Inside Aesthetics

Episode 27 hosts Drew Hankin (Managing Director of Azuri Group from Brisbane, Australia) Azuri Group are a specialised agency with an expertise in cosmetic digital marketing, branding, website design and SEO. They are the only official Google Partner in their niche in Australia and are the digital brains behind some of the biggest cosmetic names in the industry. In this episode we explore what dig...

Episode 26 hosts Pene Timberlake (Registered Nurse from Sydney, Australia) She has over 15 years' experience throughout Australia, New Zealand and the UK, working in several specialist roles including as a clinical trainer, a nurse injector and heading medical affairs. In this episode we explore the various routes into cosmetic injectable training, what makes a skilled injector and consultation sk...

Episode 25 hosts Dr Angelo Tsirbas (Oculoplastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) Angelo specialises in eye lid (blepharoplasty) surgery, brow lifts and complex orbital reconstruction work. In the first of three episodes with Angelo we'll explore what Oculoplastic Surgery is, cosmetic trends between the USA and Australia and the basics of upper eye lid surgery. 0:00 Introduction  1:03 Meet Dr Angel...

Episode 24 hosts Cassandra Smith (Dermal Clinician from Canberra, Australia) Cassanadra has over 14 years in the skin and beauty industry and co-owns and runs two busy laser, skin and injectable clinics in a very competitive market. We expand on her first episode on Inside Aesthetics (Episode 5) to discuss how someone can train to become a beauty therapist, the skills they might need and the core...

Episode 23 hosts Harry Arampatzis (Pharmacist from Paris, France) Harry's PhD focussed on skin pharmacology and having worked for the some of the biggest names in the skincare world, he decided that the industry just wasn't delivering what it promised. In his words, 'we're over-creamed and under-treated!'⠀ ⠀ Listen to Harry's expertise in the skincare industry, the difference between cosmetics & t...

Episode 22 hosts Dr Jeremy Hunt (Plastic Surgeon based in Sydney, Australia) Jeremy joins us again to discuss an increasingly common procedure - massive weight loss surgery.  In very overweight patients who diet, exercise or have bariatric surgery, they can lose up to 100kg. But instead of looking and feeling great, they can be left with large amounts of excess skin and tissue hanging from their b...

Episode 21 hosts Gary Gorrow (Meditation expert from Byron Bay, Australia) Gary has over 15 years experience in his field and is regarded as one of the world's leading meditation teachers. He runs workshops, retreats and training schools globally. So far our episodes have focused on feeling good by looking good. But are we missing the point? What if we focused more our inner selves, to be more pre...

Episode 20 hosts Dr Cat Stone (Cosmetic Physician based in Auckland, New Zealand) Dr Cat has a sub-expertise in Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and is a globally-licensed trainer in the various PRP techniques. These include 'The Vampire Facial', 'The Vampire Facial Plus' & 'The Vampire Facelift'. In our second PRP episode, we discuss the advanced and more novel uses to improve sexual function - namely...

Episode 19 hosts Dr Cat Stone (Cosmetic physician from Auckland, New Zealand) Dr Cat has a sub-expertise in using PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and is a globally-licensed trainer in the various PRP techniques. These include 'The Vampire Facial', 'The Vampire Facial Plus' & 'The Vampire Facelift'. We discuss Dr Cat's background, PRP, what it is, how it's made and how these various treatments are perfo...

Episode 18 hosts Raleigh Allam (Registered nurse & Practice Manager from Sydney, Australia) Raleigh runs the practice Dr Shahram Shahidi (from Episode 4), of one of the most successful rhinoplasty practices in Australia. We explore how Raleigh went from completing a health science degree to doing nursing, the various alternative career paths that nurses have, the challenges of running and coordina...

Episode 17 hosts Scott Evennett (Ex-commando of the Australian Special Operations Command & Bodybuilding specialist from Sydney, Australia) & Jenna Louise (Ninja Warrior competitor & conditioning & fitness expert from Sydney, Australia) We discuss all things health and fitness, covering topics including, motivation, trending workout methodologies, diets, fasting, supplementation and how to look go...

Episode 16 hosts Dr Alex Phoon (Plastic Surgeon based in Sydney, Australia) We discuss the so called 'Mummy Makeover' procedure, how the body changes during pregnancy and whether the surgery should even be called a 'makeover'. We go through the main options for women when their body doesn't match up to their expectations after pregnancy, whether stretch marks and cellulite treatments work and more...

Episode 15 welcomes Dr Cath Porter (Cosmetic physician based in Sydney, Australia) We talk about Cath's very early experiences of both receiving and using Botox treatments, the common treatment areas of the face, dosage, on vs off label treatments, side effects and complications. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Meet Dr Cath Porter 02:10 Early injectables story 05:40 From cowboys to science 10:30 Industry...

Episode 14 welcomes back Dr Pouria Moradi (Plastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) In our previous episode with Pouira we discussed comsemtic breast augmentation surgery using implants. But what are the options if the breast tissue is heavy or sagging such as after breastfeeding? In this situation, more invasive surgery is required to lift or shape the breasts. And what happens if you've had breas...

Episode 13 hosts Dr Pouria Moradi (Plastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) In this episode we discuss breast augmentation, one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. We explore everything from breast sizing, implant types, the consultation, the surgical procedure, typical recovery expectations and downtime. 0:00 Introduction  1:03 Meet Dr Pouria Moradi 3:19 Training Pathway to Becomin...

Episode 12 hosts Bonnie Gillies (Makeup artist from Sydney, Australia) Bonnie is better known as the 'Oz Beauty Expert'. Her Oz Beauty Expert website, Instagram and YouTube channels have a huge following and showcase beauty, health and wellness topics. In this episode, we focusing on the world of makeup - something that most men and surprisingly many women don't fully understand! We explore the ma...

Episode 11 hosts Dr Jeremy Hunt (Plastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) We discuss Jeremy's background before delving into the topic of facelifts. We explore how the face ages, the reasons for people seeking a facelift, the variations (such as neck lifts and sex differences), the procedure itself and just about everything else in between. 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Jeremy Hunt  3:19 Training...

Episode 10 hosts Richard Arnott (General Manager of Mondeal Aesthetics from Sydney, Australia) Richard has over 15 years of experience in the skin and facial aesthetic industry, having also previously been the General Manager of Q-MED/Galderma. We discuss the Australian market when the first filler was launched and get an insight into Mondeal's more novel products. 0:00 Introduction  1:03 Meet Ric...

Episode 9 hosts Dr Joseph Ajaka (Cosmetic Doctor from Sydney, Australia) In this episode we explore the various different fat reducing procedures available including VASER liposuction surgery and Coolsculpting, the world's leading fat-freezing device. We then delve into the latest cosmetic trend influenced by Kim Kardashian, the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). 0:00 Introduction  1:03 Meet Dr Joseph Aja...

Episode 8 hosts Cassie McNeil (General Manager & Co-owner of Cosmetic Journey from Melbourne, Australia) Cosmetic Journey is Australia and New Zealand's biggest online cosmetic surgery forum where patients can share their surgical journeys and help others make more informed decisions before committing to having a procedure. In this episode we explore the pro's and con's of online ratings, the issu...

Episode 7 hosts Dr Shab Mireskandari (Psychologist from Sydney, Australia) Shab has a special interest intreating patients suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). We explore what happens when people obsess over how they look or a particular feature of their body - particularly when no-one else can see the issue.  This is a growing concern in the cosmetic industry and yet medical practitione...

Episode 6 hosts Dr Niro Sivathasan (Cosmetic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) We discuss his training and his background into cosmetic surgery, how he came to specialise in penile augmentation surgery, non-surgical penile enhancement methods and the current cosmetic regulatory landscape in Australia. 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Niro Sivathasam 3:19 Surgical Training and Move to Australia 5:16 De...

Episode 5 hosts Cassandra Smith (Dermal Clinician from Canberra, Australia) Cassandra has over 14 years in the skin and beauty industry and between educating therapists & key note speaking, she co-owns and runs two busy laser, skin and injectable clinics. We discuss the difference between beauty and dermal therapists, explore some basic skin treatments performed in a typical Australian clinic and...

Episode 4 hosts Dr Shahram Shahidi (ENT Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) Shahram's primary interest and area of expertise is rhinoplasty surgery and he is one of Australia's most respected nose surgeons. In this episode we discuss the reasons people seek nose surgery, what happens during the consultation, the surgery, the recovery process and what happens when patient expectations aren't realistic....

Episode 3 hosts Pene Timberlake (Registered Nurse from Sydney, Australia) Pene is one of Australia's most experienced cosmetic nurse specialists and education managers in the industry. She has over 15 years' experience throughout Australia, New Zealand and the UK, working in several specialist roles including as a clinical trainer, a nurse injector and heading medical affairs. In this episode we d...