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Medical Spa Insider
By American Med Spa Association - AmSpa
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September 25, 2024Progress Together with your AmSpa State Chapter AmSpa recently launched State Chapters in California, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Utah. AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Florida state chapter co-chairs Michael Zanetti of Erasable Med Spa and Julie Davis-Hunter of Pure Vida Body & Mind Spa, and California chair Stacy Grissen, MSN, AGNP-C, of Aesthetically Pleasing Medical Spa. They discuss the reasons they got involved with AmSpa State Chapters, the challenges in their local communities and their plans to advance the industry in a positive way.
- How AmSpa state chapters aim to affect change at a state level;
- Why they volunteered to become leaders for AmSpa’s state chapters;
- How building good competition can be beneficial your practice;
- What makes the aesthetic environments in California and Florida challenging;
- The difficulties of navigating the aesthetic regulations state by state;
- Why organizing at the state level is not just helpful, but necessary;
- Strategic next steps for these chapters: resources, community and collaboration;
- And more!
Get yourself a seat at the table and help shape the direction of the industry by joining your state chapter. AmSpa Plus Members can sign up today by visiting https://americanmedspa.org/state-chapters.
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...more September 18, 2024Countdown Begins for the Medical Weight Loss Shortage How much longer will the popular weight loss medications be in shortage, and what happens in your med spa when they can no longer be compounded? This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, is joined by Sam Pondrom, JD, associate at national healthcare law firm ByrdAdatto. They talk about the recent availability status updates for tirzepatide and semaglutide, and what changes medical spas can anticipate when the brand-name medications become fully available. Listen to hear more about:
- What the latest changes in the status of tirzepatide availability mean and don’t mean;
- How the FDA determines whether a drug is still in shortage;
- The patent exception during shortage that clears the way for compounding pharmacies;
- Patent and intellectual property protection: how to safely market medical weight loss solutions;
- What to expect when these medications are officially taken off the drug shortage list;
- The future conversations you will need to have with your patients.
Catch up on AmSpa’s coverage for the changing tirzepatide status and semaglutide usage in med spas.
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...more September 11, 2024Safeguarding Your Practice: Expert Advice on Managing Risk and Credibility What can you do to preserve the patient relationship after they experience an adverse reaction? This week, AmSpa President and CSO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Patrick Tighe, Co-founder, and Kandis Hughes, Chief Marketing Officer of Coverwell, to delve into a crucial aspect of medical aesthetics: managing credibility and adverse events in your practice. In this insightful discussion, they explore the complexities of risk management and the importance of proper handling of complications and adverse reactions. Their conversation includes:
- Personal stories that highlight the patient experience of adverse reactions;
- Proactive measures that aesthetic practitioners can take to minimize risks;
- Risk management strategies including proper protocols, consents and education;
- How hands-on care unites the patient and provider when handling adverse events;
- How Coverwell’s solution of extended service coverage protects medical spas;
- Techniques for preserving the credibility of your med spa and the industry;
- And more!
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...more September 04, 2024Greatest Hits: Building a Medical Aesthetic Community: Interview with AmSpa’s CEO This week we revisit a conversation from the close of 2020. Brandon Robinson, owner of Skin Body Soul and investor in OrangeTwist, took over the podcast to interview Alex R. Thiersch, JD, AmSpa’s founder and CEO. Join us for a look back at the history of the American Med Spa Association as Thiersch reveals:
- How he first became interested in a legal career;
- The legal case that got him into medical aesthetics;
- The beginnings of AmSpa;
- The idea behind AmSpa’s Medical Spa & Aesthetic Boot Camps;
- How the Medical Spa Show came into being;
- How Covid-19 and lockdown changed the focus of the association;
- His outlook on the future of the industry post-pandemic.
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...more August 28, 2024Optimizing Whole Body Health with Comprehensive Consultations Are you giving your patients the time and attention they need for optimal care? This week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Ken Winnard, MD, founder and CEO of OneLife Health & Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They discuss his focus on preventive medicine and how OneLife’s approach to wellness helps his patients restore their health in all aspects of their lives. Their conversation includes:
- Why he started a concierge wellness practice;
- How to get into medical aesthetics as a physician;
- The opportunity for med spas to lead in whole body health;
- How med spas evolved to include GLP-1s and medical weight loss;
- Taking the time to educate patients and build a foundation of trust;
- What goes into OneLife’s extensive consultation process;
- The overlap of aesthetics and wellness;
- What a safe med spa visit looks like;
- And much more!
