September 27, 2023

Filler fatigue (part 2): Impact on patient satisfaction & wellbeing

18 minutes

In the second part of this two-part podcast series, Kelly Beasy (KB Aesthetix) discusses filler fatigue and its impact on patients' satisfaction and emotional well-being.

In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Kelly Beasy about filler fatigue. Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix, with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetix.

This podcast is the second part of a two-part series. If you missed part one, catch up here: Filler fatigue (part 1): Navigating the overfilled face

This episode focuses on the impact of filler fatigue on patients' satisfaction and emotional well-being, including the psychological aspects of aesthetic treatments; how overfilled facial features can lead to patient dissatisfaction; and techniques for managing patient expectations, providing realistic outcomes, and delivering aesthetically pleasing results that go beyond simply injecting more filler.

In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore:

What "filler fatigue" is and why it is important to address this concern among patients.

Commonness of overfilling in facial aesthetics procedures and the potential consequences for patients.

How to manage patient expectations regarding the outcomes of dermal filler treatments.

Risks and potential complications associated with overfilling facial features.

Techniques injectors can use to assess patients' emotional readiness for dermal filler treatments.

Long-term effects of overfilled facial features and how to prevent them.

Facial features/areas that are more prone to filler fatigue and how to handle these areas effectively.

The role of facial symmetry and balance in achieving satisfactory results.

Kelly's advice for fellow injectors to ensure patient satisfaction and emotional well-being while minimising filler fatigue.

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