{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inside Out Med","title":"Bargain Botox & Med Spa Malpractice: Exposing the Industry's Dirty Secrets","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2726,"description":"In this episode of Inside Out Med, we are pulling no punches as we expose the deceptive and often illegal practices plaguing the medical aesthetics and wellness industry today. From \"bargain\" injectables to unlicensed laser treatments, we break down exactly how bad actors are cutting corners to maximize profits at the expense of patient safety.Key topics covered in this episode:The Counterfeit Toxin Epidemic: Why $5-a-unit Botox is a massive red flag. We reveal how clinics are illegally sourcing products from overseas, forging lot numbers, and secretly substituting cheaper toxins without patient consent.The Regulatory Wild West: How unqualified brow salons are getting away with performing medical-grade laser procedures and why the industry desperately needs a dedicated regulatory body.TikTok's Fake \"Longevity Experts\": A candid discussion on the unregulated peptide market, the dangers of Chinese supply chains, and the \"snake oil salesmen\" who attribute their steroid-driven physiques to \"research-only\" peptides.Why Aesthetics is a Service, Not a Product: We explain unit conversions (Botox vs. Dysport), the importance of saying \"no\" to misguided patient requests, and why you are paying for the provider's expertise—not just the vial.Tune in to learn how to spot red flags, vet your providers, and find a medical home you can actually trust.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/XN1GGhrRW9M2EzfpB7OHfs8dgQfpLyJOWo2o77LN69E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMGYx/NTQ3Y2QwY2ZhYTUz/OWQ5OGMwNjY0ODJk/NWU0MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}