Ep 122 Over-Treatment, Filler Migration & the Alienisation of Faces | Dr Steven Harris

Episode 122 hosts Dr Steven Harris (Cosmetic Physician based in London, UK) Steven has an international reputation for his approach to injecting. He strongly believes in treating the face holistically by respecting the anatomy and it's proportions. This is something that he has championed for many years and continues to advocate through his social media channels and to his patients. This episode's main theme discusses fillers and the growing phenomenon of the over-treatment of patients. We discuss how and why this is happening, who's fault it is and what the implications are. We debate how techniques like 'tenting' that he feels may lead to the issue of filler 'migration', the truth about filler longevity and Dr Harris' approach to dealing with poor filler results - including his 'Dissolving clinic' and how he uses hyalase. To balance the argument, we also explore what the role of the injector really is and dig deep into what their duties are - are they artists, free to express their patients choices or should they only treat people how they see fit and according to their own aesthetic principles? 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Dr Steven Harris 05:59 Transition From GP to Full Time Aesthetic Practice   10:56 Training Standards and Regulation Concerns   18:27 Rise of Dissolving Clinics and Patient Demand   26:25 Risks and Emotional Impact of Poor Filler Results   33:29 Who Is Responsible for Complications in Aesthetics   41:37 Importance of Artistry and Natural Facial Proportions   48:53 Understanding Tenting Technique and Associated Risks   52:09 Why Filler Can Last Longer Than Expected   59:04 Filler Spread Versus Migration Explained   01:07:16 Educating Patients and Managing Expectations   01:14:29 Role of Social Media in Driving Aesthetic Trends   01:21:52 Knowing Limits of Non Surgical Treatments   01:28:35 Safety First Approach and Saying No to Patients   01:37:03 Final Thoughts on Technique, Ethics and Patient Care ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION