Inside Aesthetics

Episode 112 hosts Kian Moini, a new entrepreneur in the Australian aesthetic space and the founder of a start up business called 'Cosmetic Recruitment'. Kian is the son of Babak Moini, the founder of Laser Clinics Australia and follows in his fathers footsteps in aiming to modernise and improve the Australian injectable industry. 

Kian went straight into the corporate world from high school, getting an invaluable grounding in the workings of private equity, mergers & acquisitions, business strategy and management consultancy.

We get an insight into the current state of the business side of cosmetic clinics. We first discuss Kian's unique background and education in the cosmetic landscape and how it has evolved - starting with his father's own creation 'Laser Clinics Australia'.

We look at the projected growth of the industry and break down some financial jargon to explain the trends and consequences for clinics to become acquired either through private equity or be listed publicly.

Lastly we explore Kian's new start up company, 'Cosmetic Recruitment' that aims to solve the age old problem of clinics not having the right injector when they need them. Cosmetic Recruitment connects clinics with skilled injectors on a short or longer-term basis on an agreed commission structure.

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Episode 111 hosts Dr Lee Walker (Cosmetic injector from Liverpool in the UK)

Lee previously worked as a Dental Surgeon before dedicating his time to facial aesthetics. He is a hugely respected global key opinion leader for Teoxane and has taught in over 30 countries.

In this role, Lee heads and helps design the Teoxane educational programme in addition to mentoring injectors in several key markets. Lee is best known for his easy to understand approach to cosmetic education and his knowledge of facial anatomy.

We discuss a wide range of topics concerning the evidence (or lack of) for how we as injectors practice. We start with one of the key issues surrounding the specialty, namely who exactly should be allowed to inject and how should injectors train to demonstrate a level of competence?

We then tackle some of the myths, dogma and assumptions of the injectable world including:

- Was there really a global toxin-failure phenomenon post-lockdown?

- One of the biggest controversies in injectables, the concept of 'aspiration'. Is it a useful test and if not, what should we be doing?

- Are cannulas really safer than needles? What does 'safe' even mean?

- Facial swelling post-COVID 19 vaccinations. Is this a new worrying concern or simply media-hype and a known issue?

-Filler associated blindness and what should we do about it?

- And much more!

00:00 Introduction 04:00 Meet Dr Lee Walker 06:40 Life as Teoxane KOL 08:25 Dentists in Aesthetics 10:45 Early Training Horror Story 14:25 Fixing Aesthetic Education 23:40 Choosing Injectors Online 26:50 Non Medical Injectors Debate 32:20 Complications Data Reality 36:35 Post COVID Toxin Myths 38:40 Why Toxin Seems Weak 39:55 Lockdown Stress Effects 41:55 Skill Fade Myth 43:40 True Resistance Reality 48:25 Pregnancy IVF Caution 52:30 Antibiotics Interaction 53:55 Aspiration Debate Begins 58:30 Evidence Against Aspiration 01:06:00 Teaching Versus Practice 01:09:05 Cannulas Risk Talk 01:12:30 Anatomy Over Safety Claims 01:13:50 Delayed Onset Nodules Explained 01:16:25 Why Nodules Happen 01:18:40 Treating Nodules Today 01:20:30 Vaccines and Filler Swelling 01:27:15 Blindness Risk Basics 01:30:10 Emergency Response Options 01:31:30 Rethinking Retrobulbar Hyal 01:38:45 Teoxane Education Philosophy 01:41:45 Mentorship for KOLs 01:44:50 Listener Q and A Rapid Fire 01:48:10 Wrap Up and Contact Info

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Episode 111 hosts Dr Lee Walker, a world-renowned cosmetic injector from Liverpool in the UK. Dr Walker previously worked as a Dental Surgeon before dedicating his time to facial aesthetics. He is a hugely respected global key opinion leader for Teoxane and has taught in over 30 countries.

In this role, Dr Walker heads and helps design the Teoxane educational programme in addition to mentoring injectors in several key markets. Dr Walker is best known for his easy to understand approach to cosmetic education and his knowledge of facial anatomy.

We discuss a wide range of topics concerning the evidence (or lack of) for how we as injectors practice. We start with one of the key issues surrounding the specialty, namely who exactly should be allowed to inject and how should injectors train to demonstrate a level of competence?

We then tackle some of the myths, dogma and assumptions of the injectable world including:

- Was there really a global toxin-failure phenomenon post-lockdown?

- One of the biggest controversies in injectables, the concept of 'aspiration'. Is it a useful test and if not, what should we be doing?

- Are cannulas really safer than needles? What does 'safe' even mean?

- Facial swelling post-COVID 19 vaccinations. Is this a new worrying concern or simply media-hype and a known issue?

-Filler associated blindness and what should we do about it?

- And much more!

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Episode 110 hosts Dr Michelle Rodrigues (Specialist dermatologist), Kylie Rowe (Corporate Account Manager for Cynosure) & Mike Driver, a laser therapist specialising in tattoo removal. (All from Melbourne, Australia)

Michelle is globally renowned for her expertise in treating pigmentation and treating skin conditions in those with skin of colour.

Mike started his laser business 11 years ago in Brisbane and now has five clinics nationally. He is one of the countries most experienced laser tattoo removalists having performed well over 100,000 treatments.

We break the podcast into two distinct sections to discuss some of the key uses of Cynosure's 'Picosure' laser - so called because it was the first laser technology to deliver energy to the skin in a picosecond (a trillionth of a second!)

First Michele explains the common causes of pigmentation, her consultation technique and strategies for approaching treatment with the Picosure.

In the second half, Mike tells us about his journey into tattoo removal, what is involved and why the Picosure is his first choice laser device.

00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Our Guests: Dr Michelle Rodrigues, Mike Driver & Kylie Rowe 03:25 What Pigmentation Really Means 07:03 Common Causes of Pigmentation and Risk Factors 10:59 Why Diagnosis Comes Before Treatment 13:31 Sun Exposure, Hormones and Genetics Explained 18:27 Treatment Options From Topicals to Lasers 21:18 When to Use Energy Based Devices 26:25 Choosing the Right Laser for Different Pigment Types 30:08 Risks of Treating Moles and Misdiagnosis 33:29 Patient Consultation and Assessment Process 36:15 Building a Stepwise Treatment Plan 40:13 Managing Expectations and Treatment Timelines 42:46 Treating Darker Skin Types Safely 47:06 Topical Therapies and Maintenance Strategies 52:09 Training and Safety When Introducing New Devices 01:01:45 Cost Considerations and Clinic Investment 01:08:49 Tattoo Removal Technology and How It Works 01:16:38 Factors That Affect Tattoo Removal Success 01:20:09 Treatment Sessions, Healing and Aftercare 01:24:30 Realistic Timelines for Tattoo Clearance 01:28:55 Future Trends in Laser and Tattoo Removal 01:32:40 Final Advice for Patients and Practitioners

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Episode 110 hosts Dr Michelle Rodrigues (Specialist dermatologist), Kylie Rowe (Corporate Account Manager for Cynosure) & Mike Driver, a laser therapist specialising in tattoo removal. (All from Melbourne, Australia)

Dr. Rodrigues is globally renowned for her expertise in treating pigmentation and treating skin conditions in those with skin of colour.

Mike started his laser business 11 years ago in Brisbane and now has five clinics nationally. He is one of the countries most experienced laser tattoo removalists having performed well over 100,000 treatments.

We break the podcast into two distinct sections to discuss some of the key uses of Cynosure's 'Picosure' laser - so called because it was the first laser technology to deliver energy to the skin in a picosecond (a trillionth of a second!) 

First Dr Rodrigues explains the common causes of pigmentation, her consultation  technique and strategies for approaching treatment with the Picosure.

In the second half, Mike tells us about his journey into tattoo removal, what is involved and why the Picosure is his first choice laser device. 

PATREON:

Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

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Episode 109 hosts Dr Iman Nurlin (Cosmetic Physician from Örebro, Sweden)

This is the third chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 107, 113, 118, 224 and 321 for our other episodes and regions of the world)

In these episodes we host globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll aim to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst peoples faces and skin tones.

Iman is a leading cosmetic physician who emigrated to Sweden over 30 years ago from Ethiopia and we explore the beauty ideals and influences on Scandanavian aesthetics. We also ponder two broader and more difficult to define questions; what do the terms 'European' and 'caucasian' actually mean?

00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Dr Iman Nurlin 05:59 From Anesthesiology to Starting an Aesthetic Clinic 10:56 Demographics of Patients in Sweden 18:27 Cultural Diversity and Immigration in Scandinavian Clinics 26:25 How Social Media Shapes Modern Beauty Standards 33:29 Defining Beauty Across Cultures and Ethnicities 41:37 Natural Aesthetics Versus Trend Driven Treatments 48:53 The Problem of Overtreatment and Responsibility of Injectors 52:09 Lip Trends, Facial Balance and Proportion 59:04 Masculine Versus Feminine Facial Features 01:07:16 Male Aesthetic Treatments and Growing Demand 01:14:29 Differences in Aging Across Skin Types and Regions 01:21:52 Size and Growth of the Swedish Aesthetic Market 01:28:35 Regulation Challenges and Who Can Perform Injectables 01:37:03 Training Standards and Education Pathways 01:44:12 Threads, Devices and Treatment Trends 01:51:20 Building a Clinic From Scratch and Early Struggles 01:58:10 Marketing, Networking and Growing a Patient Base 02:03:45 Lessons on Persistence, Reputation and Long Term Success 02:07:30 Final Advice for New Clinic Owners and Wrap Up

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Episode 109 is the third chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. Each of these bonus episodes will be released on Wednesdays (twice a month) in addition to our usual Friday podcasts.

We'll be hosting globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world.

We'll go on a deep dive to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst different faces and skin tones.

