Inside Aesthetics

Episode 163 hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal, your co-hosts of Inside Aesthetics. On the back of our discussion with Jahan Kalantar (episode 160), we look at the numerous compliance issues within injectable clinics from an injector and business owners perspective.  We discuss: - The background to why compliance and regulations in Australia are so topical - Who makes the rules - Clinical notes for injectors  - Stock checks and receiving stock in clinic - What to do when stock goes missing or is damaged - Drug storage and fridge requirements - The role of clinical audits in injectable clinic - Room cleanliness - The dynamic of sharing rooms between multiple injectors - The problem with compounded drugs - The issue with friends and family in the injecting room - The role of ‘Secret Shoppers’    IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp gro

Episode 162 hosts Gillian Murray, a prescribing pharmacist, clinical researcher and pharmacist injector from London, UK Gillian has over 16 years experience working within the National Health Service and is the directorate pharmacist. In this role she consults on pharmacy education strategies at a local as well as national level. She is a senior lecturer in clinical pharmacokinetics at Kings College University.  Passionate about using medicines safely, Gillian set up ‘Medicine in Aesthetics’ to support aesthetic practitioners. She is also the Secretary for Complication in Medical Aesthetics Collaborative (CMAC). Gillian has a particular interest in hypersensitivity reactions, filler gel chemistry, rheology and is currently undertaking post-graduate research in this field. We explore: How we came across Gillian's work Her background as a pharmacist and what a prescribing pharmacist is The dynamic of being a pharmacist injector in the UK What hyaluronic acid is and what it looks like structurally  What the di

Episode 161 hosts Lori Robertson, a family nurse practitioner from California, USA Lori joins us in the 5th Chapter of our mini-series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. In this episode, we explore: - What a family nurse praactitioner is - Where and how she first learnt to inject  - How she first become a trainer for Galderma - Her role as a trainer for Galderma and MINT (threads) - Co-founding and co-running her own injecting school called ‘The Aesthetic Immersion   - Mentorship in injecting  - Lori's thoughts on how we train injectors and their transition from newbies to comptent injectors  -

Episode 160 hosts Jahan Kalantar from Sydney, Australia. Originally qualifiying as a barrister,  Jahan is a Criminal Lawyer and the principal of 'Executive Legal', a law firm that specializes in criminal and medicolegal law.  Jahan also has an incredibly popular Tik Tok account where he provides entertaining and concise explanations about legal concepts.  Having discussed some of the legal principles that injectors need to be aware of in previous episodes (episodes 51, 66 & 114), we now explore things from a prosecuting solicitor's perspective. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is general in nature should not be taken as legal advice. Governing laws between countries, states and cities can vary greatly. You should seek your own independent advice before making decisions of a legal nature.   We explore:  - Jahan's career to date and how he became interested in the law of cosmetic medicine - Why he changed from working as a barrister to working as a solicitor - The reasons why patients usually s

Episode 159 hosts Sia Hendry (Skin & laser therapist) & Tiarnna Smith (Clinical Application Specialist for Alma Lasers) from Sydney, Australia. Sia has been at the forefront of skin and laser treatments in Australia for over 15 years and is the owner of 'You by Sia' in Bondi Junction. Sia was one of the first clinics in Australia to offer laser hair removal and has seen first hand how the technology has changed over time.    Tiarnna's background is in medical engineering and she is one of Alma's clinical specialists. In this role she supports Alma's customers in all aspects of training and education when using their devices. In this episode we focus on laser hair removal - the most popular cosmetic treatment performed in Australia today. We first reflect on how this came to be and contrast it to other countries where laser hair removal is often less available and far less affordable. We then compare and contrast older laser hair removal technology with Alma's newest device the 'Soprano Titanium'. We c

Episode 158 hosts Dr Niamh Corduff, a plastic surgeon based in Geelong, Australia. Dr Corduff also consults as a global trainer and a Key Opinion Leader for Merz Aesthetics. In this new mini series, 'The Tox Talks', we feature expert injectors who have significant experience in using botulinum toxins. These episodes explore our guests experiences using particular brands, the evolution of their injecting techniques and we get special insights into the subtle nuances of getting the best out of toxins. In chapter 1 we focus on the brand known as Xeomin/Boucouture (Incobotulinum toxin A) distributed by Merz Aesthetics. This is a non-sponsored episode and does not replace training in any way. Our guest speaks from her own experiences and we do not promote or endorse any brand of product.  We explore: - Dr Corduff's background as a plastic surgeon and why she turned to non-surgical treatments - Her role as a KOL for Merz Aesthetics  - Her insights into how the use of toxins has changed over the years - What changes

Episode 157 hosts Dr Martina Lavery, a dental surgeon & facial aesthetic injector based in Sydney, Australia. Martina joins us in the 4th Chapter of our mini-series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. We discuss: - Martina's background and why she became a dentist - Her motivations for training in cosmetic injectables  - Her battle with AHPRA and the dental board due the ongoing anonymous complaints regarding dentists who inject  - Why she did a Masters in Facial Aesthetics and what this has taught her - Her current practice and scope of work - How she's able to convert dental patients to aest

Episode 156 hosts Professor Bob Khanna, a dental surgeon and expert facial aesthetic educator from Reading in the UK. Professor Khanna was the world's first recognised dentist to offer injectables and since 1996, he’s been a leading thought leader in the field. He's continually evolved his own novel techniques and modalities to treat the face holistically.  He is also a global-thought leader in the diagnosis and management of teeth grinding and clenching problems, also known as ‘bruxism’.  Injectors very commonly treat the masseters for both aesthetic and teeth grinding and so we ask the question - should they be doing this and what problems might they inadvertently create without a thorough examination? We discuss: - What bruxism is and how grinding differs from clenching?  - Why these issues occur?  - The role of posture in preventing parafunctional habits - The problem with soft dental plates that are commonly made by dentists to protect the teeth - How bruxism contributes to 'TMJ' (jaw joint) disorders -

Episode 155 hosts Dr Jake and David, your co-hosts. They first summarise their Christmas break (or lack of it!) and the new challenges that they faced when reopening their clinics in 2022.  They share their plans for IA this year including: - Continuing IA's new and extremely popular mini series, 'The Injector Diaries' & 'Treatments and Regions Uncovered' - Two new mini series starting soon called 'Disasters & Solutions' & 'The Tox Talks' Dr Jake and David then get into the main topic of this episode - an in depth discussion about what aesthetic treatments they've both had including: - what skin care and products they use - Botulinum Toxin treatments: when they both started having Botox, what areas were treated and why - fillers (including both hyaluronic acid fillers and biostimulators): what areas of the face they have had treated and why - fat dissolving injections: Dr Jake's experience with Belkyra - cosmetic surgery: David talks about a procedure he had a few years ago   IA PATREON: Did you k

Episode 154 hosts Dr Steven Weiner, a facial plastic surgeon based in Florida, USA. In 2005 Dr Weiner ‘laid down his scalpel’ and has since become one of the world’s leading injectors and an expert in non-surgical treatments. He’s one of Galderma’s global KOL’s and is also a leading thought leader in the emerging sub-speciality of using ultrasound in injectables.  In these episodes called 'Treatments & Regions Uncovered', we drill down into how to approach specific areas of the face, what techniques can be used and what our guests have changed over time as they mastered their techniques. We’ll also explore the patient perspective and get an understanding of their needs and complaints, as well as discussing any alternative treatment options that might be considered. We also discuss the anatomy and facial ageing signs of the area to better understand what’s happening before going on a deep dive to find out: - how our guests do it - what products and tools they prefer and why - what approaches they use and w

Episode 153 hosts Per Winlof, Chief Design Expert of Galderma based in Uppsala, Sweden. Per leads Galderma’s global R&D and is responsible for all of their filler portfolio from the past, the present and into the future. Back in 1990 Per was a microbiology student at university in Uppsala. To help supplement his income, he applied for a job at a very small biotech company founded by Dr Bengt Ågerup called ‘Q-Med’. Although fillers were already available (as collagen-based products), Per and his team developed a completely new way of manufacturing fillers made out of a sugar-molecule using bacteria. They launched the world’s first sugar-based dermal filler in 1996. This new product completely revolutionised the world of facial aesthetics. To this day, approximately 95% of dermal fillers are based on this original technology. Q-Med were acquired by Galderma in 2010 and this podcast celebrates the 25th birthday of the world's first modern filler.  We explore: - Per’s background and why he applied for a job a

Episode 152 hosts Madilyn Wolens, a Registered Nurse based in Brisbane, Australia. Better known as ‘The Functional Nurse’ and Founder of ‘The Functional Skin Studio’, Madilyn joins us in our 3rd Chapter of 'The Injector Diaries' - an in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. In this mini-series, each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters and from all walks of life. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. Madilyn suffered with poor skin as a teenager and was inspired to work within the aesthetic space to help others with similar issues. But her experience of conventional treatments sparked an interest in a more holistic approach to skin care and she now leads a team including a naturopath, holistic facialist in addition to offering injecta

Episode 151 hosts Dr Jake & David, your co-hosts and co-founders of the podcast.  We summarise 2021 that was yet again ravaged by COVID and lockdowns. Dr Jake & David share some insights into just how disruptive the effects of the lockdown have been for the podcast. They reflect back on their last episode together (Episode 141) where they made predictions about what the Australian injectable and aesthetics industry would look like post-lockdown. Specific discussion points include: - Some insights into why things have been so hectic behind the scenes recently  - How David’s four injectable clinics been managing in the aftermath of the various state lockdowns? - Whether his staffing issues have eased in the wake of the continuing lack of travellers to Australia? - Have patients been spending well or are there any signs of financial stress? - Whether the new COVID rules and vaccination mandates affected working life in his clinics? - Dr Jake shed’s some insight into his role as an injectables trainer (a

