Inside Aesthetics

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 ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

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? ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Episode 146 hosts Dr Rosalia Luketina (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? ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Episode 145 hosts Caitlin King (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 ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Episode 144 hosts Dr Shobhan Manoharan (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 ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Episode 143 hosts Kian Moini (Owner and operator of a newly launched aesthetic clinic called 'Q-Tox' based 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 ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Episode 142 hosts Dr Dana Berkowitz (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 ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Episode 141 showcases Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal As half of Australia emerges from a 15 weeks severe lockdown, Dr Jake & David give a personal account of their own experiences, challenges and thoughts on what comes next. 2021 was the year that COVID truly hit Australia and it's been a difficult, concerning and stressful time for everyone. Whilst we've touched on this theme with all of our previous guests living through COVID, Dr Jake & David share their own challenges and inner feelings. They discuss: - what they did in the lockdown to cope - their fears and worries about the future - the personal challenges of maintaining their businesses - the difficulties in keeping staff motivated to come back to work - how this lockdown compares to 2020 and whether our industry will survive this time - the difficulties in communicating effectively with patients in a lockdown and the challenges this brings - preparations for opening our clinics again - how the lockdown has affected the podcast - Inside Aesthetic's plans to become even more relevant to you, the listeners and how you can help! ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Episode 140 hosts Lizzy Boots (Founder of 'Boots & All Consulting' and a leader in recruitment and human resources (HR) based in Sydney, Australia) Lizzy's company assists beauty, wellness, aesthetic and healthcare business owners with the full spectrum of human resource requirements, particularly when it comes to finding the right staff for the right role. During this episode we first define what HR encompasses and assess how the pandemic has affected the Australian aesthetic industry. We then delve into: - What the 'new normal' is for the industry - People leaving the industry for more stability and if there will be enough staff left to service the demand? - How we might navigate the issue of mandatory vaccinations in-clinic from an HR perspective - Finding the right staff and keeping them happy - How to identify the best CV's/resumes - Speaking to referees and references - How to conduct a staff interview - Establishing a probation period for new employees - How long is 'normal' for staff to stay in a role - How to action a termination of a staff member ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

Episode 139 hosts Maria Enna-Cocciolone (Founder of INSKIN COSMEDICS and one of Australia's most reputable beauty industry gurus based in Sydney, Australia) Maria shares her inspiring journey with us and we get a glimpse into just how much the beauty & aesthetics industry has evolved over the past 35 years. We begin by explaining why this weeks podcast was delayed before getting to know our guest. From humble beginnings, Maria has become one of Australia's most successful beauty entrepreneurs and is the founder of several brands including INSKIN COSMEDICS, O COSMEDICS & Ginger & Me. This podcast takes the form of a free-flowing conversation to learn about Maria's approach to business. We get some incredible insights into how her personal touch and philosophies have made her so successful. As we emerge from the lockdown and think of opening again, we learn how some of Maria's core principles can be adopted by injectors and other practitioners to stand out from the crowd. We also cover the current climate within the Australian aesthetic space including: - how this lockdown has been quite different to last years, with less government help, less optimism and potentially more long term consequences - the logical nightmare that COVID continues to have on every aspect of business including supplies chains, manufacturing, staffing, postage and delivery issues and of course, most of the clinics across the country being closed - how moving her skin products from in clinic to online threw up it's own unique problems - how mandatory vaccinations for clients and staff will be perceived when we open our doors again - the controversial topic of clinics operating in secret during the lockdown - clinics losing staff to makes ends meet - the value of making mistakes and how to learn and grow from them ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION