Episode 201 hosts Dr Patricia Barerra (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.

00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Dr Patricia Barrera 04:55 Patricia's Medical Background and Career Path 10:59 Choosing Aesthetic Medicine Over Surgery 18:27 Lack of Regulation and Industry Challenges 26:25 Building an Aesthetic Medicine Association 33:29 Training Standards and Patient Safety 41:37 Why Complication Management Matters 48:53 Learning From CMAC and Ongoing Education 52:09 Role of Ultrasound in Modern Injecting 61:45 Resistance to New Technology and Change 68:49 Cultural Trends in Aesthetic Treatments 76:38 Managing Patient Expectations and Saying No 80:09 Planning a Multidisciplinary Clinic Model 86:34 Business Challenges in Growing a Practice 90:43 Final Reflections and Advice for Injectors

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