Episode 150 hosts Dr Stephanie Manson-Brown, a plastic surgeon and an experienced leader in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.   Dr Manson-Brown is Head of Clinical Development and Vice President of Research and Development at Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company. She and her team are responsible for global clinical trial development strategy for the aesthetics portfolio covering pharmaceuticals and devices.    Stephanie also is the co-founder of the ‘Science of Aging’ platform, being born out of a desire to bring the latest developments from the field of aging science to the aesthetics arena and explore how these discoveries could potentially translate to aesthetic medicine.  We explore: - What exactly R&D means? - How and why Dr Manson-Brown left her surgical career to work in big Pharma? - What Dr Manson-Brown's role is and what her duties are on a day to day basis?  - What actually happens behind the scenes including how are new products and devices are developed? - How other companies are

Episode 149 hosts Dr Gavin Chan, a cosmetic physician based in Melbourne, Australia. Gavin has worked in the field for over 16 years and he also hosts an extremely successful YouTube channel (under his clinics name 'Victorian Cosmetic Institute) where he explores injectables topics, controversies and more. In this new series of episodes called 'Treatments & Regions Uncovered', we’ll be drilling down into how injectors approach specific areas of the face, what techniques they use and what they've changed over time as they mastered the technique. We’ll explore the patient perspective and get an understanding of their needs and complaints, as well as discussing any alternative treatment options that might be considered. We also discuss the anatomy and facial ageing signs of the area to better understand what’s happening before going on a deep dive to find out: - how our guest does it - what products and tools they prefer and why - what approaches they use and why - what we can learn from their experiences an

Episode 148 hosts Dr Danae Lim (Cosmetic Physician) & Nicky Lurie (Skin therapist) who both work at Shape Clinic, Sydney. During this episode, we discuss how the expertise of skin care intersects with injectables. Whilst some injectors have extensive knowledge in the field of skin anatomy and cosmetic ingredients, the majority aren't trained in this important speciality. We cover: - How skin care & injectables go hand in hand - How poor skin quality affects the outcomes of injectable - How practitioners might integrate skin care into their practice - What the limitations of injectables are and where can skin treatments can optimise patients overall aesthetic outcomes - Why traditionally has there been such a disconnect between skin therapists and injectors? - What are the most common skin concerns that are poorly treated with injectables? - Why patients find the skin such a mystery? How can we educate people better? - How to discuss sun protection with injectable patients - The art of working as a tea

Episode 147 hosts Dr Tim Brown (Plastic Surgeon based in Melbourne) and Dr Niro Sivathasan (Cosmetic Surgeon based in Sydney). We invited these two surgeons from different backgrounds to discuss the current crisis in the Australian cosmetic surgery industry.  For some context to this podcast, it's currently legal for any doctor who holds a medical license to practice and perform cosmetic surgery - regardless of their medical expertise or experience. This unusual loophole can be exploited because there is no formal pathway for any doctor to train in cosmetic procedures.  For many years, there's been an uncomfortable and sometimes volatile relationship between plastic surgeons and other doctors who practice cosmetic surgery - who are collectively known under the umbrella term 'cosmetic surgeons'. This label covers a wide spectrum of doctors, all the way from first year graduates with no formal training through to highly respected and experienced cosmetic surgeons with 25+ years experience. Just a fortnight ago,

Episode 146 hosts Dr Rosalia Luketina, a Plastic Surgeon based in Zurich, Switzerland.   Rosalia works at SkinMed clinic where she and a team of plastic surgeons and dermatologists work together to treat their patients holistically. Rosalia is one of a minority of plastic surgeons around the world who juggles her time equally between operating and injecting.    Rosalia joins us in the 2nd Chapter of our mini-series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe.   Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters.   We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. In this episode, we discuss: - Why we chose Rosalia as a guest on the podcast - Rosalia's journey into plastic surgery - How and why she became i

Episode 145 hosts Caitlin King, a Registered Nurse from Melbourne, Australia. Caitlin has background in acute and perioperative nursing. She completed a Bachelor of Nursing, Post Graduate degree and is currently completing a Masters Degree in Nursing. She continues to works part-time in the operating theatre of one of Sydney's largest hospitals whilst also injecting part-time under the business name, 'Plump Me'. Caitlin joins us in our 1st Chapter of a new mini-series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes will feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. In this episode, we discuss: - How we chose Caitlin as our first guest - Caitlin's journey

Episode 144 hosts Dr Shobhan Manoharan, an internationally-renowned cosmetic and laser dermatologist based in Brisbane, Australia.   He specialises in the use of energy based devices for both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Manoharan is a key opinion leader for Solta Medical, a brand of Bausch health.   Solta's impressive technology portfolio includes Fraxel, Thermage, Clear + Brilliant, Isolaz, liposonix and VASERlipo.   After getting to know Dr Manohran we first define what we mean by skin quality and more interestingly, what our patients perceptions of their skin are.   We cover: - What defines 'good skin' - Collagen and why this is so important for the skin's quality and texture - How injectable patients often neglect their skin and the pitfalls to this - The basic of lasers and laser treatments - Ablative vs non-ablative lasers - Fraxel: the original non-ablative fractional laser - How energy based devices and injectables can be used synergistically This episode was supported by Solta Me