Learn more about Dr. Winnard’s approach in The Way to Whole-body Wellness from AmSpa’s QP.
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...more August 21, 2024Body Tech: How 3D Imaging Can Boost Your Weight Loss Program Can imaging tech empower your patients? This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Martin Kessler, Co-founder and COO of Shape, Inc., the makers of ShapeScale. They discuss the imaging technology behind their revolutionary 3D body scanning solution and how the invention is elevating medical weight loss clinics. Their conversation includes:
- The challenge of accurately tracking fitness progress;
- The development of ShapeScale’s body scanning solution;
- Creating photorealistic 3D avatars using precise measurements;
- How ShapeScale’s optical light imaging technology and AI work;
- Improving program adherence with recorded progress over time;
- Using this tech in med spas and medical weight loss clinics;
- How this service can enhance your consultations;
- And more!
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...more August 16, 2024From Boot Camp Attendee to Glowing Success Story: Evalyn Aguirre, RN Could your community weather a hurricane? This week, AmSpa Membership Advocacy and Engagement Specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Evalyn Aguirre, RN, of Evolve Aesthetics in Houston. This lively chat covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Why she became an AmSpa member;
- Medical Spa Boot Camp takeaways she uses in her practice;
- Leaning on her community during hurricane season;
- Her favorite treatments and skincare;
- What she does for fun;
- And more!
Follow in Aguirre's footsteps and set your business up for long-term success by attending AmSpa's Medical Spa Boot Camp. Expand your network, learn the most important rules and regulations, and take home actionable business strategies when you join us in New York, September 20 - 22; Nashville, October 18 - 20; and Orlando, November 8 - 10. Reserve your spot today!
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...more August 14, 2024Finding a Safe Med Spa: Misconceptions in Miami How do you choose a safe med spa in Miami? This week, AmSpa CEO, Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with double board-certified physician Linette Rivera, MD, founder of Glanz Aesthetics in Miami. They discuss what patients should know about medical spa regulations, safety and training; her experience transitioning to aesthetics as an endocrinologist; and how med spas can educate their patients and the wider community. Their conversation includes:
- What patients should know about med spa laws in their state;
- How the FDA and aesthetic regulations keep patients safe;
- The questions patients should ask their practitioners;
- Red flags in products, pricing and providers;
- Aesthetic training and responsible medical directors;
- The misconception of aesthetics in the medical community;
- And much more!
Read further insights from Dr. Rivera and fellow aesthetic practitioners on the AmSpa blog: https://americanmedspa.org/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-safe-med-spa-visit
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...more August 07, 2024Member Spotlight: Bri Collins, BSN, RN This week, AmSpa Membership Advocacy and Engagement Specialist, Michela Bailey, speaks with Bri Collins, BSN, RN, founder of BCRN Aesthetics in Houston, Texas. This lively chat covers a wide range of topics, including:
- How she became an AmSpa member;
- Advice she would give her younger self;
- Being a trainer and practitioner;
- Favorite treatments;
- Networking on IG;
- And much more!
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...more July 24, 2024Preventing and Managing Aesthetic Complications This week, AmSpa President and CSO, Cathy Christensen, speaks with Sarah Safa, MS, PA-C, top national aesthetic specialist, faculty for the Academy for Injection Anatomy, and founder of Refined Aesthetics. They discuss proactive techniques for preventing and managing aesthetic complications. Safa offers insight on the anatomy training you need to perform treatments safely, active listening as a patient safety tool, and the necessity of having a plan in place. Their conversation includes:
- The story of her first complication and how she has retained that patient;
- The intimacy of the facial anatomy you need to understand to inject;
- Building your network to share knowledge, experience and support;
- What to do when your patient experiences an adverse event;
- Three factors that help mitigate the risk of complication;
- Informed consent: your responsibility to educate patients;
- Essential anatomy education and technique training;
- What she keeps in her crash kit;
- And much more!
For more case examples and in-depth discussion on the most advanced techniques in complication prevention and reversal, tune in to the filler complications panel at the Academy for Injection Anatomy (AIA) Advanced Cadaver Courses in Houston, New York, Nashville and Orlando.
Listen to the medical malpractice episode referenced in this conversation: https://podcast.americanmedspa.org/e/avoiding-medical-malpractice-lawsuits-with-patient-advocate-law-firm-sukhmanyagoda/
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How many episodes does Medical Spa Insider have?
The podcast currently has 279 episodes available.
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