Ep 313 Masterclass Series (Chapter 9): Croma Fillers | Dr Konstantin Frank
Release Date: 09/11/2025
Ep 300 From Burnout to Biohacker - Hacking Age | Dr Felix Bertram
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 330 hosts Dr Felix Bertram (Dermatologist from Zurich, Switzerland) Felix is a successful Dermatologist, serial entrepreneur and has been on the podcast several times to share his business insights. But in this episode we discuss something very different - a very real story about the serious challenges of trying to balance numerous multi-million dollar businesses and the consequences of impending burnout. We talk about Felix's health scare after taking a random biological age test and how he changed everything to overcome this. Our conversation highlights how to recognise when work and...
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Ep 329 Masterclass Series (Chapter 11): What Biostimulation Actually Is & How To Classify Biostimulators | Dr Ferial Fanian
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 329 hosts Dr Ferial Fanian (Dermatologist from Paris, France) In our ‘Masterclass Series’ we host global experts to teach us about fillers, bio-stimulators, bio-remodellers, polynucleotides, exosomes and other products. (For toxin insights, check out our other mini-series, ‘The Tox Talks’) In Chapter 11 we go on a deep dive into the science of 'biostimulation' . With collagen stimulation now a seemingly generic term used for many new products launched, we aim to differentiate how these products can be classified and how they actually biostimulate. We also cover some basics of...
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Ep 328 AMSPA & How They Help Support US-based Clinics | Alex Thiersch
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 328 hosts Alex Thiersch (Attorney & CEO of ). In this extra mid-week podcast episode, Alex discusses the evolution of the med spa industry in the United States, the compliance and regulatory challenges practitioners face, and the importance of business acumen. The conversation also delves into the role of AMSPA in providing resources, education, and community support to med spa owners and practitioners. They touch on the issues of industry self-regulation, advocacy efforts, and the future prospects of the medical aesthetics field. Additionally, Alex highlights the annual Medical...
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Ep 327 What's Trending in Aesthetics (Chapter 15) | Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 327 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our ‘What’s trending in Aesthetics?’ episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We’ll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking. In Chapter 15 our hosts Dr Jake and David explore three key trends: 1) The controversial use of artificial intelligence in aesthetic advertising & clinical practice 2) Laser Clinics hiring PwC to sell their United Kingdom and North...
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Ep 326 The Injector Diaries (Chapter 30) | Sydney Slubik
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 326 hosts Sydney Slubik (Registered Nurse from Edmonton, Canada & the winner of our IA X ICCE Competition) Sydney joins us in the 30th chapter of our series called ‘The Injector Diaries’. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we showcase every level of type of injector, from newbies to masters. We’ll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and aim to inspire our injector...
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Ep 325 Masterclass Series (Chapter 10): Neauvia fillers | Dr Steven Land
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 325 hosts Dr Steven Land (Cosmetic Physician from Newcastle, UK) In our ‘Masterclass Series’ we host global experts to teach us about fillers, bio-stimulators, bio-remodellers, polynucleotides, exosomes and other products. (For toxin insights, check out our other mini-series, ‘The Tox Talks’) In Chapter 10 we explore the range of fillers made by Neauvia. Steven shares his experiences and clinical insights about these products, why he uses the, and how they are unique compared to other HA fillers. 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Special Guest: Dr. Steven Land 02:25 Masterclass...
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Ep 324 Inside Aesthetics Live at the Canadian Aesthetic Expo | Dr Kian Karimi, Dr Zack Ally & Amy Lynn
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 324 hosts Dr Kian Karimi (Plastic Surgeon from Los Angeles, USA), Dr Zack Ally (Cosmetic Physician from London, UK) & Amy Lynn (Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, Philidelphia, USA) This is an extra mid-week podcast showcasing our live podcast at the Canadian Aesthetic Expo! Dr Jake & David were invited to the event by the . In addition doing various talks and recorded podcasts, they held this live podcast on stage with our three KOL speakers. In this 30 minute session our hosts asked our guests a series of challenging questions about ethics, training standards, the impact...
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Ep 323 The Business of Injecting (Chapter 21) | Kelly George
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 323 hosts Kelly George (Registered Nurse from Tamworth, Australia) In 'The Business of Injecting' episodes we host injectors and clinic owners to discuss all aspects of the business side of their clinic. We analyse their financial struggles and challenges, difficult decisions, friction points, staffing, hiring, firing and other topics relevant for aesthetic business owners. In Chapter 21 we discuss Kelly's recent expansion to open her second clinic. (We discussed her first clinic and background in Episode 214 of the Business of Injecting - Chapter 8) We discuss how she manages and...
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Ep 322 An Introduction to Biohacking & Holistic Consultations | Dr Mustafa Narwan
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 322 hosts Dr Mustafa Narwan (Plastic Surgeon from Germany & UAE) This is the fifth of seven episodes recorded at (International Cosmetic Congress and Exhibition) in Cairo, Egypt. Dr Jake and David were honoured to be invited to the event in September 2025 and in doing so, IA became the first podcast in the world to be resident at an aesthetic conference. In Chapter 5 of these episodes we explore the concepts of biohacking and integrating a holistic approach to patients. Mustafa shares his insights on combining different treatments to cater to individual patient needs,...
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Ep 321 The Beauty Of The World (Chapter 7): Lebanon & Qatar | Dr Rami Abadi
Inside Aesthetics
Episode 321 hosts Dr Rami Abadi (Dermatologist from Lebanon) This is the seventh chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 107, 109, 113, 118 and 224 for our other episodes and regions of the world) In these episodes we host globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll aim to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst peoples faces and...
info_outlineEpisode 313 hosts Dr Konstantin Frank (Aesthetic Doctor from Regensberg, Germany)
In our ‘Masterclass Series’ we host global experts to teach us about fillers, bio-stimulators, bio-remodellers, polynucleotides, exosomes and other products. (For toxin insights, check out our other mini-series, ‘The Tox Talks’)
In Chapter 9 we do something different by discussing the entire range of fillers made by Croma. We learn about who Croma are, get an understanding about their portfolio of products and what features to look out for when choosing a filler.
00:00 Introduction to Inside Aesthetics
00:46 Live from the Fresh Life Conference
01:08 Masterclass Series: Fillers Discussion
02:22 Introducing Dr. Konstantin Frank
03:44 Exploring the Aesthetic Industry in Europe
05:59 Dr. Konstantin's Background and Journey
10:05 Deep Dive into Croma Fillers
20:37 Manufacturing Insights and BDDE Discussion
27:30 Croma Fillers: Unique Selling Points
29:23 Differences in Syringe Design Between Europe and Australia
29:51 Colour Coding and Safety in Injectables
30:05 Regulatory Approvals and Quality Control
30:48 Medical Devices vs. Drugs: A Legal Perspective
31:28 Minimally Invasive Procedures and Safety
31:48 Using Croma Products: A Detailed Guide
34:21 Tips for Practitioners Using New Products
36:59 The Importance of Proper Training and Education
37:19 The Role of Anatomy in Successful Injections
47:08 The Impact of Social Media on Aesthetic Medicine
51:27 Global Perspectives on Aesthetic Practices
56:29 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes