In chapter 2 of our new bonus mini-series with Fresh Clinics we host Dr John Holbrook (Co-founder of Fresh Clinics from Sydney, Australia) & Ryan Bourgeois (Nurse Practitioner from Texas, USA). (If you missed chapter 1, these episodes are published on Wednesday's and chapter 3 will be out on July 9th! You can also watch the entire video of these podcasts either on Spotify or our YouTube channel) In chapter 2 we discuss how two very different businesses established themselves so successfully ...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Episode 304 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 12 we discuss the decline of HA filler use around the world and the rise of biostimulators. We then predict a future potential serious problem...
Jun 12, 2025•45 min
Episode 303 hosts Telisa Larken (Registered Nurse from Newcastle, Australia) and Jill McIver (Registered Nurse from Sydney, Australia). 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. In this episode we host two quite different clinic own...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 303
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 on Wednesdays and do not replace our usual Friday podcasts. Chapter 4 of our Industry Updates hosts Charlie Abboud (Head of InstantCosmetics , Australia) In this short episode we overview the regulatory changes in Queensland, Australia. These laws have mostly impacted nurse-led clinics causing significant confusion, anxiety and in some cases,...
Jun 03, 2025•28 min
Episode 302 hosts Dr Steven Liew (Plastic Surgeon from Sydney, Australia) In our 'Masterclass Series' we host global experts to teach us about fillers, bio-stimulators, bio-remodellers, polynucleotides, exosomes and other products. (For toxin insights, check out our other mini-series, 'The Tox Talks') In Chapter 5 we explore the growing interest in polynucleotides, with a particular focus on the brand Rejuran. We delve into the science behind polynucleotides and their application in facial aesth...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 302
This is the first chapter of a new mini-series of bonus episodes in collaboration with Fresh Clinics . After 300 episodes we've decided to try something different - recording in a new studio, getting back to real life and in person recordings and to work with Fresh Clinics and some of their brand partners. Three episodes will be published on Wednesday's (today, June 18th & July 9th) and a new killer feature is that you'll be able to watch the entire video of these podcasts either on Spotify ...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Episode 301 hosts Dr Eyal Kramer (Plastic Surgeon from Tel Aviv, Israel) & Dr Ellen Selkon (Cosmetic Physician from Auckland, New Zealand). In our 'Masterclass Series' we host global experts to teach us about fillers, bio-stimulators, bio-remodellers, polynucleotides, exosomes and other products. (For toxin insights, check out our other mini-series, 'The Tox Talks') In Chapter 4 we focus on a new product launched by IBSA called 'Profhilo Structura'. Our conversation covers the technical aspe...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 301
To celebrate our milestone 300th episode, we are honoured to re-host Dr Jean Carruthers (Opthalmologist from Toronto, Canada) & Dr Michael Kane (Plastic Surgeon from New York, USA). This episode is divided into Part 1 and Part 2. Part 2 is available to listen to for FREE by signing up to our Patreon as a 'free member': READ THIS GUIDE TO JOIN OUR PATREON AS A FREE MEMBER We've been priviledged to have hosted both of our guests on the podcast previously (episodes 120 and 190) and these rank i...
May 15, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Episode 299 hosts Dr Darryl Reed (Biochemist & COO of Tissue Repair from Sydney, Australia) and Charlotte Meli (Registered Nurse and NSW Territory Manager of Tissue Repair from Sydney, Australia) In this episode we learn about Tissue Repair and their unique product TR Pro +. This novel hydrogel product contains beta-glucans (a derivative from yeast) and has been clincically proven and is TGA-approved to help wound healing. We find out who Tissue Repair are, the science behind TR Pro + and ho...
May 08, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Episode 298 hosts Dr Jigna Patel (General Practitioner, London, UK). Jigna is a UK-based GP with a special interest in skin health, functional medicine and takes a very different approach with her aesthetic patients. The conversation explores the integration of holistic health principles into aesthetic practice, touching on topics such as the brain-gut-skin axis, ethical issues in the aesthetics industry, and the need for a balanced approach to skin and overall health. Dr. Patel shares personal ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Episode 297 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal With political issues and the economic climate changing almost every day, we're publishing this episode out of sync with our usual Friday podcast. What we recorded just 4 weeks ago dated quite a lot and so we decided to record a second part to this episode to also address the tariff situation, the stock market volatility and what these mean for aesthetic clinics. Part 1 (this episode) is free and available to listen to on your favo...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 297
Episode 296 hosts Terri Vinson Jones (Cosmetic Chemist, Founder of Synergie Skin & SynTernals) from Melbourne, Australia. In this episode we welcome back Terri (previously on episode 94) to talk about the importance of nutraceuticals. She discusses the background to her company SynTernals and why she decided to focus on creating supplements that contain collagen, omega-3 and precursors of NAD+. Our conversation delves into topics including the concepts of biohacking, health span, the debate ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 296
Episode 295 hosts Brooke Carrero, a Registered Nurse from Philadelphia, USA. Brooke joins us in the 27th 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 explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Episode 294 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 10 we discuss this weeks recent and highly controversial media scrutiny of the injectables industry in Australia. We explore the three main ar...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 294
Episode 293 hosts Marilyn Capote (Business consultant, international speaker & clinic owner) from Arizona, USA. In 'The Entrepreneurs' mini-series we focus on pioneers in the business world. Our entrepreneurs share their stories of success, failure, life-changing lessons and big decisions that they made. We showcase guests from all sorts of backgrounds to inspire our listeners. In Chapter 2 we discuss the current global economic volatility and its impact on the aesthetic industry. Marilyn sh...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 293
Episode 292 hosts Grazina Fechner (M edia & communications expert, keynote speaker) from Sydney, Australia. Affectionately known as 'Griz', she's a regular on Channel 7 where she gives her quirky assessments on communication and interactions between people. She founded her compnay Front & Centre over 20 years ago where she and her team help develop leadership skills, teamwork, public speaking and mindset for people from all sorts of backgrounds. In this episode we have an in-depth discus...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 292
Episode 291 hosts Dr Mobin Master (Radiologist & Cosmetic Physician) from Gold Coast, Australia. We hosted Mobin way back in episode 93 where we first discussed the use of ultrasound in aesthetics. So we re-visit the topic, 4 years on to dicuss Mobin's research and experience in managing patients with filler complications. We discuss the evolution of ultrasound and the pros and cons of injectors trying to learn this technology. Mobin explains the relevance of facial MRI scans in his practice...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 291
Episode 290 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In this weeks episode, Jake and David catch up after a two week break out of the podcast studio. Jake summarises the key legs of his trip to USA including filming for ' The Aesthetic Immersion ', a huge webinar with Nicola Lowery & Allergan USA and finally the AMWC Americas conference. David then shares what he's been doing with his consulting work for Hugel Aesthetics and Alma Lasers . He gives us a breakdown of the key finan...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Episode 289 hosts Dr Dean Berman (Global Medical Director of Alma lasers) from Vienna, Austria. Dean joins us in the 26th 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 explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look u...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Episode 288 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 9 episode we start with the impending launch of a new toxin called Relfydess by Galderma, and its implications for the market. We then explore...
Feb 13, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Episode 287 hosts Dr Felix Bertram (Dermatologist and serial entrepreneur) from Zurich, Switzerland. In this podcast we do something very different and look beyond the business strategies of earning money from aesthetics. We discuss the importance of financial freedom, budgeting, and various investment options such as savings accounts, term deposits, stocks, property, gold, and cryptocurrency. We emphasize the importance of starting early, understanding the power of compound interest, and seekin...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 287
In our new 'Industry Updates' we'll bring you up to speed about news and reactions to pressing and important issues. These episodes will be published ad hoc and as soon as we can get them out. They do not replace our regular Friday podcasts and will be titled differently to help differentiate them. Chapter 3 of our Industry Updates hosted Jason McHeyzer, National Director of AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency). With regulations very much in the Australian headlines yet again...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 286 hosts Sam McEwin (Director of BizWisdom) from 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 existing ones, and standing out in a commoditized and competitive landscape. Our conversation covers the imp...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 286
In these new 'Industry Updates' we'll bring you up to speed about news and reactions to pressing and important issues. These episodes will be published ad hoc and as soon as we can get them out. They do not replace our regular Friday podcasts and will be titled differently to help differentiate them. 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 cosme...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min
NEW! In our new 'Industry Updates' we share news about pressing and important issues. These episodes will be published ad hoc and they do not replace our regular 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 quickly arranged this talk to discuss the impact of the Queensland Health fact sheet. This has sent shockwaves across the state and...
Jan 26, 2025•38 min
Episode 285 re-hosts Woodrow Wilson , a 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 of patient photography, and the impact of AI on the industry. Woodrow also shares insights from hi...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 285
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 Inside Aesthetics 00:32 What's Trending in Aesthetics 01:25 Personal Updates from Dr. Jake and ...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Episode 283 hosts Bita Zadeh Farell, an Anaesthesiologist from 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 explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods o...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 284
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 Chapter 1 David shares his journey in aesthetics from the very beginning. From starting importing lasers...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 283
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 origins, its comprehensive service and support system, and its consultative approach to help clinics choo...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 281
