Inside Aesthetics

Episode 102 is the first chapter of our new miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. Each of these bonus episodes will be released on Wednesdays (twice a month from February) 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 our first chapter of the mini-series, we're re-joined by Dr Izolda Heydenrych (previously on Episode 83), a leading dermatologist, injector and keynote speaker who's based in Cape Town. We'll explore the beauty ideals of South Africa whilst also reflecting on broader African attitudes to aesthetics.

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Episode 101 hosts Tim Boon (Director of Total Lifestyle Credit from Southern Highlands, Australia)

Tim has over 14 years of experience working in the patient finance world and has helped finance nearly a billion dollars worth of procedures.

Patient finance in it's simplest form involves helping patients fund their medical procedures via loans. We find out just how affordable this can be, with payments typically broken down into weekly amounts to help people budget and manage their cash flow. This allows for people to have life changing surgeries (both cosmetic and medical) whereas in the past these may well have been cost prohibitive.

We learn about what protections are in place for customers and how TLC acts as a middle man between the surgeon and the patient when it comes to the financial arrangements.

We also discuss how clinics can access finance to refurbish or perhaps upgrade their lasers or devices, traditionally an extremely expensive and prohibitive barrier to most clinic owners.

00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Tim Boon 04:15 Entering the Medical Finance Industry 06:33 The Gap Between Treatment Cost and Patient Affordability 08:40 Early Challenges Getting Banks to Support Medical Lending 11:31 Building the First Medical Funding Platform 15:48 Why Doctors Struggle to Talk About Money 20:23 How Patient Finance Changed Access to Treatment 22:42 Understanding Unsecured Medical Loans 25:41 Interest Rates Risk and Credit Assessment 31:55 Why Payment Plans Make Treatments More Accessible 38:47 Supporting Patients Without Private Health Insurance 43:22 Step by Step Patient Application Process 45:17 How Clinics and Patients Work With Funding Providers 47:10 Managing Financial Risk and Responsible Lending 49:17 What Happens If Patients Cannot Repay 52:13 Payment Holidays and Hardship Support 54:29 Impact of COVID on Medical Finance 57:34 Financing Medical Devices and Clinic Equipment 59:34 Avoiding Poor Investment Decisions in New Technology 01:04:36 Differences Between Medical Finance and Buy Now Pay Later 01:07:12 Ethical Concerns Around Cosmetic Treatment Financing 01:09:40 Safeguards Against Impulsive Procedures 01:17:48 Supporting Patients Through Multi Stage Treatments 01:20:18 Future Trends in Medical and Aesthetic Financing 01:23:30 Building Awareness of Payment Options 01:25:10 Final Advice and Wrap Up

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Episode 101 hosts Tim Boon, the director of Total Lifestyle Credit (TLC).

Tim has over 14 years of experience working in the patient finance world and has helped finance nearly a billion dollars worth of procedures.

Patient finance in it's simplest form involves helping patients fund their medical procedures via loans. We find out just how affordable this can be, with payments typically broken down into weekly amounts to help people budget and manage their cash flow. This allows for people to have life changing surgeries (both cosmetic and medical) whereas in the past these may well have been cost prohibitive.

We learn about what protections are in place for customers and how TLC acts as a middle man between the surgeon and the patient when it comes to the financial arrangements.

We also discuss how clinics can access finance to refurbish or perhaps upgrade their lasers or devices, traditionally an extremely expensive and prohibitive barrier to most clinic owners.

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Episode 100 hosts Dr Paul Nassif (Facial Plastic Surgeon and star of the TV show 'Botched' from Beverley Hills, USA)

Paul is a revered rhinoplasty surgeon who specialises in revision surgeries in addition to ethnic rhinoplasty procedures.

Find out how we were introduced to Paul and his thoughts on the Australian aesthetic market. We then explore why he chose his surgical specialty before delving into 'Botched' and learn more about how it's produced behind the scenes.

Finally, we learn about Paul's two medispas and why he developed his own skincare range, 'Nassif MD Dermaceuticals'.

