Med Spa Lessons from Australia featuring Inside Aesthetics

Aesthetics is truly a global market.  In this episode, we explore how Australia became a bellwether for the aesthetics industry, from the rise of Laser Clinics Australia to the impact of private equity, regulation, and changing patient behavior. Dr. Jake Sloane and David Segal, hosts of the Inside Aesthetics podcast, share hard-earned insights from navigating one of the most influential aesthetics markets in the world. If you’re a clinician, med spa owner, injector, or aesthetics business operator, this conversation offers practical lessons on compliance, business growth, patient trust, and what it takes to survive in a rapidly changing market. We break down how short-term financial pressure, consolidation, and boardroom decision-making can clash with the long-term, relationship-based nature of medical aesthetics. Discussion points include 03:08 — Jake and David's backgrounds and the origin of Inside Aesthetics  07:13 — How Laser Clinics Australia created a model for other med spas 10:02 — The impact of private equity on the business 18:58 — Why volume-driven models become harder to sustain 26:01 — Lessons for the U.S. from Australia’s regulatory experience 41:45 — Patient demand, shifting treatment preferences, and market pressure 52:39 — The importance of building a community