Inside Aesthetics

Episode 267 hosts Dr John Delaney & Dr John Holbrook, the founders of Fresh Clinics. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Who Fresh Clinics are and how they successfully disrupted the Australian injecting market
• Their thoughts about the new Australian regulations and what it means for injectors
• The software that Fresh Clinics created to allow for seamless and legally-compliant remote prescribing 
• Their future plans to launch a Fresh CRM software for complete clinic management
• Fresh's expansion to Texas, USA and how American injectors attitudes differ 

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Episode 266 hosts Dr Rebecka Gardell (Medical Doctor based in Stockholm, Sweden)

Rebecka joins us in the 22nd 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 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.

00:00 Introduction 04:35 Meet Dr Rebecka Gardell 05:11 From GP to Clinic Owner 13:38 Advertising Rules in Australia 17:01 Teaching Injection Ethics 22:57 Educating Patients Pre Consult 31:10 Mentors Cannula and Role Models 35:20 Peripheral Filler Philosophy 36:35 Masculine Rejuvenation Strategy 38:53 Choosing Stiff Fillers 39:59 Ethnicity and Beauty Ideals 41:22 Adapting to Patient Goals 46:48 Next Skills to Master 56:29 Building a Kind Clinic Team 01:03:27 Threads and Patient Selection 01:05:57 Risky Areas and Ultrasound 01:09:36 Ideal Sculptra Candidates 01:10:15 Injection Areas and Dilution 01:11:18 Why Choose Sculptra 01:12:14 Ultrasound in Practice 01:15:32 Toxin Brands and Mixing 01:18:05 Building a Scalable Clinic 01:24:43 Instagram Growth Tips 01:32:23 Listener Q and Wrap Up

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Episode 266 hosts Dr Rebecka Gardell, a Medical Doctor from Stockholm, Sweden.

Rebecka joins us in the 22nd 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 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.

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• Our WhatsApp Community for 24/7 support & advice

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• Check out our Singpaore IA Offers to save on a new Cadaver course!
• Check out our UK IA Offers to save money on ultrasound training!

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• Do you have a great story for an 'Injector Diaries' episode?
• Would you like to share your business model and strategies on a 'Business of Injecting' episode?
• Are you a global leader and want to contribute to our 'Tox Talks' mini-series?
• Has something especially got your attention on social media that's worth delving into on a 'What's trending in aesthetics? episode?

CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY AND WANT TO WORK WITH IA

Contact us if you'd like to:

• Discuss one or more sponsored podcast ideas
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Episode 265 hosts Dr Ben Talei (Plastic Surgeon based in Los Angeles, USA)

In Part 1 (free for listeners on any podcast app), we cover:

• Ben's background (previously on episode 173) both as a surgeon but also how he learnt to inject
• Facial aging and what happens to the different layers
• The impact of our teeth and orthodontic techniques on facial aesthetics
• What collagen and elastin are
• Ben's views on 'collagen stimulation' and why he feels it's disingenuously marketed
• His approach to face lift surgery and how this has changed over time
• His attitude to the role of injectables

00:00 Introduction 05:57 Meet Dr Ben Talei 06:57 Ben's Background and Practice 08:54 Modern Facelift Techniques 11:39 Hollywood Beauty Culture 15:05 Celebrity Surgery Commentary 16:51 How Faces Age 21:36 Setting Realistic Expectations 22:06 Surgeon vs Injector Biases 25:59 Orthodontics and Facial Structure 26:59 Bite And Jaw Shifts 27:35 Behavioral Face Training 28:40 Mewing Reality Check 30:15 Perioral Beauty Framework 30:52 Collagen Beyond The Hype 32:11 Macro Versus Micro Collagen 36:37 Facelift Consult Skin Strategy 40:24 Deep Plane Facelift Method 43:57 Fat Grafting By Palpation 46:05 Ligaments And Decussation Zones 48:59 Injector Origin Story 51:42 Part Two Teaser And Wrap

In Part 2 (Now available inside our new app, IA Community, ahead of our official launch this May. Click here to join our waitlist), we discuss:

• What Ben sees in surgical cases after bio-stimulators have been used
• Histology results vs macro-changes that can be seen in surger
• 'Filler fatigue'
• His thoughts about how Sculptra should be used vs how injectors market it
• His thoughts about how calcium hydroxyapatite fillers should be used vs how injectors market these
• Why he firmly believes that bio-stimulatory products are problematic in facial surgery
• Why Ben believes that the dermis should be treated by other means instead of bio-stimulators
• Ben's attitude to social media and teaching patients through this channel
• Permanent fillers and Ben's caution about ever using these

