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Episode 322 hosts Dr Mustafa Narwan (Plastic Surgeon from Germany & UAE)

This is the fifth of seven episodes recorded at ICCE (International Cosmetic Congress and Exhibition) in Cairo, Egypt. Dr Jake and David were honoured to be invited to the event in September 2025 and in doing so, IA became the first podcast in the world to be resident at an aesthetic conference. 

In Chapter 5 of these episodes we explore the concepts of biohacking and integrating a holistic approach to patients. Mustafa shares his insights on combining different treatments to cater to individual patient needs, the significance of thorough consultations, and the role of lifestyle modifications like exercise, diet, and sleep in preparing for and recovering from surgery. 

00:00 Introduction
00:17 Podcast Purpose and Disclaimer
01:03 Introducing Dr. Mustafa Narwan
01:45 Mustafa's Background and Clinics
02:27 Holistic Medicine Explained
05:34 Consultation Process and Patient Care
11:30 The Importance of Biohacking
13:32 Daily Health Routine and Habits
21:33 Understanding Your Body's Needs
22:18 Dealing with Jet Lag
24:00 Patreon and Community Engagement
25:19 Supplement Regimen for Health and Longevity
29:42 Integrating Biohacking into Clinical Practice
31:09 Controversial Peptides and Scientific Backing
33:25 Common Misconceptions in Aesthetic Treatments
34:34 Personal Insights and Future Goals
36:00 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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Episode 321 hosts Dr Rami Abadi (Dermatologist from Lebanon)

This is the seventh chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 107, 109, 113, 118 and 224 for our other episodes and regions of the world) 

In these episodes we host globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll aim to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst peoples faces and skin tones.

Rami is a globally-renowned dermatologist who consults in several countries across the Middle East. We comparing Western and Middle Eastern beauty standards, and the impact of culture and social media on aesthetic preferences. Rami shares his experiences treating diverse patient demographics across Lebanon, Qatar, Dubai and even in the Ivory Coast. 

00:00 Introduction
01:04 Meet Dr. Rami Abadi
02:44 Understanding Regional Beauty
05:29 Cultural and Social Influences on Beauty
06:47 Patient Profiles and Treatment Approaches
08:36 The Role of Social Media in Aesthetics
13:20 Differences in Facial Features and Treatments
15:55 Sun Exposure and Skin Care
18:01 Support Inside Aesthetics on Patreon
19:19 Regenerative Treatments and Exosomes
20:09 Patient Improvement and Polynucleotides
20:57 Exosomes: Plant vs. Human Sources
22:59 Korean Beauty Trends
24:54 Consultation and Treatment Strategies
32:29 Medical Tourism and Regional Influences
37:46 Future of Aesthetic Practices

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Episode 312 hosts Amy Wright (Registered Nurse from Melbourne, 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.

0:00 Introduction
0:49 Guest introduction
2:19 Early career & chain clinics
3:57 Lessons from different clinics
5:29 Transition to own practice
8:17 Building a client-focused business
10:48 Starting her own business
11:53 Overcoming fears & first steps
13:33 Growing a team
16:38 Staff & client retention
17:51 Systemizing consultations
19:11 Shadowing & mentorship
22:46 Retention strategies
24:49 Brand building
28:09 Reducing key person risk
31:04 Transitioning out of clinical work
34:55 Training & team development
37:55 Handing over clients
41:23 Team personalities & matching
44:03 Differentiating services
47:23 Client experience focus
49:50 Future plans
53:32 Community & industry support
56:07 Patreon & community resources

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Episode 229 hosts Julie Bass Kaplan (Nurse Practitioner based in California, USA) 

Julie joins us in the 16th 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
01:03 Catching Up With Julie  
02:15 Shoe Closet Studio  
03:53 Julie Origin Story  
07:55 Starting a Business  
11:25 Finding Your Voice  
18:12 Handling Trolls Online  
22:16 Early Injecting Days  
24:47 First Vascular Occlusion  
31:15 Recovery and Lessons  
33:28 Practice Changed Forever  
34:58 Cannula Discovery  
36:25 Can Cannulas Occlude  
37:52 Ultrasound Changes Everything  
39:00 Spasm vs Occlusion  
44:04 Quiet Zone Doppler  
45:48 Life as an Educator  
50:59 Purpose and Beauty  
57:14 Regenerative Medicine Buzz  
59:51 Mentors and Pioneers  
63:56 Training with Pharma  
66:13 Teaching Without Constant Travel  
67:16 Inside Advanced Injector Training  
68:59 When Trainees Are Ready  
71:36 Why Weekend Courses Fail  
74:29 Hiring and Training Philosophy  
78:19 Mistakes and No Degree Shaming  
81:52 Trainer Pay Inequality  
88:35 What Patreon Is and Safety  
93:00 Rapid Fire Favorites  
95:43 Workshops That Shaped Her  
97:03 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

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Episode 228 hosts Jamie Yerales (Registered Nurse based in Terrigal, Australia)

Jamie first trained as a Beauty Therapist before graduating as a Registered Nurse in 2012. She worked a cosmetic injector in a number of clinics in Sydney before deciding to build her own clinic, 'The Cosmetic Couture'. 

In 'The Business of Injecting' episodes we host injectors 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.

00:00 Introduction
01:03 Singapore Cadaver Lab Lessons  
03:08 Meet Jamie Yerales
04:25 Jamie's Path to Injecting  
06:51 From Subcontractor to Owner  
09:18 Central Coast Clinic Rebrand  
11:53 Marketing and SEO Reality  
15:35 Why Open Cosmetic Couture  
17:40 Funding the Fit Out  
28:42 Clinic Design and Patient Flow  
32:44 Consultation Psychology  
37:24 Scaling With Assistants  
40:28 Choosing Profitable Devices  
43:41 Skin Devices Boost Results  
44:10 Body Devices And Costs  
45:38 Marketing Body Treatments  
47:42 True Cost And Opportunity  
49:49 Finance Versus Buy Outright  
51:50 Learn Business Basics  
55:22 Managing Staff And Culture  
57:36 Keeping Injectors Long Term  
63:23 Trends Versus Timeless  
70:30 Pricing Botox And Filler  
74:12 Becoming A Tox Expert  
79:09 Next Stage Business Growth  
86:34 Final Advice And Wrap Up

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Episode 227 hosts Dr Sunny Dhesi (General Practitioner based in Rutland, UK)

In this episode we cover one of the most commonly asked questions amongst injectors -  what clinical software system is 'best' for injectors? Having already covered this topic from a software developers perspective (episode 221), we go on a deep dive to better understand the injectors mindset when considering investing in aesthetic software.

00:00 Introduction
01:04 Meet Dr Sunny Dhesi
03:00 Sonny Background and Career  
05:59 Why CRM Matters  
10:56 Choosing CRM the Wrong Way  
14:08 CRM Traps and Switching Pain  
22:00 Patient Journey Mapping  
27:05 Plan for Success Mindset  
29:58 Why Switch Software  
31:53 CRM Promises vs Reality  
32:52 Due Diligence and References  
36:32 Moving to Pabau 2  
40:01 Regulation and Compliance Needs  
42:14 Engaging Vendors and Fear  
46:07 What Backend Really Means  
52:39 CRM Marketing and Newsletters  
59:04 Wrap Up and Next Episode  
60:56 Final Thanks and Links

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Episode 226 hosts Nicola Lowrey (Physician Assistant based in California, USA)

Nicola joins us in the 15th 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 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 Podcast Intro and Disclaimer  
01:35 Meet Nicola Lowrey
03:31 What Is a Physician Assistant  
07:21 PA Scope and Supervision  
08:53 First Botox Party Origins  
12:18 Early Training and Wild West  
16:00 Complications and Real Learning  
18:49 Training Standards and Confidence  
28:10 Pharma Training Debate  
31:55 When Trainers Say No  
33:07 Insurance and Certification Question  
33:26 Certificates Mean Nothing  
34:03 Need Independent Assessors  
34:35 Mentors And Role Models  
38:06 Costa Rica Course Origin  
43:55 Ultrasound Training Plug  
45:40 Full Face Restoration Style  
47:30 Overfilled Syndrome Screening  
53:05 Assessment Top Down Method  
56:25 Lift Versus Reposition Debate  
62:16 Integrity Builds Waitlists  
67:16 Avoiding Trend Treatments  
71:08 Trap Tox Gone Wrong  
72:40 Off Label Injection Risks  
73:55 Becoming an Allergan Trainer  
77:20 Anatomy Sunday and Social Growth  
81:45 Balancing Clinic and Travel  
85:36 Scaling a Team Mindset  
88:17 Treatments She Avoids Threads  
90:37 Long Lasting Toxins Debate  
93:59 Quick Fire Injector Favorites  
96:53 Future of Regenerative Aesthetics  
99:25 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

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Episode 225 hosts Fiona Tuck (Nutritional Medicine Practitioner, Cosmetic Chemist & Skin Expert based in Sydney, Australia) (Previously also featured on episodes 2, 36 & 65)

In this weeks podcast we drill down into the poorly understood topics of supplements and ingestable collagen. 

