Episode 194 hosts Dr Ravi Jain & Dr Sophie Shotter (Leading aesthetic doctors based in the UK)
Ravi is an extremely experienced injector & cosmetic surgeon based in Harpenden. With over 20 years of experience, Ravi consulted as a KOL for IBSA (the manufacturers of Profhilo) for several years. He was part of the early advisory board meetings and has a wealth of experience teaching Profhilo.
Sophie is a multi-award winning cosmetic doctor based in both Kent & Central London. She is a KOL for Allergan Aesthetics and is a global expert in using their new biostimulator product, HarmonyCa. Sophie has a particular interest in treating and optimising her patient skin and has treated thousands of patients with Profhilo since 2016.
In this episode we re-visit the new bio-remodelling treatment, Profhilo. (Listen to episode 179 for the basic science & background to Profhilo)
Having only been launched in Australia in August 2022, it's undeniably been incredibly successful so far. But as with all new products there is a learning curve for injectors. We examine the hype and ask two experienced injectors for their views on how to best to use it.
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet our Guests: Dr Ravi Jain & Dr Sophie Shotter 04:55 Early Experience With Profhilo in the UK 10:59 Why Skin Treatments Took Time to Gain Acceptance 18:27 Word of Mouth and Patient Demand Growth 26:25 Understanding What Profilo Actually Does 33:29 Choosing the Right Patient for Skin Treatments 41:37 Managing Expectations and Avoiding Overpromising 48:53 Where Profhilo Fits Alongside Toxin and Filler 52:09 Comparing Profhilo With Other Biostimulators 61:45 Treating the Neck and Other High Impact Areas 68:49 Adapting Technique to Different Patient Needs 76:38 Maintenance Plans and Treatment Frequency 80:09 Using Skin Treatments to Grow Clinic Revenue 86:34 Trends Toward Skin Quality Over Volume 90:43 Final Advice for Injectors
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