00:00 Introduction 02:32 Legal Letters Controversy 03:42 Biostimulators Misused 05:04 Sculptra Proper Use 09:13 Collagen Quality Risks 14:24 Calcium Products Overview 16:14 Hyperdilution Critique 21:33 How to Use Calcium Safely 24:19 Neck Use and New HA 26:18 PRP For Skin Remodeling 27:48 PRP Maintenance Versus Heat 28:41 New Dermal Injectables 30:04 Sculptra Versus CaHA 31:22 Avoiding Regeneration Hype 33:21 Teaching Safe Filler Use 36:05 Social Media Misinformation 40:26 Permanent Fillers Risks 43:20 Tracking Injectables Records 46:45 Counterfeit Toxin Crackdown 48:41 Final Takeaways And Wrap

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Episode 265 hosts Dr Ben Talei, a Plastic Surgeon from Los Angeles, USA.

In Part 1 (free for listeners on any podcast app), we cover:

• Our latest Patreon & podcast news including our new subscriber-only episodes (See below for more information)
• Ben's background (previously on episode 173) both as a surgeon but also how he learnt to inject
• Facial aging and what happens to the different layers
• The impact of our teeth and orthodontic techniques on facial aesthetics
• What collagen and elastin are
• Ben's views on 'collagen stimulation' and why he feels it's disingenuously marketed
• His approach to face lift surgery and how this has changed over time
• His attitude to the role of injectables

In Part 2 (available on Spotify and exclusive only for subscribers to our Patreon), we discuss:

• What Ben sees in surgical cases after bio-stimulators have been used
• Histology results vs macro-changes that can be seen in surger
• 'Filler fatigue'
• His thoughts about how Sculptra should be used vs how injectors market it
• His thoughts about how calcium hydroxyapatite fillers should be used vs how injectors market these
• Why he firmly believes that bio-stimulatory products are problematic in facial surgery
• Why Ben believes that the dermis should be treated by other means instead of bio-stimulators
• Ben's attitude to social media and teaching patients through this channel
• Permanent fillers and Ben's caution about ever using these

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• Discuss a sponsored podcast idea
• Maybe you'd like to set up an IA Offer (a special discount for our listeners)
• Reward and gift your most loyal & valued customers with an annual subscription to our Patreon

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• Do you have a great story for an 'Injector Diaries' episode?
• Would you like to share your business model and strategies on a 'Business of Injecting' episode?
• Do you have exceptional experience with toxins and want to do a 'Tox Talks' episode?
• Are you a leading expert using fillers, polynucleotides, exosomes or other injectbale products and want to contribute to our 'Masterclass Series' series?
• Has something especially got your attention on social media that's worth delving into on a 'What's trending in aesthetics? episode?

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Episode 264 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal.

In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' mini-series we cover topics that have been popular with injectors on social media or in the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got our industry talking.

In Chapter 4 we cover:

• The collapse and fall out of the large UK chain clinic called 'Sk:n' (since this story broke, there has been a major new update and we'll attempt to cover this in a future episode!)
• The growing problem of injectors educating patients via social media
• The drop in sales of hyaluronic acid filler around the globe
• The impact on medical professionals when they are reported to the medical regulator - including a shocking report that 16 of these have committed suicide in the last 6 years.

00:00 Introduction 00:31 Update on Skin UK 01:34 Travel and Industry Events 02:25 New Profhilo Structura 04:38 New Profhilo Protocols 06:31 Upcoming Allergan Trips 08:00 Patreon Community Updates 10:41 IA Offers and Guest Calls 12:54 Trends Episode Kickoff 13:10 Skin Group Collapse 17:22 Private Equity Explained 27:45 Prepaid Treatments Risk 34:08 Social Media Misinformation 36:31 Financial Pressure Dilemmas 36:58 Consult With Anxious Patient 37:54 Instagram Sensationalism Effects 39:31 Misinformation and Unqualified Training 40:03 Ultrasound MRI Filler Confusion 41:51 Setting Boundaries With Patients 44:56 Pre Screening and Fair Pricing 46:48 Why Filler Demand Is Falling 50:48 New Tools and Patient Expectations 53:29 Injector Ergonomics and Injuries 57:36 Packaging Treatments to Replace Filler 59:43 AHPRA Complaints Crackdown 01:03:08 Anonymous Reports and Malice 01:06:51 Stress Impact and Indemnity Advice 01:09:24 Regulating the Regulator 01:11:47 Upcoming Episodes and Farewell

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Episode 264 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal.

