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Chew The FatpadReduce Swelling and Bruising When Injecting. Dr Tim’s Top Tips To Reduce TraumaIn this episode, Dr. Tim welcomes Nurse Charlotte, a new injector, who is understandably concerned about the potential swelling and bruising that lip filler injections can cause to patients. Dr. Tim generously shares his expert advice on how to minimise these effects, offering Nurse Charlotte and other new injectors invaluable tips on how to reduce swelling and bruising during the procedure. If you struggle with worry over causing complications, then Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety will be able to help you. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.co...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
2023-04-2506 minChew The FatpadAvoid this Botox mistake | The Expert Advice You Need Before Injecting The MasstersRecently, Dr Tim came across a TikTok of a patient who was unhappy with her results. Unfortunately, everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong, and in her words, she ended up looking like an ""egg."" In this YouTube show, Dr Tim breaks down what happened in this case, why it happened and most importantly, sharing with you how you can avoid similar outcomes when injecting the masseters.If you struggle with worry over causing complications, then Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety will be able to help you. Register here: https...
2023-01-2008 minChew The FatpadEarlobe Vascular Occlusion! | Diagnosis | Treatment | Necrosis AvoidanceIn this episode Dr Tim dives into a very interesting VO case. He chats to clinician Victoria Pond who, after treating a patient with dermal filler in the earlobe discovered it had occluded. Dr Tim chats to Victoria about her expert handling of the case, including promptly diagnosing and treating the VO whilst also considering the nearby anatomy and arteries that were at risk. If you struggle with worry over causing complications, then Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety will be able to help you. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.co...Facebook: h...
2022-11-1647 minChew The FatpadJulie Horne's Lip Injection Tips | Treating M Shaped Lips | Preventing LumpsSign up for Dr Tim's Free Lip Training HERE ➡️: https://www.8dlips.com/lip-design-webinarIn part 2 of Dr Tim's chat with Julie Horne, Julie shares some of the top tips shes learnt over the years to become the worlds top lip injector. Julie shares her knowledge on how to treat tricky lips like M shaped and thin lips, plus reveals why her in depth knowledge of anatomy has helped her get to the top. Dr Tim's social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/Website: https://drtimp...
2022-10-1414 minChew The FatpadBotox Tutorial For Men | Botox Injection Patterns | Forehead, Corrugators & Crows FeetWhat injection pattern should you use for a male forehead Botox procedure? And how do you inject a male face without feminising? In this episode Dr Tim is sharing a full tutorial on how he injects male patients to achieve great results. If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.co...Dr Tim's social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/Website: https://drtimpearce.com/Podcast...
2022-09-0407 minChew The FatpadHow To Perform a Botox Brow lift on a small forehead.In this episode Dr Tim demonstrates his technique for Botox on a small forehead. He shares how to inject the frontalis, corrugators and crows feet whilst also performing a brow lift.If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.com/live-training?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ytshow&el=organicDr Tim's social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/Website: https://drtimpearce.com/...
2022-08-2108 minChew The FatpadPatients on a budget: How to meet their needs without cutting your prices.With a recession looking likely, you may be worried about business as your patients try to save money. In this episode Dr Tim shares his expert advice on how you can meet the needs of your patients on a budget, retain business, and why cutting your prices is the WORST move strategically.If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.com/live-trainingDr Tim's social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearceInstagram: https...
2022-07-1115 minChew The FatpadFILLER RISK: How to Avoid Vascular OcclusionIt's every injector's worst nightmare - occluding a vessel with dermal filler and possibly causing their patient harm.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim explores a number of ways you can reduce the risk of vascular occlusion, and increase the likelihood of a good night's sleep!If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.com/live-trainingDr Tim's social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearceInstagram: https://www.instagram...
2022-06-2110 minChew The FatpadYour Botox Questions ANSWERED! Treating a small forehead | Correct dosage | Avoiding Brow AsymmetryA few weeks ago, Dr Tim was asked how he would treat a small forehead with Botox without causing a lid droop. In this episode he provides the answer. He also responds to his other commonly asked Botox questions such as how to avoid asymmetry and how to determine the correct dosage. Do you have a question for Tim that you would like him to answer in future episodes? Let us know in the comments below. Enter Dr Tim’s GOLDEN TICKET competition here >> LINK to win $10,000 worth of aesthetics training in Switzerland.If y...
2022-05-2710 minChew The FatpadLip Filler Trends: Good or Bad?Have you noticed lip filler trends such as Devil lips, Keyhole lips and the Hyaluron pen circulating on Tiktok and Instagram? In this episode Dr Tim shares his views on the latest lip filler trends and discusses whether they’re safe to perform, or whether you should be steering your patients away. Enter Dr Tim’s GOLDEN TICKET competition here >> LINK to win $10,000 worth of aesthetics training in Switzerland.If you struggle with worry over causing complications, then Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety will be able to help you. Register here...
2022-05-2008 minChew The FatpadStop wasting your Botox. 7 things you can do.Are you wasting your botulinum toxin without realising? In this week’s Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim shares 7 things you can do to STOP wasting your product so that you can save money and increase the longevity of your Botox vial. Did you find this episode helpful? Let us know in the comments.If you struggle with worry over causing complications, then Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety will be able to help you. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.com/live-trainingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearce...
2022-05-0512 minChew The Fatpad3 Ways to Fix Eyelid Ptosis After BotoxEyelid ptosis is an upsetting complication of botulinum toxins, but there’s more to it than just a side effect of Botox injections. It's often confused with eyebrow ptosis or existing asymmetry that the patient didn’t notice prior to treatment. In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim talks about how to identify eyelid ptosis and covers 3 treatment options so that you can feel in control and stress free when dealing with this condition. Thank you to Whitney Buha for sharing her eyelid ptosis story so that we can all learn from her exp...
2022-04-0808 minChew The FatpadTop 6 Aesthetics Anatomy LessonsIt's so vital for injectors to keep our anatomy knowledge up to date.In this week's show, we've compiled Dr Tim's top 6 anatomy lessons.Including lips, chin, platysmal bands, ligaments, and the lower face.Let us know in the comments if it helped.If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.com/live-trainingDr Tim's social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2022-04-0410 minChew The FatpadTop 6 Botox Injection TipsThis week's Aesthetics Mastery Show is a compilation of Dr Tim's top 6 Botox tips, including:A masseter Botox pattern to avoidHow deep to inject BotoxA procerus warning - how to avoid incorrect toxin doses2 toxin tips to avoid side effectsLet us know in the comments if it was useful.Here's Dr Tim's free download -26 Essential Injection Patterns For Botulinum Toxin: https://drtimpearce.com/resources/26-essential-injection-patterns-for-botulinum-toxin/If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to...
