Technology of Beauty

Grant Stevens

Renowned plastic surgeon and aesthetics industry entrepreneur, Dr. Grant Stevens, brings you The Technology of Beauty — your new source for the very latest in aesthetic technology. On this podcast, Dr. Stevens will give listeners a look into his world, through exclusive interviews with the doctors, founders, inventors, and scientists who are shaping the future of aesthetics. Subscribe now and don't miss an episode!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Technology of Beauty episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Technology of Beauty for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Technology of Beauty episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ep. 117 - Live from AIS 2023 in Miami Beach

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06/07/23 • 81 min

Welcome to Miami Beach, this year's home of the prestigious Aesthetics Innovation Summit. In this extended episode, recorded live at AIS, Dr. Stevens takes us on a tour of the most cutting-edge developments in plastic surgery and the aesthetics industry.
With an unprecedented gathering of pioneers who are pushing the boundaries of beauty and reshaping the future of cosmetic enhancements, this episode features enlightening conversations and expert insights into breakthroughs that promise to revolutionize the field of aesthetics itself.
Join us as Dr. Grant Stevens interviews the movers and shakers of the beauty business that are propelling the aesthetics industry into an exciting new era on the latest episode of The Technology of Beauty.
Guests:
00:00:31 Niquette Hunt, Candesant Biomedical
00:06:38 Karen Long, KCK MedTech / Co-Chair AIS
00:13:29 Drew Taylor, Ph.D, Acorn BioLabs
00:23:24 Stéphane Meunier, Ph.D., HALLURA
00:28:04 Natalene Hoepffner, Fastox
00:35:46 Ryan Beal, M.D., Dyve Biosciences
00:45:02 Daniel Mazzaferro, M.D., MBA, RheoTek Medical
00:49:22 Paul Herchman, GetHairMD
00:55:43 Daniel Hopkins, AlumierMD
01:04:46 Jean-Yves Coste, Windome Banking Partners
01:11:45 Robert Jones, Revance
01:16:51 Barry DiBernardo, M.D., New Jersey Plastic Surgery

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Ep. 132 - Megan Brown of Athenix on Building a Digitally-Native Aesthetic Brand

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07/05/23 • 37 min

Ep. 80 - Megan Brown of Athenix on Building a Digitally-Native Aesthetic Brand
What does it take to build a successful aesthetic brand in today's ever-evolving beauty industry? Join Dr. Grant Stevens as he sits down with Megan Brown, the new CMO of Athenix, to delve into a rebranding journey to explore, implement and automate proven marketing technologies and strategies.
Leveraging her legacy of success at numerous enterprises, learn how Megan plans to bring strategies from consumer packaged goods and e-commerce into play in the realm of aesthetics. And don't miss discussion of the potential benefits and pitfalls of this approach, shedding light on the opportunities it presents for forward-thinking practices.
How can entrepreneurs in the aesthetic industry start with the basics, set up robust marketing infrastructures, and establish solid communications frameworks to propel their brands forward? And what role do paid social media, influencers, and subscription aesthetics play in this digital landscape? Tune in to the latest episode of The Technology of Beauty to uncover the secrets behind building a thriving aesthetic brand.
Show Notes:
00:00 Intro
01:16 Background
11:29 What is Athenix?
13:04 Megan's plans for Athenix
14:56 Applying CPG and e-commerce models to the industry
20:12 The role of subscription aesthetics
30:25 Crystal ball
36:42 Closing words

Ep. 37 - Dr. Mary Lupo | The Giants of Aesthetics Series No. 4

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10/19/21 • 42 min

In this episode, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down in the studio with long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Mary Lupo of the Lupo Center for Aesthetic and General Dermatology. A cosmetically-focused dermatologist and co-founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp — a leading source of continuing education for core aesthetic professionals — Dr. Lupo knows the business of beauty

Get to know Dr. Lupo and learn more about the innovations we can expect in topical skincare from an expert with first-hand knowledge of the craft.

