Dr. Kate Dee | Medical Spa Founder & Safety Advocate

Med Spa Confidential - Exposing the Risks, Rewards, and Business of Beauty

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Exposing the Good, the Bad and the Ugly secrets of the Medical Aesthetics Industry. Dr. Kate Dee takes you inside the medical spa industry, an unregulated mix of medicine and marketing where the results can be stunning… or dangerous. As a board-certified Physician who left hospital medicine to found GLOW Med Spa, she’s seen both sides: the art, the science, and the shady practices that put patients at risk. You’ll hear insider stories, expert conversations, and practical advice that help you spot who’s qualified, who’s not, and how to stay safe while still looking your best. Subscribe to beco...

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Dr. Kate Dee | Medical Spa Founder & Safety Advocate

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Groupons, Bait & Switch, and Marketing Shenanigans 20.03.2024 52:48

Dr. Kate Dee and Stephen Moritz discuss the marketing strategies and challenges in the medical spa industry. They explore the different approaches to marketing, with Dr. Dee focusing on building trust and long-term relationships, while Stephen emphasizes the importance of education and patient satisfaction. They also discuss the pitfalls of Groupon and the dangers of offering cheap Botox. The conv...

PRP and PRFM: how to benefit and avoid disaster 13.03.2024 37:02

In this conversation, Dr. Kate Dee and Dr. Judy Rubin discuss the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for facial rejuvenation, hair loss, sexual function and other medical conditions. They explain that PRP is derived from the patient's own blood and contains growth factors that promote healing and collagen synthesis. They also discuss the importance of maintaining sterility and proper training...

The Vagina Dialog 06.03.2024 33:23

Summary In this episode, Dr. Kate Dee and Dr. Judy Rubin discuss vaginal rejuvenation and the various devices used for treatment. They cover the conditions that can be treated, such as vaginal dryness and incontinence, and the benefits of these treatments, including increased lubrication and improved sexual function. The doctors also address the challenges of insurance coverage and the lack of adv...

Fake Botox and Chinese Medical Supplies: Why? 01.03.2024 41:19

Today I'm speaking with Paige Savage, PA-C. Read Paige's bio here . We are discussing lots of different ways people are practicing medicine illegally and why they are buying fake botox and other supplies from foreign countries. You'll learn lots of ways people are cutting corners and what to ask to avoid paying for Botox but getting junk. Read about Medspa Mayhem and find out more...

Botox: what could possibly go wrong? 07.02.2024 30:28

Today Dr. Judy Rubin is back to discuss everything that is great and not so great about Botox, Dysport and the other neurotoxins that are used everywhere to treat wrinkles and lots of other things. We learn all about these toxins and what they can do, why we love them and what can go terribly wrong, and why. Was that Botox party at the salon legit? Is the Botox being illegally obtained? Find out e...

Overstuffed syndrome: why do so many people have too much filler? 07.02.2024 36:23

Do you ever look at someone and wonder what exactly is wrong with their face? Way too many medspas are putting way too much filler into people, and they are starting to look like aliens. Find out why this is happening, and how to get the best treatments for your skin-- without getting overstuffed. Dr. Judy Rubin joins me today to talk all about filler-- what we use it for, and what alternatives th...

IV Bars can be deadly 06.02.2024 27:02

In this episode, Dr. Judy Rubin joins the podcast and we explore what happened to Jennifer Cleveland, a 47 year old mother of 4 who died at a med spa in Texas in July 2023. What are IV Bars? Why might you need an IV infusion? And how exactly did Amber Johnson, a person with no medical credentials at all, manage to not only set up her own med spa but kill someone within minutes of receiving a treat...