In this episode we're joined by Dr Iman Nurlin, a leading cosmetic physician, injector and international speaker who's based in Örebro, Sweden. Iman emigrated to Sweden over 30 years ago from Ethiopia and we explore the beauty ideals and influences on Scandanavian aesthetics. We also ponder two broader and more difficult to define questions; what is 'European' and what does the term 'caucasian' actually mean? 

PATREON:

Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Episode 108 hosts Dr Suneel Chilukuri (Cosmetic Physician from Texas, USA), Dr Frank Lin (Plastic Surgeon from Melbourne, Australia) & Gareth Pepper (Sales Director of BTL Aesthetics Australia).

In a first for the podcast, we've divided this episode into two halves with two key opinion leaders. Dr Chilukuri first reminds us what EMSCULPT is (see Episode 33 for a detailed recap!), how HIFEM technology works and we learn about the technical aspects and clinical trials. We get an American-perspective on body contouring and then discuss EMSCULPT NEO, the newest device from BLT Aesthetics.

In the second half of the podcast, we get an Australian perspective and learn why a leading plastic surgeon has embraced EMSCULPT technology in his clinics. We also explore the clinical as well as business reasons why EMSCULPT has been so popular worldwide.

As a very special offer, if you contact BTL Aesthetics on +61435769639, you can discuss trading in your existing, non-BLT body contouring device

00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Our Guests: Dr Suneel Chilukuri, Dr Frank Lin & Gareth Pepper 05:59 Transition From Surgical to Technology Driven Practice 10:56 Evolution of Body Contouring Devices 18:27 What Emsculpt Technology Does and How It Works 26:25 Muscle Building Versus Fat Reduction Explained 33:29 Clinical Study Results and Real World Outcomes 41:37 Functional Benefits Including Core Strength and Rehab 48:53 Differences Between Emsculpt and Other Fat Reduction Devices 52:09 Treatment Experience, Safety and Patient Tolerance 59:04 Ideal Candidates and Realistic Expectations 01:07:16 Integrating Body Contouring Into an Aesthetic Clinic 01:14:29 Patient Selection and When to Decline Treatment 01:21:52 Business Considerations Before Buying a Device 01:28:35 Calculating ROI and Building Patient Demand 01:37:03 Importance of Before and After Documentation 01:44:12 Part B Introduction With Australian Clinical Perspective 01:51:20 Using Devices Alongside Surgery and Post Operative Care 01:58:10 Expanding Patient Options With Non Surgical Treatments 02:03:45 Market Trends and Growing Demand for Body Treatments 02:07:30 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

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Episode 108 hosts Dr Suneel Chilukuri (Cosmetic Physician, Texas, USA), Dr Frank Lin (Plastic Surgeon, Melbourne, Australia) & Gareth Pepper (Sales Director of BTL Aesthetics Australia).

In a first for the podcast, we've divided this episode into two halves with two key opinion leaders. Dr Chilukuri first reminds us what EMSCULPT is (see Episode 33 for a detailed recap!), how HIFEM technology works and we learn about the technical aspects and clinical trials. We get an American-perspective on body contouring and then discuss EMSCULPT NEO, the newest device from BLT Aesthetics.

In the second half of the podcast, we get an Australian perspective and learn why a leading plastic surgeon has embraced EMSCULPT technology in his clinics. We also explore the clinical as well as business reasons why EMSCULPT has been so popular worldwide.

As a very special offer, if you contact BTL Aesthetics on +61435769639, you can discuss trading in your existing, non-BLT body contouring device

PATREON:

Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast

CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL OFFERS:

Click here to browse our latest partner offers!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact IA and other important links

Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts

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Follow Dr Jake on Instagram 

Follow David on Instagram

Episode 107 hosts Dr Rashmi Shetty (Dermatologist from Mumbai, India)

This is the second chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 109, 113, 118, 224 and 321 for our other episodes and regions of the world)

In these episodes we host globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll aim to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst peoples faces and skin tones.

In this episode we explore the beauty ideals of India whilst also reflecting on Subcontinental Asian attitudes to aesthetics.

00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Dr Rashmi Shetty 05:59 Diversity of Facial Features Across Regions in India 10:56 Cultural Identity and Respecting Regional Beauty Ideals 18:27 Consultation Style and Understanding Patient Motivations 26:25 Influence of Social Media and Celebrity Culture 33:29 Ongoing Stigma and Privacy Around Aesthetic Treatments 41:37 Growth of the Middle Class and Rising Demand for Aesthetics 48:53 Aging Differences Across Skin Types and Regions 52:09 Skin Tone Preferences and the History of Skin Lightening 59:04 Modernization, Fashion Trends and Changing Social Norms 01:07:16 Male Aesthetic Treatments and Cultural Expectations 01:14:29 Training Pathways and Lack of Standardized Injector Education 01:21:52 Market Growth and Accessibility of Injectables in Smaller Cities 01:28:35 Pricing Differences and Business Models in India 01:37:03 Safety Awareness and Managing Complications 01:44:12 Devices, Threads and Popular Treatment Trends 01:51:20 Future Outlook for Aesthetic Medicine in India 01:58:10 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow

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