AI Live

About AI Live

Join Dr. Gideon Kwok, DO and Lori Robertson, MSN, FNP-C of The Aesthetic Immersion as they discuss everything aesthetics and aesthetics business & continuing education related. About The Aesthetic Immersion The Aesthetic Immersion is a Medical Institution based in Southern California. With more than 30 years of combined experience, The Aesthetic Immersion is dedicated to teaching practitioners how to advance their skills in medical aesthetics and ultimately become better injectors. About Dr. Gideon Kwok, DO Dr. Gideon Kwok, DO has more than 15 years experience performing medical aesthetics; and is co-owner and Medical Director to 8 Skin Perfect Medical Clinics in Southern California. He is a national trainer for GAIN (Galderma), Cutera, Bioform (Radiesse), Merz, as well as a faculty member and trainer for MINT threads. The drive and desire to help others, whether it be his patients or fellow providers, is what keeps him at the forefront of the industry. About Lori Robertson, MSN, FNP-C Lori Robertson, MSN, FNP-C has more than 12 years of experience performing medical aesthetics and is part of the national faculty for Allergan and Galderma. She strives to educate other providers on safe and effective injection techniques so more and more patients can enjoy the life-changing benefits injectables have to offer.

Publisher

The Aesthetic Immersion

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Nov 2021

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Ai Live | Menopause & Aesthetics: Separating Myth from Reality

2. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Ai Live | Good Faith Exams

   Explore the crucial topic of good faith exams and legal safety in medical aesthetics clinics. This episode breaks down current regulations, practical protocols, and key considerations for providers and nurses in the field. • Why good faith exams are required for nurses and how they differ from standing orders • State-by-state variation in aesthetic medicine laws and importance of board research • Best practices for documentation, verbal orders, and protecting your license • Policy and procedure essentials for clinics—including standardized protocols • The realities of medical legal risks, malpractice, and strategies to avoid costly mistakes In this episode: 00:00 Navigating retail medicine regulations 09:19 Fun with FFAI injection course 14:49 Good faith exams in med spas 19:48 Good faith exam providers 21:08 Importance of Good Faith Exams 31:17 Peptides and FDA approval status 35:42 Discussing Botox dosage standards 38:30 Using radios for quick orders 44:04 Malpractice lawsuits and settlements 52:02 Using electronic medical records for orders 55:29 Understanding the good faith exam 59:06 Restrictions in primary care practice

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Ai Live | Obagi Saypha® MagIQ™ - Rethinking Filler Performance

   Most injectors today aren’t struggling with technique—they’re navigating choice. With so many fillers promising similar outcomes, the real challenge is understanding what actually performs differently once it’s in the tissue. Integration, adaptability, movement, longevity—these aren’t just product claims, they’re what define your results. As aesthetics evolves, so does the expectation: not just to inject well, but to choose smarter. ⚡ Enter Obagi Saypha® MagIQ™—a next-generation HA filler designed with performance, precision, and tissue integration in mind. ⚡ 👩🏫 Hosted by Gideon Kwok, DO & Lori Robertson, MSN, FNP-C Co-Founders of The Aesthetic Immersion 🎙️ Special Guest: Kevin Harrington Director of Injectable Training & Professional Development, Obagi With over 20 years in aesthetics and 35+ years in sales and business development, Kevin brings a unique perspective that blends clinical application with real-world business strategy. As a trainer for Allergan and Galderma, he works directly with providers nationwide—offering insight into what’s actually driving outcomes and growth in today’s injectable practices. _______ 00:00 Promoting AI LIVE podcast version 09:59 Planning an intimate summit 13:01 MERS filler approval in Toronto 20:46 Praise for Aesthetic Immersion Courses 22:01 Discussing new skincare products 29:25 Evaluating new products and devices 36:52 Testing and Preferring New Injection Product 42:21 Glass vs. Plastic Syringes Discussion 47:41 Obagi's unique HA differentiation 49:14 Discussing initial swelling in patients 57:27 Trying new cheek and temple products 01:00:10 Discussing Kaha's effectiveness 01:04:19 Upcoming courses and gratitude ---- The Aesthetic Immersion was founded by Dr. Gideon Kwok and Lori Robertson FNP, who have a combined experience of over 25 years in the medical aesthetic industry. Our smaller immersive trainings courses allow you to learn directly from our expert practitioners, giving you a truly intimate training experience. Our classes are accredited CE. Our vision for The Aesthetic Immersion, is to develop the most immersive medical aesthetic training experience, so you can take with you what you've learned and apply it in your practice, for your patients. Let's Connect: Links - campsite.bio/theaestheticimmersion Website - https://theaestheticimmersion.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/theaestheticimmersion LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-aesthetic-immersion Hands on Training - https://www.theaestheticimmersion.com/trainings/page For Educational Purposes Only - YouTube Disclaimer The contents of The Aesthetic Immersion YouTube Channel, produced by The Aesthetic Immersion, such as videos, demonstrations, graphics, commentary, and other material contained on or provided through the channel (“Content”), are for informational and educational purposes only. To the extent that any of the Content relates to medical treatments or conditions, it is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Moreover, viewing or participating in any educational Content on this channel that relates to medical treatments or procedures does not confer upon the viewer any scope of practice or ability to perform such treatments or procedures. A viewer’s ability to perform any medical treatments or procedures that are the subject of Content on this channel is determined solely by (1) the laws addressing scope of practice, delegation, and supervision of the state(s) or jurisdiction(s) in which the viewer is licensed as a healthcare practitioner, and (2) the viewer’s own professional judgment.

Who has been a guest on AI Live

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Laura Ellis
• Dr Julie Woodward
• Dr Gideon Kwok
• Julie Bass Kaplan FNP-BC
• Lori Robertson MSN FNP-C

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

268,577

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

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Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

68

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