Laser Horror Stories & The Truth Behind Botox Alternatives

This week, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, founder of DermFx Medical Spa, gets candid about the unexpected hazards of a career in aesthetics—because who knew years of injecting gallons of Botox could leave you with “injector hand”?

She’s joined by Amber Johnson, founder of Facial Lounge, to deep dive into what’s hot and what’s not in the aesthetics industry and rate those too-good-to-be-true at-home devices that have taken over TikTok. Spoiler alert: not all that glitters is gold.

They tackle the highs and lows of IPL and CO2 lasers (pro tip: pain-free isn’t always better!) and watch laser nightmares that left one women with no pigmentation. 

This episode is the perfect blend of laughs, lessons, and luxe beauty tips!