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Med Spa Confidential - Exposing the Risks, Rewards, and Business of Beauty

Dr. Kate Dee | Medical Spa Founder & Safety Advocate
Medical Aesthetics
Med Spas
Botox
Dermatology
Med Spa Industry
RF Microneedling
Med Spa
Sunscreen
Weight Loss
Melasma
Nutrition
Skincare Routine
Skin Cancer
Patient Safety
Stem Cells
Semaglutide
Exosomes
DIY Skincare
Medspa
Chemical Peels

Exposing the Good, the Bad and the Ugly secrets of the Medical Aesthetics Industry.Dr. Kate Dee takes you inside the medical spa industry, an unregulated mix of medicine and marketing where the results can be stunning… or dangerous. As a board-certified Physician who left hospital medicine to found GLOW Med Spa, she’s seen both sides: the art, the science, and the shady practices that put patients... more

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Is Your MedSpa Certified? Check HERE → medspaboard.com

Are you spending a fortune on your face but still feeling swollen everywhere else? The problem might be under your skin, not on it.

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Is Your MedSpa Certified? Check HERE → medspaboard.com

Would you know if the Ozempic pen in your fridge was fake?  

On September 29, the Justice Department announced charges against two men accused of smuggling counterfeit Ozempic from Chin... more

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Before your next laser treatment, do you know what your provider was told when they bought the machine?

Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Jason Peters who sold aesthetic lasers for 13 years. He ... more

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Why is the beauty industry suddenly begging you to stop saying the word "filler"?

Filler sales in America are sliding fast. The Wall Street Journal has a name for it: the Great Deflate. Ju... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Davenport
Founder and CEO of Esker Beauty and former trend forecaster
Esker Beauty
Episode: 6 Lymphatic Areas Your Skincare Routine MISSES | Shannon Davenport | EP 122
Jason Peters
Founder of Aesthetic Negotiators, former laser sales rep
Aesthetic Negotiators
Episode: Why You’re OVERPAYING for Med Spa Lasers | Laser Rep Explains ft. Jason Peters, Aesthetic Negotiators | EP 120
Dr. Kristin Jacobs
Founder of OohLaLa Spa; Med Spa Board member
OohLaLa Spa / Med Spa Board
Episode: Exosomes, Stem Cells & IVs: The Industry's Biggest Hype ft. Dr. Kristin Jacobs | EP 118
Brett Elliott
Healthcare attorney in Seattle who specializes in med spa law
Independent healthcare attorney
Episode: Med Spa Crackdown: Why States Are Finally Enforcing the Rules ft. Attorney Brett Elliott | EP 116
Dr. Stephanie Rogers
Board-certified internist and geriatrician, professor of medicine at UCSF
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: The Wellness Trends Doctors Say Are a Waste of Money ft. Dr. Stephanie Rogers, Geriatrician 114
Dr. Scott Miller
Board-certified plastic surgeon in San Diego, author of Authentic Beauty
San Diego plastic surgeon; Author of Authentic Beauty
Episode: Is Your "Natural" Look Actually Aesthetic DRIFTING? (Surgeon Explains) ft. Dr. Scott Miller | EP 112
Jamie Weiland
Nurse Practitioner in Texas who goes by The Legal NP
The Legal NP
Episode: Med Spa Scope of Practice: Who Can Legally Inject You? | The Legal NP, Jamie Weiland | EP 109
Shonra Weiss
Nurse practitioner and co-owner of Esthera Med Spa in Pismo Beach, official California Nursing Board consultant
Esthera Med Spa; California Nursing Board
Episode: Complaints, Hidden Cameras & Suspended Licenses: Inside Med Spa Investigations ft. Shonra Weiss, NP-C | EP 105
Dr. Alexander Zuriarrain
Miami-based plastic surgeon with four board certifications; medical-legal expert witness
Zuri Plastic Surgery, Miami
Episode: Florida's Plastic Surgery Problem (Who’s Actually in Charge?) ft. Dr. Alexander Zuriarrain | EP 103

Host

Dr. Kate Dee
Host of the show introducing topics and guiding the discussion; founder/medical director of GLOW Med Spa

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Estie Bestie!

