Dr Nik Davies & Dr Andreas Fox - ‘Living with COVID - what should injectable clinics be doing when Australia opens up again?' #138

Episode 138 hosts Dr Nik Davies (GP & Medical Advisor for SILK Laser Clinics) and Dr Andreas Fox (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director for Artisan Aesthetic Clinics). Since June of this year, the largest states of Australia (New South Wales & Victoria) have been in harsh lockdowns and no injectable treatments have been allowed. But as vaccination rates slowly rise, preparations are underway for re-opening - but what will that look like exactly? Injectors, clinic owners and practitioners may well be faced with some difficult decisions that have both financial and reputational implications. A minority of clinics have controversially decided to go it alone and open despite the lockdown restrictions whereas the majority are awaiting for clear guidance from the government.   We'll be discussing: - our guests backgrounds and their roles within their clinics - what date clinics may get the green light to open again - what differences exist between the end of lockdown in 2020 vs 2021  - our patients mindsets: is there heightened anxiety or the opposite, COVID-apathy? - insights into what our guests clinics have been doing behind the scenes to prepare for living with COVID when we open up - how injectors have been upskilling and training in the extended lockdown - the pro's and con's of virtual teaching - the question of vaccination passports: will clinics be asked to refuse entry to unvaccinated patients and their own staff? - is there a role for rapid antigen testing in the aesthetic setting? - will we see the incredible demand and surge for treatment bookings again?   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: - If you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to help support the podcast, we have two simple donation options: I Love IA! & Buy us a coffee!    IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram Follow Dr Nik Davies on Instagram: @ndskinco Follow Dr Andreas Fox on Instagram: @drandreasfox