Inside Aesthetics

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...

Episode 2 hosts Fiona Tuck (Nutritionist from Sydney, Australia) Fiona has over 25 years of experience in the skincare and wellness industry. She's known in the Australian media as the myth buster of nutrition and is the author of 'The Forensic Nutritionist'. Fiona regularly appears on Australian national television and is currently as a resident nutrition expert for 'The Today Show Extra' on Chan...

Episode 1 introduces the hosts of Inside Aesthetics, Dr Jake Sloane (Facial Aesthetic Doctor) & David Segal (Aesthetic Business Entrepreneur) They discuss their backgrounds and how the Inside Aesthetics podcast came to be. Dr Jake trained as a general surgeon in the U.K. and Australia for a decade. In 2027 he left hospital medicine to focus on his passion, facial aesthetics  He focusses exclusivel...