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Terri Ross on Urgent Safety and Regulation Issues in Medical Aesthetics

The medical aesthetics sector is experiencing rapid growth, yet it lacks sufficient regulation, leaving both patients and providers vulnerable. In her recent podcast episodes of "In Touch with Terri: Trade Secrets for Medical Aesthetics," Terri Ross, a highly regarded expert in the field, addresses the critical safety and accreditation challenges currently facing the industry.

In the first episode titled "Global Accreditation for Non-Surgical Aesthetics: Raising the Bar on Safety and Standards", Terri sits down with Thomas Terranova, the CEO of Quad A, a globally esteemed accreditation body for surgical and non-surgical practices. Together, they discuss Quad A's groundbreaking initiative aimed at establishing a worldwide accreditation framework for non-surgical medical aesthetic practices, including med spas. This unprecedented effort is seen as essential to bridging the significant regulatory gap within this burgeoning field.

Key discussion points in this episode include:

• - Rapid Growth of Med Spas: Highlighting how med spas are expanding faster than regulations can keep pace with, creating potential risks.
• - Transformative Potential of Quad A's Initiative: Exploring how such initiatives can bolster patient trust and enhance overall safety in aesthetic practices.
• - Future Safety Benchmarks: Informing practitioners on the crucial steps they should take to anticipate and meet future safety standards.
• - Making Safety Attractive for Consumers: A creative perspective on how branding safety can lead to better consumer engagement.

In the second episode titled "The State of Med Spa Safety: Time to Regulate, Elevate, and Educate", Terri delivers a candid and urgent call-to-action addressing the pressing need for regulation within the industry. This episode was partly prompted by mounting scrutiny in the media, including a critical segment by John Oliver, which shed light on the realities of med spa regulation and its implications for patient safety and business integrity.

Terri's reflections cover:

• - Misleading Terminology: How the term "med spa" lacks a precise legal definition, potentially misleading consumers.
• - Risks of Unchecked Practices: The dangers posed by loosely regulated delegation and the proliferation of pop-up med spas, which jeopardize patient safety.
• - Viewing Regulation as Opportunity: Encouraging industry players to perceive regulation as a chance for growth rather than a threat to their operations.
• - Immediate Steps for Providers: Practical advice for providers looking to elevate safety and operational standards and navigate the future landscape of the industry successfully.

"The business of aesthetics is serious. If you want to play, you’ve got to play big, smart, and fast," Terri warns. Her message urges industry players to proactively embrace changes rather than wait for regulations to intervene. With her wealth of experience, from managing a high-end Beverly Hills med spa to consulting globally, Terri Ross is exceptionally equipped to guide the aesthetic industry through significant changes ahead.

For more insights, listeners can catch Terri's episodes of "In Touch with Terri: Trade Secrets for Medical Aesthetics," available on various podcast platforms. For additional information regarding the new Quad A accreditation initiative and ongoing conversations about safety and regulation in medical aesthetics, visit terrirossconsulting.com.