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The Guinea Pig

Leading surgeon and founder of cult brand MZ SKIN, Dr Maryam Zamani and ex-Vogue editor-at-Large, Fiona Golfar present The Guinea Pig podcast!Fiona and Maryam share their honest opinions and hilarious real-life experiences and give essential safety advice to those considering any kind of aesthetic procedure.For adults only, this bi-weekly podcast covers the latest aesthetic treatment reviews by the resident guinea pig, Fiona Golfar, supported by necessary medical advice and insights from Dr Maryam Zamani.Fiona tries the treatments – so you don’t have to – allowing the listener to decide for themselves once they are armed with the necessary knowledge, questions to ask and potential risks. Maryam and Fiona chat openly and candidly about products and procedures aided by experts & high-profile friends to offer advice and insights to anyone considering a treatment.So if you, or someone you know is thinking of changing their moisturiser, dealing with tired looking eyes, or even having a neck-lift, The Guinea Pig is here to help you!

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Latest Episodes:

49 A Brave New World Of Beauty. Oct 01, 2020

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YES! The ladies are BACK in the clinic! After using the last few weeks to take-stock and re-think their regimens, Maryam and Fiona have come back to to tell us what they've learnt over the enforced hiatus. What is everyone asking Maryam to do, now they can see her again? Has Fiona decided to abandon tweakments altogether after going au-naturel in Cornwall - OR - did she run to Maryam and the clinic AS SOON as she possibly could?

Our hosts also revisit the fat transfer procedures taken before lockdown, with contrasting opinions on how uncomfortable it was.

We also look forward to this new series, with the fresh perspectives we all now have on life and how we look after ourselves... welcome back everyone, we missed you!

The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even trialling a non-invasive treatment or product. We do not endorse the use of any product or procedure featured in this podcast and are not responsible for the outcome of any of the treatments featured on this podcast or any damage caused in connection with any treatments or products. Should you decide to try any of the procedures, treatments or products mentioned in any episode of The Guinea Pig, you do so at your own risk. Always consult an independent and fully qualified medical professional if you are considering embarking on any medical procedure, irrespective of whether it is an invasive or non-invasive procedure.

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48 Looking Back & Looking Forwards May 28, 2020

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As Maryam and Fiona wrap-up season one of The Guinea Pig, they look back over the last year at some of the treatments they loved the most, were disappointed in or can't wait to return to.

In this mixed-bag, our hosts talk varicose veins and if Fiona's treatment from Prof Mark Whiteley has stood the test of time, experiences in threading and what the new trends in the procedure mean for people who may not realise there's no going back.

We also hear some pretty honest opinions on body sculpting and if a gym membership would be a more effective - and cheaper - option.

Fiona and Maryam also tell us what they have found has worked for them during quarantine, which shoes have been a godsend in helping with everyday fitness? A miracle cure for dry feet and how an 'aura ring' can help shift the lockdown calories.

We also get a sneak peek into season two and what kind of treatments may be on trial... will Fiona rush to get the same procedures to her bladder she tried in season one and what are the big trends in tweakments we can expect to see?

Thank you SO much for joining us this past year, we've loved bringing the show to you and will be back in the Autumn. In the meantime though, don't forget to get in touch and tell us what you would like to see featured in season two!

Also, tell your friends to listen to our back catalogue, leave a comment and rate and review us, as all of this really does help us be able to continue to make the show.

Keep in touch on email: theguineapigpod@gmail.com / Twitter: @GuineaPodcast /Insta: @theguineapigpodcast

Take care, stay safe and see you later this year,

The Guinea Pig Team X

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47 Chrissy Iley's Hollywood Goss May 21, 2020

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Hello and welcome to The Guinea Pig! This episode feels like a wonderful time capsule, as it was recorded when the clinic was open for business and good friends could gather for a chat and to swap interesting stories.

