Inside Aesthetics

Inside Aesthetics

Inside Aesthetics (IA) is the world's most listened to podcast for cosmetic injectors and aesthetic businesses. Co-hosted by Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal, each episode explores injectable-related content, aesthetic topics and insider business knowledge. New episodes are released every Friday. Disclaimer: If you are a patient seeking medical advice or treatment-related information, you should seek the help of a qualified medical professional and have a bespoke, in person consultation. The information shared on our podcasts for entertainment only and is aimed at health care practitioners in our industry.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO ·  BONUS

    Ep 345 What's Trending in Aesthetics? (Chapter 17) | Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal

    Episode 345 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 17 we delve into three topics:  1) The impact of the Middle East conflict and the major concern about fuel shortages and supply-chain disruption. 2) Australia's law change concerning credit card surcharges. 3) Growing conference fatigue in aesthetics. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 What's Trending Agenda  02:06 Middle East Fuel Shock  02:39 Global Supply Chain Fragility  04:09 Australia Petrol Shortages  08:08 Economic Fallout Depression Fears  10:33 Conflict Outlook Energy Independence  13:04 Aesthetic Business Slowdown Q1  16:44 Reading Numbers Cutting Costs  21:07 Client Access Communication Plans  23:31 Preparedness Avoiding Panic  24:50 Panic And Preparedness 25:59 Pharma Supply Chain Reality  26:39 Credit Card Surcharge Ban  28:00 Margins Pricing And Fees  30:24 Payment Alternatives And Disruption  33:05 Cut Terminal Costs With AI  34:52 Conference Fatigue Explained  36:39 Smaller Events Better Networking  38:47 App Conference Diary Feature  42:37 Future Of Conferences And App Podcast  45:43 Wrap Up And Next Topics JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR IA COMMUNITY (OUR NEW APP) ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

    47 min
  2. 26 MAR

    Ep 343 Digital Marketing Strategies for Aesthetic Clinics in 2026 | Rick O'Neill

    Episode 343 hosts Rick O'Neill (Digital Marketing Expert from Brighton, UK) We discuss the major shifts in aesthetic marketing over the past 12–24 months - driven by AI technology and the changing behavior of patients. We explore: How SEO and website optimisation are more important due to how tools like ChatGPT search the web. How patients can take up to 12 months with numerous touchpoints before converting to a booking The requirement for an 'always-on, multi-channel' ecosystem beyond Instagram. Tool likes 'AnswerThePublic' to understand what patients are Googling The benefit of writing experience-based blog articles on your website TLDR summaries for AI visibility Email marketing segmentation Cautious AI tool use inclusing chatbots and note-takers LTF's new 'Black Belt Digital' platform - offering AI-built websites, education, templates and resources IA Community - Inside Aesthetic's new upcoming app 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Special Guest: Rick O'Neil - Returns and AI Shift 01:37 MCAS Recap and Business Focus 02:46 Rick Background and LTF Story 07:10 Big Digital Changes Explained 11:54 Zero Moment of Truth 18:08 Build a Content Ecosystem 18:44 Answer the Public Workflow 20:37 Write Blogs That Rank 22:32 Repurpose and TLDR for AI 26:58 Client Adoption and Practical Tips 29:49 Budgeting and Marketing Mindset 33:56 Content Creation vs Distribution 38:07 SEO Basics and Technical Fixes 42:56 SEO Intent Signals 44:28 AI Tools for Clinics 48:04 Websites in 2026 51:12 Social Media That Converts 56:50 Search Meets Instagram 58:20 Black Belt Digital Platform 01:07:52 Listener Questions 01:12:08 Future Patient Journey 01:15:36 Where to Start Now 01:18:17 Final Wrap and Plugs Black Belt Digital - Discover Black Belt Digital: LTF's new platform dedicated to helping clinics with their aesthetic digital business marketing success. Get expert marketing knowledge, free resources and a professional website builder. JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR IA COMMUNITY (OUR NEW APP) ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

    1hr 20min
  3. 26 FEB

    Ep 339 How to Launch a New Conference: The Australian Aesthetic Symposium | Jessica Ferris

