Get On Our Wavelength

Elodie Gourgeon, Mary Mitchell and Brian Jewkes
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Get on Our Wavelength is an industry podcast where experienced voices in aesthetics talk shop — devices, treatments, trends, technology shifts, and the conversations happening behind the scenes. Hosted by MRP SMEs who live and breathe the aesthetic device space, this show breaks down what’s new, what’s overhyped, what’s evolving, and what clinics should actually be paying attention to. No sales pitches. No scripts. Just real conversations about the future of aesthetics.

Episodes

  1. Sep 8

    Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down: Rethinking Resurfacing for Fitzpatrick IV–VI

    In Part 2 of their darker Fitzpatrick series, Brian, Elodie, and Mary shift from pigment to texture, tackling ablative vs. non-ablative resurfacing, RF microneedling, HIFU, and the most slept-on tool in the category: fractionated Pico. The team breaks down why ablative lasers (like CO2) treat skin "from the top down" while wavelengths like 1550 rebuild it "from the bottom up", and why that distinction matters so much for healing response and adverse-event risk in darker skin types. They get real about RF microneedling's reputation, why monopolar RF may be repeating the same mistakes, and how to actually differentiate one RF device from another (hint: it's not the specs). Plus: an honest take on where HIFU stands in the U.S. market today, why fractionated Pico deserves way more attention for scarring and texture, and a genuinely useful reframe for how practices should be building their treatment menus, around outcomes and time, not device names. In this episode: Ablative vs. non-ablative resurfacing: what actually makes darker skin higher-riskWhy 1550 is a go-to wavelength for texture, laxity, and scarring on darker Fitzpatrick patientsRF microneedling and monopolar RF: real talk on safety, reputation, and how to evaluate devicesHIFU for lifting and fat reduction, where the category stands (and where it's headed)Fractionated Pico: the underused tool for safe, heat-free collagen remodelingRethinking your treatment menu: booking for outcomes and time, not just device or service names

  2. Sep 1

    Every Laser Is Safe If You Turn It Off": Treating Fitzpatrick IV–VI

    There's a saying in this industry: "every laser is safe on all skin types if you turn it off first." This episode, Brian, Elodie, and Mary dig into what that really means for treating darker Fitzpatrick patients and why so much conflicting advice is floating around. They break down the real difference between Pico and Q-switch/nanosecond lasers (spoiler: they're more closely related than most people think), why 1550 and 1927 wavelengths are underrated tools for scarring, texture, and pigment, and how to pair short-pulse lasers with fractionated treatments for better tattoo removal and scar revision outcomes. They also tackle a persistent myth head-on: does RF microneedling actually treat pigment? The team walks through the study everyone cites and why it doesn't hold up. Plus: who should actually own a Pico device, how to handle adverse events like hypopigmentation, and why inclusive consultations (and a strong chemical peel portfolio) matter as much as the device itself. In this episode: Pico vs. nanosecond/Q-switch: what's actually different (and what isn't)Why 1550 + 1927 wavelengths are a powerful combo for darker skin typesDebunking the RF microneedling-for-pigment mythWho really needs a Pico laser (and who doesn't)Handling hypopigmentation and other adverse events

  3. Aug 25

    Laser Season Readiness: How to Align Your Team, Devices, and Strategy

    Laser season is not won by buying the newest device. It’s won by getting your team, your menu, and your patient education aligned before the rush hits. Brian Jewkes, Elodie Gourgeon, and Mary Mitchell break down what actually makes an aesthetic practice thrive heading into fall and winter, from quarterly case studies to annual refresher training to the uncomfortable truth that sometimes a device is fine, but it’s simply not the right fit for your practice or your patient population. You’ll discover how to: Spot when a device problem is really a staff alignment problemUse quarterly case reviews to uncover better protocols and new treatment opportunitiesReassess your menu so your team is selling services with the same energy and languageIdentify whether a technology truly matches the results your patients wantUse polls, email, and visual education to learn what your community actually wantsBuild more inclusive offerings and content for Fitzpatrick 4, 5, and 6 patientsProtect patient outcomes with preventative maintenance and yearly training refreshers Mary shares a simple but powerful practice rhythm for bringing every provider, front desk team member, and location into the same conversation, while Elodie makes the case for going back to laser physics basics - wavelength, pulse duration, and fluence - so you can separate real demand from industry noise. Brian adds the perspective of what happens when a device or treatment loses momentum because the team behind it is no longer fully bought in. The episode also gets practical fast: how to tell if your technology is actually safe and effective for your patient mix, why educational content should focus on your patients’ concerns instead of just your services, and how a single quarterly check-in can turn “we should probably fix this” into a concrete seasonal plan.If you’re a practice owner, provider, or team member trying to make the most of laser season, this is your reset button. Perfect for anyone who wants better outcomes, stronger retention, and a more confident, more connected clinic heading into the busiest months of the year.

  4. Aug 4

    Don't Buy Another Laser: Skin Analyzers, Seasonal Resets & Using What You Already Own

    It's summer, business is slow, and you're staring down your equipment wondering what to buy next. Before you do — Brian, Mary, and Elodie break down why the answer is usually already sitting in your treatment room. This episode covers how to choose a skin analyzer that won't fake your patients' UV damage, why consistent before-and-after photography matters more than any fancy tech, how to run a seasonal "closet reset" on your laser and skincare inventory, and why that Pico laser you bought for tattoos might be your best melasma tool. Plus: why summer is the perfect time to slow down, get curious in consultations, and set yourself up for a killer fall and winter — instead of impulse-buying your way through the slump.

  5. Jul 29

    Skin Tightening Devices Ranked: RF Microneedling, HIFU & Laser (What Reps Won't Tell You)

    Every skin tightening device claims to be revolutionary — but is any of it actually new? On this episode of Get on Our Wavelength, Brian Jewkes, Mary Mitchell, and Elodie Gourgeon break down what's really driving the surge in skin tightening demand (hint: it's GLP-1s) and cut through the marketing hype around RF microneedling, HIFU, and non-ablative laser resurfacing. They get into: Why most "new" skin tightening tech is just a rebrand of what's existed for 15+ yearsRF microneedling's rocky reputation — the FDA letter, the adverse events, and whether it's actually safe nowWhy skin laxity treatment needs to start before patients finish their GLP-1 journey, not afterThe predicate device loophole that lets manufacturers charge double for barely-changed hardwareHow to spot a device that gives an "instant result" that won't actually lastThe $2,500 problem: when a temporary fix gets sold to patients as a lasting one Whether you're evaluating your next equipment purchase or just trying to figure out which treatments actually work, this episode is a practical, no-BS guide to separating real outcomes from industry noise.

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Get on Our Wavelength is an industry podcast where experienced voices in aesthetics talk shop — devices, treatments, trends, technology shifts, and the conversations happening behind the scenes. Hosted by MRP SMEs who live and breathe the aesthetic device space, this show breaks down what’s new, what’s overhyped, what’s evolving, and what clinics should actually be paying attention to. No sales pitches. No scripts. Just real conversations about the future of aesthetics.

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  • Creator
    Elodie Gourgeon, Mary Mitchell and Brian Jewkes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Elodie Gourgeon, Mary Mitchell and Brian Jewkes
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