Chrissy Iley is not only a renowned journalist, who interviews all the A-List in Hollywood, but she also has an opinion she's not afraid to share. We get to hear some inside gossip about the relationship Hollywood has with tweakments and how ageism towards female actors has an impact on their careers.

And, because she was in the clinic, Chrissy becomes this week's Guinea Pig, when Maryam treats her 'puffy' eyes .. and we get a front row seat to the procedure.

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46 Lockdown Locks with Josh Wood May 14, 2020

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As the lockdown continues, grey hair, roots and split ends are featuring in everyone's crowing glories and with salons set to remain closed for a while, what else is there to do, but to take matters into their own hands? But, when it comes to colouring one's own hair, this can be a mine-field, luckily for us though, top hair guru, Josh Wood is on-hand to help us keep things in tip-top order until we can get back to the hairdressers.

As Josh says in this episode, it's all about empowering others to be self sufficient onto lockdown and beyond.

There's also invaluable advice from Josh and Maryam to those who think they may be suffering the nightmare of hair loss.

The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even trialling a non-invasive treatment or product. We do not endorse the use of any product or procedure featured in this podcast and are not responsible for the outcome of any of the treatments featured on this podcast or any damage caused in connection with any treatments or products. Should you decide to try any of the procedures, treatments or products mentioned in any episode of The Guinea Pig, you do so at your own risk. Always consult an independent and fully qualified medical professional if you are considering embarking on any medical procedure, irrespective of whether it is an invasive or non-invasive procedure.

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45 Home Beauty Gadgets With Joanne Evans May 07, 2020

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Maryam and Fiona are back with some amazing advice and Guinea Pig experience of using home gadgets in lockdown. And to help them navigate their way through the minefield is skincare specialist Joanne Evans. Regular listeners will know that Joanne welcomed the team earlier this year into her clinic 'Skin Matter's and managed to make Maryam SO relaxed, that she fell asleep whilst having one of her amazing facials, during the recording!

Joanne came on the show again to talk about the home laser, LED, roller and hair removal gadgets that should see us through quarantine until we are back in the hands of our specialists, but which will also be a companion to our regimens in the future. Which ones are worth the investment? And can you use them for ....ahem ... other things? As always, The Guinea Pig gives an honest opinion and asks the questions we want to ask, but are afraid to say out-loud.

The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even trialling a non-invasive treatment or product. We do not endorse the use of any product or procedure featured in this podcast and are not responsible for the outcome of any of the treatments featured on this podcast or any damage caused in connection with any treatments or products. Should you decide to try any of the procedures, treatments or products mentioned in any episode of The Guinea Pig, you do so at your own risk. Always consult an independent and fully qualified medical professional if you are considering embarking on any medical procedure, irrespective of whether it is an invasive or non-invasive procedure.

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44 Fiona & Maryam Spring Action Apr 30, 2020

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The Guinea Pig takes us once more back into the clinic, as it was recorded at a time when this was still possible.

As well as Maryam and Fiona sharing how to sharpen-up for the summer, we also get an update on how Fiona's bladder treatment has been holding-up .. or possibly not holding-up as the case may be and find out that bladder problems can also be affected by gut health, as well as the pelvic floor.

If anyone suffers from Keratosis Pilaris, our hosts talk about various ways it can be treatet AND find out if it's possible to 'refine' ankles.

The various use of lasers are also debated, as they can seemingly do anything; from stimulate collagen to body hair removal.

Talking of body hair- is it possible to dye the intimate hair? Guess who has bared-all for their colourist? Well, there's a reason she's called the guinea pig you know ...

The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even trialling a non-invasive treatment or product. We do not endorse the use of any product or procedure featured in this podcast and are not responsible for the outcome of any of the treatments featured on this podcast or any damage caused in connection with any treatments or products. Should you decide to try any of the procedures, treatments or products mentioned in any episode of The Guinea Pig, you do so at your own risk. Always consult an independent and fully qualified medical professional if you are considering embarking on any medical procedure, irrespective of whether it is an invasive or non-invasive procedure.

