Inside the Wild West of Med Spas: Neurotoxins, Lasers, and Legal Chaos with Amanda Lemmage

In this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, host Dr. Kate Dee interviews Amanda Lemmage, owner of Skingevity Med Spa. They discuss their preferences for different FDA-approved neurotoxins like Dysport and Botox, detailing the pros and cons of each. They then delve into their favorite laser and RF microneedling treatments, highlighting the superior technologies from Korea and the importance of avoiding high-risk treatments like CO2 lasers. Lastly, they touch upon the confusing and inconsistent legal landscape governing med spas, emphasizing the necessity of medical directors and ethical practices. Dr. Dee also introduces a new initiative, the Medspa Board, aimed at certifying reputable med spas to protect consumers.

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Takeaways

• Neurotoxins like Botox and Dysport have different properties and are not the same
• Patient education is crucial in aesthetic treatments.
• Ablative lasers carry higher risks and are generally avoided.
• RF microneedling is a safe and effective treatment option.
• Honesty and transparency with patients build trust.
• The med spa industry is evolving with new technologies and regulations. People want to be educated and not pressured into treatments.
• Regulations vary significantly by state in the aesthetics industry.
• Medical directors must be actively involved in practices.
• There is a movement towards stronger medical directorship in med spas.
• Patients should be aware of the qualifications of their providers.
• The Medspa Board aims to certify compliant med spas.
• Consumers need to know what questions to ask when choosing a med spa.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to MedSpa Mayhem

01:06 Meet Amanda Lemon: Licensed Esthetician and Business Coach

01:52 Diving into Neurotoxins: Botox, Dysport, and More

04:21 The Pros and Cons of Different Neurotoxins

11:31 Challenges with Sales Reps and Marketing Tactics

15:08 Laser Treatments: RF Microneedling and More

25:43 The Importance of Risk Management in Spas

25:57 Educating Patients on Safety

26:21 Honesty and Integrity in Patient Care

27:12 Avoiding High-Pressure Sales Tactics

27:59 Age Considerations for Treatments

28:39 Maintaining Skin Health Over Time

30:20 Industry Regulations and Legal Changes

31:31 The Role of Medical Directors

33:27 Ethical Concerns in Medical Spas

43:06 The Med Spa Board Certification

48:46 Advice for New Patients and Practitioners

50:39 Conclusion and Contact Information