Inside Aesthetics Ep 15 A guide to Botox | Dr Cath Porter
Episode 15 welcomes Dr Cath Porter (Cosmetic physician based in Sydney, Australia)
We talk about Cath's very early experiences of both receiving and using Botox treatments, the common treatment areas of the face, dosage, on vs off label treatments, side effects and complications.
00:00 Introduction 00:50 Meet Dr Cath Porter 02:10 Early injectables story 05:40 From cowboys to science 10:30 Industry growth drivers 15:15 Social media beauty pressure 22:30 Natural movement and follow ups 26:30 Injector mindset and rapport 32:05 What anti wrinkle is 40:30 Origins and safety basics 46:35 Botox Biosecurity 48:35 How Long It Lasts 49:50 On Label vs Off 52:35 Off Label Examples 54:25 Sweating and Migraine 57:00 Dose and Longevity 59:45 Muscle Recruitment 01:02:00 Natural Results Shift 01:05:40 Beauty Standards Debate 01:09:15 Managing Expectations 01:17:35 Fillers vs Toxins 01:21:15 Fillers Affect Muscles 01:26:25 Treating Men Differently 01:28:20 Getting Dose Right 01:29:15 Forehead Lines Challenges 01:31:30 Brow Lift vs Smooth Forehead 01:33:20 Dosing and Longevity Tradeoffs 01:37:05 Side Effects and Complications 01:39:50 Future Anti Wrinkle Options 01:45:45 Bruising and Patient Psychology 01:48:15 Body Dysmorphia Screening Debate 01:53:40 Gradual Change and Support Systems 02:03:05 Choosing a Good Injector 02:05:25 Wrap Up and Where to Find Dr Porter