Episode 264 · What's trending

What's Trending in Aesthetics? (Chapter 4)

With hosts Dr Jake Sloane and David Segal

About this episode

In What's Trending in Aesthetics? we discuss the topics doing the rounds on social media, in injector forums and in the news: the controversies, big stories and themes getting our industry talking.

In Chapter 4 Dr Jake and David start with news, including Profhilo Structura and new Profhilo protocols, then dig into the collapse of the large UK chain clinic Sk:n, how private equity works and the risk of prepaid treatment packages.

They discuss the growing problem of injectors educating patients through social media, Instagram sensationalism and unqualified training, setting boundaries with patients, and why demand for hyaluronic acid filler is falling around the world.

They finish with the AHPRA complaints process, anonymous and malicious reports, the toll that complaints take on practitioners, indemnity advice, and who regulates the regulator.

What you'll learn

  • What happened with the collapse of Sk:n
  • How private equity and prepaid packages create risk
  • Why social media misinformation is a growing problem
  • Why filler demand is falling
  • How the AHPRA complaints process affects practitioners

Topics

  • What's trending
  • Clinic chains
  • Private equity
  • Social media
  • Dermal fillers
  • AHPRA
  • Regulation

Full transcript

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