Ep 98 Unravelling the Mystery of PDO Mono Threads | Ian Carroll & Dr Danae Lim

Episode 98 hosts Ian Carroll (Managing Director of EnVogue Skin based in Sydney, Australia) & Dr Danae Lim (Cosmetic Physician based in Sydney, Australia) EnVogue Skin are the only Australian distributor of a number of aesthetic products including Matrix PDO mono threads. Threads have been around for many years but cosmetic injectors haven't always been convinced about the technology. So what's the fuss all about and why have the Matrix PDO mono threads exploded so successfully in Australia? We explore what they are, when you would use them, how they are inserted and most importantly, what sort of results they can deliver. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Ian Carroll & Dr Danae Lim 03:19 Founding En Vogue Skin and Entering the Aesthetic Market   05:16 Building a Distribution Business in a Competitive Industry   09:44 Growth of Independent Brands in Aesthetic Medicine   11:56 Dr Dana's Journey From Emergency Medicine to Aesthetics   14:01 Why Cosmetic Medicine Was Once Seen as the "Dark Side"   16:30 Introduction to PDO Mono Threads and How They Work   26:58 Why Threads Have Become Popular in Recent Years   31:33 Collagen Stimulation Versus Mechanical Lift Explained   37:20 Comparing Threads With Fillers, PRP and Other Treatments   41:23 Ideal Patients for Mono Thread Treatments   42:39 Setting Expectations and Explaining Delayed Results   43:31 Common Treatment Areas Including Face, Neck and Body   45:28 Treatment Planning and How Many Threads Are Needed   47:10 Recovery Time, Bruising and Aftercare Advice   48:05 Safety Profile and Risk Compared With Injectables   50:04 Integrating Threads Into an Existing Aesthetic Practice   51:43 Training Requirements for Doctors and Nurses   54:11 Cost of Treatment and Business Profitability   57:32 Patient Satisfaction and Long Term Maintenance   01:01:50 Combining Threads With Other Devices and Treatments   01:04:28 Future Applications Including Body Treatments   01:08:53 Common Misconceptions and Managing Skepticism   01:13:06 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION