Inside Aesthetics

Episode 88 hosts Dr Michael Barnish (Head of Genetics & Nutrition for REVIV Global)  REVIV are the global leaders in intravenous therapies and vitamin injections. We explore Dr Barnish's journey into functional medicine before untangling the topic of intravenous (IV) infusions. We'll explore the history of the treatments, what commonly goes into them, what they are used for and address some of the...

Episode 87 hosts Mr John Blythe (Maxillofacial surgeon from the UK) John specialises in treating patients with congenital conditions and trauma injuries of the face. He's one of very few maxillofacial surgeons in the world who also uses injectables to improve the quality of his patients lives. We find out more about his specialty is before going deep into the art of dento-facial aesthetics. We als...

Episode 86 hosts Benny Boucoiran and Laura Naughton (Cosmetic Nurses from Sydney, Australia) Cosmos have established themselves as Australia's leading cosmetic clinic for body contouring but also offer a range of non-surgical procedures. Our conversation with Benny and Laura summarises the current injectable trends sought out in Australia. We also get some insight into the dynamics of working in a...

Episode 85 hosts Nick Dubinin (Medical Device Business Development Manager from Brisbane, Australia)  Nick has worked in the industry for over 15 years and has a wealth of experience in the aesthetic market. We discuss how the post-lock down market has been from a medical sales perspective before exploring three unique products; Calecim Professional (a skin care range powered by stem cells), Plasm...

Episode 84 hosts Anita East (NP from Brisbane, Australia)  Anita has a unique background, first graduating in nursing before also training as an actor, starring in both TV and film roles. Now an NP, Anita specialises in non-surgical treatments. We learn what an NP is, how Anita got into cosmetic medicine before exploring the title of her new book, 'Beautiful Unique Faces' - discussing the unique a...

Episode 83 hosts Dr Izolda Heydenrych (Dermatologist from Cape Town, South Africa) Izolda is also a globally-renowned aesthetic educator with a particular interest in patient safety, the art of the consultation, trust and empathy. We explore the injector-patient relationship, the foundations of building trust in the medical consultation and the role of empathy. This is a fascinating discussion tha...

Episode 82 hosts Dr Sachin Shridharani (Plastic Surgeon from Manhattan, New York) Sachin is also a leading cosmetic injector who's research interests have allowed him to develop his own novel techniques.  In this episode we explore Belkyra (branded as Kybella in the USA) - a fat dissolving injectable product. Belkyra is licensed for treating the double chin but we discuss the 'off label' areas tha...

Episode 81 hosts Dr Michael Zacharia (ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon from Sydney Australia) He also dual trained as a Facial Plastic Surgeon and is a highly skilled cosmetic injector. We discuss his unique skill set before delving into some of the trickier areas of cosmetic rejuvenatation including the nose, the neck, the 'fox eye' lift and some of the transgender procedures he offers. 0:00 Introduc...

Episode 80 hosts Associate Professor Greg Goodman (Dermatologist from Melbourne, Australia) Greg has been at the forefront of injectables since the very beginning. As a result of his experience, he's become known as a globally-renowned expert in the complications of injectables. We explore the early days of injectable medicine, how Professor Goodman rose to prominence and then go on a deep dive in...

Episode 79 hosts Grazina Fechner (Media Expert from Sydney, Australia) We drill down into developing a rapport with our patients and learn that excellent communication is the key to the elusive 'X factor' that some injectors just seem to have. 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Grazina Fechner 3:19 Communication in Clinical Practice 5:16 Personalizing Patient Interactions 9:44 Importance of First Impress...

Episode 78 hosts Dr Sabrina Fabi (Cosmetic dermatologist from California, USA) Sabrina is a leading authority on the use of biostimulator fillers - a class of injectables that stimulate the body's own collagen production. We discuss Dr Fabi's approach to these types of procedures, what collagen is and why we loss it. We then explore the various strategies using biostimulator fillers to improve bot...

Episode 77 hosts Dr Neil Neimark (Functional medicine doctor from California, USA) Since becoming a doctor, Dr Neimark has worked using a holistic approach that aims to harness the bodies own capacity to heal itself. He is one of America's most experienced doctors in using stem cells. This is a pioneering new treatment modality that has shown great promise in healing a variety of common issues tha...

Episode 76 hosts Dr Davin Lim (Cosmetic Dermatologist from Brisbane, Australia) We'll explore one of Davin's favourite topics - the confusing and sometimes deliberately misleading world of skincare! In a market that promises consumers so much, we'll explore what's available, what's actually in skincare products and what you should use that really works. 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Davin Lim 3:1...

