Show Notes
This week, Rachel and Laurel dive into the booming world of med spas. We unpack which treatments actually have good evidence behind them, which are mostly marketing, and why the beauty industry has become increasingly medicalised. Along the way we talk injectables, "natural" beauty, and the culture behind one of the fastest-growing industries in healthcare.
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In this episode: Botox, fillers, lip filler, med spas, aesthetic medicine, cosmetic injectables, IV vitamin therapy, red light therapy, laser treatments, skincare, beauty standards, wellness culture, preventive Botox, cosmetic dermatology, evidence-based medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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