2022-02-2511 minChew The FatpadDr Tim Reacts: Filler Dissolver Destroyed My FaceFollow Dr Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/ Follow Dr Tim on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@drtimpearce
2022-02-1812 minChew The FatpadHow to Start an Aesthetics Business...The Advice I Wish Someone Told Me!Dr Tim gets asked all the time how to start an aesthetics business. The truth is, in the UK there aren't many hurdles to overcome at the start up phase.The more interesting question for all aesthetic clinicians round the world is: How to set up an aesthetics business WELL, so that it is primed to thrive.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim shares the advice he would give his 28-year-old self about how to start and grow a successful aesthetics clinic.Let us know in the comments what o...
2022-02-1109 minChew The FatpadDr Tim Reacts: Why I Stopped Filling Tear TroughsFollow Dr Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/ Follow Dr Tim on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@drtimpearce
2022-02-0312 minChew The FatpadHOW TO TREAT MEN: Botox, Jawline, Lips, Chin, Cheeks: Danesthetics x Dr Tim [Aesthetic Mastery Show]Are you failing to build a male patient base because you lack confidence treating men? If so, this week's episode is perfect for you.Fellow YouTuber, Dan Julien NP, recently joined Dr Tim live to discuss how to consult and treat masculine men in order to avoid feminising them.They tackled male toxin doses, forehead filler for men, projecting the periorbital ridge, male cheek treatments, the importance of using callipers, and how to treat male lips, chin, jawline, and cheeks.Let us know in the comments if this helped.Here's Dan's...
2022-01-2825 minChew The FatpadWhy filler makes celebs look fab but you look fake [Aesthetics Mastery Show]JLo famously claimed olive oil was the key to her eternally youthful looks.If she and other celebrities have had aesthetics, there must be a reason they stay looking fresh whereas us 'normal' people are often left with a fake look after Botox and fillers.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim outlines the 4 reasons he thinks this inequality exists, and explains how injectors can change their practice to keep their patients looking fresh.Let us know in the comments if you agree.Here's the video Dr Tim was reacting...
2022-01-2109 minChew The FatpadTEAR TROUGH CONTROVERSY: Dr Tim reacts to new mouth technique [Aesthetics Mastery Show]A plastic surgeon went viral last week for injecting tear troughs through the mouth.Many injectors were criticising this technique as an infection risk, but Dr Tim was keen to break apart the case and assess its pros and cons so that we could all learn from the anatomy and complications lessons within.Here's a link to Dr Kassir's video: https://www.instagram.com/drkassir/reel/CYT5X8ftiRN/?utm_medium=share_sheetLet us know in the comments if you will be changing your tear trough technique.If you struggle...
2022-01-1408 minChew The Fatpad"2022 NECROSIS AVOIDANCE UPDATE: Dr Tim shares 6 lessons from 2021 VO cases [Aesthetics Mastery Show] "Dr Tim gets sent a lot of vascular occlusions to assist with, and he noticed a trend of their severity worsening in 2021.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show he shares 6 ways you can reduce your risk of VOs becoming necrotic in 2022.Follow Dr Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/ Follow Dr Tim on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@drtimpearce
2022-01-0710 minChew The FatpadINJECTION TECHNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS: Watch 2021's most-viewed technique clips [Aesthetics Mastery Show]As a New Year treat we've compiled all the most popular clips about injection techniques from this year's Aesthetics Mastery Shows.Dr Tim tackles: Botox injection patterns, injection technique principles, a new alternative Botox pattern, vertical lip techniques, and how to inject the piriform fossa safely.Let us know if the comments if you enjoyed this year's shows 🙌Useful links:If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety. Register here: https://www.aestheticcomplications.com/live-trainingFac...
2022-01-0519 minChew The FatpadCOMPLICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS: Watch 2021's most-viewed complications clips [Aesthetics Mastery Show]As a Christmas treat we've compiled all the most popular clips about complications from this year's Aesthetics Mastery Shows.Dr Tim tackles: morphea-like lesions from Botox; advanced Botox complications; the five most dangerous arteries you must avoid; the perils of chin augmentation; and where in the face you should NOT inject deep.Let us know if the comments if you enjoyed this year's shows 🙌Useful links:If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety. Register here: https://www...
2022-01-0519 minChew The FatpadPRICE DROP? Why you do NOT have to compete on price in aesthetics [Aesthetics Mastery Show]With more and more cheap practitioners flooding the aesthetics market, it can be easy to get disheartened and ask yourself 'How am I supposed to compete?!'In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim explains why he thinks Aesthetic Clinicians should NOT have to compete on price, and uncovers 3 important mistakes aesthetic business owners make when setting their prices.Let us know if the comments if the show helped.If you struggle with worry over causing complications, you would benefit from Dr Tim's live webinar about how to overcome complications anxiety. Register...
2021-12-1707 minChew The Fatpad"WEIRD ANATOMY: Dr Patricia Oyole on how to inject safely despite anomalies [Aesthetics Mastery Show] "Are the aesthetic anatomy text books wrong? Dr Tim recently released a video explaining that the deep arteries of the forehead are reassuringly superficial at the point we like to inject. Renowned surgeon and anatomist Dr Patricia Oyole then sent him a terrifying image of the EXACT opposite scenario!So, what do we do when what we 'know' is wrong?In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show Dr Tim interviews Dr Oyole about how we can inject safely in spite of anatomical anomalies.They discuss compression necrosis, nose anatomy, granulomas, the danger of filler...
2021-12-0636 minChew The FatpadCANNULA Vs NEEDLE: Which instrument is safer for dermal filler? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In today's Aesthetics Mastery Show Dr Tim assesses the relative safety of needles vs cannulas in dermal filler treatments, referencing a paper from March 2021 by Dr Murad Alam et al entitled 'Rates of Vascular Occlusion Associated With Using Needles vs Cannulas for Filler Injection'.Dr Tim explains that, whilst cannulas cause fewer vascular occlusions than needles, the severity of the ones they do cause tend to be worse, so he suggests 6 simple steps aesthetic clinicians can use to reduce the risk of VO from cannula.Let us know in the comments if this Show helped.
2021-11-2909 minChew The FatpadSHOULD YOU ASPIRATE? Does ultrasound provide evidence once & for all? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Injectors who don't believe in aspirating often cite false positives, but Dr Tim believes it's more nuanced than that.In 2019 his colleague was injecting his wife's temples live on Facebook when she got a flashback! Then this week Dr Tim found Miranda's temporal artery in a very interesting place using ultrasound.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show Dr Tim examines the arguments about aspirating and answers the question, does ultrasound provide evidence once and for all?Let us know in the comments if you aspirate.If you struggle with worry over...
2021-11-1506 minChew The FatpadULTRASOUND: Should you buy one to be safe? Dr Tim looks at the pros & cons [Aesthetics Mastery Show]More and more Aesthetic Clinicians are adding an ultrasound device to their toolkit. In this week's Aesthetics Mastery show Dr Tim considers the reasons you might choose to invest in ultrasound, and weighs the benefits up against its inevitable impact on profitability.Dr Tim examines to what extent ultrasound is likely to build up your knowledge of anomalous anatomy; prevent vascular occlusions; help manage complications including differentiating between haematomas and VOs; as well as diagnosing lumps and nodules.He also asks the important question about whether ultrasound might pay for itself if it makes you...
