Inside Aesthetics

Episode 163 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal On the back of our discussion with Jahan Kalantar (episode 160), we look at the numerous compliance issues within injectable clinics from an injector and business owners perspective.  We discuss: - The background to why compliance and regulations in Australia are so topical - Who makes the rules - Clinical notes for injectors  - Stock ch...

Episode 162 hosts Gillian Murray (Prescribing pharmacist, clinical researcher and pharmacist injector based in London, UK) Gillian has over 16 years experience working within the National Health Service and is the directorate pharmacist. In this role she consults on pharmacy education strategies at a local as well as national level. She is a senior lecturer in clinical pharmacokinetics at Kings Co...

Episode 161 hosts Lori Robertson (Family nurse practitioner based in California, USA) Lori joins us in the 5th Chapter of our mini-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'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll...

Episode 160 hosts Jahan Kalantar (Criminal Lawyer based in Sydney, Australia) Jahan also has an incredibly popular TikTok account where he provides entertaining and concise explanations about legal concepts.   Having discussed some of the legal principles that injectors need to be aware of in previous episodes (episodes 51, 66 & 114), we now explore things from a prosecuting solicitor's perspectiv...

Episode 159 hosts Sia Hendry (Skin & laser therapist) & Tiarnna Smith (Clinical Application Specialist for Alma Lasers) from Sydney, Australia Sia has been at the forefront of skin and laser treatments in Australia for over 15 years and is the owner of 'You by Sia' in Bondi Junction. Sia was one of the first clinics in Australia to offer laser hair removal and has seen first hand how the technolog...

Episode 158 hosts Dr Niamh Corduff (Plastic Surgeon & Merz KOL based in Geelong, Australia) In this new mini series, 'The Tox Talks', 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 special insights into the subtle nuances of getting t...

Episode 157 hosts Dr Martina Lavery (Dental surgeon & facial aesthetic injector based in Sydney, Australia) Martina joins us in the 4th Chapter of our mini-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'll showcase every level of injector, from...

Episode 156 hosts Professor Bob Khanna (D ental surgeon and expert facial aesthetic educator from Reading based in the UK) Professor Khanna was the world's first recognised dentist to offer injectables and since 1996, he's been a leading thought leader in the field. He's continually evolved his own novel techniques and modalities to treat the face holistically.  He is also a global-thought leader...

Episode 155 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal They first summarise their Christmas break (or lack of it!) and the new challenges that they faced when reopening their clinics in 2022.  They share their plans for IA this year including: - Continuing IA's new and extremely popular mini series, 'The Injector Diaries' & 'Treatments and Regions Uncovered' - Two new mini series starting so...

Episode 154 hosts Dr Steven Weiner (Facial plastic surgeon based in Florida, USA) In 2005 Dr Weiner 'laid down his scalpel' and has since become one of the world's leading injectors and an expert in non-surgical treatments. He's one of Galderma's global KOL's and is also a leading thought leader in the emerging sub-speciality of using ultrasound in injectables.  In these episodes called 'Treatment...

Episode 153 hosts Per Winlof (Chief Design Expert of Galderma based in Uppsala, Sweden) Per leads Galderma's global R&D and is responsible for all of their filler portfolio from the past, the present and into the future. Back in 1990 Per was a microbiology student at university in Uppsala. To help supplement his income, he applied for a job at a very small biotech company founded by Dr Bengt Ågeru...

Episode 152 hosts Madilyn Wolens (Registered Nurse based in Brisbane, Australia) Better known as 'The Functional Nurse' and Founder of 'The Functional Skin Studio', Madilyn joins us in our 3rd Chapter of 'The Injector Diaries' - an in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. In this mini-series, each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll sho...

Episode 151 hosts Dr Jake & David (Co-hosts and co-founders of the podcast) We summarise 2021 that was yet again ravaged by COVID and lockdowns. Dr Jake & David share some insights into just how disruptive the effects of the lockdown have been for the podcast. They reflect back on their last episode together (Episode 141) where they made predictions about what the Australian injectable and aesthet...

