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What happens when an emergency order becomes the foundation of an entire business and then suddenly disappears? New Jersey has reverted to pre-COVID regulations, ending temporary pandemic-era rules that allowed nurse practitioners to operate independently. As a result, many med spas opened over the last six years are now scrambling to secure collaborating physicians or shut down within 30 days. Dr. Kate Dee breaks down what happened, why it matters, and what it means if you're getting treatments in states with similar regulations. Chapters: 01:07 - Why New Jersey changed the rules back 02:17 - How COVID laws reshaped med spas 03:30 - The risk of building on temporary permission 04:25 - Florida as the warning example 06:00 - When emergency orders expire and reality hits 09:30 - Why physician oversight exists at all 12:18 - Training gaps and where things go wrong 15:25 - Why aesthetics should be held to a higher standard 17:10 - What consumers and owners must check now This issue reaches far beyond New Jersey. Dr. Dee connects the dots between emergency orders, compounded GLP-1 medications, and the broader question of nurse practitioner independence. She explains the training gaps, regulatory turf wars, and real-world risks that emerge when businesses cut costs by replacing physicians with mid-level providers in high-risk settings. Whether you're a patient trying to confirm your injector is operating legally or a provider navigating state-by-state regulatory chaos, this episode explains how to verify licenses, recognize red flags, and understand what “scope of practice” actually means in today’s shifting landscape. Press play and learn how to protect yourself in a system that's constantly shifting. Clip from: https://www.instagram.com/ivsbytheseas/ Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What if looking like a swollen pumpkin for three days meant better skin for the next year?  Host Dr. Kate Dee takes you behind the scenes of her own RF microneedling and laser resurfacing treatment, showing you exactly what happens from the moment numbing cream goes on to the final recovery stages.  No filters, no editing out the swelling, just the real experience. You'll see how powerful topical anesthetics work, what the procedure actually feels like, and why some medspas can't legally offer the same level of numbing that makes this treatment tolerable.  Chapters: 01:15 – Why Real Numbing Protocols Can Matter More Than the Device 04:00 – What RF Microneedling and Laser Actually Feel Like 06:00 – Swelling Redness and the First 24 Hours After Treatment 08:10 – Real Costs What This Treatment Actually Runs 11:10 – Choosing the Right Device and Avoiding Fat Loss Risks 15:40 – Who This Is Safe For and the Questions You Must Ask Before Booking Dr. Dee breaks down the difference between insulated and uninsulated needles, explains why not all RF microneedling devices are created equal, and shares the exact protocols that prevent complications like fat loss and scarring. You’ll understand what questions to ask before booking RF microneedling anywhere. You'll learn how to spot red flags in pricing, why proper licensing matters for this procedure, and what realistic results look like over time. Dr. Dee also covers maintenance schedules, cost ranges in major cities, and why some patients end up with hyperpigmentation while others don't. Stay until the end to hear the three essential questions you must ask any provider before letting them perform this treatment on your skin. Dr. Dee explains exactly what answers should make you walk away and what responses signal you've found a safe, qualified practice. Press play and learn how to make smarter, safer decisions about RF microneedling.  Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERE Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What happens when state investigators walk into over 200 med spas?  Host Dr. Kate Dee walks you through the shocking results of New York's investigation, where inspectors found cosmetologists injecting mystery substances and estheticians causing dangerous MRSA infections.  Now dermatology groups and lawmakers want to crack down hard, but their solution might accidentally target the good med spas along with the bad ones. Chapters: 02:30 - When Nurses Cross the Legal Line 03:30 - How the Med Spa Industry Exploded to 20,000 Locations 03:47 - Unknown Injections and Fake Botox Exposed 07:30 - Dermatologists Push for New Laws After the Findings 10:30 - Why Not All Medical Spas Are the Same 12:30 - The Real Difference Between Legal and Illegal Med Spas 15:00 - How Even Doctors Can Operate Out of Compliance 18:30 - Why Over Half of Med Spas May Still Be Illegal 19:10 - What Changes Are Coming and Who Will Survive 20:30 - How Certification Protects Patients and Ethical Providers Illegal practices aren't just happening in sketchy salons. Dr. Dee explains why even some board-certified doctors end up on the wrong side of the law, what makes a nurse-owned med spa legally risky, and how to spot the difference between a real medical practice and a business that's just pretending to be one. If you're trying to find a safe place for your treatments or you own a med spa and want to stay ahead of what's coming, this episode gives you what you need to know. You'll walk away understanding how the best med spas can not only survive this but actually thrive. Press play and Learn how to protect yourself by knowing the real difference between licensed medical care and unlicensed aesthetic services. Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What do celebrities actually look like right after their aesthetic treatments, and what can we learn from seeing the real recovery process? SNL star Chloe Fineman recently shared something most celebrities never would: honest photos of herself immediately after various med spa procedures, complete with swelling, redness, and those tell-tale recovery signs.  Dr. Kate Dee breaks down exactly what treatments Chloe likely had done based on these revealing images and explains what each recovery process tells us about the procedure itself. From overfilled lips to laser-induced pigmentation patterns, you'll learn to recognize what's normal downtime versus what's a red flag. Helping you understand what recovery should actually look like helps you know what to expect when you book your own treatments. Dr. Dee walks through the difference between aggressive procedures that require weeks of hiding at home versus gentler options with minimal downtime.  You'll also learn why certain treatments carry more risk depending on your skin tone and why filler complications remain the most dangerous issue in aesthetic medicine. By the end, you'll understand how to choose treatments that fit your lifestyle, what questions to ask about recovery time, and how to spot when something's gone wrong.  Listen and learn why Chloe's honesty about the "ugly" phase of aesthetic treatments actually does more for patient safety than a thousand filtered Instagram posts ever could. Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What if finding a trustworthy med spa was as simple as asking ChatGPT or Gemini?  AI search is flipping the entire medical aesthetics industry upside down, and what it's exposing might make you rethink where you're getting your next treatment. The clinics showing up first aren't always the safest ones. Host Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Michael Antosy, a marketing expert with 15 years in aesthetics, to spill the secrets the industry doesn't want you to know.  They dive straight into the messy stuff: champagne-fueled Botox parties that violate consent laws, fake board certifications plastered on websites, and HIPAA violations happening in plain sight on Google reviews. Chapters: 00:04:47 - Did Google Just Rewrite the Rules for Med Spa Search? 00:09:36 - Why Doctor-Written Content Wins in AI Search 00:11:37 - What Patients Are Really Asking AI Before Booking 00:15:55 - How AI Decides Who Is Trustworthy 00:17:21 - Why Provider Bios Matter More Than Ever 00:20:14 - Reviews as Trust Signals 00:24:44 - HIPAA Review Mistakes That Can Get You in Trouble 00:29:14 - The Legal Risks of Botox Parties 00:34:54 - ADA Compliance 00:39:28 - How AI Could Make Med Spas Safer for Patients You'll discover why some clinics dominate AI searches while legitimate doctors get buried. Michael breaks down Google's "helpful content update" and the EEAT framework in words you'll actually understand, so you can spot the difference between a licensed professional and someone running an illegal operation. If you've ever felt uneasy about a med spa that looked perfect online but something felt wrong, they help you connect the dots. By the end, you'll know exactly what to ask AI to find a safe, qualified provider near you.  Listen and Learn how to use AI search as your safety net and avoid the med spas putting profit over patients. Connect with guest: @michael.myadvice Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERE Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What if the med spa you trust doesn't have a license displayed, carries no insurance, or relies on unlicensed staff?  A new NYC report investigated 15 med spas and found violations in every single one. Dr. Kate Dee breaks down the findings that should concern anyone considering aesthetic treatments. Dr. Dee walks through the "Moving the Needle" report that uncovered illegal practices across New York City's med spa landscape. From expired licenses to fake devices and nurses injecting without oversight, she explains what each violation means for your safety. You'll learn which red flags showed up most often and why some of these problems could leave you with no legal recourse if something goes wrong. This helps you understand the difference between a legitimate medical facility and a place that's just taking your money.  Whether you're booking Botox, considering a laser treatment, or exploring any aesthetic procedure, Dr. Dee gives you the information you need before you walk through the door.  Plus, she shares why this report matters beyond New York and what it reveals about the industry nationwide. Listen and learn how to protect yourself before your next appointment. Read the “Moving the Needle,” to learn how some of these businesses are illegally blurring the line between spa and medical facility Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What has a med spa sales rep with 20 years of experience seen that keeps them up at night? Host Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Rachel Phillips who’s been selling to med spas for over 20 years, and she's seen things that will shock you!  From doctors panic-calling her to train unqualified staff because their licensed person just quit to practices going out of business before patients can finish the treatment packages paid in full upfront.  Rachel spills everything about what really goes on behind closed doors in an industry that has exploded in growth over the past decade, now numbering in the tens of thousands nationwide. Chapters: 02:25 - When Sales Pressure Conflicts With Patient Safety 05:10 - Why Trust Matters More Than Closing The Deal 07:45 - Untrained Hands And The Real Risk Of Devices 10:30 - The Hidden Cost Of Buying Used Lasers 13:20 - Financing Mistakes That Destroy Med Spas 16:05 - How Illegal Shortcuts Put Patients At Risk 19:10 - Why Most Consumers Cannot Spot Unsafe Clinics 22:15 - When Marketing Promises Outpace Medical Reality 26:00 - What Actually Works Versus Industry Hype 30:45 - How To Choose The Right Provider With Confidence 34:30 - Raising Standards And Protecting The Future Of Aesthetics As a sales rep, Rachel has had to choose between making the sale and doing what's right, and not every rep makes the same choice. She breaks down why some practices spend money on treatments that will never work for their patients, and how aggressive marketing creates the complications that end up in lawsuits. For medspa owners, Rachel shares truths about buying equipment you can't afford and marketing to deal shoppers when you're trying to build a luxury practice. Learn the real reason why so many med spas fail, why patients get hurt, and what needs to change. Listen and learn what could save you thousands of dollars or prevent a serious medical complication. Connect with guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmichaels/ Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERE Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What if that viral beauty hack you saw on TikTok is actually damaging your face? Dr. Kate Dee sits down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Angela Casey to expose the truth about at-home aesthetic treatments that are flooding the market. They're seeing something alarming in their clinics, and it's getting worse.  Innocent-looking products you can buy online right now are causing damage that takes months or even years to fix. Some of these disasters start in the kitchen. Others arrive in packages from overseas with instructions you can't even read. Think you can spot the difference between a harmless beauty trend and a trip to the ER? Dr. Casey shares what happens when patients try to recreate professional procedures at home, and the results are not pretty.  For the best anti-aging essentials: Download my FREE Gift Guide Chapters: 00:02:10 - The Lemon Juice Mistake 00:04:30 - The Exfoliation Myth 00:07:00 - Why Natural Can Backfire 00:10:22 - The At Home Tool You Shouldn’t Touch 00:13:30 - Do LED Masks Actually Work 00:19:00 - Laser Hair Removal Or Not Really 00:25:00 - The Trend That Seems Harmless 00:31:30 - The DIY Mistake That Can Blind You 00:35:00 - The Device Causing Permanent Damage 00:40:00 - What Smart Patients Do Instead They walk through a hierarchy of risk, from the stuff that's just a waste of your money to the treatments that could actually cost you your vision or leave permanent damage on your skin. Stay until the end as they reveal the two at-home devices that absolutely terrify them as medical professionals. Listen and learn what's hiding in plain sight before you become the next cautionary tale. Connect with guest: Dr. Angela Casey Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERE Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

If Your Med Spa's Medical Director Is Never There, Who Steps In When Something Goes Wrong? Dr. Kate Dee heard a shocking rumor: one physician was supposedly overseeing 55 med spas in California. It sounded impossible, so she decided to investigate. What she discovered will change how you think about that professional headshot on your med spa's website.  She uncovered two real physicians who are listed as medical directors for 12 to 14 locations each, scattered across California and beyond. But here's the catch: they're full-time doctors in completely different fields, living hundreds of miles away from most of the spas they supposedly oversee. Key Takeaways: One Doctor "Supervises" 14 Med Spas Across California (Plus One in Maine)Medical Directors Rent Their License and Might Not Ever Meet YouYour Hospice Doctor Might Be Your Botox Supervisor  That "Owner" Listed on the Website? He's Got 10 Other Spas Just Like YoursWhy Your Med Spa Could Be Breaking HIPAA Dr. Kate Dee tracked down these absentee medical directors and what their involvement actually looks like. She explains the difference between a medical director who's present and engaged versus one who's essentially renting out their license. You'll learn why distance matters when it comes to supervision, emergency response, and making sure you're getting a proper medical evaluation before any treatment. Dr. Kate Dee breaks down what to look for on a med spa's website, what questions to ask about their medical director, and why "available" doesn't always mean "there." She also reveals how these arrangements can create legal gray areas that put patients at risk, from missing good faith exams to questionable malpractice coverage. Stay until the end to hear about Dr. Kate Dee's new Med Spa Board certification and how it's designed to solve exactly this problem. You'll walk away knowing how to spot red flags and protect yourself before you book your next appointment. Listen and Learn how to verify your med spa has real medical oversight, not just a name on a website. Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

Is that strange little bump on your forehead harmless, or is it quietly spreading beneath the surface while you wait? Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Dr. Angela Casey, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, to talk about the one cancer that outnumbers all others combined.  They break down who's really at risk, what warning signs you might be ignoring, and why catching things early isn't just about avoiding a scar, it's about protecting your actual face.  Dr. Casey treats skin cancers every single day and shares what she wishes more people knew before that "little bump" turns into a major problem. Chapters: 03:03 - The Spot Patients Ignore For Years 05:15 - Small Bumps with Big Hidden Roots 07:07 - When A New Spot Needs A Biopsy 09:13 - Three Essentials To Prevent Skin Cancer 11:00 - Early Detection Means Smaller Scars 12:06 - When Skin Cancer Hits Noses And Ears 17:30 - How Mohs Surgery Saves Healthy Skin You'll learn the simple monthly habit that could save You'll learn the simple monthly habit that could save you from a serious diagnosis, how to spot the difference between harmless and harmful, and why some people end up needing reconstructive surgery when early detection could have meant a tiny office procedure. They also explain why your med spa can't help you with this and where you should actually go instead. If you've been putting off getting something checked, or you just want to know how to protect yourself and the people you care about, this episode gives you a clear, no-fear roadmap. Dr. Casey's approach is reassuring, practical, and based on nearly 20 years of getting patients the best possible outcomes. Listen and learn how to catch skin cancer early before it catches you. Connect with Dr. Angela Casey: https://www.instagram.com/angelacaseymd/?hl=en Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What happens when a board-certified dermatologist opens a med spa in a state where he has no license to practice? A respected Seattle dermatologist who literally teaches other doctors how to inject Botox just got caught in a federal sting operation. An RN was led away in handcuffs and charged with three felonies.  The doctor?  He's now facing potential wire fraud charges and up to 20 years in prison. Dr. Kate Dee unpacks this jaw-dropping case that's unfolding right now. The doctor interviewed an RN who turned down the job because she realized he had no Arizona license. Instead of fixing the problem, he just found someone else willing to do it anyway.  Dr. Kate Dee walks through the bizarre logistics of how you'd even pull this off. How do you get Botox shipped without a state license? How do you run a med spa when you can't legally be there?  And why would an established, well-respected physician risk everything for this? This isn't just industry gossip. Your neighborhood med spa could be operating the same way, and you'd never know it. Dr. Kate Dee gives you the insider knowledge to spot the red flags before you're sitting in the chair.  She'll tell you exactly which licenses to look up, what questions will make sketchy providers squirm, and why that initial consultation reveals everything you need to know about whether a place is legit or not. Listen and learn why this arrest might finally crack open the widespread problem of unlicensed practice happening in med spas across the country. Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

Why are RF microneedling lawsuits piling up against one specific device? The FDA dropped several safety alerts recently. If you're getting Botox, fillers, or skin tightening treatments, you need to hear this. Dr. Dee was doing research for a potential podcast guest when something didn't add up.  Dr. Dee has performed thousands of RF microneedling treatments over 10 years without seeing the burns, scarring, and fat loss the FDA is warning about. But when she looked into the lawsuits, she found something that explains everything.  Chapters: 00:01:00 – RF microneedling injuries 00:08:06 – Counterfeit Botox 00:14:28 – Fake doctors and credential fraud Close to a dozen people were hospitalized with botulism last year. The FDA just went after the websites selling fake injectables. Learn why some providers genuinely don't know they're breaking the law. Dr. Dee explains how this is possible and what it means for anyone walking into a med spa right now. The fake doctor story ties it all together. When you hear how easy it was for this person to fool patients, you'll understand why asking the right questions matters more than trusting a fancy website or impressive-sounding title. Listen and learn what Dr. Dee discovered that changes how you evaluate every med spa. Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What if that shelf full of expensive skincare products is secretly working against you? You're juggling serums, toners, acids, and retinols because influencers promised results.  Dr. Kate Dee is joined by Dr. Angela Casey, board-certified dermatologist and owns a line of skincare for young women.  