Episode 160 hosts Jahan Kalantar from Sydney, Australia. Originally qualifiying as a barrister, Jahan is a Criminal Lawyer and the principal of 'Executive Legal', a law firm that specializes in criminal and medicolegal law. Jahan also has an incredibly popular Tik Tok 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...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 160
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 technology has changed over time. Tiarnna's background is in medical engineering and she is one of A...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Episode 158 hosts Dr Niamh Corduff, a plastic surgeon based in Geelong, Australia. Dr Corduff also consults as a global trainer and a Key Opinion Leader for Merz Aesthetics. 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 the best out of tox...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Episode 157 hosts Dr Martina Lavery, a 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 newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using cert...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Episode 156 hosts Professor Bob Khanna, a dental surgeon and expert facial aesthetic educator from Reading 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 in the diagnosis and management of teeth grinding and clenching problems, also known as ‘bruxism’. Injecto...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Episode 155 hosts Dr Jake and David, your co-hosts. 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 soon called 'Disasters & Solutions' & 'The Tox Talks' Dr Jake and David then get into the main topic...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Episode 154 hosts Dr Steven Weiner, a 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 'Treatments & Regions Uncovered', we drill down into how to approach specific areas of the face, what tec...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 154
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 Ågerup called ‘Q-Med’. Although fillers were already available (as collagen-based products), Per and ...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Episode 152 hosts Madilyn Wolens, a 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 showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters and from all walks of life. We'll explore h...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Episode 151 hosts Dr Jake & David, your 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 aesthetics industry would look like post-lockdown. Specific discussion points include: - Some ...
Dec 09, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Episode 150 hosts Dr Stephanie Manson-Brown, a 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 pharmaceuticals and devices. Stephanie also is the co-founder of the ‘Science of Aging’ platform, being born ou...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Episode 149 hosts Dr Gavin Chan, a 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 into how injectors approach specific areas of the face, what techniques they use and what the...
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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 & injectables go hand in hand - How poor skin quality affects the outcomes of injectable - H...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 148
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 - regardless of their medical expertise or experience. This unusual loophole can be exploited because ...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Episode 146 hosts Dr Rosalia Luketina, a 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 our mini-series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories ...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Episode 145 hosts Caitlin King, a Registered Nurse from 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 name, 'Plump Me'. Caitlin joins us in our 1st Chapter of a new mini-series called 'The Injector Diarie...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Episode 144 hosts Dr Shobhan Manoharan, an 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, liposonix and VASERlipo. After getting to know Dr Manohran we first define what we mean by skin qua...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Episode 143 hosts Kian Moini, owner and operator of a newly launched aesthetic clinic called 'Q-Tox' 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 through his journey from the initial concept to his imminent opening in October 2021 - creating an ultra-...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Episode 142 hosts Dr Dana Berkowitz, an 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 hundreds of Americans to understand their motivations and reasons for seeking out treatments. We explo...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Episode 141 showcases Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal, your co-hosts. 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 previous guests living through COVID, Dr Jake & David share their own challeng...
Sep 30, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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 what HR encompasses and assess how the pandemic has affected the Australian aesthetic industry. We t...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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. From humble beginnings, Maria has become one of Australia’s most successful beauty entrepreneur...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Episode 138 hosts Dr Nik Davies (GP & Medical Advisor for SILK Laser Clinics) and Dr Andreas Fox (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director for Artisan Aesthetic Clinics). Since June of this year, the largest states of Australia (New South Wales & Victoria) have been in harsh lockdowns and no injectable treatments have been allowed. But as vaccination rates slowly rise, preparations are underway for re-opening - but what will that look like exactly? Injectors, clinic owners and practitioner...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Episode 137 hosts Dr Marcus Mehta, Dr Tristan Mehta & Dr Tapan Patel. Each of our guests are cosmetic doctors based in the UK. They are part of a much larger team behind a new social media app that's been designed specifically for the aesthetic industry called 'Comma'. Comma stands for 'Community for Medical Aesthetics' and allows professionals to share knowledge and discuss topics related to aesthetic medicine within a secure, private and dedicated community. Comma was developed with state-...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Episode 136 hosts Professor David Veale, a Consultant Psychiatrist from South London, UK. He is an internationally-renowned thought leader and researcher in the field of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Professor Veale leads a highly specialised service for patients with severe anxiety disorders including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), emetophobia (the fear of vomiting), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as BDD. Having first explored BDD way back in episode 7, we re-visit the to...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Episode 135 welcomes back Griz (Grazina) Fechner, a communication expert based in Sydney, Australia. Griz regularly features on 7 Network's 'The Morning Show' to explain human interaction and behaviour. (Previously on episodes 50 and 79) In this episode we explore the psyche of those currently living through and coping with the lockdowns across Australia. We discuss how and why this lockdown is probably being perceived differently to last year and share some personal insights into how it's affec...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Episode 134 hosts Richard Crawford-Small & Rick O’Neill, both co-founders of 'Aesthetic Entrepreneurs' and are based in the UK. Richard has been in the industry for over 15 years and specialises in sales and marketing. His main passion lies in fusing healthcare and technology together. Rick's expertise is in digital marketing and has over 20 years experience in the field. He consults and advises on the digital marketing needs for numerous aesthetics businesses globally. Richard and Rick comb...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Episode 133 hosts Dr John Holbrook and Dr John Delaney based in Sydney, Australia. Both are the co-founders of 'Fresh Clinics' (who first featured in Episode 52) The core offering of Fresh Clinics is a standardised consultation and medical compliance service for Australian-based cosmetic injectors. Their app enables doctors to work in partnership with cosmetic nurses, supervising treatments and improve both the patient experience but also safety through a telemedicine solution. In this episode w...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Episode 132 hosts Hattie Boydle based in Sydney, Australia. Hattie is the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF) World champion, personal trainer, body positivity advocate, motivational speaker and business woman. We first explore where Hattie's story started, taking up gymnastics as a 4 year old to reach elite status and win national awards in her disciplines. We then confront Hattie's battle with anorexia, learning how she went from rock bottom and being hospitalised to finding the motivation...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Episode 131 hosts Professor Nigel Crawford, a vaccine-specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. Professor Crawford acts in a number of key positions for vaccine safety including: - Member of ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) & Chair of the COVID-19 Working Group - Medical Head of Immunisation Services at The Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne - Director of SAEFVIC (Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination in the Community) - Director of the Melbourne Va...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 131
