Ep 247 The Injector Diaries (Chapter 19) | April Harrison

Episode 247 hosts April Harrison (Physician Assistant based in Texas, USA) April joins us in the 19th Chapter of our 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 showcase every level of type 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 aim to inspire our injector listeners. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Injector Diaries Setup 01:13 Patreon Updates and Community 02:28 Meet our guest April Harrison 03:01 Seasonality and Work Culture 05:27 April's PA Path into Aesthetics 11:58 Houston Market and Aesthetic Trends 16:56 Family Life and Work Balance 21:32 Mentors and Arthur Swift Influence 24:54 Designing Better Injector Training 31:02 Follow Ups and Patient Reviews 33:06 Full Face Planning and Consult Process 36:26 Consults Before Treatment 37:56 Social Media Pre Education 39:24 Regulation Versus Marketing 40:48 Raising Standards In Injectables 41:51 Cringe Content And Professionalism 45:02 Celebrity Filler Speculation 47:13 Trends And Conservative Practice 48:51 Restorative Beauty Education 50:25 Going Solo After 18 Years 54:31 Patients Follow And Revenue Impact 56:45 Keeping Superstar Staff 59:33 Respect For Non Doctor Injectors 01:02:15 Future Plans And Boundaries 01:05:29 Treatments On And Off Menu 01:07:22 Business Ops And Numbers 01:09:11 Outsource Operations 01:09:41 Product Cupboard Picks 01:10:51 Pricing And Rep Relationships 01:12:12 Why Start Patreon 01:13:47 Patreon Safety And Value 01:18:28 Growing Patreon And Shadowing 01:22:39 Vascular Occlusion Stories 01:25:16 Ultrasound Setup And Learning 01:28:43 Rapid Fire And Wrap Up ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION