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Profiles In Aesthetics
Behind every flawless before-and-after photo is a professional who’s questioned if they even belong in aesthetics.
Maybe you’ve had the same thoughts, wondering if you’re the only one struggling, if you’ll ever feel truly confident with a syringe in your hand, or if everyone else has it all figured out.
That’s why Profiles in Aesthetics, hosted by Lonny Green, MD, was created. This isn’t another surface-level aesthetics podcast. Every episode delivers real, unfiltered conversations with top injectors, medical spa owners, and other aesthetic professionals who’ve faced, and overcome—the same challenges you’re navigating. While every story is unique and every journey different, they all share one thing in common: the people you admire today once felt uncertain, unclear, and a little bit scared, just like you.
On this one-of-a-kind podcast, guests open up, go deep, and share their struggles—along with how they overcame them.
What We’ll Cover in Future Episodes:
- Injector education for every career stage, from new nurses to advanced practitioners
- How to stand out in a crowded aesthetics market without chasing every trend
- Navigating patient concerns about looking “overdone”
- Creating a sustainable med spa business model that supports your lifestyle
- Staying ahead of aesthetic industry trends without falling for the hype
This Is for You If:
- You’re a nurse injector, PA, NP, MD, cosmetic doctor, dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or medical aesthetician looking to grow
- You own or manage a med spa and want proven business, marketing, and leadership strategies
- You want mentorship that’s practical, real, and not tied to selling a product or course
- You believe in integrity, artistry, and creating results that help patients feel confident
Whether you’re just starting your career in aesthetics or have years of injecting behind you, this podcast provides the mindset shifts, tactical strategies, and real-world encouragement to take your work—and your business—to the next level.
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Hosted by:
Lonny Green, MD – injector, educator, and advocate for real, unfiltered conversations in aesthetics.
Profiles In Aesthetics
Dr. David Saadat: From War-Torn Iran to Beverly Hills Aesthetic Leader
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What does it take to go from teenage immigrant fleeing war to becoming one of Beverly Hills' most respected facial plastic surgeons? In this raw conversation, Dr. David Saadat pulls back the curtain on the real journey behind aesthetic excellence.
This isn't your typical "tips and techniques" episode. We dive deep into leadership struggles, toxic employee relationships, complications that became blessings, and mindset shifts that separate providers who survive from those who thrive.
🎯 KEY MOMENTS:
[23:45] The immigrant experience that forged his work ethic—and why he wishes his kids could struggle the same way
[33:00] The employee relationship that went nuclear: Legal battles, toxic culture, and the lesson that cost him patients
[53:00] Revolutionary injector training: How one practice trains providers from MA to expert injector in 6 months
[45:00] The Botox ptosis disaster that created a lifetime patient: Why your worst complications might be your best marketing
[01:00:00] The patient letter 17 years after rhinoplasty: What it reveals about lasting impact
YOU'LL LEARN:
âś… Why COVID's shutdown became the best thing for his aesthetic practice
âś… How to build medical spa team culture that retains top talent
✅ Why 99.99% good results isn't enough—what actually matters to patients
âś… The tunnel vision goal-setting method for becoming a top injector
âś… How to turn aesthetic complications into loyal patient relationships
âś… Why "imperfect and done" beats "perfect but never"
THIS EPISODE IS FOR:
- Aesthetic injectors wanting to level up practice and leadership
- Nurses, PAs, NPs building careers in medical aesthetics
- Medical spa owners struggling with team culture
- Providers stuck in "inject, surgery, repeat" routine
- Anyone considering careers in Botox, fillers, and injectables
ABOUT DR. DAVID SAADAT:
Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, specializing in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, facelifts, and aesthetic injectables. Known for innovative cadaver anatomy courses training injectors worldwide.
CONNECT: Instagram: @drdavidsaadat
Website: drdavidsaadat.com
QUOTABLE MOMENTS:
"It's not the result, it's the journey."
"Our time is limited. You can't just work, work, work. You need to enjoy time with loved ones."
"Some of my happiest patients had complications—because of how it was handled."
"The only way to get somewhere is tunnel vision. Anything that tries to get you off track, you gotta get rid of."
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🎧 Subscribe & Follow
Don’t miss an episode, follow Profiles in Aesthetics on your favorite podcast platform and turn on notifications so you never miss the latest insights.
📱 Connect With Us on Instagram
Follow @ninjainjector and @profilesinaesthetics for behind-the-scenes content, guest previews, and aesthetic industry updates.
đź’¬ Join the Conversation
We want to hear from you! Send your questions, topic requests, or guest suggestions via Instagram DMs or email info@ninjainjector.com.
Hosted by: Lonny Green, MD – injector, educator, and advocate for real, unfiltered conversations in aesthetics.