Inside Aesthetics Ep 98 Unravelling the Mystery of PDO Mono Threads | Ian Carroll & Dr Danae Lim
Episode 98 hosts Ian Carroll (Managing Director of EnVogue Skin based in Sydney, Australia) & Dr Danae Lim (Cosmetic Physician based in Sydney, Australia)
EnVogue Skin are the only Australian distributor of a number of aesthetic products including Matrix PDO mono threads.
Threads have been around for many years but cosmetic injectors haven't always been convinced about the technology. So what's the fuss all about and why have the Matrix PDO mono threads exploded so successfully in Australia? We explore what they are, when you would use them, how they are inserted and most importantly, what sort of results they can deliver.
00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Ian Carroll & Dr Danae Lim 03:19 Founding En Vogue Skin and Entering the Aesthetic Market 05:16 Building a Distribution Business in a Competitive Industry 09:44 Growth of Independent Brands in Aesthetic Medicine 11:56 Dr Dana's Journey From Emergency Medicine to Aesthetics 14:01 Why Cosmetic Medicine Was Once Seen as the "Dark Side" 16:30 Introduction to PDO Mono Threads and How They Work 26:58 Why Threads Have Become Popular in Recent Years 31:33 Collagen Stimulation Versus Mechanical Lift Explained 37:20 Comparing Threads With Fillers, PRP and Other Treatments 41:23 Ideal Patients for Mono Thread Treatments 42:39 Setting Expectations and Explaining Delayed Results 43:31 Common Treatment Areas Including Face, Neck and Body 45:28 Treatment Planning and How Many Threads Are Needed 47:10 Recovery Time, Bruising and Aftercare Advice 48:05 Safety Profile and Risk Compared With Injectables 50:04 Integrating Threads Into an Existing Aesthetic Practice 51:43 Training Requirements for Doctors and Nurses 54:11 Cost of Treatment and Business Profitability 57:32 Patient Satisfaction and Long Term Maintenance 01:01:50 Combining Threads With Other Devices and Treatments 01:04:28 Future Applications Including Body Treatments 01:08:53 Common Misconceptions and Managing Skepticism 01:13:06 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More