Episode 179 hosts George Kypreos (Managing Director of Dermocosmetica) & Dr Cara McDonald (Dermatologist), both based in Melbourne, Australia.
In this episode we showcase the long anticipated Australian launch of Profhilo, a new 'bio-remodelling' filler made by IBSA.
We discuss:
- George's background and his company, Dermocosmetica
- We welcome back Dr Cara McDonald (previously on episodes 89 & 166) as one of Australia's new KOL's for Profhilo
- The lengthy approval process of a new filler in Australia
- Who are IBSA?
- A recap on skin aging and how the key changes that we see
- What 'bio-remodelling' means and how this differs from 'skin booster' fillers
- How Profhilo differs from all the other hyaluronic acid fillers on the market: it's unusual method of production and crosslinking
- Why this is important when it comes to rheology
- What comes in a box of Profhilo?
- What types of patient are ideal for Profhilo
- How Profhilo is injected and what the 'BAP' technique is
- What areas of the face and body Profhilo is best used for
- Managing expecations with Profhilo: what it can and can't do
- Where Profhilo fits into an injectors existing portfolio
- What the downtime is after a Profhilo treatment
- Complications and side effects: what 6+ years of the European Profhilo experience has demonstrated
- How Australian injectors can be trained to use Profhilo and purchase the product
- The Profhilo launch event in Sydney and the rest of Australia
00:00 Introduction 04:55 Journey to Bringing a New Product to Market 10:59 Regulatory Approval and Why It Took Years 18:27 What Makes This Treatment Different From Fillers 26:25 How Skin Aging Really Happens 33:29 Understanding Collagen, Elastin and Skin Quality 41:37 Ideal Patients and Treatment Goals 48:53 Injection Technique and Treatment Protocol Basics 52:09 Managing Expectations and Realistic Outcomes 61:45 Where This Treatment Fits in Your Clinic Services 68:49 Combining Treatments With Toxin and Other Modalities 76:38 Safety Profile and Potential Side Effects 80:09 Training Requirements and Practitioner Responsibilities 86:34 Pricing Strategy and Business Considerations 90:43 Final Thoughts on Adoption and Future Growth
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If you're an injector in Australia or New Zealand and want to get more information about being trained in Profhilo, please email: customerservice@dermocosmetica.com.au and mentioned that you listened to this podcast
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