What does it take to lead a global aesthetics company into the next decade of innovation? On this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Bob Rhatigan, the CEO of Merz Aesthetics, for a revealing look at the company’s rapid evolution and bold ambitions.

From his early days at Procter & Gamble and Allergan to leading Merz’s global transformation, Bob shares a journey that spans decades of shaping consumer health and medical aesthetics. He discusses Merz’s newly approved technologies, including the next-generation Ultherapy® Prime, an expanded HA filler portfolio, and a booming bio-stimulator category with Radiesse®. With over 30 R&D projects in the pipeline and 20 slated to launch within five years, Merz is doubling down on its future.

The conversation also explores broader industry dynamics, including Bob’s perspective on mergers and acquisitions, the role of safety-enhancing technologies, and how consumer expectations are shifting toward younger patients and home-based treatments. Bob also opens up about the next frontiers of the industry—from regenerative aesthetics and exosomes to emerging safety technologies and predictive diagnostics.

If you want a front-row seat to where the industry is heading, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.

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What happens when a general surgeon pivots from the operating room to the frontier of regenerative skincare? In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Dr. Laura Ellis, a true pioneer merging clinical expertise with cutting-edge biotech to change the future of skin health.

Dr. Ellis shares her journey from general surgery to founding LevEllis, the company behind Provoque, a revolutionary serum powered by skin progenitor cell-derived secretomes. With a foundation in rigorous science and over 15 years of stem cell research, Provoque is disrupting the aesthetics industry—one clinical result at a time.

Tune in to learn how this next-generation formulation is proving more effective than lasers or surgery, and is already making waves in medical practices. Dr. Ellis also breaks down the science behind secretomes, exosomes, and how Provoque achieves dermal transformation from the inside out.

Whether you're a physician, investor, or consumer curious about the future of beauty, this is one episode you don't want to miss.

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How do you take cutting-edge science and turn it into a tool that actually works for patients? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Sanjay Batra, CEO of WETHRIVV, to explore the device making topical treatments more effective than ever.

With decades of experience in medical research and aesthetics, Sanjay reveals the story behind his innovative approach to enhancing absorption without injections. He explains how this technology is helping practitioners deliver better results for skin rejuvenation and hair restoration — all while keeping treatments simple, safe, and efficient.

From exosomes to PRP, Sanjay breaks down how his device is reshaping the future of noninvasive beauty. And with a family-run company built on integrity and scientific rigor, WETHRIVV is leading the charge toward smarter, more accessible regenerative care.

If you’re ready to see what’s next in aesthetics, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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The Technology of Beauty is produced by Influx Marketing, The Digital Agency for Aesthetic Practices. https://www.influxmarketing.com/

Want more aesthetic insights? Subscribe to Next Level Practices, the show where we discuss the ever-changing world of digital marketing and patient acquisition and bring you the latest ideas, strategies, and tactics to help you take your practice to the next level. https://www.influxmarketing.com/next-level-practices/