The Applied Aesthetics Podcast
The Applied Aesthetics Podcast explores the realities of modern aesthetic medicine, combining clinical excellence, critical thinking, and real-world experience. Hosted by award-winning aesthetic physician Dr Alison Colville, it draws on over 20 years in medicine and her roles as clinician, researcher, educator, and advisor. Through solo episodes and conversations with global experts, the show examines clinical decision-making, managing complications and risk, building confidence without ego, and maintaining integrity with brands and colleagues. It goes beyond techniques and trends to discuss the deeper responsibilities facing aesthetic practitioners today.
Episodes
Legal Risks, Documentation & Professional Standards in Aesthetic Medicine with Jen Vittanuova
This episode, Dr. Alison dives deep into the legal side of aesthetic medicine, with Jen Vitanova, which is an area most practitioners underestimate until something goes wrong. With more than 25 years’ experience across cosmetic surgery, aesthetic practice and medico legal work, Jen Vittanuova brings unparalleled insight into how cases unfold, what regulators look for and why documentation is your
How to Prevent Burnout as an Aesthetic Clinician
In this episode, Dr. Alison explores one of the most unspoken realities in aesthetic medicine: burnout. Drawing from her own NHS journey, her transition into aesthetics and the emotional load of running a clinic, she breaks down the difference between true burnout, overwhelm, and career misalignment and why understanding the difference can change everything.This episode is a must listen for clinic
Understanding Hormonal Skin- Pregnancy, Postpartum & Menopause with Dr Shirin Lakhani
In this episode, Dr Alison is joined by GP and aesthetic physician Dr Shirin Lakhani to explore how hormonal shifts from menstrual cycles to pregnancy, postpartum changes and menopause impact skin, ageing, confidence and aesthetic outcomes.Together they unpack how clinicians can recognise hormonal patterns, support patients ethically, and treat women holistically rather than focusing on isolated a
Filler Rheology 101- The Science Behind Safe, Predictable Aesthetic Results
In this episode, Dr Alison Colville breaks down the science of filler rheology. Which is the study of how hyaluronic acid fillers flow, stretch, resist force, and behave once placed in facial tissues. If you’ve ever wondered why two patients can receive the same technique yet achieve completely different results, this episode explains the “why” behind filler behaviour. Alison covers G prime, cohes
Building Confidence as an Aesthetics Clinician with Kate Monteith‑Ross
In this episode, Dr. Alison Colville sits down with Kate Monteith‑Ross, award‑winning nurse practitioner, independent prescriber, founder of The Clinic by La Ross, international speaker, educator and co‑founder of the Nurses Network. Together they unpack the real drivers behind career success in aesthetics, from mindset and identity shifts to overcoming gendered expectations, building confidence,
Consultation Mistakes Aesthetic Injectors Make & How to Fix Them
In this episode, Dr Alison Colville breaks down one of the most important parts of aesthetic practice- the consultation. Drawing on a decade of GP experience, Alison explains why aesthetic consultations require the same level of structure, listening, risk‑assessment, and patient psychology as medical consultations. This episode explores how to build trust, lead the conversation, manage patient exp
Complications & Critical Thinking in Aesthetics with Prof. Lee Walker
In this episode, Dr Alison Colville is joined by Professor Lee Walker, one of the world’s most respected educators in aesthetic medicine. With more than 20 years of experience, international publications, textbooks and global teaching across 30+ countries, Lee has shaped how the profession approaches anatomy, evidence‑based practice, and complication management.This conversation dives deep into co
What I Wish I Knew Starting Out in Aesthetics (Part 2)
In this episode, Dr Alison moves beyond the consultation room and into the wider world of aesthetic medicine talking about the business, the brands, the politics, the identity shift and the emotional realities that no one prepares you for.Building directly on from Episode 1, Alison opens with the truth. After years in the NHS stepping into aesthetics means entering a world of marketing, sales, bra
What I Wish I Knew Starting Out in Aesthetics: The Real Lessons No One Teaches You
In this episode, Dr Alison shares the honest, unfiltered lessons she wishes someone had told her when she first entered aesthetics 10 years ago. This episode dives into the realities behind the glossy social media façade- the uncertainty, the business pressures, the mindset challenges and the psychology that shapes both clinicians and patients.Alison opens up about her early mistakes, the lack of
The Applied Aesthetics Podcast Trailer
The Applied Aesthetics Podcast, hosted by Dr Alison Colville, goes beyond techniques and dives into the real, often unspoken realities of working in aesthetics.This trailer introduces the core themes of Season 1: clinical decision making, complications, injector mindset, business growth and navigating industry politics.Listeners will get an honest look at what happens after leaving the NHS, how to
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