Inside Aesthetics

Episode 52 hosts Dr John Delaney & Dr John Holbrook from Sydney, Australia. They are the co-founders of a service called 'Fresh Clinics'. Fresh Clinics bring doctors, nurses and patients together to facilitate safe cosmetic injectable consultations, treatment planning, the prescription of cosmetic medicines and streamline medical compliance for clinics. We discuss the current regulatory issues in...

Episode 51 hosts Ruanne Brell (Senior Solicitor of Avant Mutual - Australia's biggest medical indemnity insurer from Sydney, Australia)   Ruanne has over 14 years experience in the field and provides medicolegal advice to members on a wide range of health law issues.   The doctor-patient relationship is built on trust, established by clear communication, honesty and the formality of paper work suc...

Episode 50 hosts Grazina Fechner (Media and Communications Expert from Sydney, Australia) Affectionately known as 'Griz', she's a trained media expert and regular on Channel 7 to give her quirky assessments on communication and interactions between people. Communication between doctors and patients, in business or anyone else is a key skill - yet we're never taught how to do it. In the first of tw...

Episode 49 hosts Bruce Scott (Movement Specialist from Sydney, Australia) Better known as 'The Body Magician'. Bruce is a unique practitioner with over 15 years of training in a spectrum of alternative skills and martial arts. We listen to his story of being ill as a teenager, how he overcame this and learn how what he did propelled him into a completely unplanned career. Bruce works with clients...

Episode 48 hosts Dr Adam Perczuk (Consultant Anaesthetist from Sydney, Australia) Adam who works at The Prince Of Wales Hospital and his main scope of practice includes anaesthesing and caring for patients in plastic surgery, colorectal, orthopaedic and opthalmic procedures. We discuss what anaesthetists do, how and why general anaesthesia is used and the spectrum of other anaesthetics down to the...

Episode 47 hosts Nicole Prance & June Warry (Cosmetic tattooists from Queensland, Australia) Nicole specialises specifically in 3-D nipple reconstruction after breast cancer surgery. June has been in the industry for over 16 years and has trained some of the biggest names in the industry. Cosmetic tattooing is a rapidly growing industry including treatments like microblading and lip liner. We disc...

Episode 46 hosts Dr Gordon Ku (Cosmetic Physician from Melbourne, Australia) Ku is a leading expert and international trainer in the art of threads and thread lifting. In the first of two episodes on threads, we'll explore what they are, what they are used for, the various types and aim to break down some of the myths and mysteries surrounding threads. 0:00 Introduction and Podcast Update 1:03 Gro...

Episode 45 hosts Babak Moini and Alistair Champion (Founders of Laser Clinics Australia) LCA changed the face of the Australian cosmetic industry in 2008, offering hugely discounted laser hair removal, skin and injectable treatments. They now have over 150 clinics across Australia & New Zealand. We explore the story behind how the world's biggest provider of cosmetic treatments began and get a uni...

Episode 44 hosts Matty Samaei (Cosmetic Nurse from Sydney, Australia) With over 22 years experience, Matty was one of Australia's first injectors in the industry. Matty is also the beauty expert of Channel 7's 'The Morning Show' and starred in 'The Real Housewives of Sydney'. We explore how and why she became an injector, how she started and runs her business, her thoughts on the current standards...

Episode 43 hosts Pene Timberlake (Registered Nurse from Sydney, Australia) Pene is one of Australia's most experienced cosmetic nurse specialists and education managers. 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. We explore some of the more awkward...

Episode 42 hosts Dr David Mabrie (Facial Plastic Surgeon from San Francisco, USA) Having trained in otolaryngology (ENT surgery) and facial plastic surgery, David has re-invented his practice as an expert cosmetic injector. We get an insight into how and why he left surgery, how he has structured his clinic and team, his methodology of 'Illuminate 360' & 'Fillers 101' and get some idea of how US-i...

Episode 41 showcases our hosts Dr Jake & David. In our Christmas special they review the first year of Inside Aesthetics. They also give us a sneak preview of just some of the topics to expect in 2020. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 0:00 Introduction 1:03 End of Year Clinic Rush   3:19 New Year Plans and Reflections   5:16 Holiday Travel and Family Time   9:44 Busy Year in Business and Clinics...

Episode 40 hosts Dr Anoop Rastogi (Cosmetic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) Anoop has been in the field for nearly 20 years and originally learnt his craft from the inventor of liposuction. His work is revered for being able to create incredibly beautiful 'liposculptures' and he is a leading expert in autologous fat transfer for breast augmentation - the surgical technique of using a patients own...

Episode 39 hosts Dr Anh Ngyuen (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon from Perth, Australia) Anh specialises in intimate surgery for women and as a female surgeon, she better understands how insecurity with appearance can have a negative impact on a woman's self-esteem. In the second of two episodes with Anh, we explore the surgical procedures available to improve the cosmetic appearance of the femal...

Episode 38 hosts Drew Hankin (Founder and Managing Director of Azuri Group from Gold Coast, Australia) Azuri Group are a specialised agency with an expertise in cosmetic digital marketing, 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 our 2nd episode with Drew we...

Episode 37 hosts Dr Raj Acquilla (Cosmetic Physician from Cheshire, UK) Raj is a master of total face treatments, is a UK ambassador & Global Key Opinion Leader for Allergan and lectures all around the world to teach his techniques.  We discuss his frank views on the injectable industy, his approach to treating a face and gain an insight into how to become an elite injector. ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT...

Episode 36 hosts Fiona Tuck (Celebrity-nutritionist from Sydney, Australia) Fiona has over 25 years of experience in the skincare and wellness industry. She joined us again for an update on the world of food. We discuss vitamins and whether supplements actually work before delving into the microbiomes of the gut and the skin. We discuss what they are, how they are influenced by food and ultimately...

Episode 35 hosts Dr Lisa Friederich (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) In the second of two episodes, we delve into the surgical options for hair loss - from plugs, to strip transplants, to follicular unit extraction (FUE) & 'Smart Graft'. 0:00 Introduction  1:03 Meet Dr Lisa Friedrich 3:19 History of Hair Transplant Techniques 5:16 Early Plug Methods and Unnatural Results 9...

Episode 34 hosts Dr Lisa Friedrich (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) In the first of two episodes with Dr Friederich, we explore why we lose hair, what patterns we typically see and discuss the spectrum of non-surgical options to treat it. 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Lisa Friedrich 3:19 Background in Plastic Surgery Practice 5:16 Why Plastic Surgeons Enter Hair Transplan...

Episode 33 hosts Gareth Pepper (National Sales Director for BTL from Sydney, Australia) & Dr Ian Chinsee (Cosmetic Physician and Emscult Key Opinion Leader from Brisbane, Australia) We discuss BTL's completely new class of device called 'Emsculpt', clinically proven to build muscle and reduce fat. Emsculpt has been clinically proven to build muscle and reduce fat of the abdomen, but can also be us...

Episode 32 hosts Dr Angelo Tsirbas (Oculoplastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) In his third episode on the podcast, we discuss the rare but catastrophic complication associated with dermal fillers - blindness. In an episode specifically for cosmetic injectors, we discuss the mechanism of how blindness occurs, the practical things injectors can do to avoid it and how to prepare in advance for the...

Episode 31 hosts Tamara Shaw (Director of Beaute Industrie from Melbourne, Australia) Beaute industrie is a unique online support platform for the professional beauty industry. It connects people with the same thoughts, worries and queries in business and in leadership. Through business owner & team development sessions, online forums, networking events and a dedicated podcast, Tamara has created...

Episode 30 hosts Dr Anh Ngyuen (Plastic Surgeron from Perth, Australia) Anh specialises in intimate surgery for women and as a female surgeon, she better understands how insecurity with appearance can have a negative impact on a woman's self-esteem. In the first of two episodes with Anh, we'll explore the non-surgical procedures available to improve the function and cosmetic appearance of the fema...

Episode 29 hosts Cassandra Smith (Dermal clinician based in Canberra, Australia) Cassandra who owns three busy skin, laser and injectable clinics. In her third episode with Inside Aesthetics, we delve into the more difficult side of running a cosmetic clinic. We discuss how to avoid and handle complications, complaints and angry clients, improving efficiency, managing inter-team conflict and more!...

Episode 28 hosts Dr Angelo Tsirbas again (Oculoplastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) He specialises in eye lid (blepharoplasty) surgery, brow lifts and complex orbital reconstruction work. In the second of three episodes with Dr Tsirbas, we'll explore how to go about treating dark circles, the tear trough, eye bags and the indications for lower eye lid (blepharoplasty) surgery. 0:00 Introduction...