2021-11-0512 minChew The FatpadJULIE HORNE'S SUCCESS SECRETS: How Julie got to the top - interview part 2 [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In the second part of Dr Tim's insightful interview with world renowned injector, Julie Horne RN, the discussion turns to business.Julie shares the inspiring story behind what first inspired her to enter aesthetics, and gives new injectors some critical advice about building your business in the early years.We also hear Julie's thoughts on lip filler migration, and she shares two ways you might avoid causing it in your patients.Let us know in the comments if you found this interview inspiring.Thank you so much again to Julie for...
2021-10-2920 minChew The FatpadJULIE HORNE INTERVIEW PART 1: Is fencing the best lip technique? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]On 19 October 2021 Dr Tim interviewed one of the world's foremost lip experts, Julie Horne RN.Over 2,000 injectors turned up live to witness their discussion of the vertical fencing technique.The resulting interview was something very special, so we had to share it with you too.In part 1 of this 2 part special, Tim and Julie discuss:💉 Why we should use vertical injections💉 The importance of patient selection for successful results💉 Anatomy and exactly where and how Julie injects💉 What product Julie favours💉 How many injections Julie uses💉 The psychology of...
2021-10-2228 minChew The Fatpad3D LIP ANATOMY: Exactly where are the labial arteries & how to avoid them? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]The location of the superior and inferior labial arteries is obviously very important if you're going to avoid causing a vascular occlusion. But, lip anatomy studies seem to contradict each other about the arteries' most common position.Dr Tim was thinking about this issue whilst making his lunch this week (as you do!) and a cherry tomato seed inspired him to film an analogy for this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show which should help reveal the truth about this vital lip anatomy.Let us know in the comments if it helps.Here's a link...
2021-10-1509 minChew The FatpadPRECISION INJECTING: Why precise depth, position & angle matter so much [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Three of the most important factors that impact treatment outcome are depth, position and angle of entry. If you want to get these right, you must become a precision injector.In fact, the best aesthetic practitioners are like deadly snipers - only their fingers move!In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show Dr Tim explains how to stabilize the rest of your body, as well as how to calm your mind in order to get into flow.Dr Tim also examines the anatomy of the lips, frontalis and orbicularis oculi because of how potentially...
2021-10-0114 minChew The FatpadFILLER BLINDNESS: Should you do retrobulbar hyaluronidase injection? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]What would you do if your patient started losing their sight right there on your treatment bed?Filler blindness is every injector's worst nightmare, so it's important we prepare ahead of time to avoid panic in the moment.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim examines your options and asks is retrobulbar hyaluronidase injection the right cause of action? What about peribulbar block? Or is it best to leave well alone?Let us know in the comments if you find his analysis useful.If you struggle with anxiety about causing...
2021-09-1714 minChew The FatpadOLD LIPS: Best injection techniques & how to avoid the Homer Simpson look! [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Older lips are harder to treat. In this week's show, Dr Tim addresses the differing psychological, aesthetic and anatomical approach you should take with your older lip and upper lip line patients.He shows us how to avoid the Homer Simpson look older patients dread, and explains the process of glycation that can lead injectors to choose the wrong lip treatment. Dr Tim also shares his preferred injection techniques and brand of filler for older patients' lips and upper lip lines.Here is Dr Tim's Lip Master's course: https://drtimpearce.com/courses/advanced-lip-augmentation-restoration-course/...
2021-09-1018 minChew The FatpadLIP TENTING RISK? Dr Tim examines surprising evidence from a cadaver study [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In last week's show Dr Tim shared his mental model of whether vertical or horizontal lip injections are more likely to cause a vascular occlusion. He referred to a paper that has been cited as evidence that vertical techniques such as tenting are more risky. In this week's show Dr Tim looks in more detail at this paper to assess if it does indeed provide evidence that injectors should avoid vertical techniques.Let us know in the comments if you find it useful.Here's the study Dr Tim talks about: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih...
2021-09-0615 minChew The FatpadVERTICAL LIP TECHNIQUE: Is it more dangerous than horizontal? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Are vertical lip injection techniques like tenting more or less likely to cause a vascular occlusion than horizontal lip techniques? The industry is split and there is evidence to support both perspectives.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show Dr Tim talks lip anatomy, and shares his mental model of how the two lip injection techniques are more or less likely to occlude the artery.Do you largely use vertical or horizontal injections?Here are links to the clinicians Tim mentioned:Dr Harris: https://www.instagram.com/drharrisclinic/Julie...
2021-09-0613 minChew The FatpadRED NOSE TIP COMPLICATION. Pressure necrosis after non-surgical rhinoplasty [Aesthetic Mastery Show]If your patient develops a red nose after you've treated with dermal filler to lift their nose tip, there's a danger you've caused a pressure necrosis which must be treated.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery show Dr Tim explains the science behind this not uncommon complication, how to spot patients who should not be treated in the first place due to the risk, and how to diagnose and treat if it does occur.Here's the septum complication video Tim referenced: https://youtu.be/cXZ6GJHl--wMore useful links:Sign up to...
2021-08-1311 minChew The Fatpad8 WAYS TO CAUSE NECROSIS! Do you know all 8 mechanisms of necrotic injury? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Dr Tim has seen a number of atypical vascular occlusion cases recently following dermal filler injections that were very stressful for the injectors because they didn’t present in a textbook way.So he thought it would be useful to dedicate this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show the 8 different mechanisms by which vascular injury after dermal filler can cause necrosis.Are you familiar with them all?Here's the 13 risky areas to inject download: https://drtimpearce.com/resources/the-13-injection-areas-that-carry-extra-risks-cheat-sheet/More useful links:Sign up to Dr Tim's free webinar ab...
2021-07-3023 minChew The FatpadFOREHEAD ANATOMY: When to use toxin vs filler & how to avoid complications [AESTHETICS MASTERY SHOW]When should you use filler in the forehead vs toxin? What's the vital anatomy you need to know in order to avoid complications? Should you use needle or cannula? And what type of filler is best in the forehead?In today's Aesthetic Mastery Show Dr Tim focuses on forehead anatomy, treatment indications, complications, product choice, and more.Let us know in the comments if it helps.Useful links:Sign up to Dr Tim's free webinar about how to free yourself from complications anxiety: https://www.aestheticcomplications.com/live-trainingPodcast...
2021-07-2313 minChew The FatpadONLINE HATE! Dr Tim reacts to negative YouTube comments + how you can too! [AESTHETICS MASTERY SHOW]Negative comments on Aesthetic Clinicians' social media before and after pictures is becoming more common place, and there's a real danger that the fear of haters will stop injectors promoting themselves online.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show Dr Tim and Miranda share some of the critical comments they've received on this very YouTube channel, and dig into: how we can reply constructively; when is the right time to block/delete; and how to still show up in your marketing despite the hater threat.Let us know in the comments if the show helped.
