Episode 138 hosts Dr Nik Davies (GP & Medical Advisor for SILK Laser Clinics) and Dr Andreas Fox (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director for Artisan Aesthetic Clinics) Since June of this year, the largest states of Australia (New South Wales & Victoria) have been in harsh lockdowns and no injectable treatments have been allowed. But as vaccination rates slowly rise, preparations are underway for re-opening - but what will that look like exactly? Injectors, clinic owners and practitioners may well be faced with some difficult decisions that have both financial and reputational implications. A minority of clinics have controversially decided to go it alone and open despite the lockdown restrictions whereas the majority are awaiting for clear guidance from the government.   We'll be discussing: - our guests backgrounds and their roles within their clinics - what date clinics may get the green light to open again - what differences exist between the end of lockdown in 2020 vs 2021  - our patients mindsets: is there heightened anxiety or the opposite, COVID-apathy? - insights into what our guests clinics have been doing behind the scenes to prepare for living with COVID when we open up - how injectors have been upskilling and training in the extended lockdown - the pro's and con's of virtual teaching - the question of vaccination passports: will clinics be asked to refuse entry to unvaccinated patients and their own staff? - is there a role for rapid antigen testing in the aesthetic setting? - will we see the incredible demand and surge for treatment bookings again?   Show your support for IA via Patreon Follow IA on Instagram Visit our website  Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Contact Dr Jake & David  More about Dr Jake Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram    Follow Dr Nik Davies on Instagram: @ndskinco Follow Dr Andreas Fox on Instagram: @drandreasfox