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EP2: DECODING CLINICAL STUDIES

We see it everywhere. “Clinically proven.” “FDA approved.” “Backed by science.” But what do those phrases actually mean in aesthetic medicine? In this episode, Dr Ravi Jain and journalist Amber Graafland unpack the truth behind clinical trials, before-and-after photos, viral treatments, and how marketing can blur the lines between science and hype. If you’ve ever wondered: Are all clinical trials equal? Does FDA approval guarantee better results? Can before-and-after photos be misleading? How much does social media shape what we think works? This episode is essential listening. You’ll learn the difference between open-label studies and gold-standard double-blind trials, why funding matters, how percentages can be deceptive, and why viral treatments aren’t always scientifically strong. Most importantly, we explain how to ask the right questions — so you can make confident, informed decisions about aesthetic treatments. Because “clinically proven” can mean many different things. And understanding the difference matters. ---------------------------------------- ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction: What does “clinically proven” mean? 02:00 – How clinical trials actually work 03:30 – Study types: Open-label vs placebo vs double-blind 05:00 – Why double-blind trials are the gold standard 06:00 – FDA approval vs CE mark vs MDR regulations 08:30 – Why sample size and funding matter 10:00 – Peer review vs white papers 11:15 – The power (and pitfalls) of before-and-after photos 13:00 – Lighting tricks and multi-treatment transformations 15:00 – Should you ask who funded the study? 16:00 – The MMR scandal and why reproducibility matters 17:30 – Social media, virality, and aesthetic trends 18:30 – Why viral doesn’t equal scientifically proven 20:00 – Deep plane facelifts and celebrity influence 21:00 – Product marketing vs practitioner expertise 23:00 – What patients misunderstand about percentages 24:30 – The 70% success rate problem 25:00 – The one question you should always ask 26:00 – Next episode teaser: The buzziest treatments of 2026 #aestheticmedicine, #clinicallyproven, #cosmeticprocedures, #evidencebasedmedicine, #aestheticpodcast, #skincaretruth, #medicalaesthetics, #beforeandafter, #FDAapproval, #MDRregulation, #clinicaltrials, #beautymarketing, #doctorledclinic, #ethicalaesthetics, #plasticSurgeryTrends, #facialrejuvenation, #healthcaretransparency, #aestheticindustry, #socialmediatrends, #informedconsent