00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Dr Paul Nassif 04:55 Building a Reputation in Revision Rhinoplasty 08:05 Why Revision Surgery Is One of the Hardest Procedures 10:16 Managing Patient Expectations and Psychological Factors 13:31 How the TV Show Botched Was Created 16:50 Working With Dr Terry Dubrow and Launching the Series 20:10 Screening Patients and Selecting Cases for the Show 27:33 Memorable Cases and Life Saving Discoveries 35:02 Why Complications Happen in Surgery 44:54 Importance of Patient Compliance After Procedures 47:05 Psychological Screening and Patient Support Systems 48:55 Balancing Filming With Clinical Practice 50:07 Growth of Medispas and Expanding Services 52:11 Opening Clinics Internationally and Building Partnerships 56:59 Creating a Skincare Brand From Clinical Needs 01:04:15 Importance of Skin Health Alongside Procedures 01:07:48 Best Selling Skincare Products and Patient Education 01:11:11 Safety Considerations With Fillers and Injectables 01:16:28 Trends Toward Minimally Invasive Treatments 01:20:00 Impact of COVID on Surgical Demand and Patient Behavior 01:22:01 Future of Technology in Aesthetic Medicine 01:25:30 Final Reflections and Holiday Message

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To celebrate our centenary episode we host Dr Paul Nassif, a globally-known facial plastic surgeon from Beverley Hills & co-star of the hit TV show 'Botched'.

Dr Nassif is a revered rhinoplasty surgeon who specialises in revision surgeries in addition to ethnic rhinoplasty procedures.

Find out how we were introduced to Dr Nassif and his thoughts on the Australian aesthetic market. We then explore why he chose his surgical specialty before delving into 'Botched' and learn more about how it's produced behind the scenes.

Finally, we learn about Dr Nassif's two medispas and why he developed his own skincare range, 'Nassif MD Dermaceuticals'.

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Visit Dr Nassif's website on: https://www.drpaulnassif.com/

Visit the 'Botched' website: https://www.eonline.com/uk/shows/botched

Episode 99 hosts Greg Lemon (Co-founder of CosMediTours based in Sydney, Australia)

Cosmetic tourism facilitates cosmetic operations for patients abroad - often at a fraction of the cost. Thailand is currently Australia's most popular destination for such procedures.

We explore how and why CosMediTour set up and ask the important questions - is it safe, why do it and what happens if something goes wrong? We also discuss a newer and more dynamic aspect to cosmetic tourism - helping patients find nationally-recognised plastic surgeons within Australia at an affordable price.

00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Greg Lemon and Background in Tourism 03:19 Early Experiences With Medical Travel 05:16 Founding Cosmetic Tour and Industry Origins 09:44 Growth of Cosmetic Tourism in Australia 11:56 Why Patients Choose Surgery Overseas 14:01 Understanding Hospital Standards and Accreditation 16:30 Safety Regulations and International Quality Controls 26:58 Media Controversy and Public Perception of Cosmetic Tourism 31:33 Patient Screening and Matching With Surgeons 37:20 Virtual Consultations and Pre Surgery Assessment 41:23 Meeting Surgeons Before Procedures 42:39 Cooling Off Period Differences Between Countries 43:31 Why Surgery Costs Less Overseas 45:28 Common Procedures Including Breast Surgery and Rhinoplasty 47:10 Growth of Medical Tourism Beyond Cosmetic Surgery 48:05 Managing Complications and Revision Care 50:04 Role of Australian Surgeons in Follow Up Treatment 51:43 Medicare and Emergency Care After Overseas Surgery 54:11 Building Partnerships With Local Surgeons 57:32 Training Opportunities and International Collaboration 01:01:50 Expanding Services Into Europe and New Markets 01:04:28 Future of Cosmetic Tourism and Industry Growth 01:08:53 Final Advice for Patients Considering Surgery Abroad 01:13:06 How to Contact Cosmetic Tour and Closing Remarks

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Episode 99 hosts Greg Lemon, the co-founder of Australia's largest cosmetic tourism company, CosMediTour. Cosmetic tourism facilitates cosmetic operations for patients abroad - often at a fraction of the cost. Thailand is currently Australia's most popular destination for such procedures.

We explore how and why CosMediTour set up and ask the important questions - is it safe, why do it and what happens if something goes wrong? We also discuss a newer and more dynamic aspect to cosmetic tourism - helping patients find nationally-recognised plastic surgeons within Australia at an affordable price.

