A Healthy Mindset Around Cosmetic Injectables with Cassandra Ross
Episode description
In this episode of Healthy Not Hungry, Rach welcomes Cassandra Ross, a registered nurse with over a decade of experience in both critical care and aesthetics. Cassandra shares her journey from emergency nursing to specialising in cosmetic injectables.
With a professional certificate in dermatology and a continued passion for clinical work, Cassandra has a unique perspective on the intersection of health and beauty.
The conversation delves into the rise of cosmetic procedures, exploring the fine balance between enhancing natural beauty and addressing concerns like body dysmorphia. Cassandra stresses the importance of ethical injecting, screening for underlying mental health conditions, and maintaining a holistic approach to patient care.
Rach and Cassandra also touch on the growing influence of social media on younger people seeking cosmetic treatments, the potential long-term effects of procedures like fillers and Botox, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy body image in the age of filters and celebrity culture.
Key Ideas:
- Ethical Injecting. Cosmetic injectors must be vigilant in screening for mental health issues, like body dysmorphia, before proceeding with treatments.
- Body Dysmorphia & Cosmetic Procedures: Cassandra explains how body dysmorphia can drive individuals to seek out cosmetic procedures without ever feeling satisfied with the results, creating a dangerous cycle.
- Social Media Influence: The role of influencers and the pressure of social media in promoting unrealistic beauty standards has contributed to the rise of cosmetic treatments, especially among younger people.
- Long-Term Considerations: Cassandra emphasises the need for injectors to consider the long-term impact of procedures on facial structure and skin elasticity, rather than just the immediate results.
- Personalised Approach: Every patient is different, and injectors need to assess each individual's unique needs and goals rather than following trends.
Resources:
Cassandra Ross on Instagram: @CassandraRossRN
Learn more about body dysmorphia: Mental Health Resources
Tune in to hear more insights from Cassandra Ross on maintaining a healthy mindset around cosmetic injectables and understanding the importance of ethical practices in the beauty industry!
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