Inside Aesthetics

Episode 370 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking.
 In Chapter 20 we delve into: A serious complication foll...

Episode 369 hosts Nicky Tzimas (Nurse Practitioner from Melbourne, Australia) In this episode we learn about Nicky's unprecedented battle towards achieving Nurse Practitioner (NP) endorsement in aesthetic medicine.  With more than 35 years in nursing and 18 years in aesthetics, Nicky shares the struggles she faced when the Nursing & Midwifery Board refused to accept that an aesthetics background w...

Episode 368 hosts Rick O'Neill (Digital Marketing Expert from Brighton, UK) In this episode, we welcome back Rick to unpack how AI is changing the rules of digital marketing and SEO. We discuss Google's AI-driven search, declining website traffic, and why clinics need to think beyond traditional online practices. Rick explains why authoritative, original content, strong reviews, local profiles and...

Episode 367 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In this episode, we dive into how clinics can build a strong brand and create lasting patient loyalty in an increasingly competitive aesthetics industry. We discuss why injectors and clinics should move beyond competing on products, units and price, and instead focus on the skills, outcomes and experience that they provide. We explore t...

Episode 366 hosts Lisa Price (Founder and Director of Jade Cosmetic Clinic ) In 'The Business of Injecting' episodes we host injectors and clinic owners to discuss all aspects of the business side of their clinic. We analyse their financial struggles and challenges, difficult decisions, friction points, staffing, hiring, firing and other topics relevant for aesthetic business owners. In Chapter 24...

Episode 365 hosts Dr Steven Harris (Cosmetic Physician from London, UK) In this episode, we discuss the growing use of the term "regenerative aesthetics" and what regeneration actually means from a scientific perspective. Steven challenges the terms "collagen stimulation", "biostimulation" and the claims made about common treatments including polynucleotides and exosomes.  We also discuss industry...

Episode 364 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking.

 In Chapter 19 we delve into five topics: The growing in...

Episode 363 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In this episode, we dive into the business side of the consultation and why communication, rapport and trust are such a big part of what we do in aesthetic practice. We talk about some of the practical ways we build rapport with patients, adapting our communication to different personalities, and understanding the different "currencies...

Episode 362 hosts Dr Eunice Park (Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and founder of AIREM , USA) & Sun Lee (CEO of Vera , USA)  In this episode we do a deep dive into "K-Beauty". We first unpack the concept of "Gwallee" - the Korean philosophy and priniciple of self-nuturing and learn about the cultural pressures behind Korea's beauty standards. We then try to get to the bottom of what K-Beau...

Episode 361 hosts Dr Alexandra Curran (Cosmetic Physician and co-founder of Bespoke Longevity & Aesthetic Medicine , Australia)  Alex shares her journey from hospital to aesthetic medicine and the launch of her clinic in 2024. We explore what longevity medicine actually means and what services her clinic offers. We discuss the roles of advanced screening, imaging, blood testing, strength, mobility...

Episode 360 hosts Rachel Jarrell ('Ms Glowtox', Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, co-founder of The Facial Refinery , USA) Rachel joins us in the 34th chapter of our 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 showcase every level of type o...

Episode 359 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking.

 In Chapter 18 we delve into four main topics: A new Aus...

Episode 358 hosts Dr Rob Weiss (GP from Melbourne, Australia) In this episode we explore the trending but highly controversial topic of peptides.  We discuss the background to these products, the growing demand from the general public and address the significant dangers of black-market peptides. Our guest explains how he educated himself about this niche speciality and his thoughts about why no si...

Episode 357 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal In our 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 13...

Episode 356 hosts Angela Winters (Registered Nurse from Mudgee, Australia) In this podcast we learn how aesthetic clinics in Australia are partnering with Fresh Clinics to introduce new services for their patients - weight loss, menopause and hair loss consultations under the ' Fresh Health ' model. This episode builds on what we learnt in episode 353 with Dr John Delaney (Co-Founder of Fresh Clin...

Episode 355 hosts Dr Manav Bawa (Cosmetic Physician from London, UK) & Yogeetha Bawa (Practice Manager & Business Consultant from London, UK) In 'The Business of Injecting' episodes we host injectors and clinic owners to discuss all aspects of the business side of their clinic. We analyse their financial struggles and challenges, difficult decisions, friction points, staffing, hiring, firing and o...

Episode 354 hosts Terri Ross (Aesthetic Consultant & Business Advisor, USA) In this episode, we welcome Terri Ross (founder of Terri Ross Consulting) for her insights into how clinics can improve their profitability, patient retention, and operational efficiency. We explore common business mistakes, the importance of strong consultation and sales frameworks, financial literacy for clinic owners, a...

Episode 353 hosts Dr John Delaney (Co-founder of Fresh Clinics ) In this episode we explore the introduction of a new model of services for Australian aesthetic clinics called 'Fresh Health' - and its potential to reshape the landscape of aesthetics and primary care medicine.  Fresh Clinics already support injectors with technology to ensure compliance, training and higher standards. But Fresh Hea...

Episode 352 hosts Dr Tania Romano (Head of Medical & Education for SkinCeuticals & skinbetter science ANZ) In this episode we go on a deep dive into what actually works when it comes to skincare - whilst debunking what might just be good marketing. Tania cuts through an oversaturated market to explain why ingredient quality, concentration and pH matter far more than what some labels usually advert...

Episode 351 hosts Sara Lavis (Registered Nurse from Perth, Australia ) In this episode we discuss how to best integrate skin treatments and devices into your aesthetic clinic or medispa - with a focus on NanoFractional RF technology by Venus . Our conversation highlights some of the key tools to patient conversion when it comes to skin treatments - including a systematic consultation and having to...

Episode 350 hosts Max Hayward ( Co-Founder at Aesthetic Nurse Software ) from  England, UK.   In this podcast we talk about the evolution of an all-in-one clinic management platform for medical aesthetics professionals - Aesthetic Nurse Software . Max explains the origins of ANS and how he and their developer solved his mother's need for a better clinical notes and documentation solution. We cover...

Episode 349 hosts  Dr Kami Parsa (Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgeon) from Beverly Hills, California. Kami joins us in the 33nd chapter of our 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 showcase every level of type of injector, from newbi...

Episode 348 (Part 1) hosts David Moatazedi (President & CEO of Evolus from California, USA). In this podcast we cover Evolus' global vision and strategy - based on shifting from a traditional pharma model toward "performance beauty". Our conversation with David discusses market differences by country, rapid trend cycles and the need for continuing clinical evidence. We address the drop in global H...

Episode 347 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal We're proud to finally reveal the launch of our long-awaited project 'IA Community' - the social media app for aesthetic professionals! This project has been years in the making and we've spent the last 18-months secretly building a platform designed for you guys. In this podcast we discuss the background to IA Community and why aestheti...

Episode 346 hosts Lucas de Siqueira (Cosmetic Physician from Melbourne, Australia) We discuss the purpose of cadaver learning for injectors and how these courses are typically run. Lucas explains his background in anatomy and how he became a cadaver course educator. We highlight how this type of learning is usually run, with interactive practical sessions that incorporate practical injectable conc...