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Episode 98 hosts Ian Carroll (Managing Director of EnVogue Skin based in Sydney, Australia) & Dr Danae Lim (Cosmetic Physician based in Sydney, Australia)

EnVogue Skin are the only Australian distributor of a number of aesthetic products including Matrix PDO mono threads.

Threads have been around for many years but cosmetic injectors haven't always been convinced about the technology. So what's the fuss all about and why have the Matrix PDO mono threads exploded so successfully in Australia? We explore what they are, when you would use them, how they are inserted and most importantly, what sort of results they can deliver.

00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Ian Carroll & Dr Danae Lim 03:19 Founding En Vogue Skin and Entering the Aesthetic Market 05:16 Building a Distribution Business in a Competitive Industry 09:44 Growth of Independent Brands in Aesthetic Medicine 11:56 Dr Dana's Journey From Emergency Medicine to Aesthetics 14:01 Why Cosmetic Medicine Was Once Seen as the "Dark Side" 16:30 Introduction to PDO Mono Threads and How They Work 26:58 Why Threads Have Become Popular in Recent Years 31:33 Collagen Stimulation Versus Mechanical Lift Explained 37:20 Comparing Threads With Fillers, PRP and Other Treatments 41:23 Ideal Patients for Mono Thread Treatments 42:39 Setting Expectations and Explaining Delayed Results 43:31 Common Treatment Areas Including Face, Neck and Body 45:28 Treatment Planning and How Many Threads Are Needed 47:10 Recovery Time, Bruising and Aftercare Advice 48:05 Safety Profile and Risk Compared With Injectables 50:04 Integrating Threads Into an Existing Aesthetic Practice 51:43 Training Requirements for Doctors and Nurses 54:11 Cost of Treatment and Business Profitability 57:32 Patient Satisfaction and Long Term Maintenance 01:01:50 Combining Threads With Other Devices and Treatments 01:04:28 Future Applications Including Body Treatments 01:08:53 Common Misconceptions and Managing Skepticism 01:13:06 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More

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Threads have been around for many years but cosmetic injectors haven't always been convinced about the technology. So what's the fuss all about and why have the Matrix PDO mono threads exploded so successfully in Australia? We explore what they are, when you would use them, how they are inserted and most importantly, what sort of results they can deliver.

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Happy New Year and thank you for the ongoing support!

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Episode 97 hosts... your hosts Dr Jake & David Segal!

In what was the strangest and most difficult year in living memory, we review and discuss what happened behind the scenes of the podcast.

We then look forwards to 2021 including revealing our special guest for Episode 100 and our plans for starting our YouTube channel. Finally we discuss the first of our new mini-series of podcasts called 'The Beauty of the World' - bonus material in addition to our regular Friday podcasts!

00:00 Year End Introduction and Holiday Message 01:03 Reflecting on the Impact of COVID on Clinics and Business 05:16 Adapting to Lockdown and Moving the Podcast to Zoom 09:44 Mental Health Challenges and Loss of Routine During Isolation 11:56 Financial Support Programs and Business Survival Strategies 14:01 Managing Staff, Uncertainty and Responsibility as an Employer 16:30 Lessons Learned From Crisis and Building Resilience 26:58 Highlight Guests and Most Memorable Episodes of the Year 31:33 Evolution of the Podcast Beyond Injectables 37:20 Importance of Health, Lifestyle and Prevention in Aesthetics 41:23 Building Relationships With Experts Across the Industry 42:39 Growth of the Podcast Audience and Global Reach 43:31 Plans to Introduce Video Content and Expand to YouTube 45:28 Using Short Clips to Reach New Audiences 47:10 Future Mini Series Exploring Beauty Standards Around the World 48:05 Cultural Differences in Aesthetic Ideals and Treatment Approaches 50:04 Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Within the Industry 51:43 Managing Complications and Supporting Patients After Treatment 54:11 Challenges of Overfilling and Unrealistic Beauty Trends 57:32 Importance of Saying No and Practicing Ethical Medicine 01:01:50 Industry Growth Potential and Low Market Penetration of Injectables 01:04:28 Need for Innovation in Non Surgical Skin Tightening 01:08:53 Looking Ahead to Recovery and New Opportunities 01:13:06 Gratitude to Listeners and Final Holiday Wishes

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