{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"What I Wish I Knew Starting Out in Aesthetics: The Real Lessons No One Teaches You","description":"

In this episode, Dr Alison shares the honest, unfiltered lessons she wishes someone had told her when she first entered aesthetics 10 years ago. This episode dives into the realities behind the glossy social media façade- the uncertainty, the business pressures, the mindset challenges and the psychology that shapes both clinicians and patients.


Alison opens up about her early mistakes, the lack of mentorship, and the shock of transitioning from the NHS to an unregulated, opinion‑heavy industry. This episode also explores confidence, imposter syndrome and the “expert paradox” why the more you learn, the more you realise you don’t know.


Finally, she reveals the deep personal story behind her own “why” including her fertility journey, menopause inducing treatments and the moment she looked in the mirror and no longer recognised herself. This experience reshaped her entire purpose as a clinician and inspired her mission to help women feel like themselves again.


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