Inside Aesthetics Ep 171 The Origins of Soft Tissue Filler Adverse Events - Part 2 | Dr Tom Decates
Episode 171 hosts Dr Tom Decates (Cosmetic Physician based in Amsterdam, Holland)
In the second half of this two part episode (please listen to episode 170 first!), we continue our discussion on the topic of filler complications.
Tom works at the Erasmus University Hopsital where he and his colleagues run the only filler complications centre in the world. He has undertaken formal research in the field and completed his PhD in 2021 entitled, 'The origin of soft tissue filler adverse events'.
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Renovations and Life Outside the Clinic 04:55 Selling a Business and Major Career Changes 10:59 Why Owners Step Away From Established Clinics 18:27 Industry Changes and Economic Uncertainty 26:25 Preparing for International Conferences 33:29 Learning Ultrasound and New Clinical Skills 41:37 Why Ultrasound May Become Standard Practice 48:53 Choosing Equipment and Training Pathways 52:09 Balancing Innovation With Patient Safety 61:45 Social Media Risks for Clinics and Practitioners 68:49 Real Stories of Instagram Account Hacking 76:38 Business Impact of Losing Social Media Access 80:09 Essential Security Steps to Protect Your Account 86:34 Backup Strategies and Communication With Patients 90:43 Final Advice on Protecting Your Business Online