The Medspa Scoop

How Illegal Are Peptides, Really?

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 09/07/2026

What if the injectable everyone's raving about is not what's actually in the bottle? From BPC-157 for healing, growth hormone secretagogues for muscle, bone, sleep, and skin, to tanning peptides that can turn pale skin dark in a matter of weeks.

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Med Spa Investigations: Complications, Gaslighting, and Hidden Cameras

Dr. Kate Dee

Published on: 02/07/2026

What does it actually take for the nursing board to show up at your med spa with a hidden camera? Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Shonra Weiss, a nurse practitioner, med spa co-owner.

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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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