as a team to maximise your patients goals    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  

Episode 147 hosts Dr Tim Brown (Plastic Surgeon based in Melbourne) and Dr Niro Sivathasan (Cosmetic Surgeon based in Sydney). We invited these two surgeons from different backgrounds to discuss the current crisis in the Australian cosmetic surgery industry.  For some context to this podcast, it's currently legal for any doctor who holds a medical license to practice and perform cosmetic surgery - regardless of their medical expertise or experience. This unusual loophole can be exploited because there is no formal pathway for any doctor to train in cosmetic procedures.  For many years, there's been an uncomfortable and sometimes volatile relationship between plastic surgeons and other doctors who practice cosmetic surgery - who are collectively known under the umbrella term 'cosmetic surgeons'. This label covers a wide spectrum of doctors, all the way from first year graduates with no formal training through to highly respected and experienced cosmetic surgeons with 25+ years experience. Just a fortnight ago, a national TV programme called 'Four Corners' re-ignited this debate with alleged unsafe and poor standards from a prominent and well known cosmetic surgeon. This is the crux of the issue that plastic surgeons and the public have increasingly voiced.  We discuss the entire breadth of the issue including:  - The difference between a plastic surgeon & a cosmetic surgeon and how their training differs - How both groups of surgeons gain experience in cosmetic surgery and the format of their particular colleges who represent them - The perceived 'turf war' that exists between these two groups - The distinct lack of formal regulation and why this situation has continued for so long -  How the complications of medical procedure are inevitable and why the context of these is so important when judging if the surgery was 'good' or 'bad' - The role of patients in this equation including what questions they might want to ask a surgeon to understand their credentials their understanding of risk and the importance of doing their own research before committing to a surgical procedure - If there can be a solution to the turf war?   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 Dr Tim on Instagram: @timbrownplasticsurgeon Follow the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) on Instagram: @asapsau Follow Dr Niro on Instagram: @doctorniro Follow the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (ACCSM) on Instagram: @accsm.org.au  

Episode 146 hosts Dr Rosalia Luketina, a Plastic Surgeon based in Zurich, Switzerland.   Rosalia works at SkinMed clinic where she and a team of plastic surgeons and dermatologists work together to treat their patients holistically. Rosalia is one of a minority of plastic surgeons around the world who juggles her time equally between operating and injecting.    Rosalia joins us in the 2nd 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 discuss: - Why we chose Rosalia as a guest on the podcast - Rosalia's journey into plastic surgery - How and why she became interested in injectables - How she trained and her thoughts on how new injectors are trained - Her role as a trainer at 'Swiss Aesthetic Institute' - What the clinic where she works offers and what it's like working with a team of plastic surgeons and dermatologists - What types of types patients come to her and what they want  - Who has inspired her - What her worst complication was, what she did to manage it and how she coped  - Her thoughts on biostimulator fillers - As a surgeon whether she sees a role for threads or not - How she uses ultrasound and where it fits into injectables - How she likes to approach social media  - Her thoughts about the podcast and it's role in helping educate injectors Every week our Injector Diaries guest is also asked some rapid fire questions: -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 Rosalia on Instagram

Episode 145 hosts Caitlin King, a Registered Nurse from Melbourne, Australia. Caitlin has background in acute and perioperative nursing. She completed a Bachelor of Nursing, Post Graduate degree and is currently completing a Masters Degree in Nursing. She continues to works part-time in the operating theatre of one of Sydney's largest hospitals whilst also injecting part-time under the business name, 'Plump Me'. Caitlin joins us in our 1st Chapter of a new mini-series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes will 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 discuss: - How we chose Caitlin as our first guest - Caitlin's journey into facial aesthetics and how her career in peri-operative nursing has helped - Caitlin's thoughts on nurses who go straight from their degree into injecting - How she trained and what she think the ideal training of an injector looks like - What a chain clinic is and what it's like for an injector to work in this type of business model - The pro's and con's of working in a high volume chain clinic as a new injector - What types of types patients come to her and what they want - Why she's looking to branch out on her own under her own brand, 'Plump Me'  - What the best injectables training event she ever attended was - How she likes to approach social media to advertise her injectables business - Why she uses TikTok for her social media and how this differs to using Instagram - Being part of the injecting community online and how injectors can positively inspire each other   Every week our Injector Diaries guest will also be asked the same key (rapid fire!) questions: -What's your favourite toxin and why -What's your favourite filler and why -What's your go-to cannula make and size? -Share their top tips and tricks to enhance their patients experience 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 144 hosts Dr Shobhan Manoharan, an internationally-renowned cosmetic and laser dermatologist based in Brisbane, Australia.   He specialises in the use of energy based devices for both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Manoharan is a key opinion leader for Solta Medical, a brand of Bausch health.   Solta's impressive technology portfolio includes Fraxel, Thermage, Clear + Brilliant, Isolaz, liposonix and VASERlipo.   After getting to know Dr Manohran we first define what we mean by skin quality and more interestingly, what our patients perceptions of their skin are.   We cover: - What defines 'good skin' - Collagen and why this is so important for the skin's quality and texture - How injectable patients often neglect their skin and the pitfalls to this - The basic of lasers and laser treatments - Ablative vs non-ablative lasers - Fraxel: the original non-ablative fractional laser - How energy based devices and injectables can be used synergistically This episode was supported by Solta Medical, the company behind Fraxel: the original fractionated laser   Show your support for IA via Patreon 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 our sponsor: Visit Solta Medical's website   Visit the Fraxel website  

Episode 143 hosts Kian Moini, owner and operator of a newly launched aesthetic clinic called 'Q-Tox' in Sydney, Australia. We discuss the ups, downs and in-betweens of conceptualising and creating a new aesthetic clinic in a very competitive market - covering everything from the design and fit-out, signature scents, financing and recruitment. As a new entrepreneur in the space, Kian walks us through his journey from the initial concept to his imminent opening in October 2021 - creating an ultra-modern, injectables-only clinic that aims to stand out from the crowd. We cover: - The current injectables market in Australia, particular post-lockdown - Deciding on the location of the clinic and the advantages of building in a shopping mall - How to stand out form the crowd and the importance of doing your market research - Deciding when and what to outsource - Digital marketing, social media and the importance of adding your own personal touch - Tips for finding and retaining quality staff - Incorporating a plastic surgery referral service into an injectables clinic 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 142 hosts Dr Dana Berkowitz, an Associate Professor of sociology, women and gender studies at the University of Louisiana, USA. In 2007, Dr Berkowitz published the book, 'Botox Nation: Changing The Face of America' which was an in-depth look at how injectables have become a cultural phenomenon. As a non-medical professional and having been an injectables patient herself, she interviewed hundreds of Americans to understand their motivations and reasons for seeking out treatments.  We explore: - Her reasoning for writing the book - Her own motivations for having toxin treatments - How treatments and marketing have changed over the last 20 years - The pressure that women in particular now face to look younger and more beautiful - Where men fit into this equation - Why aging is perceived so negatively in western cultures - How injectable treatments are advertised in the USA - Social media and celebrity influence on the public - How injectables have become essential treatments for those who use them - Insights into how price dictates who can access treatments   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