00:00 Introduction
02:19 Meet Fiona Tuck 
03:57 Why Lifestyle Gets Ignored  
08:19 VitaSol Philosophy Food First  
12:07 Soil Nutrients and Food Choices  
16:59 Whole Food vs Vitamin Pills  
19:28 Supplements Risks and Overdosing  
23:08 Integrative Skin Health Approach  
32:35 Collagen Evidence and Results  
36:30 How Ingested Collagen Works  
38:44 How Collagen Peptides Work  
41:44 Polyphenols and UV Defense  
42:14 Pairing With Injectables  
43:44 Quality and Dosage Matters  
47:07 How to Take It Daily  
48:23 Nutrients and Contraindications  
53:19 Marine vs Bovine Collagen  
56:18 Pricing and Clinic Offers  
59:01 When Results Show Up  
64:30 Beyond Skin Joint and Muscle  
67:04 Wrap Up and Next Treatments  
71:46 Final Sign Off and Links

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Episode 224 hosts Dr Felix Li (Cosmetic Physician based in Singapore)

This is the sixth chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 107, 109, 113 & 118 for our other episodes and regions of the world)

In these episodes we host globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll aim to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst peoples faces and skin tones.

Felix  is a trainer for Allergan Aesthetics across the Asia-Pacific region. We explore the beauty ideals of Singapore and some of the other influencial Asian countries.

We discuss how injectors in Asia might approach their patients and how local culture affects what is seen as beautiful. We also discuss a fundamental question posed by our Beauty Of The World mini series - are we as injectors guilty of stereotyping and assuming what beauty ideals would be suitable for our patients?

00:00 Introduction
04:08 Meet Dr Felix Li
05:09 Training Path Into Aesthetics  
10:57 Defining Asian Patient Types  
13:26 Small Face Slimming Ideals  
15:21 Media Trends and K Pop  
19:41 China Influencers and Red Book  
24:03 China Hospital Sales Model  
27:29 Natural Look Over Done  
30:49 Korea Surgery Competitiveness  
34:02 Common Requests and Approach  
36:02 Jawline Contour Goals  
36:37 Asian vs Western Aesthetics  
38:34 Male Face Tradeoffs  
39:28 Assessing Patient Priorities  
46:27 Lateral Support Strategy  
49:27 Natural Looking Results  
50:38 Asian Anatomy Nuances  
51:53 Nose Augmentation Risks  
57:15 Forehead Trends and Balance  
59:24 Lower Face Filler Volumes  
61:31 Toxin Approach and Dosing  
66:24 Masseter and Lower Face Toxin  
71:46 Skin Ideals in Asia  
73:05 Even Tone Over Fairness  
75:15 Clinic Lasers and Devices  
77:02 Skin Boosters and Exosomes  
78:42 Reducing PIH Laser Risk  
81:48 Rejuran vs Profhilo  
85:22 Toxins and Product Costs  
89:22 Singapore Market and Growth  
92:17 Practice Challenges and Future  
95:25 Final Thanks and Patreon

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Episode 223 is a little bit different... instead of our usual episode style with one or two guests, we go big! 

A fortnight ago Dr Jake & David appeared at one of Australia's biggest conferences, 'Aesthetics'. This annual meeting is convened by Dr Steven Liew, a renowned Plastic Surgeon and previous guest on IA on episodes 64, 126 &192. The goal of the Aesthetics conference is to disrupt the current way of doing things and to explore innovative ideas on how to improve safety and efficacy for both industry professionals and patients. 

This year was no different and Dr Jake & David were invited to also do something totally new - a live podcast with a large selection of guests - in only 23 minutes! The brief from Steven was simple, 'Make people think'.

Our expert injector panel consisted of:

• Dr Lee Walker
• Dr Tapan Patel
• Dr Rungsima Wanitphakdeedecha
• Dr Dalvi Humzah
• Dr Zunaid Alli
• Dr Beatriz Molina 

00:00 Introduction
01:02 Ultrasound Course Discount  
02:57 What Is A23 Conference  
04:55 Why We Were On Stage  
09:10 Panel Format and Time Pressure  
10:59 Live Panel Begins  
13:31 Fillers and the Idea of Lift  
14:52 KOL Meaning and Bias  
18:27 Sterility in Live Injecting  
21:18 Bulk Buying Ethics Debate  
26:25 Threads and Patient Selection  
30:08 Do Fillers Really Differ  
33:29 Who Should Be Allowed Inject  
36:15 Post Panel Debrief  
38:45 KOLs and real opinions  
40:13 Bias and echo chambers  
41:37 Radical transparency on stage  
42:46 Multi brand KOL rules  
47:06 Tribalism and rep pressure  
48:53 Using other products  
52:09 Bulk buying ethics  
61:45 FOMO and business acumen  
64:07 Stock control and expiry  
68:49 Wrap up and next year

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