2021-07-1628 minChew The FatpadCHIN ANATOMY: How to avoid nasty vascular occlusion from chin augmentation [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Chin augmentation is often thought of as a relatively safe procedure.But Dr Tim has recently seen three serious vascular occlusions following chin augmentation, so in this week's show he gives us an chin anatomy refresher, and also outlines 5 steps to stay safe during chin augmentation.Dr Tim shares whether he uses needle or cannula for chins, and also explains the more complex reversal process that the clinicians had to go through following their submental artery vascular occlusions.Here's the 13 risky injection areas free download: https://drtimpearce.com/resources/the-13-injection-areas-that-carry-extra-risks-cheat-sheet/...
2021-07-0916 minChew The FatpadSEVERE NOSE COMPLICATION: What to do when CRT is normal but pain is 10/10 [Aesthetics Mastery Show]A patient recently presented to a colleague in severe pain following a non-surgical rhinoplasty abroad. The thing is, capillary refill was normal!On deeper inspection she found a disturbing necrotic wound that Dr Tim believes could have easily been prevented with some simple measures that he outlines today's Aesthetics Mastery Show.Let us know in the comments you're biggest take away from the show.Useful links:Sign up to Dr Tim's free webinar about how to free yourself from complications anxiety: https://www.aestheticcomplications.com/live-trainingPodcast: https://open...
2021-07-0714 minChew The FatpadCAN SALINE REVERSE FILLER? Is saline an alternative to hyaluronidase? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]There's been a recent trend on social media of injectors demonstrating 'dissolving' hyaluronic acid filler using saline. But would this actually work under the skin, and should clinicians consider adding saline to their reversal toolkit?In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim answers these questions by experimenting with some blue spaghetti and a handheld blender!He also tackles common queries about filler reversal, including: what actually is hyaluronidase; how do the the various brands - Hyalase, Amphadase, Hydase, Vitrase, Hylenex - differ; and does hyaluronidase also break down the natural tissue?Let...
2021-06-3019 minChew The FatpadNEEDLE DEPTH: How to choose best depth to avoid complications & get results [Aesthetic Mastery Show]One of the most asked questions we get asked is, 'What injection depth should I be at?' So, in this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show Dr Tim dives into the 4 factors that affect how you make your decision about needle depth; how to tell when you are at the right depth; and the pros, cons and risks of injecting in each layer.Here's the '13 Risky Areas' free download we referred to: https://drtimpearce.com/resources/the-13-injection-areas-that-carry-extra-risks-cheat-sheet/Here's the ligaments episode we talked about: https://youtu.be/5MDtjQIOOIMHere's the 'Don't inject...
2021-06-1818 minChew The FatpadMANAGING PATIENT EXPECTATIONS: How to avoid complaints with great questions[Aesthetics Mastery Show]Managing patients' expectations recently came up in a poll as the number one thing aesthetic practitioners' struggled with. Whether it be patients complaining that their partners can't see a difference after asking for a subtle look, or asking for Angelina Jolie lips, it can sometimes feel as if the weight of expectations will drown injectors.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show Dr Tim unpacks the topic of managing patients' expectations. He outlines exactly what injectors should ask and say in the consultation if they want to avoid 'underwhelmed' complaints altogether.Let us know in the...
2021-06-1120 minChew The FatpadBOTOX FOLLOW UPS: The 5 reasons injectors get them & how to up your game [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Most Aesthetic Clinicians offer Botox 'follow up' or 'review' appointments. But, should we be doing them as a matter of course; what causes them in the first place; and how should we tackle the dreaded 'Spock brow' or - every injector's worst nightmare - an underwhelmed patient?!In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim dives into Botox tweaks.Let us know in the comments if this helped.Here is Dr Tim's 26 Essential Botulinum Toxin Injection Patterns free download: https://drtimpearce.com/resources/26-essential-injection-patterns-for-botulinum-toxin/More useful links:Sign up...
2021-06-0420 minChew The FatpadSUCCESS INGREDIENTS: Dr Tim's 6 lessons that all top injectors master [Aesthetics Mastery Show]What are the ingredients to make a really fantastic injector? This week Dr Tim reveals how he's often asked for his top tips that help set him and other top injectors like him apart from the crowd. Watch and listen to Tim set out the battles that need to be won on your journey to mastery!Tim covers: (1) The identity crisis - when starting out in medical aesthetics, we have to work out 'Who or what am I now?' - you're used to being a hardcore medical nurse or doctor but how does wo...
2021-05-2816 minChew The FatpadDON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE & get fewer happy patients & less job satisfaction [Aesthetics Mastery Show]It's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of injection technique mastery, and conquering anatomy and the aesthetic rules, then forget that there is a higher 'God' of aesthetics …the patient's psycho-social wellbeing.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery show, Dr Tim argues for a hierarchy of intervention justifications, and suggests that those clinicians who get everything aligned stand to gain job satisfaction, business success, and the ultimate prize: truly impacting their patients' lives.Drop us your two cents in the comments.Useful links:Sign up to Dr Tim's free we...
2021-05-2132 minChew The FatpadNEW BOTOX PATTERN: Dr Tim analyses much-talked-about new glabella pattern [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In April 2021 Professor Sebastian Cotofana published an important new paper exploring an alternative botulinum toxin injection pattern for glabella treatments, with the goal of avoiding medial brow ptoses.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim explores the potential pros and cons of the new 3-point technique, including the alternative angle of entry, and asks whether injectors should abandon the licenced doses altogether?Here is a link to Professor Cotofana's paper: Respecting upper facial anatomy for treating the glabella with neuromodulators to avoid medial brow ptosis—A refined 3‐point injection technique https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih...
2021-05-1415 minChew The FatpadWHAT DID ZAC DO? Shocking celeb filler results explained [Aesthetics Mastery Show]What can we learn from celebrity filler disasters?In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, we dive into celebrity cosmetic disasters, and reveal how clinicians can use these cases to become a better injector and communicator. Your patients are bound to ask you whether Zac Efron, Demi Moore and Uma Thurman have had work. Dr Tim shareS his views and also explains how best to discuss over-treatment with your patients so they are reassured about treatment, and your skills.Useful links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearceInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...
2021-05-0727 minChew The FatpadAVOID! MORPHEA-LIKE LESIONS: How to prevent little-known BD syringe issue [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In November 2020, Dr Marina Landau published an article in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology describing an unnerving newly identified complication: morphea-like lesions following Botox injections.In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim explores what can only be described as a 'dent' effect in patients' foreheads; unpacks the likely cause; and explains the practical steps practitioners can take to avoid causing the side effect in the first place.Here are the articles Dr Tim mentions in the Show, starting with Dr Landau's research:https://www.jaadcasereports.org/article/S2352-5126(20)30632-9...
2021-05-0415 minChew The FatpadHASHTAG BEST PRACTICE: How to get your posts seen by more patients [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Hashtags can be triggering. Most injectors don't have a marketing background, so the language of Instagram can feel alien and confusing.What are hashtags? Why should injectors be using them? Where's the best place to put them? How many should we use? And which ones should we use?Thankfully Dr Tim's wife, Miranda, is an expert on marketing for aesthetic clinicians. In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show she answers all the above questions about hashtags, so that you can use them to attract more of your dream customers to your Instagram posts.Join...
