Inside Aesthetics

Ep 352 Understanding Ingredients in Skincare | Dr Tania Romano

Episode 352 hosts Dr Tania Romano [https://www.instagram.com/tania.skinceuticals_skinbetter/] (Head of Medical & Education for SkinCeuticals [https://www.skinceuticals.com.au] & skinbetter science [https://www.skinbetter.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqM3tk_Zz4w-GR_TOdqzeiVAYmW2mQMvKRHV318XQJB7jJKWZBe] ANZ) In this episode we go on a deep dive into what actually works when it comes to skincare - whilst debunking what might just be good marketing. Tania cuts through an oversaturated market to explain why ingredient quality, concentration and pH matter far more than what some labels usually advertise. She then makes the evidence-based case for the some of the active ingredients that patient should consider using daily: Vitamin C and retinoids Our conversation demystifies antioxidants and free radicals, the science behind both CE Ferulic Vitamin Serum [https://www.skinceuticals.com.au/skincare/facial-serums/c-e-ferulic-vitamin-c-serum/SKC_0001.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20443063844&gbraid=0AAAAADKyGj05XvCFO7xkcrE5LGUwU7EvB&gclid=CjwKCAjwuanRBhBSEiwAY5y6V6BD09V5GA_OZjDbBvmqJfUhJpOP2hVDZ_8lrnCnkXaBOmq03bGOxBoCPhQQAvD_BwE] (made by SkinCeuticals) & A [https://www.skinbetter.com/shop-skincare/product-category/antioxidants/alto-defense-serum-M007.html?srsltid=AfmBOopK2Apd2NFFxzSdFMs35T6kifs8A2iCQIZBGt4Hsc-0jiLD9cze]lto Defense Serum [https://www.skinbetter.com/shop-skincare/product-category/antioxidants/alto-defense-serum-M007.html?srsltid=AfmBOopK2Apd2NFFxzSdFMs35T6kifs8A2iCQIZBGt4Hsc-0jiLD9cze] (made by Skinbetter Science), and why using a combination of ingredients and antioxidants trumps using Vitamin C on its own. Tania then explains the retinoid ladder and how retinoids drive collagen synthesis at the cellular level. She sheds light on why Alpharet [https://www.skinbetter.com/shop-skincare/product-category/antioxidants/alto-defense-serum-M007.html?srsltid=AfmBOopK2Apd2NFFxzSdFMs35T6kifs8A2iCQIZBGt4Hsc-0jiLD9cze] (made by Skinbetter Science) wasn't available for several years in Australia and how to best use this product. We reframe the patient consult to improve patient compliance with home skincare and finally - David admits he uses beef tallow! *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69c4e055-cf80-8321-bb5b-e7abe90214a6-3" data-turn-id-container= "request-69c4e055-cf80-8321-bb5b-e7abe90214a6-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-496" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Meet our Special Guest: Tania Romano 04:27 Skincare Market Overload 06:10 Cosmeceutical Vs Cosmetic 08:00 Vitamin C Formulation Secrets 09:26 Kids And TikTok Skincare 10:31 Education Vs Marketing 16:58 Top Three Evidence Based Actives 20:23 The Role Of Antioxidants 27:11 How To Use Vitamin C Correctly 32:02 Sunscreen And Skin Aging 35:14 Alpharet Returns To Australia 38:35 Understanding Retinoids 42:09 How Retinoids Build Collagen 44:35 How To Use Alpharet 46:02 Skincare As A Long Term Routine 48:00 How To Tell If A Brand's Science Is Real 49:28 Choosing Science Backed Brands 50:52 Conference Wrap And Outro DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP IA COMMUNITY: * DOWNLOAD FOR APPLE DEVICES [https://apps.apple.com/au/app/inside-aesthetics-community/id6760428250] * DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID DEVICES [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insideaesthetics.community&pcampaignid=web_share] THEN GET A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION (after you've downloaded the app and signed up for free): * FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/hcp-business-tier] * FOR BUSINESS OWNERS/NON-CLINICAL [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON] PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON]

Ep 351 Converting Patients to Skin Treatments & NanoFractional Skin Resurfacing | Sara Lavis

Episode 351 hosts Sara Lavis [https://www.instagram.com/sara_lavis/] (Registered Nurse from Perth, Australia) In this episode we discuss how to best integrate skin treatments and devices into your aesthetic clinic or medispa - with a focus on NanoFractional RF technology by Venus [https://www.venus.ai/en-au]. Our conversation highlights some of the key tools to patient conversion when it comes to skin treatments - including a systematic consultation and having tools to examine skin quality objectively. Sara outlines the modalities she uses in her clinic and explains how and why she chose these devices. She then shares her insights about NanoFractional Radiofrequency using the Venus Versa Pro [https://www.venus.ai/en-au/venus-versa-pro] platform. We discuss the indications for it, ideal patient selection, the procedure and expectations. We also cover the concept of 'stacking' treatments with RF including polynucleotides, exosomes, PRP and insulin. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69c4e055-cf80-8321-bb5b-e7abe90214a6-1" data-turn-id-container= "request-69c4e055-cf80-8321-bb5b-e7abe90214a6-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-492" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 00:00 Introduction 01:39 Meet our Special Guest: Sara Lavis 05:42 Holistic Skin Shift 07:00 Learning Skin Confidence 09:46 Clinic Team And Workflow 10:49 Skin Assessment Tools 12:46 Non Pushy Skin Conversations 15:46 Devices In The Clinic 17:16 Choosing The Right Device 19:36 RF Basics And Candidates 23:32 Venus Versa Heads Explained 25:34 Multimodality Business Logic 28:16 RF Treatment Journey 31:03 Surface RF Explained 31:25 Ablation Vs Coagulation 32:13 RF Vs CO2 Downtime 33:03 Stacking Polynucleotides 34:16 All Skin Types Safety 35:02 Under Eye Skin Prep 36:06 PRP Exosomes And Insulin 38:02 Pores Texture And Resurfacing 39:06 Pigment Protocols And Melasma 41:44 Overtreatment Scope And Referrals 44:24 Consumables Pricing And Timing 47:34 Vendor Support And Upgrades 50:35 Clinic Future And Acne Bridge 53:30 Why Stacking Works 55:55 Wrap Up DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP IA COMMUNITY: * DOWNLOAD FOR APPLE DEVICES [https://apps.apple.com/au/app/inside-aesthetics-community/id6760428250] * DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID DEVICES [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insideaesthetics.community&pcampaignid=web_share] THEN GET A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION (After you've downloaded the app and signed up for free): * FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/hcp-business-tier] * FOR BUSINESS OWNERS/NON-CLINICAL [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON] PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON]

Ep 350 Aesthetic Nurse Software | Max Hayward

Episode 350 hosts Max Hayward [https://www.instagram.com/aestheticnursesoftware] (Co-Founder at Aesthetic Nurse Software) from England, UK. In this podcast we talk about the evolution of an all-in-one clinic management platform for medical aesthetics professionals - Aesthetic Nurse Software [https://www.aestheticnursesoftware.com]. Max explains the origins of ANS and how he and their developer solved his mother's need for a better clinical notes and documentation solution. We cover why having a proper patient journey mapped out leads to better compliance and how ANS has been adapted for both UK and the Australian requirements. We cover ANS's key features and how it has evolved with beta testing and user feedback. Tools we touch on include automations, rich reporting features, segmentation, email marketing, memberships and Klarna/Afterpay functionality. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Max Hayward 02:17 Origin Story With His Mum 04:13 Working Mother Son Duo 07:02 Compliance First Design 08:58 Paper And Phone Risks 12:14 Australia Regulation Tweaks 13:44 Simple Yet Powerful UX 16:21 Building And Feature Growth 19:35 Naming Beyond Nurses 21:18 Automation Reports Marketing 23:46 Consultants And Retention Metrics 25:13 Measuring Patient Retention 26:02 Trial and Error Growth 26:47 Memberships for Recurring Revenue 29:35 Compliance and S4 Limits 31:42 Product Feedback Loop 33:50 Security and Support Promise 35:29 Buy Now Pay Later Options 36:57 All in One Feature Recap 37:49 AI for Data Insights 39:30 Chatbots After Hours Leads 41:20 US and Canada Expansion 42:21 Switching Systems Data Import 43:54 Pricing Plans and Offer 45:28 Wrap Up and Events IA Listeners can get a free trial of ANS by clicking this link [https://portal.aestheticnursesoftware.com/register] (& please click IA Podcast as the referrer!) DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP IA COMMUNITY: * DOWNLOAD FOR APPLE DEVICES [https://apps.apple.com/au/app/inside-aesthetics-community/id6760428250] * DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID DEVICES [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insideaesthetics.community&pcampaignid=web_share] THEN GET A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION (After you've downloaded the app and signed up for free): * FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/hcp-business-tier] * FOR BUSINESS OWNERS/NON-CLINICAL [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON] PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON]

Ep 349 The Injector Diaries (Chapter 33) | Dr Kami Parsa

Episode 349 hosts Dr Kami Parsa [https://www.instagram.com/kamiparsamd/] (Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgeon) from Beverly Hills, California. Kami joins us in the 33nd 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 their clinics and aim to inspire our injector listeners. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Meet Dr Kami Parsa 01:56 From Iran To Medicine 05:43 Oculoplastics And Early Fillers 08:31 Beverly Hills Practice Roots 10:11 Fat Grafting Shapes Technique 12:08 Filler Complications Era 12:47 What His Practice Looks Like 14:52 Not Anti Filler 18:58 Future Of Aesthetics 22:21 Nutrition And Inflammation 26:58 Injury Sparks Healing Deep Dive 30:38 Biohacking Finds Heart Blockage 33:19 Surgery Recovery Mindset 34:56 Wellness Advice Basics 37:11 Cholesterol Genetics Statins 39:34 Fear Practice Logistics 42:54 App Competition Break 43:48 New Work Life Balance 45:02 Book Nutrition In Practice 47:33 Surgery Nutrition Supplements 51:10 Injector Favorites Safety 54:28 Tech Ultrasound MRI Future 58:22 Wrap Up Next Episode Tease APPLY TO OUR COMPETITION & WIN THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME TO SYDNEY [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYO9C-rEesA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP IA COMMUNITY: * DOWNLOAD FOR APPLE DEVICES [https://apps.apple.com/au/app/inside-aesthetics-community/id6760428250] * DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID DEVICES [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insideaesthetics.community&pcampaignid=web_share] THEN GET A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION (After you've downloaded the app and signed up for free): * FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/hcp-business-tier] * FOR BUSINESS OWNERS/NON-CLINICAL [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON] PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON] OTHER LINKS * CONTACT US, OUR SOCIALS & MORE [https://www.solo.to/insideaesthetics] * CLICK HERE TO BUY KAMI'S BOOK 'HEAL' [https://www.amazon.com/HEAL-Recovery-Blueprint-Healing-Recipes/dp/B0G4XGL9LM]

Ep 348 (Part 1) The CEO of Evolus | David Moatazedi

Episode 348 (Part 1) hosts David Moatazedi [https://www.instagram.com/evolus.au/] (President & CEO of Evolus from California, USA). In this podcast we cover Evolus' global vision and strategy - based on shifting from a traditional pharma model toward "performance beauty". Our conversation with David discusses market differences by country, rapid trend cycles and the need for continuing clinical evidence. We address the drop in global HA fillers, macroeconomics, pipeline strategy and future modalities. 00:00 Aesthetics Industry Shift Ahead 00:52 Show Introduction and Two-Part Format 02:14 Meet David and the Evolus Story 03:35 Evolus' North Star for Growth 05:08 Beauty Lens vs Medical Risk 08:34 How the Industry Is Maturing Worldwide 10:36 Hype Cycles and Long-Term Staying Power 13:56 The "Natural Look" and Trend Drivers 17:37 Why Evolus Went Public 19:34 Macro Risks and Pipeline Bets 22:21 The Future of HA Fillers 22:48 Why HA Fillers Have Slowed Down 24:12 Rebranding the Filler Category 26:22 Staying Customer-Centric 28:53 The Next Waves of Innovation 31:49 Robots and AI Injectors 33:05 Helping Clinics Grow 37:31 Launching in Australia 38:45 What Aesthetics Could Look Like in 2035 41:33 Pipeline Updates and New HA Technology 43:07 Wrap-Up and Where to Watch Part 2 will be available on our new app IA Community for free very soon! DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP IA COMMUNITY: DOWNLOAD FOR APPLE DEVICES [https://apps.apple.com/au/app/inside-aesthetics-community/id6760428250] DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID DEVICES [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insideaesthetics.community&pcampaignid=web_share] THEN GET A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION (After you've downloaded the app and signed up for free): FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/hcp-business-tier] FOR BUSINESS OWNERS/NON-CLINICAL [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON] PROFESSIONALS [https://community.insideaesthetics.com/checkout/business-tier?coupon_code=IAPATREON] ALL OF OUR OTHER LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION: CLICK HERE [https://www.solo.to/insideaesthetics]