    Hey Dr. Dee! I love your podcast, such good topics and I agree with you mostly except as an RN and also an esthetician, I feel like facials are not just fluff. They can be corrective. None of the treatments discussed on this show are MANDATORY. Let's be real. Not one of us needs botox, fillers, energy devices, etc. facials are in that world where they are actually transforming peoples skin. Not an instant gratification sometimes, but you tell a person with acne that their facial protocols were ... more

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    The only meh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Yes to the MedSpa Board & safer regulations to protect patients

    Dr. Dee is clearly ruffling feathers that need to be exposed, hence some upset review trolls, likely illegal Medspa operators she’s exposed! Thankfully Dr. Dee covers these Groupon scammers and dangerous medispa operators! MedSpa certifications help, and we need tighter regulations to keep us (patients) safe from unlicensed, untrained and shady medspa practices that have cost lives! Thank you, Dr. Dee! 💪💯⚕️

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    BrandTallDeb
    United States6 months ago
  • Misinforming the public

    She criticized nurse practitioners and questioned their ability to practice to the full extent of their scope. Nurse practitioners are board certified and highly trained in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and advanced medical didactic education. While their training pathway differs from that of physicians, that does not diminish their qualifications or their ability to provide safe, evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

    There also appears to be a misunderstanding about the term “doctor.” D... more

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    Advocate RN
    United States8 months ago
  • Spreads misinformation about health care providers

    Unfortunately Dr. Dee is spreading misinformation about the advanced practice nursing role. She should be doing her research before inaccurately discussing the curriculum an nurse practitioner completes as a part of their training, not to mention the upwards of 1,000 advanced practice clinical hours they complete on top of their years of training as an RN and at the bedside. Nurse practitioners are indeed board certified; they are unable to obtain an advanced practice nursing license without ear... more

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    Truse17
    United States8 months ago
  • Full practice authority nurse practitioner

    The owners public platform is quite discouraging for many healthcare professional. Dr Des’s podcast, Med Spa confidential, often feels less like a guide to “safety” and more like a targeted critique of nurse practitioners (NPs). She frequently suggests that NPs should not practice or perform med spa procedures independently, despite many states legally granting them full practice authority to do exactly that.

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    9halfpint
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critics push back on views about practitioner scope; discussions are seen as thought-provoking and rigorous.
Listeners appreciate practical safety guidance and real-world examples from industry experts.
Feedback notes value on challenging industry hype and advocating for certification and oversight.
Positive comments highlight clear, actionable takeaways for patients and operators.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

6 Lymphatic Areas Your Skincare Routine MISSES | Shannon Davenport | EP 122
Q: So, for people who don't really understand what the lymph system is, because I think this is not... I don't think most people really understand it. So, like in your body of your heart and it punts the blood around, and there's arteries and veins, and that's where the blood goes. But there's a whole separate circulatory system for lymph.
Dee explains that lymph carries excess fluid and other substances through lymph ducts and back toward the heart. Because lymph flows in one direction and relies partly on muscle movement, she recommends massaging toward the heart and drainage points.
6 Lymphatic Areas Your Skincare Routine MISSES | Shannon Davenport | EP 122
Q: But let's start with the basics. Like, what are the basics of body skin care and, like, why should we be doing, why should we be upping our game in that direction?
Davenport says body care drew her interest through her work as a trend forecaster and her research into historical bathing rituals. She describes the Body Plane as a modern body-care tool inspired by the ancient Greek strigil, used with oil to lift away dead skin cells through mechanical exfoliation.
Why You’re OVERPAYING for Med Spa Lasers | Laser Rep Explains ft. Jason Peters, Aesthetic Negotiators | EP 120
Q: What should providers do before buying a device to protect themselves and patients?
Do thorough due diligence by talking to multiple current users, verify device provenance and approvals, negotiate terms including recertification and warranty, consider financing options carefully (prefer bank financing or straightforward loans), and use expert negotiation help to dissect the contract terms before signing.
Is Your "Natural" Look Actually Aesthetic DRIFTING? (Surgeon Explains) ft. Dr. Scott Miller | EP 112
Q: What does an aesthetic natural look mean to you, and how do you determine the right balance for a patient?
It's about balance and proportion, with a human element that resists turning beauty into a set of equations; we must avoid creating an overdone look and tailor treatment to maintain natural harmony.
The Wellness Trends Doctors Say Are a Waste of Money ft. Dr. Stephanie Rogers, Geriatrician 114
Q: Are vaccines really protective against dementia, and should they be prioritized for cognitive health?
Yes, vaccines like the flu and shingles vaccines have been associated with a notable reduction in dementia risk, likely due to preventing infections that cause systemic inflammation affecting the brain. They are recommended according to expert panels.

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This program centers on the medical aesthetics industry, focusing on safety, regulation, and best practices in med spas. Episodes dissect hype vs. evidence, expose regulatory gaps, and spotlight practical guidance for patients and operators alike. Guests are often clinicians, regulators, and industry experts who weigh in on certifications, device safety, and legal considerations, making it a go-to for listeners who want to separate marketing buzz from real-world safety and outcomes. A notable strength is its direct, no-nonsense approach led by a physician who built a med spa empire, giving listeners concrete questions to ask providers and a clearer path to safer, informed choices.

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1. Shannon Davenport
2. Jason Peters
3. Dr. Kristin Jacobs
4. Brett Elliott
5. Dr. Stephanie Rogers
6. Dr. Scott Miller
7. Jamie Weiland
8. Shonra Weiss

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