You’ve heard the buzz — Sculptra promises natural volume, glowing skin, and long-lasting results. But is this biostimulatory injectable really the collagen dream it claims to be… or a delayed disaster waiting to happen?

In this episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, we break down everything you need to know about Sculptra: how it works, why people love it, and the not-so-glamorous risks that don’t make it into the marketing. From granulomas and migration to complications with future facelifts, we’re spilling the clinical tea and helping you figure out if this treatment is a smart investment — or a collagen landmine.

We’ll share:

• What makes Sculptra different from filler or Botox
• Who it’s great for (and who should run far, far away)
• The red flags to look for when choosing a provider
• Real stories of Sculptra wins… and horror shows

Whether you’re a patient considering it or a provider offering it, this is the real deal on the injectable that’s definitely not just another filler.

Beef tallow. Diaper cream. Vaseline facials. If your skincare routine sounds like a barbecue-slash-baby shower, this episode is for you.

This week on Behind the Dirty Needle, we’re diving face-first into the most unhinged skincare trends clogging up your feed (and your pores). From TikTok’s obsession with “ancestral skincare” to slugging your way into a breakout, we’re calling B.S. on the DIY madness — and offering science-backed alternatives that actually work.

We break down:

• Why beef fat doesn’t belong on your face
• The real risks of slugging
• What diaper cream can and can’t do
• Treatments that actually deliver glow (hi, SkinPen)
• Major red flags to avoid in your skincare shopping scroll

Greasy, gimmicky, and possibly infectious — it’s time to separate the trending from the terrifying.

Tune in, wash your face, and step away from the butt paste.

Welcome to the wild world of med spa ownership—where the Botox is flowing, the laser is always “down for maintenance,” and the front desk staff might be one Yelp review away from a full-blown meltdown. In this episode, we ask the question no one in this industry wants to answer honestly: Do you have to be just a little unhinged to own a med spa?

Kristin and Catherine pull back the curtain on the entrepreneurial chaos behind those serene spa playlists and rose gold logo walls. From ego-driven injectors and turf wars with derms to the backend circus of managing staff, inventory, compliance, and that one patient who thinks Groupon equals VIP—this is the real tea.

Whether you’re a med spa owner, an aspiring one, or just someone who’s ever wondered how the hell these places run (or don’t), this episode is for you. Warning: listening may cause an involuntary eye twitch and an urgent desire to audit your Malpractice insurance.

We dive deep into the pros and cons with coolsculpting

Not all treatments wear capes—or get flashy Instagram reels. In this episode, we’re shining a light on the unsung heroes of the med spa world: the tried-and-true treatments that quietly deliver. From SkinPen microneedling and chemical peels to Botox as a skin-refining tool (not just wrinkle-eraser), we’re breaking down what actually works—without the gimmicks. We also get a little fired up about medical-grade skincare, LED therapy, and why your injector should care about what happens between appointments.

Whether you’re a consumer feeling overwhelmed by trends or a provider looking to sharpen your fundamentals, this episode is your skin-savvy reset.

PLUS: A real-life story of confidence restored, and why unsexy treatments might just be the sexiest investment of all.

In this jaw-dropping episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, Catherine and Kristin take you on a wild ride through the freakiest places people are getting filler injected—think earlobes, butts, penises, and even labia. They break down which procedures might have a legit medical reason (and which are pure TikTok-fueled insanity), the dark side of social media influence, and why a good injector should sometimes say no.

We peel back the curtain on the industry’s pressures, the hidden risks of these trending treatments, and what to look for if you’re considering something a little unconventional.

Bottom line: Just because you can put filler somewhere, doesn’t mean you should.

Got a wild filler story? DM us—we just might feature it in a future episode!

In this episode of Behind the Dirty Needle, we’re pulling back the digital curtain on the tech that’s quietly taking over your favorite med spas. From AI bots answering phones to shady SEO firms pumping out cringe-worthy blog content, we’re asking the real questions: Is this innovation… or is it just lazy business masked as progress?

We break down:

• The pros and pitfalls of using AI at the front desk

• Why handing off your brand voice to an overseas marketing team could tank your trust with clients

• Real case studies of clinics who got it right—and ones who seriously missed the mark

• What actually works when it comes to connecting with patients in the digital age

Tech should elevate the patient experience, not strip away its humanity. If your marketing sounds like it was written by a bot—or worse, someone who’s never even been to a med spa—it’s time to rethink the strategy.

Spoiler alert: If your agency doesn’t know the difference between filler fatigue and filler migration, they shouldn’t be writing your content.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are being hyped as miracle weight loss solutions—but what happens when med spas start playing doctor with zero oversight? In this episode, we expose the dark underbelly of GLP-1 therapy in the aesthetics world: shady compounding pharmacies, dangerously unqualified staff, and patients ending up in the ER from improper dosing.

We break down how these amazing and life-changing drugs are being cheaply marketed as “skinny shots” with no real screening, no medical supervision, and no education on diet, exercise, or long-term safety. From body-shaming sales tactics to the 30% potency variance in off-label compounds, this episode is a must-listen for consumers, providers, and anyone curious about the latest med spa cash grab.

What we cover:

• The truth about compounded GLP-1s—and why they could be putting you at risk

• A real story of a patient hospitalized after a botched dose by an aesthetician

• Why med spas are skipping labs, coaching, and proper follow-up

• What ethical GLP-1 protocols should look like

Red flags, receipts, and the real science behind the skinny shot trend—this is the episode they don’t want you to hear.