Medical Spa Insider

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