In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' mini-series we cover topics that have been popular with injectors on social media or in the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got our industry talking.

In Chapter 4 we cover:

• The collapse and fall out of the large UK chain clinic called 'Sk:n' (since this story broke, there has been a major new update and we'll attempt to cover this in a future episode!)
• The growing problem of injectors educating patients via social media
• The drop in sales of hyaluronic acid filler around the globe
• The impact on medical professionals when they are reported to the medical regulator - including a shocking report that 16 of these have committed suicide in the last 6 years.

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Episode 263 hosts Dr David Eccleston (Cosmetic Physician based in Birmingham, UK)

David joins us for chapter 8 of our mini-series 'The Tox Talks'. In these episodes we feature expert injectors who have significant experience in using botulinum toxins. These episodes explore our guests experiences using particular brands, the evolution of their injecting techniques and we get special insights into the subtle nuances of getting the best out of toxins.

In chapter 8 we learn about one of the newest toxin brands called Nuceiva (Prabotulinum Toxin Type A). Manufactured by Evolus and also known as Jeuveau in the USA, Nuceiva will formally launch in Australia this week.

00:00 Introduction 03:25 Dr David Eccleston 04:04 Early Botox Days 07:38 Couture Toxins Approach 09:34 Training and UK Regulation 14:32 KOLs and Conflicts 18:00 Longer Lasting Toxin Debate 20:20 Toxin Science and Spread 27:18 Everly Company Backstory 32:37 Freeze vs Vacuum Drying 38:51 Packaging and Reconstitution 41:17 Preserved Saline Myths 45:07 Comparing Toxins and Consent 48:11 Consent and Disclosure 50:08 Placebo and Brand Bias 50:42 Switching to New Toxin 53:58 Technique and Dosing Nuance 58:33 Dilution and Equipment 01:02:10 Marketing and Regulation 01:03:24 Commercial Pricing Reality 01:10:29 Clinical Trials and Millennials 01:15:58 Resistance and Case Studies 01:21:26 Aftercare and Pregnancy 01:25:44 Future of Toxins 01:33:12 Conference and Wrap Up

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Episode 263 hosts Dr David Eccleston, a Cosmetic Physician from Birmingham, UK

David joins us for chapter 8 of our mini-series 'The Tox Talks'. In these episodes we feature expert injectors who have significant experience in using botulinum toxins. These episodes explore our guests experiences using particular brands, the evolution of their injecting techniques and we get special insights into the subtle nuances of getting the best out of toxins.

In chapter 8 we learn about one of the newest toxin brands called Nuceiva (Prabotulinum Toxin Type A). Manufactured by Evolus and also known as Jeuveau in the USA, Nuceiva will formally launch in Australia this week.

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Episode 262 hosts Dr Nestor Demosthenous (Cosmetic Physician based in Edinburgh, Scotland)

Nestor joins us in the 15th Chapter of our series called 'The Business of Injecting'. In these episodes we host injectors and clinic owners to discuss all aspects of the business side of their clinic. We analyse their financial struggles and challenges, difficult decisions, friction points, staffing, hiring, firing and other topics relevant for achieving aesthetic business success.

00:00 Introdution 03:28 Meet Dr Nestor Demosthenous 04:48 From Orthopedics To Aesthetics 06:33 Early Training And Mentors 08:31 First Clinic And Business Plan 11:22 Early Adopter Challenges 15:24 Scotland Aesthetics Laws 18:11 Building Edinburgh Clinic Brand 21:16 Natural Results Philosophy 24:14 Marketing And PR Strategy 30:21 London Clinics And Growth 33:49 Hiring Staff And Systems 38:00 Skin Services And Devices 42:08 Moving To A Forever Clinic 44:59 Renovation Team And Delays 47:01 Project Manager Red Flags 48:20 Why Renovations Blow Budgets 50:21 Quantity Surveyors And Tenders 53:44 Hidden Building Surprises 55:00 Exit Strategy And Planning 57:10 Clinic Scale And Team Growth 01:00:11 Regenerative Services Roadmap 01:06:56 Designing The Patient Journey 01:12:18 Skincare Sales And Metrics 01:16:46 Staff Retention And Culture 01:22:48 Marketing SEO And TikTok 01:25:30 CRM Automation For Retention 01:28:03 Training Plans And Wrap Up

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