Episode 15 welcomes Dr Cath Porter (Cosmetic physician based in Sydney, Australia)
We talk about Cath's very early experiences of both receiving and using Botox treatments, the common treatment areas of the face, dosage, on vs off label treatments, side effects and complications.
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Meet Dr Cath Porter
02:10 Early injectables story
05:40 From cowboys to science
10:30 Industry growth drivers
15:15 Social media beauty pressure
22:30 Natural movement and follow ups
26:30 Injector mindset and rapport
32:05 What anti wrinkle is
40:30 Origins and safety basics
46:35 Botox Biosecurity
48:35 How Long It Lasts
49:50 On Label vs Off
52:35 Off Label Examples
54:25 Sweating and Migraine
57:00 Dose and Longevity
59:45 Muscle Recruitment
01:02:00 Natural Results Shift
01:05:40 Beauty Standards Debate
01:09:15 Managing Expectations
01:17:35 Fillers vs Toxins
01:21:15 Fillers Affect Muscles
01:26:25 Treating Men Differently
01:28:20 Getting Dose Right
01:29:15 Forehead Lines Challenges
01:31:30 Brow Lift vs Smooth Forehead
01:33:20 Dosing and Longevity Tradeoffs
01:37:05 Side Effects and Complications
01:39:50 Future Anti Wrinkle Options
01:45:45 Bruising and Patient Psychology
01:48:15 Body Dysmorphia Screening Debate
01:53:40 Gradual Change and Support Systems
02:03:05 Choosing a Good Injector
02:05:25 Wrap Up and Where to Find Dr Porter
