Aesthetically Speaking: Plastic Surgery & Med Spa Marketing presented by Nextech

Building a successful plastic surgery practice isn't about growing as quickly as possible—it's about making the right decisions at the right time. In this episode, Robin Ntoh sits down on location with Dr. Collier Pace of Greensboro Plastic Surgery to discuss how he has thoughtfully scaled his independent practice in just two years. From expanding nonsurgical services and evaluating the addition o...

In today's aesthetic landscape, convenience isn't just a nice-to-have—it's a deciding factor in whether patients choose your practice at all. In this episode, Amy Anderson of ACG Practice Partners joins Robin Ntoh to break down how leading medical aesthetics practices are rethinking the patient journey, from first touch to post-visit follow-up, and beyond to meet rising expectations around access,...

In today’s aesthetic landscape, patients expect more than great results. They want to feel heard, understood, and supported—not just during the consultation, but throughout their entire care journey. In this conversation, Uma Daya, PA and Advanced Aesthetic Injector, Rudderman MD Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa unpack how leading practices are redefining patient relationships by combining educat...

Great patient experiences start with strong, self-aware leadership.  In the world of medical aesthetics, providers are highly trained clinically, but leadership and team development aren’t always part of that foundation. The result? Miscommunication, staff friction, and missed opportunities to build a truly high-performing practice.  In this episode, Robin Ntoh is joined by Cheryl Toth of ACG Prac...

Patients are more informed than ever—but not always correctly. With social media shaping expectations around aesthetic treatments, today’s practices are facing a new challenge: misinformation before the consultation even begins. So how do leading medical aesthetics practices take back control of the narrative? In this episode, Kassandra Lepack and Robin Ntoh break down how successful practices are...

Amanda breaks down how leading plastic surgery and medical aesthetics practices are elevating every touchpoint, from patient photos to staff training. Drawing from her day-to-day work with practices, she shares practical insights on why your consult starts earlier than you think—and how small changes can leave a lasting impression that drives loyalty and growth. Guest: Amanda Taylor, Director of C...

AI is set to have an enormous impact on specialty healthcare practices, but it's still undetermined exactly how. Dr. Rudderman shares his thoughts on the value of implementing AI and what questions are still unanswered around the use of AI in medical aesthetic practices. From enhancing the patient experience to empowering staff, learn how Dr. Rudderman is approaching AI in his practice. Guest: Ran...

Dr. Steven Davison shares expert tips for avoiding revenue growth pitfalls and advice for sustainable growth in plastic surgery practices. From reducing your surgery cancellation rate to bringing on a second (or third or fourth!) doctor, learn from Dr. Davison's real life experiences in private practice. And hear what's on his wish list for AI to help support and accelerate his practice management...

Weekly and monthly reports determine what’s profitable, what’s not, and where your practice should grow or cut back. Stephanie Peterson and Anna Browning share why every decision, from staffing to services, should be driven by data, not gut instinct. They discuss how tracking true costs can reveal surprising insights, like which procedures are actually making money and which ones just look busy on...

Patients only retain a fraction of what they hear in a consultation. That gap is where deposits stall, phone calls pile up, and confidence erodes between the consult and the operating room. Closing that gap isn't about talking more — it's about giving patients something they can take home, share with their family, and come back to. A Nextech user from day one, Dr. Michael McCracken is a board-cert...

Gift cards seem simple, but in aesthetics, they can create serious legal and financial risk. Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto highlight how something as small as a gift card can trigger complex state-by-state regulations, healthcare compliance issues, and impact a practice’s valuation. One example: $250K in untracked gift cards turned into a $1.5M hit during an acquisition.  They discuss why med spas...

Practices that lean into memberships, rewards, and digital shopping see around 22% revenue growth in year one driven by repeat visits and higher spend. Today’s patients expect on-demand everything, and if your practice isn’t accessible 24/7, they’ll find one that is.  RepeatMD’s Matt Suraci and Robin Ntoh highlight one of the biggest missed opportunities in aesthetics: making it easy for patients...

Kirstie Jackson and Robin Ntoh draw attention to the biggest missed opportunities for aesthetic practices to stand out. Although patients are more informed than ever, education still needs to happen before and after treatments, and better education can lead to safer outcomes, happier patients, and stronger skincare and treatment sales. Hear simple ways to uplevel the patient experience using video...

Education might not be the flashiest topic in aesthetics, but as Robin and AmSpa’s Kirstie Jackson explain, it’s one of the biggest factors behind a successful practice.  They talk about the real gaps they see in staff training, from hiring the right people to building onboarding systems that actually work. Hear why education can’t be a one-and-done activity in an industry that’s constantly evolvi...

Dr. Michele Shermak is on a mission to clear up the confusion surrounding plastic surgery. With med spas on every corner and social media full of mixed messages, she’s passionate about making sure patients get the right information from the right sources. That passion led her to chair the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ Public Education Committee, where she’s elevating patient education acro...

As competition grows in aesthetics and wellness, standing out is no longer optional—it’s essential. Robin and Tyler discuss what happens as med spas move into wellness, medical practices move into aesthetics, and competition expands far beyond the practice next door.  Hear how loyalty works today, why convenience and trust often win, and how different generations respond to care in very different...

Before jumping into what’s next for aesthetics in 2026, Robin and Tyler hit pause to reflect on the trends that defined 2025, including the continued momentum of GLP-1s, the move toward natural aesthetics, and the growing focus on wellness from the inside out.  Hear why some ideas stuck, why others faded, and how treatment planning and education are reshaping patient expectations. From early inves...

The future of aesthetics is looking more digital—and more wellness-driven. Chad Sawyer, Chief Revenue Officer of DrWell, shares how technology is reshaping patient care. DrWell, the new evolution of the Build My Bod platform, helps providers streamline wellness and weight loss programs, from GLP-1s to peptides and longevity treatments. Chad explains how asynchronous consultations—where patients co...

SEO isn’t dead—it’s evolving, with AI-driven search, snippets, and short-form platforms changing how patients find practices.  Robin Ntoh and MyAdvice’s Chad Erickson talk digital marketing in aesthetics. Find out why conversational, multimedia content now matters more than keyword-stuffed blogs.   Chad and Robin also cover lead management, automation, and CRM tools, showing how smart practices co...

Change management expert Riley Smith of Propeller Consulting shares insights to help guide your people smoothly from today to tomorrow. Change doesn’t have to mean chaos. Whether adding new software or hiring providers, Riley shares why small shifts can feel big, and why clarity, communication, and empathy are the keys to avoiding burnout and resistance.  Strategies like having champions, keeping...

Shawna Chrisman, nurse practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics, didn’t set out to become a med spa mogul, but that’s exactly what happened.  Her entrepreneurial journey started with a residential care facility, but a chance encounter with Latisse sparked her interest in aesthetics. Long before med spas were mainstream, Shawna launched Destination Aesthetics. She’s since grown it to five...

The trick to reaching the right patients isn’t using every marketing channel. It's finding the right mix of both internal and external channels that fit your personality and stage of practice, balancing risk with certainty. Looking to the future, Influx Marketing's Max Baybak sees marketing in aesthetics built on diversified, authentic branding and smarter use of technology. Practices that connect...

Robin Ntoh and Tyler Terry share insights about the practical ways AI is transforming aesthetics, from streamlining research and sales to cutting hours of admin time. They share real-life examples of how AI agents improve efficiency and help med spas automate setup tasks, and debate whether tools like scribing actually fit in aesthetics.  Hear about the growing trend of wellness integration, as mo...

Why isn’t CRM a bigger conversation for practices in 2025? Many owners aren’t tracking the right numbers, so they can’t see the gap they’re leaving without one. Here’s the reality: most med spas convert only 20-30% of patients. With a focused sales strategy and the right CRM, that number can climb to 70-80%, tripling revenue from the same leads. A CRM puts all your leads—from social, email, websit...

John Wheeler shares the financial metrics every med spa owner should be tracking, and why the right partnerships are like a “professional marriage.”  At the heart of Alpha’s strategy is a simple but powerful belief: details matter. From websites to treatment protocols, every touchpoint is crafted to be best-in-class—because in John’s words, “everybody else’s ceiling is our floor.” Alpha Aesthetics...