Ep. 140 - Jason Williams on How Alastin Doubled Down on the Science of Skincare

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11/07/23 • 28 min

"Alastin is certainly not the only brand in our offices, but it is my number one brand. And it's based on the science." — Dr. Grant Stevens

For far too long, skincare was more about style than substance. Flashy marketing and misleading claims wrapped around largely generic ingredients became the rinse and repeat formula for cosmetic brands.

While we've seen no shortage of technical progress in the world of aesthetic medicine, the skincare category has suffered from a dearth of true scientific innovation.

The above context is necessary to provide a backdrop against which to project just how refreshing it is to speak with Jason Williams, the Vice President of Sales at Alastin Skincare.

In this episode, he provides valuable insights into how Alastin's dedication to science forms the bedrock of its skincare research and innovation.

Tune in to hear about a brand-new topical vitamin C serum proven not to disrupt elastin and collagen, and learn Jason's best tips for physician-led product pullthrough on the latest episode of The Technology of Beauty.

Ep. 22 - Joan Kron, The Beauty Editor Who Made Plastic Surgery Mainstream

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03/09/21 • 49 min

In the season 2 premiere of the podcast, Dr. Grant Stevens chats with the one and only Joan Kron. An award-winning journalist, media icon, author, and filmmaker, Joan has quite literally done it all but, if you're in aesthetic medicine, you know her as the beauty editor who covered plastic surgery at Allure for over 25 years.

What you may not know is that she didn't just popularize plastic surgery in mainstream media; she essentially created the category in a move that many other fashion and beauty publications would later follow.

Her story and her message are inspiring no matter what field you're in. Having never authored a word before the age of 40 and later reinventing herself as an award-winning filmmaker in her eighties, she's living testament to the fact that it's never too late.

Tune in to hear Dr. Grant Stevens' candid interview with the 93-year-old media icon in which she tells us the story of how she came to be the Queen of Plastic Surgery and lets us in on what she's planning next!

Ep. 41 - Izhak Musli of APX Platform on Building a Feedback Loop for Your Aesthetic Practice Through the Marriage of Analytics and Training

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12/29/21 • 28 min

In the last episode of 2021, Dr. Grant Stevens interviews a serial entrepreneur who has dedicated much of his career to helping aesthetic practices solve problems through the use of technology. With a background in software, Izhak Muesli’s first foray into aesthetics was as the founder and CEO of practice analytics platform Atlas KPI.

Following a successful exit, he developed a lead management system for patient acquisition, which was subsequently acquired by aesthetic EHR company Symplast.

After serving as Chief Product Officer and Chief Revenue Officer at Symplast, he has embarked on a new journey that has brought him full circle in many ways.

In this candid sitdown, Izhak tells us the story behind his decision to team up with veteran practice management consultant & coach Terri Ross to form APX Platform. APX is an analytics and training platform that makes it possible for plastic surgeons and medical spas to know their numbers and exactly what they need to do to optimize them.

Tune in now to hear how Izhak and company are filling a long overdue gap in our industry.

Ep. 143 - Michael Burke on Assembling a Multi-Brand, Surgery-Centric Aesthetic Platform

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12/13/23 • 44 min

"We want top-tier, board-certified plastic surgeons that want to grow, care about their staff, and care deeply about their patients."
When others preach the benefits of practice consolidation, they often talk a big game about how they'll "take the stress of your back office off your plate so you can focus on surgical." They promise to provide a fail-safe marketing strategy or a dominant sales force or airtight accounts receivable — and maybe it rings just a little hollow. Maybe a just a little too good to be true.
On the other hand, today's guest Michael Burke has the real world experience and know-how won from actually managing practice consolidation at scale.
As a leading executive at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, Michael played a key role in growing a handful of practices to a network of over 70 locations while helping to navigate the company through three different purchases, ultimately resulting in an acquisition by Aspen Dental.
As Michael emphasized, one of the most pivotal secrets to success in the midst of growth and change was the strength of a consistent management team that provided stability throughout ClearChoice's evolution and acquisition.
Today, as the President of Athenix, Michael works to partner with plastic surgeons who are ready to grow their practices for real. Without telling the doctor what to do, he and his team provide the guidance and resources to fuel that desired growth, thanks to significant investment from Latticework Capital Management, which focuses exclusively on building leading healthcare companies.
Michael's inspiration springs from a transformative personal experience in which a medical technology he was involved with played a pivotal role in saving the life of a family member. From that point on, his professional life has been driven by the desire to be a part of businesses that have the power to genuinely change lives — Athenix being no exception.
Hear all about it for yourself on the latest episode of The Technology of Beauty.

