In this episode, Dr. Grant Stevens interviews Gus Rhodes. A veteran of the medical device industry, Gus was with the original Thermage company that pioneered non-surgical skin tightening through the use of radiofrequency. He then went on to work with Relient Technologies, where the category of non-ablative, fractional skin resurfacing was first created with the introduction of the Fraxel family of aesthetic lasers. Today he is with Solta, where both these technologies, along with others, now liv...
Sep 08, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with the recently appointed CEO of OrangeTwist, Paul Gainer. Paul previously served as the Exec. VP, Disney Retail & Stores Worldwide where oversaw the brand's global retail strategy, including 350 stores, e-commerce, and over $50B in annual consumer sales. Needless to say, he is no stranger to the retail game. It's only fitting then that he join the brand that is leading the way when it comes to changing the way consumers experience aesthetic treatment. With a re...
Aug 24, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode, Dr. Grant Steven chats with Dom Serafino (Founder & CEO) and Chad Zaring (COO) of Venus Concept about the company's innovative model for aesthetic medical device sales, the story behind the company's beginnings, and how Venus is working to better align incentives between manufacturer and physician. The trio also shares their views on the current state of the medical aesthetic technology landscape and what they see coming in the future for the industry. » Apple Podcasts | htt...
Aug 10, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with PatientFi co-founders Todd Watts & Scott Jorgensen. The trio discusses the traditional patient financing landscape and how PatientFi is turning the entire experience on its head and ushering in a new era for elective healthcare financing with transparent and innovative fintech products. Led by luxury retail and e-commerce, consumer financing trends have wholly shifted in recent years. Still, financing within the world of aesthetic medicine is based primarily ...
Jul 27, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Dr. Grant Stevens interviews John Connors, CEO of Jan Marini Skin Research. While many of the players in the aesthetic skincare space have experienced a significant uptick during the post-pandemic recovery, few have grown like Jan Marini. In this candid interview, John shares the story of how a company founded almost 30 years ago is really just hitting its stride and how their bootstrapped growth has positioned them to elevate the category and do business on their terms. » Apple Podcasts | https...
Jul 14, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In the third installment of our Giants of Aesthetics Series, Dr. Grant Stevens interviews Dr. Robert Singer of Prime Plastic Surgery in La Jolla, California. Known to his peers as a pioneer & leader, Dr. Singer has played a key role in driving both innovation and standardization forward within the field of plastic surgery, leading to better and safer outcomes for patients across the globe. Tune in now to hear the story behind his groundbreaking contributions to the field of aesthetics and th...
Jun 30, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In the second installment of our Giants of Aesthetics Series, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down virtually with a true leader in the field of plastic surgery — Dr. Renato Saltz. Dr. Saltz stands as one of just two surgeons to ever serve as president for both the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Needless to say, he is in a league of his own, and yet he is one of the warmest and most humble and people you will ever meet. As he d...
Jun 01, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In episode 27, Dr. Grant Stevens takes us on a tour of a different side of the aesthetics business as he interviews the investment banking team from Jefferies Financial Group that recently took The HydraFacial Company public in a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) merger deal with former Allergan CEO Brent Saunders. Tune in to hear insights from Michael Robinson (Global Head of Medical Device Investment Banking, Jefferies) and Sasha Radic (Senior Vice President, Jefferies) and get a behi...
May 18, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In episode 26 of The Technology of Beauty podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down in the studio with Evolus CEO, David Moatazedi. Having previously served as the Vice President of Medical Aesthetics at Allergan, David is no stranger to the space. In this interview, he tells us what makes Evolus a different breed of aesthetic brand and how he and his team are throwing out the playbook in order to cater to a generation that approaches and consumes aesthetic medicine in a wholly different way. » Apple...
May 04, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 26
We bring you the first installment of our Giants of Aesthetics Series. In this very special episode, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with one of the most recognized names in all of aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery — Dr. Foad Nahai. As past president of both the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the current sitting editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Dr. Nahai is the only surgeon in the world to have held all th...
Apr 20, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In episode 24 Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with MaryAnn Guerra, CEO of Aesthetics Biomedical and leader of the company that brings you the award-winning Vivace fractional microneedling RF device. Tune in to hear MaryAnn tell her story, including the work she did at NIH with Dr. Tony Fauci early in her career and the exciting things she and her team are doing to advance aesthetic medical technology and revolutionize the world of personalized skincare. » Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/...
Apr 06, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In episode 23 of The Technology of Beauty Podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Tom Albright, President & CEO of Recros Medica. Having held numerous leadership roles in the world of aesthetic industry marketing, Tom is a true veteran of the space. He previously served as the Vice President of Global Strategic Marketing for BOTOX at Allergan, where he led the launch of BOTOX Cosmetic. Today he serves as the President and CEO of Recros Medica, a medical aesthetic device company developing ...
Mar 23, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In the season 2 premiere of the podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens chats with the one and only Joan Kron. An award-winning journalist, media icon, author, and filmmaker, Joan has quite literally done it all but, if you're in aesthetic medicine, you know her as the beauty editor who covered plastic surgery at Allure for over 25 years. What you may not know is that she didn't just popularize plastic surgery in mainstream media; she essentially created the category in a move that many other fashion and bea...
Mar 09, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In episode 21, Dr. Grant Stevens chats with Jeffrey Frentzen. A veteran journalist who has reported on the medical aesthetics space for 15 years, Jeff was previously Editor-in-Chief of Plastic Surgery Practice magazine. Today he is Executive Editor of Aesthetic Insights and Program Director of The Aesthetic Industry Association. In this interview, he discusses the formation of The Aesthetic Industry Association and shares insights from his vantage point in the industry including the sea change i...
Feb 09, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In episode 20, Dr. Grant Stevens chats virtually with Mary Fisher, CEO of Colorescience. With over 30 years of experience in pharma and biotech, Mary has a unique understanding of the landscape. Among numerous other leadership positions, she previously served as CEO of SkinMedica where she led a successful sale of the company to Allergan, for $350 million. In this interview, she tells the story of Colorescience, previously a division of SkinMedica, and discusses the steps she and her team are ta...
Feb 02, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Wholly owned by Nestlé and known by the name Nestlé Skin Health since 2014, Galderma was recently divested by the global food giant in a deal valued at 10.2 billion Swiss francs. New ownership immediately set out to refocus the company as a pure-play dermatology business, restoring the Galderma brand and appointing new leadership, namely CFO Thomas Dittrich and CEO Flemming Ørnskov. Ørnskov stands among the highest-profile execs in biopharma today. He initially built a reputation for himself as ...
Jan 26, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On episode 18 of the podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down in the studio with Adam and Max of Influx Marketing. A web design and digital marketing agency focused on the field of aesthetics, Influx is a well-established leader in the industry. With a client list that includes some of the top plastic surgery practices and medical spas around the country, Adam, Max, and their team have a unique view of the patient acquisition landscape and what strategies and arbitrage opportunities are currently pr...
Jan 19, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In episode 17 of the podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens is joined virtually by a true veteran of the industry, Mr. Dennis Condon. Over the course of his career, Dennis has held key leadership positions for some of the biggest brand names in aesthetics. He served as the CEO of BioForm Medical up until the company was acquired by Merz Aesthetics for US$250 million. He went on to wear several key executive hats at Merz including President & CEO. He has also served as President & CEO of Mentor Aesth...
Jan 12, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In episode 16 of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens is joined by the woman known throughout the field of aesthetics by the mononymous title of Jwala. Having transitioned from a clinical background to industry, Jwala Karnik, MD, has a unique story. After completing 9 years of post-graduate training to become a nephrologist, she chose to pursue a career on the business side of medicine. After taking a position as a consultant at the highly esteemed McKinsey & Company, she has gone on ...
Jan 05, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In episode 15 of The Technology of Beauty Podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens is joined virtually by the CEO of Merz Aesthetics, Mr. Bob Rhatigan. As the leader of a company that manufactures and distributes premium aesthetic products worldwide, Bob has unique insight into the global aesthetic marketplace from both a production and consumption perspective. In this interview, he shares his observations about the post-shutdown "warehousing effect" seen in aesthetics, how this has impacted supply and demand...
