Featured on HBO · Jun 8, 2025
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver's main story on the med spa industry featured Dr. Dee's book Medspa Mayhem, bringing its warnings about the industry to a national audience.
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Dr. Kate Dee in the media
Physician, author of Medspa Mayhem, and founder of MedSpa Board, on med spa safety, regulation, and all aspects of aesthetics and wellness.
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- Last Week TonightHBO
- NBC News
- KevinMD
- KOMO 4
- DERMASCOPE
- HuffPost
- MedEsthetics
- AmSpa
Podcast appearances
12 episodes · newest first
Latest episode
Worth Your Salt · Salt Marketing
Beyond Five-Star Reviews: What Actually Makes a Med Spa Trustworthy?
With host Jennifer Orechwa: why ratings and before-and-afters say nothing about medical oversight, and what patients should check instead, from provider credentials to product sourcing and emergency readiness.
Medical Spa Insider · AmSpaPanel
Innovation, Ethics, and the Future of Aesthetic Medicine
Recorded live at the Medical Spa Show with AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch and fellow industry leaders.
Legal 123s · ByrdAdatto
Med Spa Certification, Compliance, and Patient Safety
Why a $20 billion industry needs national certification, and what real compliance looks like from the inside.
The Podcast by KevinMD
How Illegal Cosmetic Procedures Are Putting Patients at Risk
Counterfeit products, unlicensed injectors, and the case for a national certification system.
The BeautyPro Podcast · Ep. 91
Doctor, Spa Owner, Industry Changer
Cautionary stories from practice and the push to raise standards across the beauty and aesthetics industry.
Fat Mascara
Hidden Dangers of the Med Spa Industry
How to tell a legally operating med spa from one that isn't, and which treatments carry the most risk.
Medical Spa Insider · AmSpaPanel
Medical Spa Show Speaker Highlight
Compliance risk, and why integrity pays off in both patient safety and the bottom line.
Medical Spa Insider · AmSpa
Publishing with Purpose: Med Spa Mayhem
The story behind the book, in conversation with AmSpa founder Alex Thiersch.
Spa Skin & Beauty
The Dark Side of Med Spas and Cosmetic Scams
How to vet a med spa before you book, and the scams patients rarely see coming.
The Aesthetic Doctor · Ep. 65
“Medspa Mayhem” with Dr. Kate Dee
The good, the bad, and the ugly of aesthetic medicine, and where the industry is headed.
Aesthetic Medicine Minute · Ep. 105
Botox Real Talk at Glow Medispa
What Botox actually does, what treatment feels like, and what patients should expect.
Beyond Skin Deep with Bea
A Conversation with the Author of “Medspa Mayhem”
Patient advocate Bea Amma and Dr. Dee on what goes wrong inside unregulated med spas.
The book
MedEsthetics · Rebecca Lane · Sep 15, 2024 · Read the full review
Readers’ Favorite · Aug 21, 2024 · Read the review
Med Spa Mayhem
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Secrets of the Aesthetic Industry
“One of the brave practitioners that decided to stand up … and advocate for patient safety.”
“A fascinating book and a goldmine of information for anyone considering using a med spa.”
Published articles by Dr. Dee
DERMASCOPE · June 2026 · Latest article
The Medspa Minefield
Dr. Dee lays out the safety failures hiding in plain sight across the medical spa industry: ghost medical directors, unlicensed injectors, counterfeit products, and illegal ownership structures. Written for aesthetic professionals, it is a practical guide to spotting red flags and steering clients toward safer care.
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TV & video
News coverage & interviews
- Authority Magazine · Mar 12, 2026Wellness Reimagined: 5 Things That Should Be Done to Reform the Health & Wellness Industry
- HuffPost · Feb 10, 2025How Men Can Benefit from Regular Facials
- Just N Life · Sep 30, 2024Thinking About Getting Injectables? Dr. Kate Dee Shares Tips for Avoiding Unsafe Scams
- Authority Magazine · Jul 27, 2024Social Impact Authors: How and Why Dr. Kate Dee Is Helping to Change Our World
- NBC News · Jul 11, 2024Fake Botox Put a Woman on a Ventilator. Experts Worry It’ll Happen Again.
- Lucire Rouge · Jun 6, 2024The Dark Side of Med Spas: Fraudulent Practices and How to Avoid Them
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