Join me as we delve into the transformative world of modern aesthetics on today's episode of the Treat Different Podcast. We challenge the outdated notions of Botox being solely about wrinkle reduction and explore its broader role in enhancing skin quality and emotional expression.

We also discuss the shift away from overfilled and "Instagram face" trends towards achieving balance, softness, and structure in facial aesthetics. Discover the art of facial balancing, which considers bone structure, skin elasticity, and natural beauty rather than solely focusing on trends.

Explore the innovative use of tox for oil control and acne treatment, the strategic use of fillers for balanced facial features, and the promising role of biostimulators in collagen production and long-term skin rejuvenation. Understand why modern clients demand personalized treatment plans that honor their unique features and cultural beauty cues.

Whether you're an injector or considering aesthetics, this episode is a guide to understanding the evolving landscape of beauty treatments and how to truly bring out your unique glow without chasing fleeting trends.

Welcome to the Treat Different podcast, hosted by Fatou, where clinical excellence meets cultural awareness in advocating for safer and smarter aesthetic care for melanin-rich skin. In this insightful episode, Fatou is joined by Melissa Events, a 25-year industry veteran and founder of Beauty Hunters. Together, they delve into the nuanced world of chemical peels and PDRNs, highlighting common mistakes that often lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones.

This episode emphasizes the importance of building trust with providers, understanding the unique needs of skin of color, and the potential benefits of treatments like chemical peels and PDRNs. Fatou and Melissa discuss restoring confidence, tackling misconceptions, and the significance of informed and individualized care plans. Join the conversation and explore how aesthetic practices can evolve to respect and effectively treat melanin-rich skin.

Welcome to another powerful episode of The Treat Different Podcast with your host, Fatou Diouf—Aesthetic Nurse, Educator, and Founder of the Treat Different movement. In this heartfelt episode, we honor Mental Health Awareness Month with a conversation that goes far beyond the surface.

Fatou sits down with Grace Carlisle, a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who beautifully merges inner healing with outer beauty. Together, they explore the silent emotional battles often hidden behind flawless skin and perfect selfies—from high-functioning anxiety to the pressure of always appearing “together” in the beauty industry.

This episode is a raw, honest reflection on what it means to be well—not just in skin, but in soul.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

This is your reminder: Beauty is not just what’s on your face—it’s what you’re carrying in your mind and spirit.

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In this engaging episode of the Treat Different Podcast, we delve into the realm of aesthetic treatments, focusing specifically on Botox and its influence on confidence and personal satisfaction. Our host engages in a candid conversation with Sokhna Coumba, who presents her insights on the importance of understanding the effects and misconceptions surrounding Botox in the African American community, precisely in the Senegalese community.

The discussion navigates through a variety of questions about aesthetic choices, addressing concerns and highlighting the significance of making informed decisions in beauty treatments. It underscores the transformation and empowerment individuals can experience through aesthetic treatments, emphasizing a balance between enhancing natural beauty and acknowledging personal choices.

Episode 1: The Gaps in Aesthetic Training

In this raw and necessary first episode, Fatou Diouf, RN—injector, educator, and founder of the Treat Different movement—breaks down what the aesthetics industry refuses to talk about: the dangerous gaps in training when it comes to treating Black skin.

From outdated protocols rooted in Eurocentric beauty standards to real patient harm caused by poorly trained injectors, Fatou unpacks why Black patients are being failed—and how we start doing better.

You’ll hear the truth about botched Botox, and why “one-size-fits-all” treatments simply don’t work for melanated skin.

Whether you’re an injector, esthetician, or medical professional—this episode is your invitation to lead with confidence, cultural competence, and care.

This is more than a conversation. This is a call to treat different.

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