Ep. 138 - Nick Magruder on Exploring a New Model for 3rd Party Patient Acquisition

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10/10/23 • 38 min

According to an oft-cited survey, over 65 million Americans are considering receiving an aesthetic treatment for the first time. Nick Magruder wants to make aesthetics more accessible for these consumers — and he may have found a way to do it.
Drawing on his experience as Co-Founder and CEO of FriendMedia (now vrtly.ai), where he built an innovative platform focused on delivering a seamless in-practice marketing platform to medical aesthetic providers, Nick is the new Co-Founder and CEO of True Aesthetics.
The stated mission? "To lower barriers to entry for self-confidence, fight against stigmas, and democratize medical aesthetics." As for what that means in practical terms, take the example of the so-called "liquid nose job" — a nonsurgical procedure arguably overlooked and under-marketed that yet offers an excellent entry point.
By getting consumers educated, engaged, vetted, and into seats, True Aesthetics is piloting a new white-glove model for third-party patient acquisition under the banner of their first direct-to-consumer brand, TrueNose.
The goal is to set a precedent for continued success in other areas:
• Identify a niche procedure and build a consumer brand around it.
• Drive awareness through various digital avenues.
• Streamline conversion with AI-driven online consultations.
• Partner with financing companies to pre-approve prospective patients and deliver qualified patients on demand.
With potential future verticals including "True Lips," "True Breast," "True Lipo," and even dental and wellness, find out why Dr. Stevens thinks the future looks bright for True Aesthetics on the latest episode of The Technology of Beauty.

Ep. 152 - Caro Van Hove on Setting a New Standard in Long-Term Cellulite Treatment

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04/23/24 • 35 min

"60 million women in the US alone have cellulite. And even if we winnow that all the way down to who can afford it, who's so bothered to do something about it, we're still talking about 6 million women."
For all of the many successes in the beauty business, efforts to address cellulite have most commonly resulted in failure. That doesn't alter the fact that women want a solution for beauty below the waist — and it looks like Revelle Aesthetics CEO Caro Van Hove has an answer in the Avéli cellulite reduction device.
Revelle maintains that "Avéli delivers a long-term reduction in the appearance of cellulite in the buttocks and thighs for a wide variety of women, covering the full spectrum of cellulite complexity."
In what amounts to an effective one-time treatment for cellulite, the procedure is minimally invasive and can be performed by mid-level providers as a standalone treatment or by surgical providers in combination with other procedures.
Get a sneak peek at the "exciting ideas" Caro and her team of engineers are working on, and watch Dr. Grant Stevens demonstrate the Avéli device itself, all on the latest episode of The Technology of Beauty.

Ep. 29 - Terri Ross on Building a Training & Growth Platform for Aesthetic Practices

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06/15/21 • 29 min

In episode 29 of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Terri Ross of Terri Ross Consulting and APX.

Starting on the industry side and later migrating to practice consulting, Terri has worked with aesthetic medicine practices of every different size and stage.

Along the way, she's identified the core problems and challenges that nearly every practice runs across and has developed proven strategies around each.

Tune in to hear how she's helping practices overcome these pain points with her new platform, APX or Aesthetic Practice Accelerator — A training and growth platform for aesthetic practices.

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How many episodes does Technology of Beauty have?

Technology of Beauty currently has 124 episodes available.

What topics does Technology of Beauty cover?

The podcast is about Plastic Surgery, Health & Fitness, Beauty, Fashion & Beauty, Medicine, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Technology of Beauty?

The episode title 'Ep. 31 - John Connors of Jan Marini Skin Research on Elevating the Aesthetic Skincare Category' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Technology of Beauty?

The average episode length on Technology of Beauty is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of Technology of Beauty released?

Episodes of Technology of Beauty are typically released every 13 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of Technology of Beauty?

The first episode of Technology of Beauty was released on Apr 30, 2020.

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