2021-04-2348 minChew The FatpadKARDASHIAN FAKERY: Do clinicians have a duty to only show real pics online?[Aesthetics Mastery Show]Last week a picture was leaked of Khloe Kardashian in a bikini looking beautiful, but...shock horror, normal!Her PR team quickly scrambled to retract the picture, but it was too late, and the internet of 'normal' women had turned against Khloe, crying 'Fake!'Khloe replied that she was the victim of society's unrealistic expectations, but many accused her of augmenting those with her massive influence.Who is 'right' in this situation, and should we as aesthetic clinicians be striving to show only 'real' beauty on our social media pages?...
2021-04-1414 minChew The FatpadMARKETING HACK: How injectors can use Instagram Reels to grow patient base [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Marketing can be a scary place for injectors, and as a result we sometimes end up coming across as wooden out of fear!Dr Tim's wife, Miranda, is an expert on marketing for aesthetic clinicians. In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show she explains how we can lean into a more informal style of marketing using Instagram Reels, whilst also making the most of the algorithm gold rush currently being enjoyed by Reels.If you've considered having a go with Reels, but don't know where to start, watch Miranda's super simple 6-step Reels tutorial designed especially...
2021-04-0618 minChew The FatpadVACCINE+FILLER SURVEY RESULTS! Which vaccine's highest risk for reactions? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week's Aesthetics Mastery show, Dr Tim reveals the results of his global research survey in which he asked 1,503 aesthetic clinicians if they had suffered a reaction to their dermal filler following the Covid-19 vaccine.The results are very interesting, especially in regards to whether the AstraZeneca, Pfizer or Moderna vaccines caused the highest number of reactions, and whether participants' chosen filler brand had an impact.Dr Tim also shares some useful data about the effect of pre-existing health concerns, for example, autoimmune diseases, on the vaccine + filler reaction rate. He also explains how...
2021-03-2626 minChew The FatpadAVOID OVER-TREATMENT. How to resist patient pressure & sell skills not Mls [Aesthetics Mastery Show]The problem of over-treatment at the hands of aesthetic injectors runs deeper than just the aesthetic impact.In this week's Aesthetic Mastery Show, Dr Tim digs into some important questions such as: is over-treatment subjective and should it just be the patient's prerogative what they have done to their face?He also addresses the case of reality TV star, Molly-Mae Hague, who had an extreme jawline from dermal filler in 2019, and has since had it dissolved. Dr Tim explains why he believes treatments like Molly-Mae's and those from 'Kim K ' price-per-ML packages, could actually...
2021-03-1924 minChew The FatpadNECROSIS CASE REVIEW: Cheek filler infraorbital artery vascular occlusion [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In 2010 Julie Bass Kaplan, an experienced nurse injector from California, was herself treated with Radiesse in the mid face during a training session. Julie suffered an infraorbital artery vascular occlusion, and went on to experience all the stages of necrosis.When a clinician shares their own personal experience of a complication, as Julie did so graciously in this case, it is a true gift to the rest of the medical aesthetics community, because we get to learn from very well documented images and a detailed breakdown of each stage of the complication.In this week's...
2021-03-1515 minChew The FatpadNON-REVERSIBLE FILLER DANGER: Dr Tim examines necrosis case post Radiesse [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Following last week's Aesthetics Mastery Show in which Dr Tim summarised the case of Julie Bass Kaplan FNP-BC who suffered a necrotic injury after she was treated with Radiesse, today we tackle the lessons to be taken from this important case.Dr Tim analyses the various risk factors present, including the choice of a non-reversible filler; the injection site; the size of the bolus; the length of the needle; and the training environment in which the injections were carried out.We examine the stages of necrosis that Julie experienced, and are lucky enough to learn...
2021-03-1523 minChew The FatpadADVANCED BOTOX ANATOMY: How to avoid nasty lower-face side effects [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Advanced Botox treatments in the lower face can be transformative for your patients but are also much more likely to cause side effects than upper-face toxin.As Dr Tim explains in this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, the reason is that lower third muscle anatomy is much more complex.As well as a very helpful anatomy tutorial, Dr Tim also puts the spotlight on four advanced Botox treatments in particular: masseter reduction; downturned mouth; gummy smile; and platysmal bands, also known as Nefertiti lift.He examines why particularly upsetting side effects from Botox are...
2021-02-1521 minChew The FatpadMUSCLE ANATOMY: How to avoid side effects & maximise Botox efficiency [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Botulinum toxin treatments in the upper face are a real 'bread and butter' treatment in most aesthetic clinicians' practice, but are you familiar enough with the anatomy to avoid side effects, whilst also maximising product efficiency?In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim takes us on an anatomical tour of the key muscles injected for upper-third Botox treatments, including the frontalis, corrugator, depressor supercilii, procerus, and orbicularis oculi.He shares why you should avoid paint-by-number injection techniques; the anatomy you need to know in order to avoid eyelid ptoses; how to get procerus toxin...
2021-02-0518 minChew The FatpadDELAYED ONSET NODULES. How to diagnose & treat lesions after dermal filler [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Delayed onset nodules following dermal filler treatment - also known as lesions, or simply just lumps - can strike fear into the hearts of aesthetic clinicians because they are far from easy to diagnose and manage.Firstly, you have to diagnose whether the lesions are just post-procedural, then whether they are inflammatory or non-inflammatory, then whether they're bacterial or not.Should you watch and wait, and/or treat with antibiotics, steroids, and/or reverse the filler altogether with hyaluronidase.In this episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim answers these questions and...
2021-01-2920 minChew The FatpadLIGAMENTS. Why 80% of visible ageing happens between ligaments & fat pads [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week's Aesthetics Mastery show, Dr Tim explains why 80% of the ageing we see is due to the relationship between the ligaments and the fat pads, and how we can restore the impact using dermal fillers.He gives us an anatomy lesson on the ligaments' function and location, and fascinatingly demonstrates using magnets and balloons the mechanical process behind why cheek filler lifts the jowls.You can grab Dr Tim's beautiful and detailed ligaments and fat pads poster here: https://drtimpearce.com/artistic-anatomy-poster-collection/You can find the deep fat pads show here...
2020-12-1811 minChew The FatpadDEEP FAT PADS: Dr Tim teaches upper, middle, & lower third fat pad anatomy [Aesthetic Mastery Show]In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, we dive deep into facial anatomy to explore one of the most important facial structures for aesthetic clinicians, particularly in regards to injecting dermal filler: the deep fat pads.Dr Tim gives us a detailed anatomy lesson on the upper, middle and lower third deep fat pads, including how to decide when to inject deep vs superficial fat pads.We also discuss how to use the deep fat pads to build trust in the consultation and treatment design stages, including how to predict the number of mls of dermal...
2020-12-1111 minChew The FatpadFAT PAD ANATOMY: Why fat pads are such a key piece of the aesthetic jigsaw [Aesthetic Mastery Show]Dr Tim returns to teach us about an anatomical feature that is central to successful aesthetic treatments because of their impact on the shape of the face; the harmony between structures; and its proportions. In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, we tackle the superficial fat pads.We discuss fat pad depletion with age; the vital impact that fat pads have on the consultation process and educating our patients; and how we should use them to design injectable treatments.You can grab Dr Tim's beautiful and detailed superficial fat pads and ligaments poster here: https://drtimpearce...
2020-12-0410 minChew The FatpadFiller Blindness! Dr Tim marks up his patient's dangerous arteries LIVE [Aesthetics Mastery Show]For the next four episodes of the Aesthetics Mastery Show we have a special treat - some never-seen-before footage of a sold-out conference we hosted last year, Dr Tim Live.The event was designed to walk delegates through what it's like to undertake a whole-face 14ml treatment from start to finish.In the first of four excerpts, Dr Tim marks up his model, Lindsay, and shares his '5 Q Algorithm' - the 5 questions you must ask yourself before you inject safely, and in order to produce beautiful results.#dermalfiller #medicalaesthetics #aesthetics
2020-11-0610 minChew The FatpadVascular Occlusion Nightmare: What If Patient's Allergic To Hyaluronidase? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]It's the stuff of nightmares - you get a vascular occlusion, test your patient and find out that they're allergic to hyaluronidase!As we discuss in this week's Aesthetic Mastery Show, you now have a very difficult decision to make. Do you proceed with the hyaluronidase reversal and risk anaphylaxis, or do you stand by and wait for the inevitable skin necrosis?Some clinicians have developed a high-risk workaround strategy for this eventuality, but Dr Tim explains why it is not something he would recommend.Indeed, before you even get to that stage...
2020-10-3012 minChew The FatpadVenous Occlusion Threat: How To Diagnose, Treat & Avoid Occluding A VEIN [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Vascular occlusion is every clinician's worst nightmare. But are you familiar with the differences between arterial and venous occlusion?In this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim dives into how to avoid, diagnose and treat venous occlusion, including discussing the probability that dermal filler could cause a pulmonary embolism, or even blindness due to a venous thrombosis.Let us know in the comments in you've ever experienced a venous occlusion from dermal filler.As discussed in the show, you can download Dr Tim's illustrated, step by step elective and emergency reversal protocols here...
2020-10-2612 minChew The FatpadLip Filler Migration! Why Does It Happen & How Can We Defend The Border!? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Lip filler migration is such a disheartening problem for any clinician worth their salt.You inject your patient's lips perfectly on the day, and then watch as your beautiful creations morph into a new shape over time as the filler crosses the vermillion border.In the second half of this week's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim gives us practical tips to prevent lip filler migration, for example, tweaked injection technique (2mm makes all the difference!), and product choice.And in the first half of the show, we dive into the different 'mental models...
2020-09-2420 minChew The FatpadCreate Expert-Level Lips With This Simple 4-Step Lip Design Blueprint [AESTHETICS MASTERY SHOW]It’s so easy to see colleagues using the latest trendy lip technique and believe it is the answer to all your lip problems.The truth is that one technique does not fit all patient, or even one lip! The real secret to lip mastery is building a combination treatment around the individual patient.As Dr Tim explains in this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, this process should happen in 4 sequential stages. If you follow Dr Tim's 4 step lip design blueprint, you take the guess-work out of creating lips your patients love, and ma...
2020-09-1116 minChew The FatpadFILLER BRUISES: Dr Tim's 16 Essential Tips To Prevent & Minimise Bruises [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Although we all accept that causing a bruise from dermal filler or Botox injections is high on the list of possible side effects, it's still a heart-sink moment when you're merrily injecting away and you suddenly spot a shiner appearing.In today's Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim shares 16 simple steps you can take to prevent bruises occurring in the first place, as well as how to minimise their size once the worst has already happened.We also discuss how to explain bruising and aftercare to your patients so that they leave your clinic with the...
2020-09-0415 minChew The FatpadDiagnosing Complications: 7 steps to get great complications advice, fast [Aesthetics Mastery Show]What is the best way to diagnose a complication?As we discover in this week's Aesthetics Mastery show, there is a 7-step process that will not only equip you to better diagnose complications independently but also enable you to ask great questions on clinical forums when you need additional help.Dr Tim explains that, when you implement this 7-step process, you will be able to present a short but impactful case to colleagues on aesthetic Facebook groups that will get you the advice you need quickly, plus fast-track your learning process....Oh and...
2020-08-2718 minChew The FatpadHidden Necrosis Risk: 3 Tight Areas Filler Can Cause Capillary Compression [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In the final episode of our three-part facial danger points series, we tackle a hidden complication risk - pressure from filler resulting in a lack of blood supply to the skin, and ultimately necrosis.Dr Tim explains why this little-known dermal filler complication occurs, which three 'tight' areas of the face are particularly vulnerable, and what you can do to quickly diagnose and treat.You can grab a very helpful free facial vessel map of the three extra risky areas here: https://drtimpearce.com/resources/the-13-injection-areas-that-carry-extra-risks-cheat-sheet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearce1
2020-08-2010 minChew The FatpadAVOID! The 5 Dangerous Arteries That Run Parallel To Your Needle/Cannula [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show we continue our look at the riskiest areas of the face to inject, this time diving into the 5 arteries that run parallel to where your needle or cannula goes, thus increasing the likelihood and severity of vascular occlusion.Dr Tim examines arteries such as the superior and inferior labial arteries, near lip injections, and the dorsal nasal artery, near non-surgical rhinoplasty injections, and explains why they are so dangerous and what you can do to avoid hitting them.You can grab a very helpful free facial...
2020-08-1314 minChew The FatpadDon't Inject DEEP Here! 6 Filler Complications Danger Points You must know [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, we dive deep (literally!) to explore the 6 most dangerous facial areas in which you must NOT inject deep, or risk occluding blood vessels with very serious consequences.Dr Tim guides us through important anatomy such as the supraorbital notch and mandibular groove, and explains why they are so dangerous and what you can do to avoid hitting them like the plague.You can grab a very helpful free facial vessel map of the 6 extra risky areas here:https://drtimpearce.com/resources/the-13-injection-areas-that-carry-extra-risks-cheat-sheet/...
2020-08-0617 minChew The FatpadThe Forgotten Artery: Why You SHOULD Know About ZygomaticofacialYou might be surprised by the anatomical topic of this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, because...you might not even know it exists!The zygomaticofacial artery is a branch of the lacrimal branch of the ophthalmic artery, and enters the face through the zygomaticofacial foramen.It is very often left out of text books altogether, but it's important you know about it so you can avoid complications when treating the lateral lid/cheek junction.In this episode, Dr Tim shows us how to locate the zygomaticofacial artery; how to avoid hitting...
