March 05, 2023

Dr Patricia Barrera - 'The Injector Diaries (Chapter 12)' #201

1 hour 29 minutes

Episode 201 hosts Dr Patricia Barerra, a cosmetic physican based in the city of Paraná, Argentina.

Patricia joins us in the 12th Chapter of our 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 type 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 aim to inspire our injector listeners.

Patricia went to medical school in the USA before moving back to Argentina to work as a junior doctor in hospital. After one year of surgical training, Patricia discovered her passion for aesthetic medicine and has worked as a cosmetic physician ever since.

This episode was completely unscripted and we thank Patricia again for her time and insights. Due to a planned guest being ill, Patricia very kindly stepped in at the very last minute and shared an amazing view into her country and an aesthetic market that we haven't covered yet on IA.

We explore:

Her background into aesthetics
The region where she lives in Argentina, the people who live there
How the lack of ethnic diversity in Argentina has become a national debate
Who can inject in Argentina
Whether being a doctor or a dentist is enough skill to begin injecting
Whether aesthetics is regulated better in Argentina than other countries
What products are available
How she upskilled and became more confident in managing complications
Her experience of attending the CMAC conference in the UK
Her views on using ultrasound in aesthetics
How to justify and say no to a patient
Her business plans for opening a new clinic

We also ask every injector in these episodes:

What is your number one toxin and why?
What is your number one filler and why?
What is your go to cannula make/size and why?
Aspiration - yes or no?
What’s been the best book or course that has improved your practice the most?

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