Inside Aesthetics Ep 190 The Tox Talks (Chapter 5): The King Of Tox | Dr Michael Kane
Episode 190 hosts Dr Michael Kane (Facial Plastic Surgeon, New York, USA)
Michael's clinical experience with botulinum toxin is unparalleled. Having completed well over 100,000 treatments since 1991, he single-handedly developed many of the toxin protocols and facial muscle treatments; in an era when almost no-one was even using toxins. Michael's experience is so well respected that he has consulted in the trials and launches of every single brand of botulinum toxin.
In this mini series 'The Tox Talks', we feature expert injectors who have significant experience in using botulinum toxins. These episodes explore our guests experiences using particular brands, the evolution of their injecting techniques and we get special insights into the subtle nuances of getting the best out of toxins.
In chapter 5 we explore Michael's life time journey with the products and his experience as the world's undisputed 'King Of Tox'.
00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Dr Michael Kane 04:55 How Botulinum Toxin Changed Aesthetic Medicine 10:59 Why Toxin Is Often Undervalued by Injectors 18:27 Moving Beyond Formulaic Injection Techniques 26:25 Importance of Consultation and Facial Assessment 33:29 Treating Shape Versus Treating Lines 41:37 Individualizing Dose and Treatment Planning 48:53 Learning From Complications and Poor Outcomes 52:09 Why Follow Up Appointments Matter 61:45 Combining Toxin, Filler and Skin Treatments 68:49 Avoiding Over Treatment and Unnatural Results 76:38 Differentiating Your Practice Through Quality 80:09 Commoditization and Market Pressures in Aesthetics 86:34 Charging for Expertise Rather Than Units 90:43 Final Advice for Becoming a Better Injector