When it comes to choosing your aesthetic treatment (surgical or non-surgical), it can feel a bit like Tinder; swiping left and right over highly edited images from a huge portfolio of 'expert' practitioners, to find your perfect match. But just as we know how disappointing your date so often is in real life, so too do you risk underwhelming and even downright-dangerous results by taking a non-expert approach to treatment choices. Enter Olivia Falcon, former beauty editor at Tatler, architect...

You know what you're going to get at McDonald's - some immediate satisfaction perhaps, but long-term you'll probably be left feeling a bit grim. Well, in the world of anti-wrinkle injections, it's very much the same (meal) deal. Arguably the most popular aesthetic treatment, this procedure is widely available - from the back of your nail salon to your hairdresser's waiting area. But here's the catch: if you want to avoid looking perma-surprised, frozen or just plain weird, it's essential to...

There's no denying the transformative effects of a professional brow treatment; shaped just right, they'll frame your features while adding structure and definition to your face. But you only have to step onto the tube to see the victims of 'over-doing it' (think two fat sausages sitting atop your eyes) or having 'under-done it' (the 90s plucking era, we'll never forgive you). Luckily, we have The Queen of Brows, Suzanne Martin, creator of the Couture Brow ™️ and the artist behind most of the...

It's more common to have an uneven skin tone than not. Regardless of your skin colour, dark spots and patches can appear on any part of the face and body. This is referred to as hyperpigmentation - think of it as your skin's way of keeping a diary of your adventures (such as sun-soaked holidays, scarring moments and pregnancy journeys). While it's common, many people find it problematic. So, as summer gives its last hurrah, I'm sharing my Pigmentation Playbook. It's designed to get you clear...

We're flashing our hazard lights today as we face an unsightly side of aesthetics - the risks of certain procedures, the red flags you need to watch out for, and Salima's and my own experiences with treatments gone wrong (think scars, swelling, and IV antibiotics - it ain't a pretty picture). While many aesthetic treatments are highly effective when performed by experienced and highly qualified practitioners, there are some I personally would avoid at all costs, and in this episode, you'll...

The idea of starting out with Aesthetic treatments is daunting for many. Now imagine sharing your journey with over 1 million followers. Well in the hotseat today is Hayley Karsaris - fashion, lifestyle and beauty afficionado and influencer, who is bravely doing just that.  Today we’re talking about the world of skincare and treatments under the glaring eye of social media, and why being transparent and authentic on this topic is so important when one has a #influenced following.  Daily...

Injectable moisturisers? It’s a thing (that’s right Salima, another thing to get under your skin) and in the world of Aesthetics, one of the most exciting new frontiers in age-optimising treatments. Today we’re talking all things Skin Boosters - bio stimulation treatments that do what skincare, fillers and anti-wrinkle injections can’t. Tune in to find out how we can tackle dry décolletages, smooth smokers lines and my desert island treatment, that makes me look rested (when I certainly am...

Got a gut feeling? Well, today it's all about why you actually 'do' need to listen to it, because as Nutritional Therapist Andy Daly explains, it's the organ that most determines your overall health, skin included. The Sugar DoctorTM shares some unsavoury truths about sugar and its inflammatory impact on the body, sets us straight on pre-, pro-, and postbiotics, skin supplements, and why our stools may well hold the answers to our health concerns. We're also tackling the rise of histamine...

When it comes to our faces, the nose takes center stage. So, it's little wonder that so many of us (me included) may feel more than a bit nosey about the options available to improve our hang-ups over nose bumps (technically known as dorsal humps), wide and flaring nostrils, or downward-pointing tips.  In this episode, you'll get the skinny on the rise of non-surgical rhinoplasty treatments – an aesthetic tweakment that could correct your nose woes in as little as 5 minutes, without the...

Biostimulators, boosters, skincare, toxins, fillers, lasers... there's a myriad of ways we can support, strengthen, and rejuvenate our skin as we age. But where on earth do we start, and when should we begin thinking about doing what?  Salima and I are racing through the decades today - from troublesome teens to swinging sixties and beyond - to guide you through the changes that happen deep within the skin. We'll explore timely tweakments and savvy skincare best considered at each...

Has facial fat become the latest victim of our culture’s toxic obsession with downsizing? Today we’re tackling a somewhat unappetising new phenomenon – the rise of weight loss ‘miracle’ drug Ozempic, and the subsequent fall of our youth-preserving facial fat.   With hollowed-out temples and gaunt, sunken structures, it seems the recreational use of diet drugs may, in fact, be creating BOBFOCs (Bodies Off Baywatch, Faces Off Crime Watch). Fillers can only go so far, so if you are thinking of...

Why should your fertility journey mean your skin health falls off the map? It was this very question Dr. Jo Mennie felt passionate (and ragey) about during her own fertility experience - how labour intensive it was to find accessible, expert advice on looking after your skin at each turbulent stage, from pre-pregnancy to conception, trimesters and the post-partum journey.  Now a leading aesthetic doctor specialising in women’s health, Dr. Jo is here with me today to clear up the murky waters...

Since Kylie Jenner pouted her way into our beauty consciousness, dermal fillers have been hugely on the rise, and there have arguably been more filler faux pas than with any other aesthetic treatments. So, it's little wonder that Salima (joining me again today) goes a bit green around the gills at the thought of ending up with a puffer fish face.  Think of this episode as your filler fact files: everything you need to know about these rejuvenation injectables, from the art of application, to...

Joining us today is the esteemed Dr. Charlotte Gribbin, to tackle a subject that may leave you feeling flushed. We’re diving into the hormonal rollercoaster which many women ride for years – Menopause - or as Dr. Charlotte describes it, ‘puberty in reverse’.  When it comes to this universal female experience, the silence can still feel deafening, but not for the next half an hour or so. We’re delving into the science behind the symptoms; why your tried and tested skincare may suddenly seem to...

Today we're sifting through the bizarre bazaar of the Aesthetics Industry. Salima wants bang for her beauty buck but is fearful of those over-filled faces we see even with those who have unlimited budgets. This episode is a guide to navigating the complex (and unregulated) world of cosmetic procedures. Where to start? Who to choose? How to spend? From toxins alleviating depression, to hyperpigmentation treatments that make you feel as good as a facelift and valuing facials like you do...

Do you feel you're losing it? I certainly did, and it turns out we're in good company - in fact, half of the male population has started to lose it by the time they hit 50. Hair, that is. Today, we're baring all on baldness, thanks to our guest Mr. Chris D'Souza, a master in the field of hair transplants and the very surgeon who performed my recent procedure.  Baldness is often described as a 'sign of advancing years', which is hardly helpful given that hair loss can start as early as the...

In this episode, we’re joined by aesthetics aficionado and award-winning journalist and author, Alice Hart-Davis, for an unfiltered foray into the changing face of Tweakments – a term she coined that has since become industry standard. We journey from 1998, when Alice first ventured into aesthetics procedures, to the present. Back then, nurses were injecting collagen, and the idea of using toxins was met with horror. Fast forward to today and we chat salmon sperm injections for firming things...

Today, we’re breaking down maybe the biggest topic in skincare: Retinoids, or as my co-host Salima calls them ‘the broccoli of skincare’ - something you do need to have, whether you like it or not.   Possibly the most effective ingredients when it comes to improving skin health, the retinoid family do have a reputation for being troublemakers, leaving many (like Salima) “too terrified” to use them, having experienced redness, peeling, breakouts and sensitivity in the past.   If you’re on the...

Have our brains undergone more transformation than our faces? Today, I'm joined by powerhouse psychotherapist and author, Jennifer Cox, to explore the fascinating intersection of aesthetics and psychology. From the rise of the 'Annabels Face' - a new aesthetic tribalism where conformity trumps individuality, to facial dysmorphia and the pressure on men to keep their hair (but only in the right places) have our plastic minds been so #influenced that it's changed the landscape of our faces...

Life in Plastics: It’s Fantastic. In our first episode, we’re really going to get under your skin – deep beneath its surface – past the SMAS and into the layers where skin ageing truly occurs. Our guide? The brilliant Georgios Orfaniotis. We’re exploring the fascinating world of facelifts, covering the most common age for these procedures, the truth about the recovery process, the real scoop on how many A-listers have gone under the knife and the must-knows, myths, and misconceptions about...