The Medspa Scoop

Podiatrist Offering a Liquid Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 30/10/2026

A patient asked if her "doctor" was even legally allowed to offer a liquid BBL. Dr. Kate Dee ran the license check and found five stacked legal problems, plus what the FDA actually says about filler in the buttocks.

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IV Therapy: Inside the $2 Billion Wellness SCAM

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 22/06/2026

Is sticking a needle in your arm better medicine than drinking a glass of water? IV hydration therapy has become a multibillion-dollar wellness business, built on the promise that a drip can do what your body supposedly cannot.

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A Used Car Salesman Can Legally Own Your Surgery Clinic in Florida

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 11/06/2026

Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Dr. Alexander Zuriarrain, a Miami-based plastic surgeon with four board certifications and years of experience as a medical-legal expert witness.

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The Peptide Risks Your Provider Isn't Telling You

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 30/04/2026

Peptide injections are booming, but hidden FDA bans and safety risks may surprise patients.

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