Inside Aesthetics

Episode 57 hosts Renee Lapino, a medical facialist from London, UK.

Recorded back when Cosmedicon was hosted in Sydney, Renee an American-born expert in skin amongst the traditional medical and beauty clinics.

Her treatments vary from holistic facials, to laser resurfacing and needling. Her consultations incorporate the living environment of her patients, nutrition, supplementation & home skincare. As a result, she earned her the moniker 'The London Skin Guru'.

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Episode 56 hosts Dr Vinny Singh (GP from Sydney, Australia)

The philosophy of an integrative approach is that many common health issues can be delayed or even prevented entirely if people made different lifestyle choices earlier.

As an integrative doctor, Vinny focuses on chronic problems and achieves wellbeing by treating his patients as a whole. Nutrition, hormonal balancing and addressing external stressors like work & relationships are key.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Vinny Singh 3:19 COVID Impact on Clinic and Telehealth 5:16 Shift to Preventative and Integrative Care 9:44 Doctor Patient Relationship in Telehealth 11:56 What Is Integrative Medicine 14:01 Training and Career Background 16:30 Burnout and Health Challenges 18:16 Move to Australia and Career Shift 23:53 Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine 27:02 Skepticism Around Integrative Medicine 30:22 Limits of Traditional Healthcare Models 33:44 Proactive Versus Reactive Healthcare 37:39 Preventative Testing and Early Detection 41:39 Challenges Changing Patient Mindsets 45:36 Patient Types in Integrative Practice 48:05 What an Integrative Consultation Involves 51:43 Common Conditions Treated 57:32 Managing Complex Chronic Symptoms 1:01:04 Food Intolerance and Gut Health 1:03:30 Understanding IBS and Root Causes 1:07:48 Digestive Function and Enzyme Deficiency 1:12:19 Testing Methods and Clinical Clues 1:16:00 Role of Google and Patient Research 1:19:56 Interpreting Lab Results and Normal Ranges 1:22:22 Evidence Based Medicine Debate 1:25:07 Critical Thinking in Medical Research 1:27:43 Balancing Evidence and Clinical Experience 1:30:37 Screening, Prevention and Long Term Health 1:33:59 Cost Barriers to Preventative Care 1:36:53 Healthcare Funding and System Limitations 1:39:25 Training Pathways for Integrative Doctors 1:42:10 Scope of Practice and Multidisciplinary Care 1:44:30 Consultation Costs and Treatment Planning 1:48:40 Investment in Preventative Health 1:53:30 Personal Responsibility and Health Choices 1:55:45 Contact Details and Closing Remarks 2:00:30 Podcast Outro

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Episode 56 hosts Dr Vinny Singh, a UK-trained GP who has now shifted his focus to 'integrative medicine'.

The philosophy of an integrative approach is that many common health issues can be delayed or even prevented entirely if people made different lifestyle choices earlier.

As an integrative doctor, Dr Singh focuses on chronic problems and achieves wellbeing by treating his patients as a whole. Nutrition, hormonal balancing and addressing external stressors like work & relationships are key.

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Episode 55 hosts Professor Glen Calderhead (Expert in Phototherapy from South Korea)

Phototherapy is the science of using light energy to heal and rejuvenate the body. Professor Calderhead describes his fascinating and accidental path into light therapy.

This culminated in his development of the Healite II, the world's most popular LED device. With over 43 years of experience, sit back and enjoy this masterclass from a true great in the industry.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Professor Glen Calderhead 3:19 Journey Into Laser and Light Therapy 5:16 Early Work With Laser Technology in Japan 9:44 Discovery of Light Therapy Effects 11:56 Origins of Low Level Laser Therapy 14:01 Transition From Surgery to Therapy Applications 16:30 Development of LED Light Therapy 18:16 Growth of Clinical Evidence and Research 23:53 Adoption of LED Therapy in Aesthetic Medicine 27:02 Overcoming Skepticism in the Medical Community 30:22 Treating Acne With Blue and Red Light 33:44 Understanding Wavelength Targeting in Skin 37:39 Laser Versus IPL and Light Technologies 41:39 How LED Therapy Devices Work 45:36 Relaxation and Nervous System Effects 48:05 Key Indications for LED Therapy 51:43 Using LED as an Adjunct to Procedures 57:32 Pre and Post Treatment Healing Benefits 1:01:04 Safety Considerations and Contraindications 1:03:30 Using LED in Oncology and Wound Care 1:07:48 Frequency of Treatment and Home Use 1:12:19 Development of the Healite Device 1:16:00 Technology Behind Optical Lens Array 1:19:56 Optimizing Distance and Treatment Delivery 1:22:22 Common Safety Questions and Pregnancy Use 1:25:07 Recommended Treatment Schedules 1:27:43 Understanding Photo Sequencing Technology 1:30:37 Clinical Applications and Future Potential 1:33:59 Final Questions From Listeners 1:36:53 Contact Information and Distributor Details 1:39:25 COVID Situation Update in South Korea 1:42:10 Closing Remarks and Outro

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Episode 55 hosts Professor Glen Calderhead, a world-renowned expert in phototherapy who is based in South Korea.

Phototherapy is the science of using light energy to heal and rejuvenate the body. Professor Calderhead describes his fascinating and accidental path into light therapy.

This culminated in his development of the Healite II, the world's most popular LED device. With over 43 years of experience, sit back and enjoy this masterclass from a true great in the industry.

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With the Corona virus pandemic consuming everything we do, Inside Aesthetics is adapting for social distancing. In this episode, your hosts Dr Jake & David Segal have a frank discussion about the immediate impact of the pandemic on the Australian aesthetic market.

In this difficult time, the future is very unclear for the global economy. Dr Jake covers the frustrations that injectors have faced, his early decision to stop injecting and his immediate plans to re-join the hospital fight against COVID-19. David assesses the damage to his businesses and summarises the challenges ahead.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Rapid Changes and New Government Restrictions 3:19 Closing Clinics and Shifting Priorities 5:16 Mental Health and Perspective During Crisis 9:44 Balancing Public Health and Financial Survival 11:56 Decision to Stop Injecting Early 14:01 Safety Concerns and Ethical Responsibility 16:30 Government Guidance and Industry Grey Areas 18:16 Business Owners Facing Uncertainty 23:53 Health Risks Versus Economic Impact 27:02 Social Responsibility and Community Action 30:22 Perspective on Privilege and Adversity 33:44 Supporting Family and Children During Lockdown 37:39 Finding Positives in Difficult Situations 41:39 Lessons From Global Crisis Events 45:36 Importance of Social Distancing Compliance 48:05 Challenges Explaining the Situation to Children 51:43 Choosing Positivity and Resilience 57:32 Business Closure Reality and Financial Pressure 1:01:04 Managing Rent, Staff and Expenses 1:03:30 Government Support and Financial Relief 1:07:48 Emotional Impact of Letting Staff Go 1:12:19 Supporting Non Citizens and Vulnerable Workers 1:16:00 Community Support and Helping Others 1:19:56 Accepting Business Loss and Uncertainty 1:22:22 Looking for Alternative Work in Healthcare 1:25:07 Returning to Clinical Roles and COVID Support 1:27:43 Skill Gaps for Nurses and Injectors 1:30:37 Hospital Capacity and ICU Limitations 1:33:59 Understanding Risk Across Age Groups 1:36:53 Misconceptions About Personal Risk 1:39:25 Importance of Flattening the Curve 1:42:10 Social Behavior and Compliance Challenges 1:44:30 Preparing for a Difficult Period Ahead 1:48:40 Continuing the Podcast During Shutdown 1:53:30 Future Content and Industry Support 1:55:45 Using Downtime for Growth and Learning 2:00:30 Final Message of Resilience and Community

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With the Corona virus pandemic consuming everything we do, Inside Aesthetics is adapting for social distancing. In this episode, your hosts Dr Jake & David Segal have a frank discussion about the immediate impact of the pandemic on the Australian aesthetic market.

In this difficult time, the future is very unclear for the global economy. Dr Jake covers the frustrations that injectors have faced, his early decision to stop injecting and his immediate plans to re-join the hospital fight against COVID-19. David assesses the damage to his businesses and summarises the challenges ahead.

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Episode 53 is a special episode that hosts Professor Mary-Louise McLaws (Infectious diseases, epidemiology and microbiology expert who works at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia)

Mary was summoned to the WHO in Geneva in February 2020 to a meeting of over 400 scientists from around the world - to help develop the strategies for fighting COVID-19. Jake & David send their thoughts and prayers to everyone listening - please listen closely and share links to this podcast.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Professor Mary-Louise McLaws 3:19 Role in Epidemiology and WHO Advisory Work 5:16 Early COVID Origins and Wuhan Outbreak 9:44 How Viruses Spread in Hospitals 11:56 Droplet Transmission and Infection Risks 14:01 Zoonotic Diseases and Animal Sources 16:30 Comparing COVID to SARS and Past Outbreaks 18:16 Understanding Coronavirus vs COVID-19 23:53 China's Early Response and Lockdown Measures 27:02 Quarantine, Isolation and Social Distancing Explained 30:22 Challenges With Public Compliance 33:44 Differences Between Western and Asian Responses 37:39 Testing Capacity and New Rapid Test Kits 41:39 Mild vs Severe COVID Cases 45:36 Symptoms and Incubation Period Explained 48:05 Asymptomatic Spread and Testing Limitations 51:43 Comparing COVID to Seasonal Flu 57:32 Risk Factors Including Age and Comorbidities 1:01:04 Why Children Are Less Affected 1:03:30 Impact of Smoking and Chronic Conditions 1:07:48 Importance of Increased Testing 1:12:19 Simple Public Health Measures That Work 1:16:00 Government Response and Border Control 1:19:56 Lessons From Italy's Early Restrictions 1:22:22 Preparing for Winter and Co-Infections 1:25:07 Who Should Be Prioritized for Testing 1:27:43 Protecting Yourself and Reducing Risk 1:30:37 Hand Hygiene and Infection Prevention 1:33:59 Social Distancing and Behavioral Changes 1:36:53 Predictions for Social and Economic Impact 1:39:25 Long-Term Outlook and Virus Adaptation 1:42:10 Reinfection and Immunity Questions 1:44:30 Vaccine Development Timeline 1:48:40 Potential Treatments and Drug Trials 1:53:30 Ibuprofen Concerns and Fever Management 1:55:45 Recovery Expectations and Long-Term Effects 2:00:30 Mask Use and Protective Equipment 2:03:05 Guidance for Clinics and Healthcare Workers 2:05:40 Balancing Work, Safety and Business Survival 2:10:55 Positive Lessons From the Pandemic 2:13:30 Community Responsibility and Cooperation 2:18:00 Managing Expectations and Uncertainty 2:20:15 Final Reflections and Closing Message

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Episode 53 is a special episode that hosts Professor Mary-Louise McLaws. Professor McLaws is an infectious diseases, epidemiology and microbiology expert who works at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia

She was summoned to the WHO in Geneva in February 2020 to a meeting of over 400 scientists from around the world - to help develop the strategies for fighting COVID-19. Jake & David send their thoughts and prayers to everyone listening - please listen closely and share links to this podcast

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Episode 52 hosts Dr John Delaney & Dr John Holbrook from Sydney, Australia.

They are the co-founders of a service called 'Fresh Clinics'. Fresh Clinics bring doctors, nurses and patients together to facilitate safe cosmetic injectable consultations, treatment planning, the prescription of cosmetic medicines and streamline medical compliance for clinics.

We discuss the current regulatory issues in the Australian injectables market before exploring how Fresh Clinics works.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Trial Offer for Emsculpt and Emsella Treatments 3:19 Meet Dr John Delaney & Dr John Holbrook 5:16 Medical Background and Hospital Connections 9:44 Founding Fresh Clinics and Industry Motivation 11:56 Compliance Versus Patient Safety Explained 14:01 Growth of Cosmetic Injectables Industry 16:30 Retailization of Aesthetic Medicine 18:16 Self Regulation in Medical Practice 23:53 Collaboration Instead of Competition in Safety 27:02 Who Performs Injectables in Australia 30:22 Why Doctors Must Authorize Treatments 33:44 Telehealth Prescribing and Legal Requirements 37:39 Changes in Treatment Authorization Regulations 41:39 Responsibilities of Clinic Owners Under New Rules 45:36 Patient Reactions to Telehealth Consultations 48:05 Duties of Doctors During Video Consults 51:43 Telemedicine Standards and Medical Guidelines 57:32 How Fresh Clinics Uses Technology Solutions 1:01:04 Building a Network of Available Doctors 1:03:30 Training and Support for Nurses and Clinics 1:07:48 Managing Complications and Emergency Support 1:12:19 Referral Pathways for Serious Adverse Events 1:16:00 Concept of National Safety Networks 1:19:56 After Hours Support for Complications 1:22:22 Vision for Centralized Emergency Response 1:25:07 Services Offered by Fresh Clinics 1:27:43 Pricing Structure and Script Validity 1:30:37 Training, Mentorship and Career Development 1:33:59 Compliance Standards and Provider Screening 1:36:53 Maintaining Professional Accountability 1:39:25 Future Technology and Platform Development 1:42:10 Building National Networks for Injectors 1:44:30 Industry Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing 1:48:40 Training Opportunities and Skill Development 1:53:30 Expanding Services and Community Connections 1:55:45 Final Thoughts on Industry Growth 2:00:30 Contact Information and Closing Remarks

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