Ep 107 The Beauty Of The World (Chapter 2): India & Sub-Continental Asian patients | Dr Rashmi Shetty

Episode 107 hosts Dr Rashmi Shetty (Dermatologist from Mumbai, India) This is the second chapter of our miniseries, 'The Beauty Of The World'. (Please also listen to episodes 102, 109, 113, 118, 224 and 321 for our other episodes and regions of the world)  In these episodes we host globally-renowned key opinion leaders to discuss their own regions beauty standards, aesthetic trends and the injectable market in their part of the world. We'll aim to understand what people find attractive, what influences this and celebrate the similarities and amazing differences amongst peoples faces and skin tones. In this episode we explore the beauty ideals of India whilst also reflecting on Subcontinental Asian attitudes to aesthetics. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Dr Rashmi Shetty 05:59 Diversity of Facial Features Across Regions in India   10:56 Cultural Identity and Respecting Regional Beauty Ideals   18:27 Consultation Style and Understanding Patient Motivations   26:25 Influence of Social Media and Celebrity Culture   33:29 Ongoing Stigma and Privacy Around Aesthetic Treatments   41:37 Growth of the Middle Class and Rising Demand for Aesthetics   48:53 Aging Differences Across Skin Types and Regions   52:09 Skin Tone Preferences and the History of Skin Lightening   59:04 Modernization, Fashion Trends and Changing Social Norms   01:07:16 Male Aesthetic Treatments and Cultural Expectations   01:14:29 Training Pathways and Lack of Standardized Injector Education   01:21:52 Market Growth and Accessibility of Injectables in Smaller Cities   01:28:35 Pricing Differences and Business Models in India   01:37:03 Safety Awareness and Managing Complications   01:44:12 Devices, Threads and Popular Treatment Trends   01:51:20 Future Outlook for Aesthetic Medicine in India   01:58:10 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION