The Aesthetic Mentor Podcast: Recent Episodes

Dr. Joseph Russo

At Aesthetic Mentor, our mission is to educate medical professionals in the art and skill of non-surgical injectables, lasers, devices and technology. Our classes are taught by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Joseph A. Russo and his team of highly qualified training staff.

You get an unprecedented amount of hands-on experience that cannot be matched by any other training facility. The Student-to-teacher ratio is never more than 2-1 and in some cases is 1-1. Our class sizes are limited so each student receives individualized attention.

To know more about our classes, please visit our website https://www.theaestheticmentor.com

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Whether you’re a new or an advanced injector, with the way products evolve, you’re always learning new techniques. Do your nerves ever go away? Does it ever get easier??

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Dr. Mourre took a deep dive into Allergan’s look of 3. Discussing anatomy, reconstitution, dosing, and duration.

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ATAM Replay as Dr. Russo does a LIVE lip demo from our AM Lip Intensive Class!

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Ask The Aesthetic Mentor Live with SPECIAL GUEST Allison Daly!

Topic: Q&A with NP Allison- All things Women’s health. Allison discussed being a business owner, NP, and patients’ concerns in the Women’s health realm.

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Dr. Russo does a Q & A on Volux!

The power of Juvederm Volux! It's a game changer, and Dr. Russo predicts that this year will be about Chin & Jaw.

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🚨Ask the Aesthetic Mentor Replay featuring Dr. Russo!

Dr. Russo gives you an inside look into the new fillers and new toxins that are coming to market!

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Are you tired of your current job? Do you want something new and exciting in a fast-paced industry? Then the aesthetic industry may be for you! But where do you start?

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More and more people are seeking skincare treatment. Not only will middle-aged patients who want to fight signs of aging comprise your customer base, but now, younger folks who want flawless and fair skin are also seeking medical aesthetics.

Enrolling in informative and intensive medical aesthetics training is the best way to learn and master the latest aesthetics treatments and techniques while not losing sight of the basics!

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◦ How to do Neurotoxin Reconstitution?

◦ Preparation is key to the outcome of neurotoxin treatment and is considered as important as the dose.

◦ Customizing neurotoxin treatments to the specific patient will give cutting-edge results.

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ATAM: Tips for Dealing with Difficult Clients As An Aesthetic Practitioner!

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ATAM LIVE Featuring Dr. Russo & Sabrina: Getting Summer Ready and Sculpt Your Way into a Swimsuit-Ready Physique!

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ATAM LIVE Featuring Dr. Russo: Lip Trending

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ATAM LIVE Featuring Dr. Russo: Dealing with Dysmorphia

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ATAM LIVE Featuring Dr. Russo: Beyond the Basics

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How to Manage Occlusions

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First Steps to Becoming an Esthetician

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Opening Your Own Practice

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ATAM LIVE Featuring: Dr. Joseph A. Russo! 💉 Touch-ups

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Meet Brittani Filonow, NP! Brittani is one of our experienced injectors and instructors here at The Model Lab. She loves to share her knowledge and passion for injecting techniques, especially for lips! 👄 Another one of Brittani’s specialties is the cheeks! Brittani believes cheeks really can define a face and add that little something that was missing. She is passionate about teaching her students and watching them succeed with confidence! Brittani is a Nurse Practitioner Injector, Clinical instructor Aesthetic Mentor, and loves working at Joseph A. Russo, MD Cosmetic Center! Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/aestheticmentor/ To know more about our classes http://theaestheticmentor.com

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The two major options for injectables are neurotoxins and dermal fillers. Neurotoxins are medications that stop muscle movement. When wrinkles occur due to muscle movement, a neurotoxin can weaken the muscle and soften the wrinkle – the frown lines between our eyebrows are a popular location for neurotoxin injections. There are several neurotoxins on the market; all of which have different brand names including Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, and the newest one, Jeuveau. Neurotoxins can be billed in two ways. One is per unit. This means that you and your injector estimate how much neurotoxin you will need, and you pay that amount. The downside is that either the practitioner may underestimate how much you need or you may not have the budget for an adequate treatment. Either of these factors could result in under-treatment. Another way in which neurotoxin treatments can be billed is by treatment area. This means that the patient pays a flat fee, and the provider treats until the desired result is achieved. If you need a ‘touch up’, there is no additional charge. Obviously, the downside is that this approach may seem to be more expensive. Access http://theaestheticmentor.com to know more about it! Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/aestheticmentor

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You can start Botox as early as 18 years old but you probably don’t need to. Each patient needs individually assess. For some people, this may mean starting Botox treatment as soon as your early 20s, if you’re prone to wrinkles and want to prevent them from occurring. Preventative Botox works by helping stop younger patients from developing deep wrinkles in the first place, so the wrinkles don’t become deep-set as you age. If you’re in your 30s, it’s likely you’ve already noticed your first lines and wrinkles. Most women won’t develop permanent deep lines and wrinkles until their late 30s so this may be a good time to consider Botox. Botox is designed to limit muscle movement in the areas of the face you use regularly, such as the forehead and between the eyebrows. As the muscles can’t contract, your skin can’t wrinkle as it would if the muscles had a full range of movement.

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Why social media can make you feel bad about your body? With an estimated 3.6 billion users worldwide, social media is a large part of today's culture. But consistently scrolling through posts — particularly images that evoke negative feelings or elevate a certain body type — can impact how you see yourself. One of the ways social media can hurt your body image is by exposing you to images of "idealized" body types, causing you to compare yourself to them. Follow us on Instagram - http://instagram.com/aestheticmentor/

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How to identify if your patient needs surgical or non-surgical treatment? In this video, Dr. Russo explains how far you can go with your treatments and how to keep your patient's expectations in line with the results. Don't forget to subscribe to our Youtube channel! And to follow us on Instagram - http://instagram.com/aestheticmentor

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First of all, Do you know what Is Botox?

Botox is a drug that has been using for years to treat wrinkles and facial creases. Botox is a brand name of a toxin made by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are other brands, such as Dysport and Xeomin. Botox is the term you hear most often because it was the first injectable botulinum toxin.

How Is Botox Used? The most common reason to use Botox is to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles.

How Does Botox Work? Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle can't contract. That makes wrinkles relax and soften. Botox is most often used on forehead lines, crow's feet (lines around the eye), and frown lines.

How Is a Botox Procedure Done? Getting Botox takes only a few minutes. You won’t need anesthesia. The provider uses a small needle to inject Botox into specific muscles with only minor discomfort. It generally takes 7 to 14 days to take full effect.

It’s best to avoid alcohol starting at least 1 week before the procedure. You should also stop taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications 2 weeks before treatment to help prevent bruising.

How Long Does a Botox Shot Last? The effects of Botox will last 3 to 6 months. As muscle action slowly returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again. The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are shrinking.

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Dr. Russo has a very important message for all MAA members.

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Some nurses might choose to seek out careers in nonclinical roles for a variety of professional and personal reasons. They could be burned out on clinical nursing, or just prefer a change of pace and an opportunity to sharpen new skills while still using and leveraging their education and experience in nursing. Aesthetic/cosmetic nurses are registered nurses who provide a variety of services. These can include injections of dermal fillers and Botox neurotoxin; photo facials; dermabrasion; micro-needling; tattoo removal; and non-surgical body contouring. These nurses usually work in private offices or medical spas affiliated with plastic surgery practices or cosmetic dermatology practices. Cosmetic nurses provide services to a wide range of patients who are seeking a boost in their appearance and self-confidence. To learn more about Aesthetic Mentor, visit http://theaestheticmentor.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aestheticmentor

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You may be asking yourself, "What next?”

How do I apply my new certification to a career?

Joining MAA is being part of a network where you can receive the guidance and support of Dr. Joseph Russo as your Supervising Physician, a board-certified Plastic Surgeon, and a leader in the Medical Aesthetic industry for 30 years. You will also have the clinical support, advice, and experience of the nurses in our network. In addition to technical support skills, we provide legal support giving you the assurance and confidence that you are practicing compliantly within your Board of Nursing. Send us a message if you want to know more!

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WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

Harvard-trained and Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Russo is an expert and educator in the field of both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. His long-running Newton practice hosts its own operating room as well as an aesthetics center, featuring the latest techniques and technologies for rejuvenation, age prevention, and body contouring. Dr. Russo shares his passion and experience with other medical professionals at his accredited Aesthetic Mentor (AM) in Waltham, where he and his expert team-teach medical aesthetics such as injectables and lasers.

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Aesthetic Mentor continues to be an industry pioneer for safe, compliant training, certification, and CME education. With multiple facilities located throughout the United States, as well as a cutting-edge on-demand virtual curriculum, Aesthetic Mentor delivers best-in-class training for nurses seeking a new career in aesthetics that will provide them with uncapped earning potential and a greater work/life balance.

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