Behind the Dirty Needle

You’ve heard the buzz — Sculptra promises natural volume, glowing skin, and long-lasting results. But is this biostimulatory injectable really the collagen dream it claims to be… or a delayed disaster waiting to happen?

In this episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, we break down everything you need to know about Sculptra: how it works, why people love it, and the not-so-glamorous risks that don’t make it into the marketing. From granu...

Beef tallow. Diaper cream. Vaseline facials. If your skincare routine sounds like a barbecue-slash-baby shower, this episode is for you.

This week on Behind the Dirty Needle, we’re diving face-first into the most unhinged skincare trends clogging up your feed (and your pores). From TikTok’s obsession with “ancestral skincare” to slugging your way into a breakout, we’re calling B.S. on the DIY madness — and offering science-backed al...

Welcome to the wild world of med spa ownership—where the Botox is flowing, the laser is always “down for maintenance,” and the front desk staff might be one Yelp review away from a full-blown meltdown. In this episode, we ask the question no one in this industry wants to answer honestly: Do you have to be just a little unhinged to own a med spa?

Kristin and Catherine pull back the curtain on the entrepreneurial chaos behind those se...

Not all treatments wear capes—or get flashy Instagram reels. In this episode, we’re shining a light on the unsung heroes of the med spa world: the tried-and-true treatments that quietly deliver. From SkinPen microneedling and chemical peels to Botox as a skin-refining tool (not just wrinkle-eraser), we’re breaking down what actually works—without the gimmicks. We also get a little fired up about medical-grade skincare, LED therapy,...

In this jaw-dropping episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, Catherine and Kristin take you on a wild ride through the freakiest places people are getting filler injected—think earlobes, butts, penises, and even labia. They break down which procedures might have a legit medical reason (and which are pure TikTok-fueled insanity), the dark side of social media influence, and why a good injector should sometimes say no.

We peel back the cu...

In this episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, we’re pulling back the digital curtain on the tech that’s quietly taking over your favorite med spas. From AI bots answering phones to shady SEO firms pumping out cringe-worthy blog content, we’re asking the real questions: Is this innovation… or is it just lazy business masked as progress?

We break down:

• The pros and pitfalls of using AI at the front desk

• Why handing off your brand voic...

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are being hyped as miracle weight loss solutions—but what happens when med spas start playing doctor with zero oversight? In this episode, we expose the dark underbelly of GLP-1 therapy in the aesthetics world: shady compounding pharmacies, dangerously unqualified staff, and patients ending up in the ER from improper dosing.

We break down how these amazing and life-changing drugs are being cheap...

Think this industry is polished, sterile, and by-the-book? Think again. In this episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, we’re sharing the most jaw-dropping, unsafe, and flat-out unbelievable things we’ve personally witnessed in the world of med spas—from injectors watching YouTube tutorials moments before treating patients, to liposuction happening in med spas.

We expose the ugly truths behind:

• Dangerous off-label injection techniques

•...

Think you’re making informed choices at the med spa? Think again. In this episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, we expose the biggest lies the aesthetics industry uses to keep you spending—without you even realizing it. From the misleading promise of “Baby Botox” to the myth of Botox resistance and the truth about filler migration, we break down the sneaky marketing tactics that prioritize profits over your results.

We also call out f...

This one’s going to be uncomfortable—but it’s time to say it out loud.

In this special edition of Behind the Dirty Needle, we’re pulling no punches as we talk about the elephant in the med spa—are we hiring based on skill, or looks?

In an industry obsessed with aesthetic perfection, hiring bias is real—and often unspoken. If you don’t look like the “ideal injector,” you may never get through the door, no matter how skilled or safe yo...

In this episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, we’re pulling back the curtain on the competitive—and often toxic—culture driving unethical behavior in the aesthetics world. From fake Google reviews and Facetuned before-and-afters to injectors pressured into over-treating for commissions, we expose how med spas manipulate public perception to chase profits.

We also dive into the dark side of internal industry politics: retaliatory non-c...

In this eye-opening episode, hosts Kristin and Catherine pull back the curtain on the alarming lack of regulation in the med spa industry. Despite the medical nature of injectables like Botox and fillers, many injectors have minimal training—and worse, operate without meaningful supervision.

Key Points:

• The Medical Director Loophole:

Med spas are legally required to have a medical director (usually a physician), but in practice, man...

Welcome to the very first episode of Behind the Dirty Needle! Your hosts, Kristin and Catherine, are pulling back the curtain on the dark side of the med spa industry--exposing the shady practices, unethical providers, and the real dangers lurking behind the promise of flawless results.

In this episode, we introduce ourselves, share our backgrounds, and explain why we're taking a stand against the industry's lack of regulation and a...