Inside Aesthetics

Episode 286 hosts Sam McEwin (Director of BizWisdom based in Melbourne, Australia) BizWisdom is an outcome-focused marketing agency who help reduce the burden of an increasingly complex digital landscape. We discuss the importance of using compliant strategies in digital marketing given the current regulations for cosmetic clinics. Sam shares his insights into reaching new clients, retaining exist...

In these bonus episodes called 'Industry Updates', we bring you up to speed with news of important and pressing issues. These episodes are published ad hoc and don't replace our usual Friday podcasts! Chapter 2 of our Industry Updates was an unscripted recording hosting Dr Gabi Caswell, a Cosmetic Physician from Queensland, Australia. Our discussion revolves around the evolving landscape of cosmet...

In these bonus episodes called 'Industry Updates', we'll bring you up to speed with news of important and pressing issues. These episodes are published ad hoc and don't replace our usual Friday podcasts! Chapter 1 of our Industry Updates was impromptu recording with Dr. John Holbrook and Dr. John Delaney from Fresh Clinics. Being the biggest compliance and scripting company in Australia, we quickl...

Episode 285 re-hosts Woodrow Wilson (Professional photographer and the founder of ' Clinical Imaging ' based in Melbourne, Australia) We revisit this topic after last discussing it with Woodrow way back in episode 90. We discuss advancements in clinical photography, the pitfalls of using iPhones and iPads for clinical photos, the significance of consistent lighting, the ethical and legal aspects o...

Episode 284 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 8 episode we delve into: 00:00 Introduction to...

Episode 283 hosts Bita Zadeh Farell (Anaesthesiologist based in California, USA) Bita joins us in the 25th 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 newbies to masters. We'll exp...

Episode 283 showcases our host, David Segal. In our final podcast of the year we launch a new mini-series called 'The Entrepreneurs'. These episodes will focus on pioneers in the business world. Our entrepreneurs will share their stories of success, failure, life-changing lessons and big decisions that they made. We'll showcase guests from all sorts of backgrounds to inspire our listeners. In Chap...

Episode 281 hosts Richard New (CEO) and Ashlee Middleton (Commerical Sales Manager) of Laseraid . In this episode we discuss the shifting focus in the industry towards skin and device-led treatments. Our guests describe Laseraid's unique business model that offers affordable access to aesthetic devices through subscription, rent-to-own or outright purchasing options.    We explore the company's or...

Episode 280 hosts Victor Snyders (CEO of Skin Renewal based in Johannesburg , South Africa) 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...

Episode 279 hosts Charlie Abboud (Head of InstantCosmetics) & Dr Built Varinporn Amporndanai (Medical Director of InstantCosmetics)   InstantCosmetics is an Australian-based platform that provides cosmetic injectable scripting, training, medical compliance and product sales.   In this episode we discuss our guests roles within the company, what InstantCosmetics offers and it's key points of differ...

Episode 278 hosts Dr Steven Land (Cosmetic Physician based in Newcastle, UK) In September 2024 a 33 year old patient named Alice Walker tragically died after a non-surgical liquid BBL procedure in the UK. The procedure was performed by an injector with no medical qualifications called Jordan James Parke. He and the clinic owner were arrested on charges of manslaughter but have since been released....

Episode 277 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane, David Segal and no less than eight special guests!  In this weeks podcast we do something a bit different, documenting IA's recent trip to the Alma Academy in Pattaya, Thailand. Alma are a leading energy-based device company and invited Dr Jake & David to join their globally-renowned educational event. Here they spoke to a number of Alma's key staff...

Episode 276 hosts Mike Clague (Aesthetic Nurse based in Melbourne, Australia) Mike joins us in the 24th 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 newbies to masters. We'll explor...

Episode 275 Part 1 hosts Dr Beatriz Molina (Cosmetic Physician based in Somerset, UK) Beatriz is a globally-renowned speaker and KOL for Profhilo (by IBSA). She has lectured all over the world and was one of the first practitioners to ever use Profhilo. She has a particular interest in bio-remodelling and works closely with IBSA to research how Profhilo and their new product Structura best work. B...

Episode 274 hosts Dr Simone Bamford (General Practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia) & George Kypreos (Managing Director of Dermocosmetica based in Melbourne, Australia). In this podcast we focus on the impact of the menopause on women. We then discuss a novel skin care range called Emepelle - the world's only skin care designed specifically for menopausal skin. Using MEP technology, Emepelle...

Episode 273 hosts Dr Michele Vanzhagi (Cosmetic Doctor based in Cape Town, South Africa) Michele joins us in the 23rd 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 newbies to masters...

Episode 272 hosts Dani Gardner & Hayley Phillips , Registered Nurses & the founders of Luum Aesthetics (Perth, Australia) Dani and Hayley join us in the 16th Chapter of our series called 'The Business of Injecting'. In these 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 decisi...

Episode 271 hosts Dr Felix Li (Cosmetic Doctor based in Singapore) and Dr Stefania Roberts (Phlebologist & Cosmetic Doctor based in Melbourne, Australia) In 'The Tox Talks' episodes 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 spe...

Episode 270 hosts  Professor Daniel Ezra (Oculoplastic Surgeon based in London, UK) Daniel is a leading eye surgeon at the world famous Moorfields Hospital. He's also part of an incredibly busy private clinic where consultants of various specialities work in a multidisciplinary team. There he leads a dedicated filler dissolving service and his team see up to 10 elective referrals a day to help pat...

Episode 269 Part 1 hosts  Dr Kate Goldie ( Cosmetic Physician based in London, UK) Kate is a globally-renowned speaker and KOL for Merz Aesthetics. She has lectured in over 75 countries and is a thought leader in aesthetics. She has a particular interest in regenerative medicine and is leading research into how to best use Radiesse (by Merz Aesthetics).  In our 'Masterclass Series' we host global...

Episode 268 hosts Dr Steven Weiner (Facial Plastic Surgeon based in Florida, USA) Back on July 11th, Steve and another previous IA guest April Harrison did an Instagram Live together where they discussed their thoughts and aproach to botulinum toxin resistance in their own patients - including a very novel (and controversial!) approach to using hyaluronidase to 'cure' it. In our 'What's trending i...

Episode 267 hosts Dr John Delaney & Dr John Holbrook, the founders of Fresh Clinics .   In this episode we discuss: Who Fresh Clinics are and how they successfully disrupted the Australian injecting market Their thoughts about the new Australian regulations and what it means for injectors The software that Fresh Clinics created to allow for seamless and legally-compliant remote prescribing  Their...

Episode 266 hosts Dr Rebecka Gardell (Medical Doctor based in Stockholm, Sweden) Rebecka joins us in the 22nd 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 newbies to masters. We'll...

Episode 265 hosts Dr Ben Talei (Plastic Surgeon based in Los Angeles, USA) In Part 1 (free for listeners on any podcast app), we cover: Ben's background (previously on episode 173) both as a surgeon but also how he learnt to inject Facial aging and what happens to the different layers The impact of our teeth and orthodontic techniques on facial aesthetics What collagen and elastin are Ben's views...

Episode 264 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' mini-series we cover topics that have been popular with injectors on social media or in the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got our industry talking. In Chapter 4 we cover: The collapse and fall out of the large UK chain clinic called 'Sk:n' (since this story brok...