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 37:36 Body Dysmorphia and Cosmetic Consultations 47:00 Advertising Violations in the Injectable Industry 56:21 Regulatory Changes and Industry Impact 58:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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