In this episode, Dr. Alison Tendler discusses her journey from ophthalmology to aesthetics and how more people are starting to venture into this field. She discusses the growing acceptance of self-care and how the conversation around aesthetics has evolved from introducing Botox to clients to its current level of acceptance. Dr. Tendler stresses the importance of preventive care and the desire to maintain a healthy and youthful appearance. Additionally, she highlights how her ophthalmology and aesthetic practices intersect as people become more conscious of their necks and eyes due to the mask-wearing phenomenon. Finally, Dr. Tendler provides tips on managing employees and patients.
Background of Dr. Alison Tendler
Dr. Alison R. Tendler, a board-certified ophthalmologist surgeon, specializes in oculoplastic treatments at ARTisan Skin and Laser Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Tendler graduated from the University of South Dakota with honors with a Doctorate in Medical Physiology before completing a three-year ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota. She then completed a corneal and anterior fellowship with Dr. Michael Belin at Albany Medical College in New York, where she received extensive instruction that furthered her education. Learn more about Dr. Tendler.
Connect with Dr. Alison Tendler
Website: www.artisanskinandlaser.com
Instagram: artisanskinandkaser
Facebook: ARTisan Skin & Laser Center
Email: alison.tendler@artvisionsf.com
Jeffrey Richmond
Jeffrey Richmond is an award-winning expert in the aesthetic industry, specializing in cutting-edge research, light-based and laser dermatological therapies, and radiofrequency technologies for dermatology and cosmetic surgery practices. Over the past 19 years, Jeff has brought the best-in-class technologies from West Coast Laser to physicians throughout the northwestern United States, generating over $50 million in sales.Patient and physician safety is at the forefront of Jeff’s work, and he actively helps physicians work with patients to develop and achieve realistic expectations from their treatments.
Jeff is also a known educator in the industry, teaching courses on laser technologies, speaking at aesthetic training centers, and sharing his knowledge about the latest technologies with providers in the aesthetics field. In particular, he is interested in helping physicians make aesthetic medicine a success in their practices.