This week on Medical Spa Insider, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Brittony Croasdell, MS, FNP-BC, APRN, co-owner of Fulcrum Aesthetics & Surgery, to unpack the evolving conversation around hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable fillers. From viral misinformation to the stigma surrounding aesthetic treatments, Croasdell shares real-world insights from her Chicago-based practice and dives deep into the findings of The Aesthetics Evolution: The Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers Report, a groundbreaking new global report from Allergan Aesthetics. Whether you're a licensed injector, med spa owner, or a curious patient, this episode offers a candid look at:

• The top myths and fears patients have about HA fillers and how to address them;
• Why natural-looking results are the new gold standard in aesthetic medicine;
• How social media algorithms shape public perception and what providers can do to shift the narrative;
• The importance of provider education, transparency and patient trust;
• Tools and resources from the Naturally You with HA campaign to support informed decision-making.

Ready to reshape the conversation around HA fillers? Visit www.naturallyyouwithHA.com to download the full report and access educational materials.

This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Dr. Rahi Sarbaziha, founder of The Aesthetic Room by Dr. Rahi, Integrative Aesthetics specialist and one of AmSpa’s Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics 2023. Dr. Rahi shares her journey from traditional medicine to pioneering a new path that blends integrative and regenerative wellness with aesthetics. Listen to hear:

• How Dr. Rahi’s dissatisfaction with the traditional medical system led her to integrative medicine;
• What “integrative aesthetics” means and its holistic approach to patient care;
• The rise of regenerative therapies like exosomes and PLLA injections in aesthetics;
• Why patient education is driving demand for bioregenerative treatments;
• Her mindset about competition in Beverly Hills’ bustling medical aesthetic market;
• Dr. Rahi’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned from building her own practice;
• Her reflections on the 2023 Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference and what excites her most about the future.

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This week, AmSpa founder and CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, sits down with Beto Casellas, executive vice president and CEO of health and wellness at Synchrony Financial, the parent company of CareCredit. They discuss the launch of a new consumer resource, the Fair Financing Principles, and talk about how financial education can empower patients to make informed decisions about their aesthetic and wellness care. Listen to hear:

• CareCredit’s credit card that can be used for health and wellness products and services;
• How economic uncertainty is shaping spending behavior in the med spa space;
• Fair Financing Principles: What they are and how they demystify patient financing for consumers;
• Why financial literacy matters, and how better understanding of billing and interest can protect your financial well-being;
• The growing trend of consumers investing in their health, and what it means for the future of wellness care;
• How med spas can use Fair Financing Principles to help patients prepare for the cost of care and make confident decisions.

Visit carecredit.com/ffp to explore the Fair Financing Principles and access tools that can help your aesthetic patients.

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