The latest episode of Plastic Surgery Untold brings us to Octane 2026 with Erik Haines of QSight, one of the clearest voices in aesthetic industry data and trend intelligence. This conversation zooms out from individual practices and looks at what's actually happening nationwide, using real transaction-level data to track patient behavior, spending, and where aesthetics, wellness, and weight loss are headed next.

Erik breaks down how GLP usage has shifted from explosive growth to a steadier plateau inside aesthetic practices, and why that doesn't mean opportunity is shrinking. Instead, access points are changing, and aesthetic care is becoming more integrated with weight loss, body contouring, and long-term wellness. The data shows that while patients may not always be purchasing GLPs directly through practices anymore, they are still investing heavily in complementary treatments that help them look as good as they feel.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• GLP spend within aesthetic practices has stabilized, but patient demand has not declined

• Weight loss is now fully embedded in modern body contouring conversations

• Post-weight-loss concerns like skin laxity and volume loss are driving aesthetic treatments

• Wellness, longevity, and aesthetics are merging into a single patient journey

• 2026 will continue pushing practices toward a "look good, feel good" model backed by real data

This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to understand where aesthetics is actually going, not just where the hype says it's headed. Real numbers, real trends, and a grounded look at how practices can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.