Episode 75 hosts Dr Ben Jansen (GP from Brisbane, Australia) Cannabis has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, but only recently has it become approved in Australia under the TGA. Cannabis is now being used with incredible success where other more commonly known medicines have failed. It's now approved for over 52 conditions and is particularly used in pain management. 0:00 In...

Episode 74 hosts Rana Kennelly (Registered Nurse from Chicago, USA) Rana is based in Chicago, USA and has established herself as a leading aesthetic nurse specialist. She's become one of America's most respected injectable educators and is a trainer for Allergan Aesthetics and Galderma. Rana gives us unique a perspective into the US injectable market, consultations, training and more! 0:00 Introdu...

Episode 73 hosts Mike Diamond (Mindset and addiction interventionist based in Los Angeles, USA) By the age of 12, Mike was addicted to alcohol and drugs. He struggled through school but through hard work and fortune ended up in New York and has become a TV personality and director. Mike is now 14 years sober and is a world-renowned motivational speaker. We learn about what drives people, mindset a...

Episode 72 hosts Jack Hellman (Accountant based in Sydney, Australia) Jack looks after a high proportion of medical professionals and importantly, understands the unique nature of the cosmetic injectables industry. His passion lies in using his knowledge to allow his clients businesses to grow and flourish. As we enter a new tax year in Australia after the lock down, we explore the basics of accou...

Episode 71 hosts Dr Davin Lim (Dermatologist from Brisbane, Australia) Davin is an expert in cosmetic dermatology and is especially well known for his work that utilises laser devices. If you've not come across Dr Lim's hugely popular Instagram or YouTube profiles, he discusses dermatology topics with a totally unbiased and fun approach. We drill down into the basics of lasers, what they are, the...

Episode 70 hosts Dr Christian Subbio (Plastic Surgeon from Philadelphia, USA) Better known as just 'Subbio', he also specialises in cosmetic injectables and has a hugely popular Instagram profile that showcases aesthetics in a fun way and no bullshit way. We explore a wide range of topics including: - His lock down experience - His injectable philosophy - Art vs science  - His views on the industr...

Episode 69 hosts Dr Kourosh Tavakoli (Plastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) Kourosh has established himself as Australia's leading cosmetic breast surgeon and his work is world-renowned using fat grafting for exquisite and natural-looking results. We have a frank conversation about the current state of the cosmetic industry in Australia and the difficulties in obtaining adequate cosmetic trainin...

Episode 68 hosts Jelena Vucica (Registered nurse from Sydney, Australia) She began her career as a beautician before training as a registered nurse. She injected at Laser Clinics Australia (LCA) in their start up years, but with a growing reputation she made the bold move to go it alone and set up her own clinic. Jelena then founded one of Australia's busiest nurse-injector clinics, 'The Cosmetic...

Episode 67 hosts Dr Krishan Kapoor (Plastic Surgeon from Delhi, India) & Dr Iman Nurlin (Cosmetic physician from Örebro, Sweden) Our guests co-wrote an academic paper with eight other leading aesthetic doctors from around the world titled, 'COVID-19 Pandemic: Consensus guidelines for preferred practices in an aesthetic clinic'. We explore the background to these guidelines and give clinics listeni...

Episode 66 hosts Ruanne Brell (Senior solicitor from Sydney, Australia)   Ruanne works for Avant Mutual, Australia's biggest medical indemnity insurer. She has over 14 years experience in the field and provides medico-legal advice to members on a wide range of health law issues.   We'll explore medico-legal issues from a patients perspective and discuss what happens when treatments or results don'...

Episode 65 hosts Fiona Tuck (Nutritionist and wellness expert from Sydney, Australia) Fiona with over 25 years of experience in skin and gut health. Recorded in the middle of the lockdown, we got some insights into how we can support our immune system during a time of stress and isolation through our diet. 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Fiona Tuck Nutrition and Skincare Expert 3:19 Life During Lockdo...

Episode 64 hosts Dr Tim Pearce (Cosmetic Physician from Manchester, UK) Tim co-founded Skin Viva, one of Britain's busiest facial aesthetic clinics. He also runs his own training school and is a leading authority in teaching injectables. We explore the topic of training in injectables. How should it be delivered? What constitutes being 'trained' and when is someone ready? We also tackle a global i...