Inside Aesthetics

Episode 152 hosts Madilyn Wolens (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 sho...

Episode 151 hosts Dr Jake & David (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 aesthet...

Episode 150 hosts Dr Stephanie Manson-Brown (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 pharmaceuti...

Episode 149 hosts Dr Gavin Chan (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...

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...

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 -...

Episode 146 hosts Dr Rosalia Luketina (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...

Episode 145 hosts Caitlin King (Registered Nurse based in 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...

Episode 144 hosts Dr Shobhan Manoharan (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...

Episode 143 hosts Kian Moini (Owner and operator of a newly launched aesthetic clinic called 'Q-Tox' based in Sydney, Australia) We discuss the ups, downs and in-betweens of conceptualising and creating a new aesthetic clinic in a very competitive market - covering everything from the design and fit-out, signature scents, financing and recruitment. As a new entrepreneur in the space, Kian walks us...

Episode 142 hosts Dr Dana Berkowitz (Associate Professor of sociology, women and gender studies at the University of Louisiana, USA) In 2007, Dr Berkowitz published the book, 'Botox Nation: Changing The Face of America' which was an in-depth look at how injectables have become a cultural phenomenon. As a non-medical professional and having been an injectables patient herself, she interviewed hundr...

Episode 141 showcases Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal As half of Australia emerges from a 15 weeks severe lockdown, Dr Jake & David give a personal account of their own experiences, challenges and thoughts on what comes next. 2021 was the year that COVID truly hit Australia and it's been a difficult, concerning and stressful time for everyone. Whilst we've touched on this theme with all of our previo...

Episode 140 hosts Lizzy Boots (Founder of 'Boots & All Consulting' and a leader in recruitment and human resources (HR) based in Sydney, Australia) Lizzy's company assists beauty, wellness, aesthetic and healthcare business owners with the full spectrum of human resource requirements, particularly when it comes to finding the right staff for the right role.    During this episode we first define w...

Episode 139 hosts Maria Enna-Cocciolone (Founder of INSKIN COSMEDICS and one of Australia's most reputable beauty industry gurus based in Sydney, Australia) Maria shares her inspiring journey with us and we get a glimpse into just how much the beauty & aesthetics industry has evolved over the past 35 years. We begin by explaining why this weeks podcast was delayed before getting to know our guest....

Episode 138 hosts Dr Nik Davies (GP & Medical Advisor for SILK Laser Clinics) and Dr Andreas Fox (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director for Artisan Aesthetic Clinics) Since June of this year, the largest states of Australia (New South Wales & Victoria) have been in harsh lockdowns and no injectable treatments have been allowed. But as vaccination rates slowly rise, preparations are underway for re-op...

Episode 137 hosts Dr Marcus Mehta, Dr Tristan Mehta, and Dr Tapan Patel (Cosmetic doctors and part of the team behind Comma , a new social media app for the aesthetics industry based in the UK) Comma stands for 'Community for Medical Aesthetics' and allows professionals to share knowledge and discuss topics related to aesthetic medicine within a secure, private and dedicated community. Comma was d...

Episode 136 hosts Professor David Veale (Consultant Psychiatrist based in South London, UK) He is an internationally-renowned thought leader and researcher in the field of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Professor Veale leads a highly specialised service for patients with severe anxiety disorders including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), emetophobia (the fear of vomiting), Post Traumatic Stre...

Episode 135 hosts GrazinaFechner (Communication expert based in Sydney, Australia) Griz regularly features on 7 Network's 'The Morning Show' to explain human interaction and behaviour. (Previously on episodes 50 and 79)  In this episode we explore the psyche of those currently living through and coping with the lockdowns across Australia. We discuss how and why this lockdown is probably being perc...

Episode 134 hosts Richard Crawford-Small & Rick O'Neill (Co-founders of 'Aesthetic Entrepreneurs' and are based in the UK) Richard has been in the industry for over 15 years and specialises in sales and marketing. His main passion lies in fusing healthcare and technology together. Rick's expertise is in digital marketing and has over 20 years experience in the field. He consults and advises on the...

Episode 133 hosts Dr John Holbrook and Dr John Delaney (Co-founders of 'Fresh Clinics' based in Sydney, Australia)   Their app enables doctors to work in partnership with cosmetic nurses, supervising treatments and improve both the patient experience but also safety through a telemedicine solution. In this episode we clarify some of the main issues that the Fresh Clinics app has helped solve for i...

Episode 132 hosts Hattie Boydle (WBFF World Champion, personal trainer, and body positivity advocate based in Sydney, Australia)   We first explore where Hattie's story started, taking up gymnastics as a 4 year old to reach elite status and win national awards in her disciplines. We then confront Hattie's battle with anorexia, learning how she went from rock bottom and being hospitalised to findin...

Episode 131 hosts Professor Nigel Crawford (Vaccine-specialist based in Melbourne, Australia) Professor Crawford acts in a number of key positions for vaccine safety including: - Member of ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) & Chair of the COVID-19 Working Group - Medical Head of Immunisation Services at The Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne - Director of SAEFVIC (Surveil...

Episode 130 hosts Cameron Glover (CEO of Interplast Australia based in Melbourne, Australia) Interplast is a charity that provides life-saving and changing surgery across 17 countries in the Asia Pacific region. Their teams of volunteer plastic surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and allied health professionals also train and upskill the local medical services to provide longer term and improved care....

Episode 129 hosts Miranda Pearce (Aesthetic marketing, mindset and motivation expert based in Manchester, UK) Miranda co-founded SkinViva, a leading cosmetic clinic with her husband Dr Tim Pearce and is self-taught in aesthetic marketing. We open by discussing one of the most difficult conundrums that every injector encounters on their journey - how to price themselves within an incredibly saturat...

Episode 128 hosts Alice Hart-Davis (Aesthetic journalist based in London, UK) Alice is a leading aesthetic journalist, author and founder of 'The Tweakments Guide'. Her books and website under the same name act as information resources for patients and are a guide to the entire spectrum of treatments available on the market. Alice has developed relationships with all of the leading cosmetic physic...