In this episode of Inside Out Med, hosts Jay Feinberg from Refresh Palm beach Aesthetics and Chris Senger from XS MedSpa discuss the explosion of the medical spa industry, noting that there are almost triple the amount of med spas as there are McDonald's in the state of Florida. The rapid growth has led to an "oversaturated market" and a lack of regulation.

In this episode of Inside Out Med, hosts Jay Feinberg from Refresh Palm beach Aesthetics and Chris Senger from XS MedSpa discuss recent developments in the medical spa space, including the closure of Ideal Image locations. Ideal Image bankrupted their Canadian companies in 2023, started closure of the Canadian ones that year, and is now selling off all of the United States locations. Their Tampa headquarters is officially closing down, and they filed an employment act, also known as a Warren Act, which requires certain employers to give notice before you just close down HQ.

This episode of Inside Out Med dives into popular aesthetic treatments, starting with a critique of the launch and positioning of the neuromodulator Daxifi. The discussion then moves to compare various botulinum toxin type A treatments, including Botox, Disport, Zemin, and Juvo, and clarifies the differences between neuromodulators (which paralyze the muscle) and dermal fillers (which replace lost volume). The hosts also address the risks associated with the rise of online GLP-1 weight loss programs, emphasizing the importance of proper medical oversight, follow-up testing, and understanding potential side effects like nausea, constipation, and pancreatitis. Finally, the episode includes a strong warning against using unproven, at-home laser hair removal and other aesthetic devices, contrasting them with professional treatments like those using the Candela Gentle Max Pro. The speakers conclude by briefly touching on other procedures like the Emsculpt Neo, CoolSculpting, and the challenges of regulating counterfeit medical devices.