Episode 64 hosts Dr Tim Pearce (Cosmetic Physician from Manchester, UK)

Tim co-founded Skin Viva, one of Britain's busiest facial aesthetic clinics. He also runs his own training school and is a leading authority in teaching injectables.

We explore the topic of training in injectables. How should it be delivered? What constitutes being 'trained' and when is someone ready? We also tackle a global injectable issue - how should we regulate injectable treatments and who exactly should the regulator be?

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Tim Pearce 3:19 Lockdown Challenges and Clinic Closures 5:16 Decision Making During Uncertain Guidance 9:44 Industry Divisions Around Reopening 11:56 Managing Staff and Financial Support 14:01 Government Furlough Schemes Explained 16:30 Financial Planning and Business Survival 18:16 Anticipating Post Lockdown Demand 23:53 Consumer Confidence and Spending Trends 27:02 Resilience of the Aesthetic Industry 30:22 Patient Demand and Emotional Value of Treatments 33:44 Confidence, Identity and Self Image 37:39 Meaningful Impact of Aesthetic Treatments 41:39 Emotional Rewards Compared to Traditional Medicine 45:36 Why Training in Injectables Matters 48:05 Common Motivations for Entering Aesthetics 51:43 Creativity and Business Ownership Appeal 57:32 Passion and Patient Experience in Practice 1:01:04 Discovering Purpose Through Patient Stories 1:03:30 Combining Psychology Art and Medicine 1:07:48 Transitioning From Public Healthcare to Private Practice 1:12:19 Money Mindset and Charging for Services 1:16:00 Understanding Value in Aesthetic Treatments 1:19:56 Are Cosmetic Treatments a Want or a Need 1:22:22 Leaving the NHS and Career Satisfaction 1:25:07 Workload and Identity as a Doctor 1:27:43 Evolution of Training Programs Over Time 1:30:37 Moving From Volume to Quality Training 1:33:59 Foundations of Safe Injection Training 1:36:53 Importance of Consultation Skills 1:39:25 Understanding the Patient Story 1:42:10 Communication and Trust Building 1:44:30 Teaching Through Experience and Feedback 1:48:40 Becoming a Better Injector Through Teaching 1:53:30 Common Challenges for New Injectors 1:55:45 Fear of Complications and Patient Follow Up 2:00:30 Business Skills and Pricing Mistakes 2:03:05 Why Some Injectors Leave the Industry 2:05:40 Commitment Versus Part Time Practice 2:10:55 Teaching Business and Marketing Fundamentals 2:13:30 Managing Underperforming Students 2:18:00 Progression Pathways and Competency Checks 2:20:15 Artistic Skills and Aesthetic Judgment 2:23:40 Role of Creativity in Advanced Injecting 2:27:10 Understanding Patient Expectations and Perception 2:30:45 Training Standards and Industry Regulation 2:34:20 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

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