Doctor Explains FDA Warnings on RF Microneedling Injuries, Counterfeit Botox, and Fake Doctors | EP 74 episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 26 MIN

Doctor Explains FDA Warnings on RF Microneedling Injuries, Counterfeit Botox, and Fake Doctors | EP 74

from Med Spa Confidential - Exposing the Risks, Rewards, and Business of Beauty · host Dr. Kate Dee | Medical Aesthetics

Why are RF microneedling lawsuits piling up against one specific device?The FDA dropped several safety alerts recently. If you're getting Botox, fillers, or skin tightening treatments, you need to hear this. Dr. Dee was doing research for a potential podcast guest when something didn't add up. Dr. Dee has performed thousands of RF microneedling treatments over 10 years without seeing the burns, scarring, and fat loss the FDA is warning about. But when she looked into the lawsuits, she found something that explains everything. Chapters:00:01:00 – RF microneedling injuries00:08:06 – Counterfeit Botox00:14:28 – Fake doctors and credential fraudClose to a dozen people were hospitalized with botulism last year. The FDA just went after the websites selling fake injectables. Learn why some providers genuinely don't know they're breaking the law. Dr. Dee explains how this is possible and what it means for anyone walking into a med spa right now.The fake doctor story ties it all together. When you hear how easy it was for this person to fool patients, you'll understand why asking the right questions matters more than trusting a fancy website or impressive-sounding title.Listen and learn what Dr. Dee discovered that changes how you evaluate every med spa.Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERELearn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas.Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.comWant the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE  Gift GuideFollower Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedeePlease leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDeeGLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure.Med Spa Confidential with Dr. Kate Dee exposes illegal practices, compliance failures, and patient safety risks inside the medical aesthetics industry. Consumers learn how to find licensed injectors, avoid counterfeit products, and make safer treatment decisions. Med spa owners and providers get real accountability, industry standards, and a pa...

Why are RF microneedling lawsuits piling up against one specific device? The FDA dropped several safety alerts recently. If you're getting Botox, fillers, or skin tightening treatments, you need to hear this. Dr. Dee was doing research for a potential podcast guest when something didn't add up. Dr. Dee has performed thousands of RF microneedling treatments over 10 years without seeing the burns, scarring, and fat loss the FDA is warning about. But when she looked into the lawsuits, she ...

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