FACE VALUES

It's not often we hear about a silver lining when it comes to the big 'C' word. But for our extraordinary guest today, Sophie Archer (on Masterchef The Professionals, no less), a blood cancer diagnosis catalysed her transition from high-power lawyer to powerhouse private chef - her true and unwavering passion.

Today, we're dining out on the formidable force of good food. Sophie is serving up her tricks of the trade on how to ensure your body (skin included, of course) is nourished, protected, and indulged with a colourful, delicious, mindful, and importantly, affordable approach to your diet. Pens down, forks out - here's how to eat your way to great (skin) health.

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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 work against you, why your jawline has flatlined and why your drop in confidence might be linked to your drop in collagen, and the best, science-led ways to approach this time of change to get you feeling (and looking) like yourself.

HRT misinformation, testosterone and hairloss and whether collagen supplements are a waste of money, this is your guide to age-optimising solutions during this time of change. Period.

About our guest: Dr. Charlotte Gribbin is an award-winning clinical and academic Aesthetic Physician, with a Master Degree in Aesthetic Medicine from Queen Mary University of London.

She is particularly passionate about helping women in mid-life regain confidence through subtle, individual, aesthetic treatments and targeted skin-care. Dr. Charlotte is currently a visiting Assistant Professor in Aesthetic Medicine at Ulster University’s Facial Aesthetics MSc programme. Dr. Charlotte is a leading practitioner at the Dr. David Jack Belgravia clinic.

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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 non-surgical treatments and their impact on surgical outcomes.

We take a deep dive into the Deep Plane Facelift – a revolutionary technique that George pioneers for restoring your unique facial structure to its youthful state, naturally and without the dreaded 'wind-blown' look.

About our guest: Mr Georgios Orfaniotis is a fully-certified and internationally trained Plastic Surgeon and esteemed surgeon specialising in facial aesthetic surgery, with over 15 years of experience and over 8,000 operations under his belt. Georgios has extensively trained in Head and Neck reconstruction and over the years he has used these skills to develop an expertise in Facial Aesthetic Surgery. He is one of the few surgeons in the UK able to offer the most advanced facial rejuvenation techniques including; Extended Deep Plane Facelift, Deep Neck Lift, and Lip Lift. He sees patients and operates in prime central London in multiple locations.

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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 of pregnancy skincare - the ingredients do’s and don’ts, some age-optimising alternatives and the most advanced body treatments that can tighten tummies and smooth saddlebags, repairing post partum skin damage, without going under the knife. It’s all straight talking today - no baby talk we promise.

About our guest: Dr. Jo Mennie is a leading Aesthetic Doctor with over 12 years of experience working in plastic surgery in the NHS. She has completed a PhD in Women’s Health, for which she received a research fellowship award from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).

Dr. Jo practices at the Dr. David Jack clinics and is also the co-founder of @louco, fuelling and future-proofing women’s help through plant based protein for women

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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 mid-twenties for many men. In this episode, Mr. D'Souza lifts the lid on the complex issue of male (and female) pattern baldness, with a razor-sharp focus on the most effective treatments and the snake oil we need to be wary of. He sheds light on the impact Covid had on our locks, the hair care you actually need, and we discuss why, even though Turkey has taken the crown as the hair transplant capital of the world, the risks and results can be hair-raising.

About Our Guest: Dr. Christopher D’Souza is an award-winning hair transplant surgeon, with extensive experience in Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) and Strip Follicular Unit Transplantation (Strip FUT). Dr. D’Souza has been part of the executive committee of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery since 2017 and was voted in as President in 2021. He is also part of the executive committee of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) where he currently serves as Secretary and Chair of the Oral Examination Committee. He has a state-of-the-art clinic in central London.

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