Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal - 'What's trending in aesthetics? (Chapter 10) #294

Episode 294 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal.

In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking.

In chapter 10 we discuss this weeks recent and highly controversial media scrutiny of the injectables industry in Australia. We explore the three main articles published this week entitled:

1) Gone in 52 seconds: Inside Australia’s telehealth injectables goldrush

2) You’re a pretty girl but - how the injectables industry preys on your insecurities

3) Brotox and slimming injections: Thousands of illegal ads spruik cosmetic injectables  

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These investigative pieces highlighted serious alleged issues including:

• rapid telehealth consultations
• the legalities and ramifications of this model of patient care
• how injectors are negatively impacting patient psychology & worsening body dysmorphia
• a significant lack of compliance with advertising regulations 

00:00 Introduction 

00:32 Trending Topics in Aesthetics

01:09 Media Scrutiny and Industry Bias

03:47 Telehealth in Aesthetics

05:34 Complications and Safety Concerns

11:41 Nurse Autonomy and Telehealth

15:46 Public Perception and Media Influence

29:54 Patient Consent Challenges

30:13 Improving Patient Understanding

31:24 Industry Scrutiny and Sensationalism

32:41 Analyzing the Article's Context

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