Dr. Casey has spent decades looking at skin under microscopes and knows what actually works versus what just sounds good in marketing. Together with Dr. Kate, she walks through how to build a simple, effective routine that protects your investment in procedures like lasers and injectables while preventing the kind of damage that ages you faster. Chapters: 05:02 – Hidden danger of layering actives 08:37 – The real difference between retinols and retinoids 10:22 – Why your skin needs its own microbiome 13:15 – This secretly wrecks your skin 16:07 – Building a simple, effective skincare routine 17:25 – Teen acne and the four root causes 19:07 – The antibiotic dilemma 21:17 – Why anti-aging starts in your 30s 24:18 – This product still wins over every new trend 31:07 – The one thing your dermatologist wishes you knew Dr. Kate Dee asks her what most people are making two critical mistakes that sabotage everyone when it comes to skincare. Dr. Angela Casey breaks down exactly what your skin barrier does, why it matters more than you think, and how the wrong products can turn even healthy skin into irritated, sensitive skin. You'll learn the truth about which ingredients deserve your money, why your skin microbiome acts like a farm that needs proper care, and how to adapt your routine as you age.  Whether you're dealing with acne, trying to prevent wrinkles, or already seeing signs of sun damage, get a clear roadmap without overwhelming you with products you don't need. Stay until the end for Dr. Casey's one message she wishes every patient understood before walking into her office. Listen and learn how to build a skincare routine that actually protects your skin and your wallet. Pickup Bright girl Skincare: https://brightgirl.com/DRKATE - Coup Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERE Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

When that tip screen pops up after your Botox appointment, should you feel obligated to pay?  This practice walks a fine line between unethical and outright illegal. Dr. Kate Dee breaks down the troubling spread of tip culture into medical settings, where it doesn't just create awkward checkout moments, it can actually compromise your safety.  When businesses underpay nurses and rely on tips and commissions to fill the gap, it creates a flawed system. That system gives your provider a financial incentive to push treatments you don’t actually need. Key Takeaways: Why low hourly wages plus tips create dangerous incentives for providers to oversell treatmentsThe legal and ethical lines that tip screens cross in medical settings What this practice reveals about the overall safety and oversight at your med spaYou'll learn how to spot the difference between appropriate tipping (facials and spa services) and situations where you're being asked to tip for medical procedures like lasers and injectables.  Dr. Dee explains why the American Medical Association calls it unethical, and what it means when money starts influencing medical decisions. She'll also help you understand when a tip screen might be an honest mistake versus a deliberate money grab. Listen and learn exactly what to do the next time you're faced with that awkward screen and you'll understand why speaking up about it matters for everyone's safety.  Pick up your copy of Medspa Mayhem: https://www.drkatedee.com/ Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...

What if the person injecting your Botox learned how to do it over a single weekend and there's no one checking if they're even qualified? In Texas, a woman died after receiving IV treatments from someone who had no medical license at all. No training. No oversight. No one stopped it until it was too late. Stories like this aren't rare, they're just rarely talked about. Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Dr. Dr. Kristen Jacobs, a board-certified physician who's been practicing medical aesthetics since 2008, to walk through the new MedSpa Board certification standards and why they matter for everyone. Chapters: 00:05:20 - Medical Director full responsibilities   00:16:15 - Outsourcing the Good-Faith Exam   00:26:05 - Delegation & supervision rules   00:31:50 - Legal versus illegal product sourcing 00:36:40 - Emergency protocols & complications   Dr. Jacobs shares what real medical oversight looks like in her practice, from ensuring every staff member has an active license to knowing exactly which high-risk areas of the face she refuses to touch.  You'll learn the questions to ask before your next appointment, what a legitimate medical director actually does, and how to spot the red flags that most people miss. Whether you're getting treatments or running a med spa, you will walk away with the tools to navigate the medspa world safely. Dr. Dee and Dr. Jacobs are more than exposing the problems, they're building the solution.  By the end, you'll understand why choosing a certified medspa could protect your health, your face, and your future. Listen and learn how to protect yourself. Help us raise the standard for an entire industry. Be the first to know about upcoming Dr. Kate Dee's appearances, live Q&As, and new investigations → https://www.drkatedee.com/ Connect with Dr. Jacobs: https://kristenjacobs.com/ Texas woman: https://arnoltcenter.org/work/the-drip-lack-of-regulation-in-growing-iv-therapy-hydration-industry-potentially-puts-patients-at-risk/ Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Want the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE Holiday Gift Guide MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE Have a question, story, or insight to share? Leave Dr. Dee a Note → https://drkatedee.com Follow Her on Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedee Learn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas. Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.com Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure. Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credenti...