About this episode

Sheila Barbarino discusses innovations and regulations in aesthetic medicine, emphasizing the role of women in leadership and practical safety advice.

In this episode, Alex sits down with Sheila Barbarino, MD, FAAO, FAACS, FACS to talk about the fast-moving world of aesthetic medicine and what’s coming next. They discuss how international travel and research are helping shape new treatment options, from emerging fillers to the next generation of neurotoxins. The conversation dives into practical medical-legal safety advice, including how small daily habits can protect both patients and practices. Finally, the episode highlights the expanding leadership of women in medical aesthetics and why that shift matters for the industry’s future. 00:30 Aesthetics as a global industry01:34 The intersection of medical safety and legal safety05:06 How FDA regulation can create an innovation gap16:45 Innovative new treatments and techniques for holistic treatment23:15 The leadership role of women in aesthetics

People in this episode

Host: Alex

Guest: Sheila Barbarino

Topics covered

• aesthetic medicine
• medical safety
• legal safety
• FDA regulation
• innovative treatments
• women in leadership

Keywords

• aesthetic medicine
• neurotoxins
• fillers
• medical-legal safety
• women leadership
• FDA regulation
• treatment options

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Med Spa Association, FDA, FAAO, FAACS, FACS

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