    Episode 339 hosts Jessica Ferris (Registered Nurse & CEO of Australian Aesthetic Symposium) In this episode we explore the logistics and motivations behind launching a new aesthetic conference. Australia Aesthetic Symposium (AAS) was held for the first time last years in Perth, Western Australia and is hosted and founded by Jessica. Jessica shares her background in event management, teaching, nursing and most recently into cosmetic injecting. She explains her reasoning to create a new and independent educational event, designed specifically for aesthetic professionals in her home state. We learn about the logistics and costs to launch a conference, working with sponsors and the finances needed, the challenges of being an unknown organizer, and the problems encountered behind the scenes.  This podcast is sponsored by the Australian Aesthetic Symposium. To save 20% off tickets to this years AAS, click here to buy tickets and use the promo code IA20  00:00 Introduction 01:08 Special Guest: Jessica Ferris from AAS 03:14 Why Perth Needed AAS 05:25 Jessica's Background and Youth Lab 07:36 Learning to Inject in WA 08:42 AAS Idea and Early Hustle 10:07 Partnering with Dr Mike 12:13 Keeping the Conference Fresh 13:38 Building the Event Blueprint 15:09 Budgeting and Hidden Costs 16:58 Selling Tickets and Sponsor ROI 20:31 WA Community and Remote Delegates 23:11 Designing the Program 23:29 Curating Conference Topics 25:30 Safety Business and Diversity 26:32 Why Live Demos Fall Flat 29:26 Cadaver Course Deep Dive 32:28 Making Attendance Worth It 36:28 Behind the Scenes Challenges 39:35 Delegation and Event Day Flow 42:35 Who Should Attend 44:45 Speakers Tickets and Farewell 46:27 Closing Credits  ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR IA COMMUNITY (OUR NEW APP)

    47 min
  4. 19 FEB

    Ep 338 What Aesthetic Clinics Need to Know About Marketing & Branding | Chloe McGrath

    Episode 338 hosts Chloe McGrath (Founder & Director of The Aesthetic Collective from Sydney, Australia)⁠ *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-698d4bd9-a8a0-83a0-b2ce-a185f2795c72-2" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode we explore how cosmetic clinics should market and brand themselves in 2026. Chloe shares her background in aesthetics and explains why her agency works exclusively within the sector, prioritising compliance and close alignment with the regulators. We discuss common misconceptions including the belief that clinical skills alone can build a successful clinic and the serious risk of regulatory breaches when using a non-aesthetic marketing agency. Our conversation covers key growth drivers including the limitations of word-of-mouth referrals, the importance of multiple patient touchpoints before booking, and the challenge of accurately tracking attribution. We on practical, capacity-based marketing strategies for solo injectors versus scaling clinics, highlighting Meta ads as a cost-effective option when geographically and demographically targeted. 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Regulations, Compliance & Why Conservative Marketing Wins 06:37 Clinician vs Entrepreneur: How Mature Are Clinics in 2026? 10:58 When Marketing Goes Wrong: Distressed Clinics, Debt & TGA Letters 13:36 What Actually Drives Growth: Word of Mouth Limits & 7–10 Touchpoints 16:45 Content Myths: Posting Frequency, Quality vs Spam & The Algorithm 19:17 Brand Foundations: Defining Your Identity, Values & Target Patient 22:41 Men in Aesthetics: Why It's Still 90% Women + The Longevity Angle 27:39 What Makes a Clinic Successful Now: Beyond Price & Chain Clinics 29:10 Scaling the Team: Getting Patients to Trust New Injectors 32:22 Capacity vs Growth: Balancing Regulars, New Patients & Rebookings 33:24 Choosing Your Business Model: Solo Injector vs Scaling a Clinic 37:28 Branding Beyond a Logo: Consistency Across Every Touchpoint 41:14 Culture Is the Brand: Team Energy, Retention & Patient Experience 44:12 From DIY to Pro: Rebrands, Diplomacy & Why Cohesion Builds Credibility 45:51 Marketing Budgets That Work: Meta Ads, Content Shoots & What to Spend 55:35 Word of Mouth vs Acquisition: Retention Math & Why You Still Need Marketing 57:49 Action Steps + The Future: Fix Your Basics, Sanity-Check Messaging & Wrap-Up ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR IA COMMUNITY (OUR NEW APP)

    1hr 3min
  5. 12 FEB

    Ep 337 Masterclass Series (Chapter 12): Sunekos | Dr Abishek Settipalli & Dr Ben Coyle

    Episode 337 hosts Dr Abishek Settipalli (aka 'Dr Abs', Dentist from London, UK) & Dr Ben Coyle (General Practitioner from Leicester, UK)  Abs and Ben join us in Chapter 12 of our Masterclass series of episodes. Here we host global experts with significant experience to teach us about fillers, bio-stimulators, bio-remodellers, polynucleotides, exosomes and other injectable products. (For toxin insights, check out our other mini-series, 'The Tox Talks') In Chapter 12 we discuss Sunekos, a new product in Australia and distributed by Xytide. Our discussion begins with a discussion about regenerative aesthetics and what this term really means. We then cover the science of the skin and what happens when we age. Importantly we get a better understanding about the key building blocks of the skin including the various types of collagen, elastin and fibronectin. Sunekos is marketed as a 'bioregenerator' and we underpack what is it, how it works, what patients are suitable, how it's used in clinical practice and much more. 00:00 Introduction  00:52 Special Guests: Dr Abishek Settipalli & Dr Ben Coyle 03:29 Discussion on Aesthetics and Regenerative Medicine 06:37 Challenges in the UK Aesthetics Market 08:46 Understanding Regenerative Medicine 10:09 Patient Demographics and Treatment Approaches 16:47 Trends in Aesthetic Treatments 29:19 Understanding HA and Amino Acids 29:44 Nutrient Sensing and Human Biology 31:58 Inflammation and Aging 33:32 Amino Acids: Ingestion vs. Injection 35:31 Collagen and Skin Health 43:55 Patient Experiences and Results 53:01 Combination Therapies and Treatment Limitations 01:02:25 Addressing Ageing Hands 01:02:57 Face Injection Protocols 01:05:22 Cellulite Treatment Insights 01:06:56 Neck Treatment Challenges 01:08:19 Injection Techniques and Training 01:14:39 Commercial Aspects of Treatments 01:21:39 Future of Aesthetic Treatments 01:25:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR IA COMMUNITY (OUR NEW APP)

    1hr 26min
  6. 29 JAN

    Ep 335 What's Trending in Aesthetics? (Chapter 16) | Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal

    Episode 335 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 16 we delve into the key overall trends that we predict will influence the year ahead. We discuss: The shift towards 'slow ageing' (long term planning and smaller but more frequent treatments)  The rise of bio-stimulators vs traditional hyaluronic acid fillers - and whether this trend will balance itself out or not The rationalisation of devices in clinics - multiplatform devices vs multiple machines The professionalisation of aesthetics - getting serious about business and regulations The increasing sophistication of patients - how they are arming themselves with knowledge to pick and choose only the best injectors We also share our HUGE news and the impending the launch of our new app called 'IA Community'. (Due out in March/April 2026) This new platform and app will bring together the entire aesthetics community including HCP's, business owners and brands for networking, support, advice, education, promotions, events and much, much more.  00:00 Introduction  00:40 Welcoming the New Year and Episode Introduction 01:22 Maintenance and Longevity in Aesthetics 02:57 The Professionalise of Aesthetics 04:20 Exciting News: Launching the IA Community App 07:17 Maintenance and Longevity Based Aesthetics 19:53 The Rise and Fall of HA Fillers 28:01 Future of Regenerative Medicine 28:48 Combining HA and Bio Stimulants 29:32 Evolution of Treatment Approaches 31:18 Device Rationalisation and Platform Thinking 35:48 Professionalise of Aesthetics 50:48 AI and the Future of Aesthetic Treatments 54:58 Conclusion and Future Trends ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION

    56 min

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Inside Aesthetics (IA) is the world's most listened to podcast for cosmetic injectors and aesthetic businesses. Co-hosted by Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal, each episode explores injectable-related content, aesthetic topics and insider business knowledge. New episodes are released every Friday. Disclaimer: If you are a patient seeking medical advice or treatment-related information, you should seek the help of a qualified medical professional and have a bespoke, in person consultation. The information shared on our podcasts for entertainment only and is aimed at health care practitioners in our industry.

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