Dec 30, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In episode 14 of The Technology of Beauty Podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens is joined by the CEO of public relations firm Evolve MKD, Megan Driscoll. Evolve's client list boasts some of the biggest names in aesthetics, including Allergan, Merz, Hydrafacial, MiraDry, and Endo Aesthetics. As a veteran of the aesthetics space and an expert in communication strategy, Megan brings unique insight into the mind of the aesthetic consumer. In this interview, she shares her views on how aesthetic consumers are e...
Dec 22, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this episode of the Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto of ByrdAdatto Law. ByrdAdatto specializes in business law for private healthcare practices, with a particular emphasis on aesthetics. The three discuss medical spa compliance, how to interpret the law across all 50 states and what to do when the law in your state isn't up to date with the technological advancements that have transformed the non-surgical aesthetic medicine space. Michael and...
Dec 15, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In episode 12 of the Technology of Beauty podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Diane Goostree, CEO and President of Alastin Skincare — The nation's fastest-growing professional skincare company for three years running. Diane tells the story of how she and her team set out to build a company that would raise the bar in terms of the level of evidence-based science and rigor in skincare. Diane also breaks down how Alastin created a brand new category by fulfilling an unmet need for professiona...
Dec 08, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of The Technology of Beauty Podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Rob Catlin, VP Sales & Marketing for Endo Aesthetics, to talk about the company's newly FDA approved product for the treatment of cellulite, Qwo . Set to launch in the spring of 2021, Qwo is an injectable treatment that utilizes breakthrough science to address cellulite in the buttocks region. Find out why this product may be the first truly effective cellulite treatment to hit the market. » Apple Podcasts ...
Dec 01, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with the CEO of FriendMedia, Nick Magruder. FriendMedia is a content delivery platform that allows practitioners to stream promotional content directly to TVs and tablets throughout their practices with total control over what patients see when. Practices all across the country are using FriendMedia to remove the friction out of cross-selling, upselling, and get patients starting the conversation around what procedure or treatment they should be consi...
Nov 24, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In episode #9 of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down in the studio with Ryan Beal, CEO of Dyve Biosciences. Dyve has created a breakthrough technology that broadly enables transdermal drug delivery (through the skin). Unlike other transdermal technologies that employ harsh solvents or complicated devices to break down the barriers of the skin, Dyve has developed an elegant microemulsion, which allows for non-destructive delivery through the skin and into the blood. In this inte...
Nov 17, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In episode 8 of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Michael Boerner and Lloyd Mahaffey of Engage Media. Having previously worked with Fortune 500 clients such as Johnson and Johnson, Samsung, Ford, CVS, Rite Aid, Covidien, UPMC, and UnitedHealthcare, Engage is now bringing its award-winning consumer engagement methodology, VideoText™, to the field of aesthetics. While a newcomer to the aesthetics space, the company is no stranger to healthcare, with VideoText™ already depl...
Nov 11, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Sue Dykema, Executive Director of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, to hear about some of the innovative things the society is doing to serve both members and patients and to discuss the importance and value of building a support network when in private practice. » Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-of-beauty/id1510898426 » Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0hEIiwc...
Oct 27, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In episode 6 of The Technology of Beauty podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down in studio with the CEO of Sciton Inc., Mr. Aaron Burton, to discuss the world of laser skincare in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, what it takes to build high-quality laser devices that provide real outcomes for patients, and find out what Aaron sees on the horizon for the laser and light-based skin therapy space. An earlier adopter of laser skin therapies, Dr. Stevens knows the landscape well. As CEO of one of the ...
Oct 13, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Founder and CEO of RealSelf, Tom Seery, joins Dr. Grant Stevens on The Technology of Beauty podcast to discuss post-pandemic plastic surgery trends and announce breaking news about RealSelf. » Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-of-beauty/id1510898426 » Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0hEIiwccpZUUHuMhlyCOAm » Recent episodes | https://www.influxmarketing.com/technology-of-beauty/ » Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thetechnologyofbeauty/ » LinkedIn | htt...
Sep 29, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