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43 Maryam & Fi's Lockdown Looks Apr 23, 2020

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How are we looking after ourselves in this strange, new social distant world we currently find ourselves in?

Maryam and Fiona are unsurprisingly not in the clinic, but are speaking from the safety of their own homes and embracing some new technology to be able to do just that.

As we're forced to stop and curtail our busy lives, our hosts find a new joy in the simple pleasures and different ways of relieving the unique stress that these times can bring.

Maryam has some great advice for anyone dealing with problem hands as a result of all the soap and sanitisers, coping with rosacea at home, doing your own mani -pedi and Fiona also offers to perform her own bikini was for our 'entertainment'...Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore...

The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even trialling a non-invasive treatment or product. We do not endorse the use of any product or procedure featured in this podcast and are not responsible for the outcome of any of the treatments featured on this podcast or any damage caused in connection with any treatments or products. Should you decide to try any of the procedures, treatments or products mentioned in any episode of The Guinea Pig, you do so at your own risk. Always consult an independent and fully qualified medical professional if you are considering embarking on any medical procedure, irrespective of whether it is an invasive or non-invasive procedure.

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42 Sharmadean Reid Nails It Apr 16, 2020

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We're still in the clinic, as Maryam & Fiona managed to get together multiple times before self isolation and joining them this week is the wonderful guru of all things nails, Sharmadean Reid.

In this lovely chat, we get to hear all about how and why Sharmadean started the legendary WAH Nails, as well as brilliant new AP Beautystack.

Sharmadean shares some invaluable advice on nails, eyebrow threading and the wonders of coconut oil on the skin!

During these times, it good to know that people like Sharmadean have YOUR beauty needs in their sights.

The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even trialling a non-invasive treatment or product. We do not endorse the use of any product or procedure featured in this podcast and are not responsible for the outcome of any of the treatments featured on this podcast or any damage caused in connection with any treatments or products. Should you decide to try any of the procedures, treatments or products mentioned in any episode of The Guinea Pig, you do so at your own risk. Always consult an independent and fully qualified medical professional if you are considering embarking on any medical procedure, irrespective of whether it is an invasive or non-invasive procedure.

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41 Lisa Armstrong & 'Clean' Beauty Apr 09, 2020

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We're still able to share some fantastic episodes recorded in the clinic, before quarantine and here's another wonderful dose of escapism courtesy of our hosts Maryam and Fiona, plus brilliant guest, fashion editor with the Telegraph, Lisa Armstrong.

Lisa has been writing about beauty for most of her career and has tried pretty much every product out there, so she came in to talk about some tips for finding effective 'clean' beauty brands. Can clean beauty be as effective as reactive products and can the two work in unison? There are so many tips and advice on skincare and how to find the right products for you in this episode, so enjoy and have a pen and paper at the ready!

As always, the team at The Guinea Pig are sending love and thoughts to you all at this difficult time.

We'll be back next Thursday, see you then X

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40 Thread Lifting, With Dr Penelope Tympanidis Apr 02, 2020

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Today's episode is another glimpse of the near-past when people could still drop into the clinic to speak to Maryam and Fiona and a few weeks ago Dr Penelope Tympanidis did just that to talk all things thread-lifting.

Fiona had already been to see Penelope in her surgery and we find out what she thinks about the chin-threading she tried.

We hear about when threading can be favoured over Botox and why it's essential to speak to your practitioner about what you're having one first. We also hear about other parts of the body threading can be used to create lift and definition!

The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even trialling a non-invasive treatment or product. We do not endorse the use of any product or procedure featured in this podcast and are not responsible for the outcome of any of the treatments featured on this podcast or any damage caused in connection with any treatments or products. Should you decide to try any of the procedures, treatments or products mentioned in any episode of The Guinea Pig, you do so at your own risk. Always consult an independent and fully qualified medical professional if you are considering embarking on any medical procedure, irrespective of whether it is an invasive or non-invasive procedure.

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