About this episode

This episode explores insights from the Australian aesthetics market, featuring Dr. Jake Sloane and David Segal discussing compliance, business growth, and patient behavior.

Aesthetics is truly a global market. In this episode, we explore how Australia became a bellwether for the aesthetics industry, from the rise of Laser Clinics Australia to the impact of private equity, regulation, and changing patient behavior. Dr. Jake Sloane and David Segal, hosts of the Inside Aesthetics podcast, share hard-earned insights from navigating one of the most influential aesthetics markets in the world. If you’re a clinician, med spa owner, injector, or aesthetics business operator, this conversation offers practical lessons on compliance, business growth, patient trust, and what it takes to survive in a rapidly changing market. We break down how short-term financial pressure, consolidation, and boardroom decision-making can clash with the long-term, relationship-based nature of medical aesthetics. Discussion points include 03:08 — Jake and David's backgrounds and the origin of Inside Aesthetics 07:13 — How Laser Clinics Australia created a model for other med spas10:02 — The impact of private equity on the business18:58 — Why volume-driven models become harder to sustain26:01 — Lessons for the U.S. from Australia’s regulatory experience41:45 — Patient demand…

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Jake Sloane, David Segal

Topics covered

• aesthetics industry
• business growth
• patient trust
• regulation
• private equity
• medical aesthetics

Keywords

• aesthetics
• med spa
• compliance
• business growth
• patient demand
• private equity
• regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Inside Aesthetics, Laser Clinics Australia

Places: Australia, U.S.

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