Inside Aesthetics Ep 115 Wellness, Mindfulness & How These Concepts Can Be Integrated into an Aesthetic Practice | Dr. Tapan Patel
A year ago to the day of our recording, Tapan was diagnosed with COVID-19. The aftermath of this and his recovery led him on a personal journey to re-discover his health and wellness but also something even bigger. Not only did he get into the shape of his life but he then incorporated these new perspectives into aesthetic consultations with his patients.
We ultimately pose some deeper questions about cosmetic medicine including: Have we only scratched the surface of our patients potential? Can wellness and aesthetics be combined into a new speciality known as lifestyle medicine?
00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Dr Tapan Patel and Background in Aesthetics 03:25 Life During Lockdowns and Changing Perspectives 07:03 Why Aesthetics Should Be More Medical and Holistic 10:59 Missed Opportunities in Treating Lifestyle Issues 13:31 Moving From Transactional Treatments to Whole Patient Care 18:27 Personal Experience With Severe COVID Illness 21:18 Recovery, Reflection and Psychological Impact 26:25 Gaining Weight and Losing Control During Lockdown 30:08 The Moment That Triggered Lifestyle Change 33:29 Shifting From Short Term Goals to Longevity Thinking 36:15 First Steps to Improving Health and Daily Routine 40:13 Why Walking and Step Counts Became the Game Changer 42:46 Tracking Progress With Technology and Accountability 47:06 Small Habit Changes That Create Big Results 52:09 Why Fad Diets Fail and Sustainable Habits Win 01:01:45 Identity Change and Long Term Behavior Change 01:08:49 Daily Routine, Discipline and Early Morning Habits 01:16:38 Mindfulness, Stress and Mental Clarity 01:20:09 Why Healthcare Professionals Often Neglect Their Own Health 01:24:30 Barriers to Healthy Living for Patients and Families 01:28:55 Practical Advice for Lifestyle Change in Real Life 01:32:40 Integrating Wellness Into Aesthetic Practice and Final Takeaways