In this episode of Inside Out Med, hosts Jay Feinberg from Refresh Palm beach Aesthetics and Chris Senger from XS MedSpa discuss recent developments in the medical spa space, including the closure of Ideal Image locations. Ideal Image bankrupted their Canadian companies in 2023, started closure of the Canadian ones that year, and is now selling off all of the United States locations. Their Tampa headquarters is officially closing down, and they filed an employment act, also known as a Warren Act, which requires certain employers to give notice before you just close down HQ.

This episode of Inside Out Med dives into popular aesthetic treatments, starting with a critique of the launch and positioning of the neuromodulator Daxifi. The discussion then moves to compare various botulinum toxin type A treatments, including Botox, Disport, Zemin, and Juvo, and clarifies the differences between neuromodulators (which paralyze the muscle) and dermal fillers (which replace lost volume). The hosts also address the risks associated with the rise of online GLP-1 weight loss programs, emphasizing the importance of proper medical oversight, follow-up testing, and understanding potential side effects like nausea, constipation, and pancreatitis. Finally, the episode includes a strong warning against using unproven, at-home laser hair removal and other aesthetic devices, contrasting them with professional treatments like those using the Candela Gentle Max Pro. The speakers conclude by briefly touching on other procedures like the Emsculpt Neo, CoolSculpting, and the challenges of regulating counterfeit medical devices.

In this episode of Inside Out Med, hosts Jay Feinberg from Refresh Palm beach Aesthetics and Chris Senger from XS MedSpa discuss the growing interest in hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT) in wellness clinics, noting that its progression is slow despite substantial benefits. They cover the applications of HBOT for anti-aging, general wellness, and medical conditions, contrasting soft chambers with hard chambers that can reach pressures of 2 or 3 atmospheres. The discussion touches on the importance of prescribed treatment protocols, which usually range from 20 to 40 hours, and the risks, such as oxygen toxicity, which is uncommon but possible at two or more atmospheres over a long period. The speakers also address the difficulty of setting up a hyperbaric facility due to high investment costs and the required education for safely bringing a patient to and from pressure. The conversation expands to cover anti-aging protocols, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and injectable nutritional supplementation, and the risks associated with the unregulated supplement and compounding pharmacy markets.