Dr. Kate Dee and Dr. George Davis discuss the issues surrounding medical aesthetics in Texas. They highlight the lack of regulation and oversight in the industry, particularly in regards to who can perform injections and the use of fake or illegal products. They also discuss the dangers of improper injections and the importance of proper training and knowledge of facial anatomy. The conversation emphasizes the need for national standards and regulations to ensure the safety of patients. 

Takeaways

• In Texas, anyone can perform injections as long as a doctor oversees them, leading to a lack of regulation and oversight in the industry.
• Many med spas in Texas do not follow the law and do not have a medical director overseeing their operations.
• There is a growing trend of non-doctors taking weekend courses to learn how to inject, often using fake or illegal products.
• Proper training and knowledge of facial anatomy are crucial for safe and effective injections. Patients should ask about the provider's license, medical director, and emergency preparedness before receiving treatments.
• National standards and regulations are needed to ensure the safety of patients in the medical aesthetics industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 00:39 Texas and Illegal Medical Practice 04:14 Illegal Practices in Texas 05:13 Source of Illegal Products 06:31 Weekend Courses for Injectors 09:10 Experience and Expertise in Injecting 10:05 Dangers of Improper Injections 11:03 Lack of Medical Directors 12:10 Lack of Oversight and Enforcement 14:04 Unlicensed Practitioners 16:37 Lack of Regulation and Policing 20:17 Legislation and Regulation in Texas 23:38 National Standards and Best Practices 25:25 Regulation in Other States 28:07 Lobbying and Industry Influence 31:22 Complications and Risks 32:23 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Provider 36:19 Cost vs. Safety 36:42 Conclusion