Inside Aesthetics Ep 54 The Impact of the Corona Virus on the Australian Aesthetic Industry | Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal
With the Corona virus pandemic consuming everything we do, Inside Aesthetics is adapting for social distancing. In this episode, your hosts Dr Jake & David Segal have a frank discussion about the immediate impact of the pandemic on the Australian aesthetic market.
In this difficult time, the future is very unclear for the global economy. Dr Jake covers the frustrations that injectors have faced, his early decision to stop injecting and his immediate plans to re-join the hospital fight against COVID-19. David assesses the damage to his businesses and summarises the challenges ahead.
0:00 Introduction 1:03 Rapid Changes and New Government Restrictions 3:19 Closing Clinics and Shifting Priorities 5:16 Mental Health and Perspective During Crisis 9:44 Balancing Public Health and Financial Survival 11:56 Decision to Stop Injecting Early 14:01 Safety Concerns and Ethical Responsibility 16:30 Government Guidance and Industry Grey Areas 18:16 Business Owners Facing Uncertainty 23:53 Health Risks Versus Economic Impact 27:02 Social Responsibility and Community Action 30:22 Perspective on Privilege and Adversity 33:44 Supporting Family and Children During Lockdown 37:39 Finding Positives in Difficult Situations 41:39 Lessons From Global Crisis Events 45:36 Importance of Social Distancing Compliance 48:05 Challenges Explaining the Situation to Children 51:43 Choosing Positivity and Resilience 57:32 Business Closure Reality and Financial Pressure 1:01:04 Managing Rent, Staff and Expenses 1:03:30 Government Support and Financial Relief 1:07:48 Emotional Impact of Letting Staff Go 1:12:19 Supporting Non Citizens and Vulnerable Workers 1:16:00 Community Support and Helping Others 1:19:56 Accepting Business Loss and Uncertainty 1:22:22 Looking for Alternative Work in Healthcare 1:25:07 Returning to Clinical Roles and COVID Support 1:27:43 Skill Gaps for Nurses and Injectors 1:30:37 Hospital Capacity and ICU Limitations 1:33:59 Understanding Risk Across Age Groups 1:36:53 Misconceptions About Personal Risk 1:39:25 Importance of Flattening the Curve 1:42:10 Social Behavior and Compliance Challenges 1:44:30 Preparing for a Difficult Period Ahead 1:48:40 Continuing the Podcast During Shutdown 1:53:30 Future Content and Industry Support 1:55:45 Using Downtime for Growth and Learning 2:00:30 Final Message of Resilience and Community