2020-07-3007 minChew The FatpadHaematoma Or Vascular Occlusion? How To Tell The Difference... [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Vascular occlusions are every aesthetic clinician's worst nightmare, so we are rightly on high alert to can act quickly if one should occur. The problem comes when our ability to diagnose a vascular occlusion is hampered by the presence of the much more common haematoma.We don't want to be undertaking necessary hyaluronidase filler reversals, but haematomas can cause delayed capillary refill themselves, making it tough to distinguish them apart from VOs, especially when the clock is ticking and the pressure is onIn this episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim dives into...
2020-07-2314 minChew The FatpadPiriform Fossa: How To Inject This Deceptively Dangerous Area [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, Dr Tim zooms up on a vital 'hinge' anatomical feature: the piriform fossa, AKA nasolabial fold, AKA 'Ristow’s space'.We discuss:✅ Why it's important clinicians understand this area✅ The vital nearby anatomy including the facial artery and its branches, and the infraorbital artery✅ Why we even bother with nasolabial fold treatments✅ Injection technique choices including cannula vs needle, needle depth, and volume✅ Complications possible in the piriform fossa, including a particularly nasty case study.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtimpearce1...
2020-07-1612 minChew The FatpadWhen Complications Go REALLY Wrong & How You Can Avoid Them [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, we examine WHY the most severe aesthetics complications occur.Because Dr Tim is known as a complications expert, clinicians from all around the world send him case studies, and he has observed that severe complications have one thing in common:A series of small decision points where the wrong path was chosen multiple times by the clinician stack upon each other and lead to disaster.We reference elements of a real-life necrosis case following non-surgical rhinoplasty and unpick the decision points that led to...
2020-07-0924 minChew The Fatpad4th July Debate: Is 'Medical Aesthetics' Really Medical? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, we tackle an issue that cuts straight to the heart of the 'medical aesthetics' industry: are we ACTUALLY medical?The answer you give not only affects your professional identity and philosophy, but also whether or not you can open your clinic following Covid-19; what tax you pay; and most importantly how you treat your patients.Dr Tim and Miranda dive into this important debate, and explain:- How aesthetic clinicians can demonstrate they are medical not cosmetic.- What are the patient comments...
2020-07-0214 minChew The FatpadFiller & Auto-Immune Disease: Are They Contraindicated? | Aesthetics Mastery ShowIn this week's episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show, we tackle autoimmunine diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, myasthenia gravis and lupas, and ask if they are contraindications for dermal filler.Dr Tim dives into the circumstances in which it IS safe to treat people with autoimmunine diseases with filler, and explains how clinicians can make the clinical judgement whether or not to go ahead.After all, there are countless diseases and drugs your patients could present with a history of, meaning that it's almost impossible to rote learn all the permutations....
2020-06-2521 minChew The FatpadHow NOT To Inject The Orbit: Vital Tear Trough Anatomy Tutorial [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In Dr Tim's recent webinar with Dr Mobin Master (link below), we spoke about the unfortunate tear trough complication after injectors place filler into the orbit instead of the pre zygomatic space.The effects of this problem can be nasty, long lasting, and very hard to reverse, so prevention is key. So, we decided to dedicate a whole Aesthetics Mastery Show to explaining the vital anatomy behind this problem, and the injection technique you need to avoid injecting within the orbit.Pay careful attention as Dr Tim uses 'Bruce' the anatomy skull, to give you...
2020-06-1808 minChew The FatpadVascular Occlusion: How Many Vials Of Hyalase Do You REALLY Need? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]Dr Tim gets asked all the time "How many vials of hyaluronidase do I actually need for my emergency kit, to reverse a vascular occlusion safely?" so we've dedicated this Aesthetics Mastery Show to answering that question once and for all.We dig into the science behind hyaluronidase reversals; why different clinicians have competing views on the number of vials you need; how many it took Tim to reverse his own lip occlusion; how to know when you've used enough; and how you can access emergency stock in UK (except Scotland) if you're not a doctor or...
2020-06-1523 minChew The FatpadInjection Techniques: Best angles, depths, how to aspirate & stabilise [AESTHETICS MASTERY SHOW]In this week's episode, Dr Tim goes deep on dermal filler injection techniques - one of the most asked about aspects of aesthetics.We all want to minimise filler complications and create beautiful results with our needle, right? But sometimes this magic touch seems to evades us, and we walk away from treatments frustrated and lacking confidence.In this episode Dr Tim perfectly lays out the injection-technique principles you need to know in order to excel with the syringe. He tackles: the perfect angles, depths, and position needed to minimise risk and maximise the aesthetic...
2020-05-2632 minChew The FatpadWhy great injectors don't have to be good at art...yet! [Aesthetics Mastery Show]We explored a super interesting question in this week’s episode of The Aesthetics Mastery Show: do great injectors have to be good at art? This came about because Dr Tim has been getting into sculpting during lockdown, and was surprised to find a great number of benefits for his aesthetic skills. We dug into:•Why you are not superficial for trying to make yourself and your patients more beautiful•Why being a bad injector is actually a good thing…on one condition!•The unexpectedly close relationship between art and anatomy•Dr Tim explains why focal poin...
2020-04-3020 minChew The FatpadBotox Injection Patterns: My GO TO patterns & the ones you must AVOID! [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week’s Aesthetics Mastery Show, we discuss all-things Botox patterns, including:•Whether or not we should follow the licenced Botox doses•Dr Tim’s preferred forehead Botox injection pattern•How to plan your Botox treatments...using marbles!•What Dr Tim learnt when he got a brow ptosis from a very low Botox dose•How Dr Tim marks up his Botox treatments•How to tackle Botox for large and small foreheads•The simple way to reduce your Botox follow up rate•Why freezing someone’s forehead can reduce their trustworthiness!•...
2020-04-2322 minChew The FatpadTear Trough Complications: why are they so COMMON? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this week’s Aesthetics Mastery Show, we dive deep into the topic of tear trough complications, particularly the pesky oedema which is very upsetting for patients and practitioners alike.• Dr Tim explains why tear trough complications are so common;• Debates whether post-tear trough oedema is worse with needle or cannula;• Shares his preferred tear trough filler brand;• Explains how to diagnose the five most common tear trough complications;• Clarifies when it is appropriate to just watch and wait;• Shows us how to massage away tear trough oedema;• And describes how to treat a delay...
2020-04-1420 minChew The FatpadCOVID-19: How will my business SURVIVE 2020? [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this episode of the Aesthetics Mastery show, Tim shared some surprisingly positive perspectives about the outlook for your aesthetics business after the Covid-19 crisis....particularly for those of us who take certain actions now.We also dived into the needle vs cannula debate. Dr Tim shared his personal preference for cannula or needle when injecting the lips and cheeks, and revealed the surprising truth behind why occlusions caused by cannulas can have much worse consequences for patients than those caused by a needle. Thankfully Dr Tim gave his injection technique tips for how to avoid this...
2020-03-1921 minChew The FatpadFiller FAILS...Weird Aesthetics Complications & No Needle Filler [Aesthetics Mastery Show]In this episode, we dived into weird and wonderful aesthetic side effects.For example, have you ever had a patient tell you an alien’s coming out of their forehead?! Dr Tim has. Watch the show to hear what was actually going on. Dr Tim also shares his experience of Botox patients getting white spots after going to the gym. He explains the clinical cause.In part two of the show, we tackle the thorny topic of no-needle filler/hyaluron pen lip augmentation device. Is it safe? Does it provide the same results as a ne...
2020-03-0619 minChew The FatpadWhat Caroline Flack’s tragic death teaches us about beating online trolls!In this episode of the Aesthetics Mastery Show our hosts, Dr Tim Pearce & Miranda Pearce discuss all things occlusions & social media.Do you know how long you have got before a vascular occlusion turns into impending necrosis? Dr Tim & Miranda take a deep dive into the science & skills you can use to help reduce the time between injection and diagnosis of an occlusion.They also discuss how the cruel words of online trolls & fake news contributed the death of the much loved Television & Radio presenter Caroline Flack. Also, how aesthetic clinicians can win the battle...
2020-02-2840 minChew The FatpadJawline: How to create picture perfect jawline results!The new episode of Aesthetics Mastery is here and we are talking about Jawlines!In this episode, Dr Tim Pearce & Miranda Pearce discuss trends and techniques you can use to create picture-perfect Jawline results.Follow Dr Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/ Follow Dr Tim on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@drtimpearce
2019-11-2148 min
Chew The FatpadWhy Is Aspirating Still Controversial?For years, aspirating has been a hotly debated topic in medical aesthetics with virtually nobody sitting on both sides of the fence. You're either passionate about it or you're passionate about not aspirating because you don't believe there is any evidence to support it.It's a complex topic because in certain scenarios both sides of the camp are correct. And what Dr Tim Pearce and Miranda Pearce do in this podcast is explore the issue in more depth.On Monday 8th July, the nation got to witness Dr Tim being stabbed LIVE in the name of medical science, where he...
2019-07-0549 min
Chew The FatpadHow To Master Facial Anatomy for Cosmetic Injectable TreatmentsIn this episode of the Aesthetics Mastery podcast, Miranda Pearce interviews Dr Tim Pearce on how you can truly master the art of understanding the facial anatomy so you know exactly what is happening under the skin every time you inject.At 4:12 Tim mentions the following book - Facial Topography: Clinical Anatomy of the Face https://g.co/kgs/LUZdLn If you're interested in Cadaveric Training, see here: https://www.skinvivatraining.com/courses/cadaveric-master-class/Use #DrTim to get your questions answered by Dr Tim Pearce in the next Aesthetics Mastery podcast.www.drtimpearce.comFollow Dr Tim on...
2019-05-2453 min
Chew The FatpadThe difference between a heavy brow and ptosis | #AskDrTimIn this week's Aesthetics Mastery podcast, we're continuing with your Botox complications questions to Dr Tim Pearce.1. With Botox, other than pregnancy and breastfeeding, what other medications do we need to be aware of and co-morbidities do we need to be aware of? (1m30s)2. I’d like to know how to achieve the best forehead results around the 2cm safety area. I’ve had a client with a dynamic line right on the safety border. Can I offer a better technique? (12m50s)3. The evidence-base for the use of apraclonidine (Iopidine) eyedrops for upper lid ptosis. Doesn't seem to be m...
2018-10-1131 min
Chew The FatpadShould we NOT be treating over 65s with Botulinum toxin?In this episode of Aesthetics Mastery podcast, we're putting YOUR questions around Botox complications to Dr Tim. #AskDrTim1. When should you NOT treat heavy lids? (3m15s)2. How to correct "Spock brow"? (9m30s)3. Why is there a recommended dose per area, but then more can be added at top up? (12m20s)4. Should we NOT be injecting Botox into over 65s? (14m50s)5. Are there typical reasons why clients aren’t satisfied and what you can do at the top up appointment that would be helpful and/or avoiding the issue in the first place (17m15s)You can fi...
2018-09-2025 min
Chew The FatpadWhy it's Important to Understand Ageing In The Perioral AreaThe lines around the Perioral Area are so much more than just a crease.In this new Aesthetics Mastery podcast, Dr Adam Cheong and Dr Tim Pearce of SkinViva Training dive deep into understanding the principles of treating this common area.Follow Dr Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/ Follow Dr Tim on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@drtimpearce
2018-07-1224 min
Chew The FatpadLumps in Lips: Part 3 - How to deal with each type of LumpDr Tim Pearce and Dr Adam Cheong conclude the Lumps in Lips series, covering the final topics to make you competent in diagnosing and treating lumps that may appear in the lips following cosmetic treatment.Get FREE access to Dr Tim's Lumps in Lips video tutorials here: http://bit.ly/2uUxk1EFollow Dr Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/ Follow Dr Tim on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@drtimpearce
2018-06-1430 min
Chew The FatpadLumps in Lips: Part 2 - The Story of How & Why Lumps FormThe Story Of How And Why Lumps Form. Listen here: http://bit.ly/2JiaE4CIn Episode 10, we discussed the correct diagnosis of lumps that can be found in the lip following dermal filler treatment (listen here: http://bit.ly/2GNtw5q). This week, Dr Tim Pearce and Dr Adam Cheong are tackling why and how they develop in the first place.Helping to develop your skills and knowledge so you can confidently treat lips and any complications following treatment.Get FREE access to Dr Tim's Lumps in Lips video tutorials here: http://bit.ly/2uUxk1EFollow Dr...
2018-06-0746 min
Chew The FatpadLumps in Lips: Part 1 - How to DiagnoseOne of your clients has developed some lumps in her lips after you injected them with dermal filler a few days ago. What do you do?Stay calm! Here Dr Tim Pearce and Dr Adam Cheong talk through the varying lumps that can develop after a lip filler treatment and how to diagnose them correctly to understand the steps and advice you need to take to rectify.Get FREE access to Dr Tim's Lumps in Lips video tutorials here: http://bit.ly/2uUxk1EFollow Dr Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/
2018-05-2435 min
Chew The FatpadA True Story: Emergency Reversal of FillerDoes the thought of complications scare you? Are you fearful of necrosis? Scared of how to handle to situation if it were to ever happen to you? Download a FREE step-by-step guide to the Emergency Reversal Protocol here: http://bit.ly/2BWSDUwIn this latest podcast, Dr Tim and Dr Adam Cheong of SkinViva & SkinViva Training cover the emergency reversal protocol following Dr Tim's recent vascular occlusion on a client. Listen to how Dr Tim dealt with the situation, where the client walked free of any harm.www.skinvivatraining.comwww.drtimpearce.comFollow Dr Tim on Instagram here:
2018-04-1241 min
Chew The FatpadThe Benefits of Cheek TreatmentJoin Dr Tim Pearce and Dr Adam Cheong as they discuss cheek treatments within medical aesthetics. Can this one treatment really rejuvenate the whole face?www.skinviva.comwww.skinvivatraining.comwww.drtimpearce.comFollow Dr Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drtimpearce/ Follow Dr Tim on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@drtimpearce
2018-02-2232 min