Episode 150 hosts Dr Stephanie Manson-Brown (Plastic surgeon and an experienced leader in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry)   Dr Manson-Brown is Head of Clinical Development and Vice President of Research and Development at Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company. She and her team are responsible for global clinical trial development strategy for the aesthetics portfolio covering pharmaceuti...

Episode 149 hosts Dr Gavin Chan (Cosmetic physician based in Melbourne, Australia) Gavin has worked in the field for over 16 years and he also hosts an extremely successful YouTube channel (under his clinics name 'Victorian Cosmetic Institute) where he explores injectables topics, controversies and more. In this new series of episodes called 'Treatments & Regions Uncovered', we'll be drilling down...

Episode 148 hosts Dr Danae Lim (Cosmetic Physician) & Nicky Lurie (Skin therapist) who both work at Shape Clinic, Sydney. During this episode, we discuss how the expertise of skin care intersects with injectables. Whilst some injectors have extensive knowledge in the field of skin anatomy and cosmetic ingredients, the majority aren't trained in this important speciality. We cover: - How skin care...

Episode 147 hosts Dr Tim Brown (Plastic Surgeon based in Melbourne) and Dr Niro Sivathasan (Cosmetic Surgeon based in Sydney) We invited these two surgeons from different backgrounds to discuss the current crisis in the Australian cosmetic surgery industry.  For some context to this podcast, it's currently legal for any doctor who holds a medical license to practice and perform cosmetic surgery -...

Episode 146 hosts Dr Rosalia Luketina (Plastic Surgeon based in Zurich, Switzerland)   Rosalia works at SkinMed clinic where she and a team of plastic surgeons and dermatologists work together to treat their patients holistically. Rosalia is one of a minority of plastic surgeons around the world who juggles her time equally between operating and injecting.    Rosalia joins us in the 2nd Chapter of...

Episode 145 hosts Caitlin King (Registered Nurse based in Melbourne, Australia) Caitlin has background in acute and perioperative nursing. She completed a Bachelor of Nursing, Post Graduate degree and is currently completing a Masters Degree in Nursing. She continues to works part-time in the operating theatre of one of Sydney's largest hospitals whilst also injecting part-time under the business...

Episode 144 hosts Dr Shobhan Manoharan (Internationally-renowned cosmetic and laser dermatologist based in Brisbane, Australia)   He specialises in the use of energy based devices for both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Manoharan is a key opinion leader for Solta Medical, a brand of Bausch health.   Solta's impressive technology portfolio includes Fraxel, Thermage, Clear + Brilliant, Isolaz...

Episode 143 hosts Kian Moini (Owner and operator of a newly launched aesthetic clinic called 'Q-Tox' based in Sydney, Australia) We discuss the ups, downs and in-betweens of conceptualising and creating a new aesthetic clinic in a very competitive market - covering everything from the design and fit-out, signature scents, financing and recruitment. As a new entrepreneur in the space, Kian walks us...

Episode 142 hosts Dr Dana Berkowitz (Associate Professor of sociology, women and gender studies at the University of Louisiana, USA) In 2007, Dr Berkowitz published the book, 'Botox Nation: Changing The Face of America' which was an in-depth look at how injectables have become a cultural phenomenon. As a non-medical professional and having been an injectables patient herself, she interviewed hundr...

Episode 141 showcases Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal As half of Australia emerges from a 15 weeks severe lockdown, Dr Jake & David give a personal account of their own experiences, challenges and thoughts on what comes next. 2021 was the year that COVID truly hit Australia and it's been a difficult, concerning and stressful time for everyone. Whilst we've touched on this theme with all of our previo...

Episode 140 hosts Lizzy Boots (Founder of 'Boots & All Consulting' and a leader in recruitment and human resources (HR) based in Sydney, Australia) Lizzy's company assists beauty, wellness, aesthetic and healthcare business owners with the full spectrum of human resource requirements, particularly when it comes to finding the right staff for the right role.    During this episode we first define w...

Episode 139 hosts Maria Enna-Cocciolone (Founder of INSKIN COSMEDICS and one of Australia's most reputable beauty industry gurus based in Sydney, Australia) Maria shares her inspiring journey with us and we get a glimpse into just how much the beauty & aesthetics industry has evolved over the past 35 years. We begin by explaining why this weeks podcast was delayed before getting to know our guest....