Filler fatigue (part 2): Impact on patient satisfaction & wellbeing

In the second part of this two-part podcast series, Kelly Beasy (KB Aesthetix) discusses filler fatigue and its impact on patients' satisfaction and emotional well-being.

In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Kelly Beasy about filler fatigue. Kelly is a Nurse Practitioner and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix, with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. Learn more about KB Aesthetix.

This podcast is the second part of a two-part series. If you missed part one, catch up here: Filler fatigue (part 1): Navigating the overfilled face

This episode focuses on the impact of filler fatigue on patients' satisfaction and emotional well-being, including the psychological aspects of aesthetic treatments; how overfilled facial features can lead to patient dissatisfaction; and techniques for managing patient expectations, providing realistic outcomes, and delivering aesthetically pleasing results that go beyond simply injecting more filler.

In the podcast, Kelly and Paul explore:

• What "filler fatigue" is and why it is important to address this concern among patients.
• Commonness of overfilling in facial aesthetics procedures and the potential consequences for patients.
• How to manage patient expectations regarding the outcomes of dermal filler treatments.
• Risks and potential complications associated with overfilling facial features.
• Techniques injectors can use to assess patients' emotional readiness for dermal filler treatments.
• Long-term effects of overfilled facial features and how to prevent them.
• Facial features/areas that are more prone to filler fatigue and how to handle these areas effectively.
• The role of facial symmetry and balance in achieving satisfactory results.
• Kelly's advice for fellow injectors to ensure patient satisfaction and emotional well-being while minimising filler fatigue.