Ep 161 The Injector Diaries (Chapter 5) | Lori Robertson

Episode 161 hosts Lori Robertson (Family nurse practitioner based in California, USA) Lori joins us in the 5th Chapter of our mini-series called 'The Injector Diaries'. These episodes feature in depth conversations, stories and experiences from injectors around the globe. Each injector brings their own unique take on things and we'll showcase every level of injector, from newbies to masters. We'll explore how and why they chose to inject, why they favour using certain products, look under the hoods of their clinics and businesses and aim to learn from and inspire our injector listeners. 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Lori Robertson 04:55 From ICU Nursing to Aesthetic Medicine   10:59 Discovering Aesthetics and Early Training Challenges   18:27 Why Continuous Education Matters in Injecting   26:25 Becoming a Trainer and Teaching Safe Techniques   33:29 The Problem With Short Courses and Limited Experience   41:37 Building a Comprehensive Training Program   48:53 Hands On Mentorship and Time on Tissue   52:09 When New Injectors Are Ready to Practice   61:45 The Importance of Patient Selection and Ethics   68:49 Managing Expectations and Avoiding Overtreatment   76:38 Why Saying No Builds Trust and Reputation   80:09 Balancing Business Growth With Patient Safety   86:34 Mentorship, Community and Ongoing Learning   90:43 Final Advice for Safe and Sustainable Practice ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION