Technology of Beauty

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens connects with Kirk Zihlman of Kalon Aesthetics to discuss the operational and strategic considerations behind building a successful aesthetic practice.

Kirk shares insights on growth, patient experience, and the importance of creating systems that support both efficiency and long-term scalability. It’s a quick look at how thoughtful structure and leadership can...

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens connects with Jenni Nagle of Lipgloss & Aftershave to discuss the evolving role of branding and storytelling in the aesthetics space.

Jenni shares how practices can build stronger, more authentic connections with patients through thoughtful messaging and creative strategy. She also highlights the importance of standing out in a crowded market by developing ...

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens catches up live with Dr. Sheilla Barbarino at The Medical Spa Show 2026 in Las Vegas.

Dr. Barbarino shares her perspective on running a practice in Austin, including how patient preferences are evolving in a sophisticated, highly informed market. Dr. Stevens and Dr. Barbarino also discuss the Aesthetics Innovations Summit, IMCAS, and the upcoming Aesthetic MEET...

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens reconnects live with Facundo Formica at The Medical Spa Show 2026 in Las Vegas.

During their quick catch-up, Facundo touches on the direction Symplast is heading, the impact of their innovation on practices, and why their recent recognition is an exciting milestone. A quick, insightful conversation straight from the conference floor.

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In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens connects with Paulina Riedler of Spakinect to discuss how her company is addressing one of the most critical gaps in aesthetic medicine: compliant, accessible good faith exams.

Paulina shares how Spakinect has scaled to become the largest provider in the country, operating in 40 states and leveraging telehealth to ensure safe, compliant care. She also touches o...

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens connects with Keri Concannon of Beauty Rep to discuss how her platform is helping aesthetic practices streamline product purchasing and vendor relationships.

Keri shares how Beauty Rep is simplifying the way practices discover, evaluate, and order products, while also creating more transparency and efficiency across the supply chain. It’s a quick look at how sm...

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Jessica Nunn, Founder of Maven Financial Partners, to unpack the financial strategies behind successful med spas and surgical practices. With a background in healthcare finance and consulting, Jessica shares how her team helps practices move beyond basic accounting and into true financial clarity.

From tracking provider performance to understandi...

The future of legacy brands depends on their ability to adapt and lead. In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Drew Fine to explore how Obagi is embracing a bold new direction and what that means for the industry.

From strategic growth initiatives to a renewed focus on innovation, Drew breaks down the vision driving Obagi forward. He also shares why this is such an exciting time for the com...

Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Shannon Blake of Podium for a timely conversation on how AI innovation is transforming the aesthetic space. As Strategic Partner Manager, Shannon works directly with med spas and plastic surgery practices to implement AI tools that improve patient engagement, streamline daily operations, and drive measurable business growth.

In this episode, Shannon shares how Podium’s new AI offering is helping ...

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Aaron Parnell, founder of Posture Lab, for a fascinating conversation about the overlooked role of posture in aesthetic transformation. With a career rooted in postural therapy and structural alignment, Aaron reveals how correcting posture can dramatically enhance facial balance, body symmetry, and overall appearance.

Posture Lab’s unique approach focu...

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Dr. Michael Heke, Chief Scientific Officer and Managing Director at Resiliélle, for a cutting-edge conversation about the next frontier in aesthetic innovation: Age Zero exosomes. With a background in regenerative medicine and decades of research in stem cell biology, Dr. Heke explains why these exosomes, harvested from Wharton’s jelly of the umbilical cord, ma...

As aesthetics becomes a prime target for outside investment, the rules of the game are changing, and legal missteps can carry massive consequences. In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with legal veterans Michael Byrd and Brad Adatto of ByrdAdatto to unpack the legal landscape facing modern aesthetic practices. This marks their latest return to the show, and for good reason: Byrd and Adatto are t...

He's back for round three — a long-time friend of the show and titan of the beauty business, Dr. Ryan Beal, Founder and CEO of Dyve Biosciences.

Ryan's story is one of curiosity, creativity, and relentless innovation. A physician turned entrepreneur, he's built a career at the intersection of science and strategy — helping launch medical products with billions in sales and leading transformative work in drug...

The future of aesthetics isn't just about smoothing lines—it's about stimulating regeneration and optimizing long-term skin health. In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens interviews Bill Andriopoulos, VP Medical Affairs at Galderma, to explore how science is reshaping aesthetic medicine.

Bill Andriopoulos walks us through Galderma's evolving approach to innovation, including its focus...

Two powerhouse brands have merged to form a vertically integrated leader in aesthetics and skincare—and at the helm is newly appointed CEO Nadeem Moiz. In this must-watch episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens sits down with Moiz to explore Revance’s evolution, its ambitious roadmap, and his vision for leading the company into its next chapter.

Fresh off Crown Laboratories’ acquisition of Revance, Moiz shares how the...

What does it take to lead a global aesthetics company into the next decade of innovation? On this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Bob Rhatigan, the CEO of Merz Aesthetics, for a revealing look at the company’s rapid evolution and bold ambitions.

From his early days at Procter & Gamble and Allergan to leading Merz’s global transformation, Bob shares a journey that spans decades of shaping consumer ...

What happens when a general surgeon pivots from the operating room to the frontier of regenerative skincare? In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Dr. Laura Ellis, a true pioneer merging clinical expertise with cutting-edge biotech to change the future of skin health.

Dr. Ellis shares her journey from general surgery to founding LevEllis, the company behind Provoque, a revolutionary serum ...

How do you take cutting-edge science and turn it into a tool that actually works for patients? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Sanjay Batra, CEO of WETHRIVV, to explore the device making topical treatments more effective than ever.

With decades of experience in medical research and aesthetics, Sanjay reveals the story behind his innovative approach to enhancing absorption without injections. He explains how this technolo...

Minimally invasive, patient-centered, and globally disruptive — is this is the future of breast aesthetics?

In this episode of The Technology of Beauty, Dr. Grant Stevens welcomes Roz Cole d’Incelli, a veteran of the breast implant industry and current Senior VP at Motiva, for a revealing look at the past, present, and future of implant innovation. From her early days at McGhan and Mentor to her pivotal role at Sientra and now Motiv...