Dr Cara McDonald - What happened to Linda Evangelista?

What is PAH (Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia) and how has an adverse reaction to a popular fat freezing procedure left the 90’s supermodel and icon of beauty deformed and a recluse?    Dr Cara McDonald a leading specialist dermatologist and renown educator in the world of injectables and cosmeceuticals shares her insight and warns that the Australian aesthetics industry is unregulated and consumers need to understand the importance of research and selecting the right practitioner for any procedure.   In this episode, Dr Cara explains the risks associated with all aesthetic and surgical procedures and specifically unpacks Linda Evangelista’s adverse reaction to fat freezing which has dominated headlines. She also discusses the importance of thorough and correct “consenting” the process she recommends for speaking with your doctor and how to navigate misinformation. An episode not to be missed with practical insights and advice to ensure consumers make informed and safe choices in what is largely an unregulated industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.