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The Applied Aesthetics Podcast

Published by Dr. Alison Colville

Education
Self-Improvement
Health & Fitness
Medicine

The Applied Aesthetics Podcast is where clinical excellence, critical thinking and real world experience come together to explore the realities of modern aesthetic medicine. Hosted by award winning aesthetic physician, international educator and mentor Dr Alison Colville, this podcast brings a global perspective to the conversations shaping our specialty. Drawing on more than 20 years of medical experience, a decade as a GP and her work as a clinician, researcher, lecturer, KOL and Clinical Advisor to the JCCP, Alison explores the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities that come with practising aesthetic medicine today. Through solo episodes and conversations with some of the most respected voices in global aesthetics, The Applied Aesthetics Podcast goes beyond techniques and trends to explore the deeper questions facing practitioners: How do we make better clinical decisions? How do we manage complications, uncertainty and risk? How do we build confidence without ego? How do we navigate relationships with brands, industry partners and colleagues whilst maintaining integrity? And how do we build careers that are both successful and sustainable? From anatomy, complications and regenerative medicine to psychology, business, leadership and the future of our specialty, this is a podcast for practitioners who want to think more deeply, practise more ethically and contribute to a stronger, more evidence based future for aesthetic medicine. Because great aesthetics isn’t simply about knowing how to perform a treatment. It’s about developing the judgement, confidence and professionalism to know when, why and whether to perform it at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent episodes

What I Wish I Knew Starting Out in Aesthetics (Part 2)

Aug 3, 202636 min

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, brand influence, reps, devices, and endless product choice. This episode explores the confusion clinicians feel when navigating brands, the pressure to choose “the best” product, and the ethical tension between business growth and medical integrity. Alison breaks down how to evaluate brands responsibly, how to ask for evidence and how to avoid being swayed by hype or industry noise. Connect with Dr. Alison: Instagram- @applied.aesthetics.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What I Wish I Knew Starting Out in Aesthetics: The Real Lessons No One Teaches You

Jul 26, 202644 min

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 mentorship, and the shock of transitioning from the NHS to an unregulated, opinion‑heavy industry. This episode also explores confidence, imposter syndrome and the “expert paradox” why the more you learn, the more you realise you don’t know. Finally, she reveals the deep personal story behind her own “why” including her fertility journey, menopause inducing treatments and the moment she looked in the mirror and no longer recognised herself. This experience reshaped her entire purpose as a clinician and inspired her mission to help women feel like themselves again. Connect with Dr. Alison: Instagram: @applied.aesthetics.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Applied Aesthetics Podcast Trailer

Jul 26, 20263 min

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 build confidence as a clinician and how to manage the many hats injectors suddenly have to wear. From marketing to VAT to brand partnerships. With insights from leading industry minds and mentors, this season explores real‑world judgment, anatomy, complications and the psychology behind becoming a confident injector. Connect with Dr. Alison: Instagram- @applied.aesthetics.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.