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Regenerative Medicine: The Future of Aesthetics or Just Clever Marketing? with Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489689/fan_mail/new] Regenerative medicine is one of the most used phrases in aesthetics right now, but the meaning often gets lost somewhere between marketing, social media and genuine clinical science. We sit down with Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal, Medical Director at PHP Health First and PHP Aesthetic in London, to separate what’s real from what’s wishful thinking and to talk about how longevity medicine is reshaping the day-to-day decisions inside a modern clinic.  We start with the fundamentals of a holistic, 360 degree approach to ageing: why “looking younger” is rarely just about wrinkles, and why inflammation, stress, nutrition, sleep and exercise show up in the treatment room even when a patient books something simple like Botox or fillers. Philippe explains why the first consultation matters so much, how patient trust is built, and why results often improve when patients understand the cause of their condition rather than chasing quick fixes.  From there we get specific about regenerative aesthetics, including exosomes, polynucleotides and stem cell related concepts, plus the uncomfortable truth that the evidence base and standardisation are still catching up with demand. We also dig into the practical ethics of injectables in the UK: sourcing, traceability, cold chain, legality, and why transparency protects both patients and practitioners. Along the way we discuss “healthy ageing” versus “anti-ageing”, biological versus chronological age, and where the next five to ten years of aesthetic medicine is heading as the trend shifts back towards natural results and skin quality.  If you care about regenerative medicine, longevity, aesthetic medicine, and running an ethical private clinic, subscribe, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a review that tells us what topic you want us to tackle next. GUEST BIOGRAPHY Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal is the Owner and Director of PHP Health First and PHP Aesthetic, a Harley Street-based practice specialising in aesthetic medicine, dermatology, wellness, and private medical care. With clinics across multiple countries, Philippe has developed a distinctive 360-degree approach to patient care that integrates aesthetics, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and longevity principles. His philosophy centres on addressing the root causes of aging rather than simply treating visible symptoms. A regular international speaker and trainer, Philippe recently presented on the topic "Regenerative Medicine: Myth or Reality?", exploring the opportunities and limitations of regenerative therapies in modern aesthetic practice. * Website: https://www.phpaesthetic.com [https://www.phpaesthetic.com] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-hamida-pisal-58047022/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-hamida-pisal-58047022/] About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com [https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com]

Building a High-Trust Plastic Surgery Clinic: Why Specialisation Beats Scale with Alon Ben Arie

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489689/fan_mail/new] Most cosmetic and plastic surgery clinics can tell you they’re “specialist”. The harder question is: how do you prove it in a way patients can feel from the first enquiry to the final follow-up? We talk with Alon Ben Harry, Director of CREO Clinic in London, about what it takes to build a high-trust private healthcare business in one of the most competitive markets in the UK.  We get into the decisions that shape real differentiation: premium positioning that is backed by consultant-led care, high clinical standards, and a patient experience designed to reduce anxiety. Alon explains why CREO bundles value into the core fee rather than upselling essentials, including unlimited consultations, generous follow-up, and practical post-op support like lymphatic drainage and scar treatments. We also explore how clinics can earn trust consistently through reviews, organic visibility, and a team culture that gives clinicians the space to do their best work.  From there, we zoom out to what’s changing across aesthetic medicine and private plastic surgery: shifting demand away from exaggerated BBL looks, rising skin tightening needs linked to weight-loss drugs, and the “comparison shift” driven by social media. On the business side, Alon is candid about marketing spend, lead conversion rates, why hiring for accountability can make or break expansion, and the growing uncertainty as AI and search reshape how patients discover clinics.  If you run a clinic, lead a patient-facing medical business, or you’re simply curious about how high-quality private care is built, subscribe, share, and leave a review. What’s the single biggest lever for trust in your world: outcomes, communication, or consistency? GUEST BIOGRAPHY Alon Ben Arie is Director and Co-Founder of CREO Clinic, a London-based specialist plastic surgery practice focused on consultant-led care, patient experience, and clinical excellence. Before entering private healthcare, Alon trained and worked as a solicitor before moving into the medical devices sector, where he managed international markets across the Asia-Pacific region. After relocating to the UK, he worked on introducing innovative medical technologies into the NHS before co-founding CREO Clinic alongside Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr Omar Tillo. Today, Alon leads the commercial and operational side of the business, overseeing growth strategy, marketing, patient acquisition, and service delivery. His approach centres on specialisation, premium patient care, and building sustainable healthcare businesses through trust and long-term value creation. Links * Website (Main): https://creoclinic.com [https://creoclinic.com]  * Website (Gender-Affirming Surgery) https://gender.creoclinic.com [https://gender.creoclinic.com] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alon-ben-arie-73b3b168/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alon-ben-arie-73b3b168/] About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com [https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com]

The Truth About Weight Loss: What GLP-1s Can't Do Alone with Dr Seun Sowemimo

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489689/fan_mail/new] GLP-1 injections are everywhere, bariatric surgery numbers are shifting, and patients are arriving more informed than ever. We sit down with Dr Seun Sowemimo, a board-certified bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon and founder of Prime Surgic Care, to make sense of what actually works for sustainable weight loss and better metabolic health when real life, real budgets, and real habits collide.  We talk candidly about how GLP-1 receptor agonists affect the role of weight loss surgery, why access and insurance changes can derail progress, and why many people need ongoing medication to maintain results. Sean explains how he assesses whether someone is best suited to bariatric surgery, GLP-1 therapy, or a combination, including the importance of psychological readiness and structured follow-up. If you have ever wondered why some people keep weight off for a decade while others regain, his “escalator” analogy gives a clear, memorable answer.  Nutrition and lifestyle medicine run through the entire conversation. We dig into a whole foods, plant-forward approach, how processed food culture shapes chronic disease, and why exercise supports health even when diet drives most weight change. We also explore the business realities behind modern obesity treatment, from corporate consolidation to how small practices can use technology and AI to improve care without losing the human touch.  If this conversation helps you think differently about obesity care, medical weight loss, bariatric surgery, or long-term weight maintenance, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. What tool or habit has made the biggest difference to your health journey? 👤 GUEST BIOGRAPHY Dr Seun Sowemimo is a board-certified bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon and founder of Prime Surgicare in New Jersey. With advanced training in surgery, metabolic health, and healthcare leadership, he combines surgical expertise with lifestyle medicine and medical weight management strategies, including GLP-1 therapies. Dr Sowemimo is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable health improvements through evidence-based obesity treatment and comprehensive long-term care. Links * Website: https://primesurgicare.com [https://primesurgicare.com] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seunsowemimo/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/seunsowemimo/] About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com [https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com]

From Fear to Freedom: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Behind Food Allergies with Dr Amanda Whitehouse

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489689/fan_mail/new] A food allergy can turn ordinary moments into high-stakes calculations, and the hard part is not always the ingredient. We sit down with Dr Amanda Whitehouse, a licensed psychologist and founder of The Food Allergy Psychologist, to unpack the psychological impact of food allergies on children, parents, and adults who are trying to live safely without shrinking their lives.  We talk about why food allergy anxiety so often gets misunderstood: the very behaviours that keep you safe (label checking, questioning restaurants, advocating at school) can look like “overreacting” to anyone who does not grasp the real-world gaps in labelling and food environments. Amanda explains how chronic fear and hypervigilance build over time, how trauma can come from more than just a severe reaction, and why vicarious trauma can keep the nervous system on constant alert.  From there we get practical, using a nervous system lens to make sense of vagus nerve signalling, stress responses, and why classic mindfulness advice can feel impossible when the body believes danger is near. We also explore the mental health side of oral immunotherapy and other emerging treatments: choice can be calming, but the process can trigger deep fear, guilt, and shame if families are not supported properly.  If you care about food allergy mental health, multidisciplinary care, and evidence-informed ways to feel safer in your own body, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. GUEST BIOGRAPHY Dr Amanda Whitehouse is a licensed psychologist, food allergy anxiety and trauma specialist, speaker, author, and founder of The Food Allergy Psychologist. Drawing on both professional expertise and personal experience as a food allergy parent, Amanda has spent more than 14 years helping individuals and families navigate the psychological challenges that accompany food allergy management. She specialises in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, anxiety treatment, and supporting patients through food allergy therapies such as Oral Immunotherapy (OIT). Amanda is also host of the popular Don't Feed the Fear podcast and author of From Fear to Freedom: A Guide for Navigating Allergy Immunotherapy. Links * Website: https://www.thefoodallergypsychologist.com [https://www.thefoodallergypsychologist.com] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-desio-whitehouse-phd-4661a0357/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-desio-whitehouse-phd-4661a0357/] * Podcast: https://www.thefoodallergypsychologist.com/podcast [https://www.thefoodallergypsychologist.com/podcast] * Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=From+Fear+to+Freedom+A+Guide+for+Navigating+Allergy+Immunotherapy+Amanda+Whitehouse [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=From+Fear+to+Freedom+A+Guide+for+Navigating+Allergy+Immunotherapy+Amanda+Whitehouse] About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com [https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com]

Precision Psychiatry: Why Treating Diagnoses Instead of People Is Failing Mental Healthcare with Dr Sonia Diaz

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2489689/fan_mail/new] Most mental health care is built for speed, not understanding and patients feel it. When appointments are short and the plan is mostly symptom management, even smart, motivated people can end up “stable” but nowhere near well. We sit down with psychiatrist and healthcare innovator Dr Sonia Diaz, founder and medical director of Wellmivia Medical, to talk about what changes when you stop treating diagnoses like destinations and start treating the whole person. We dig into precision psychiatry and metabolic psychiatry, including why blood sugar swings can destabilise mood, how thyroid dysfunction can look like depression or anxiety, and why hormonal health such as testosterone may sit quietly behind fatigue, low drive, and poor sleep. Dr Diaz also explains how pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics can guide medication choices, not as a gimmick, but as a way to reduce trial-and-error and tailor treatment to real biology and real life. You will also hear the practical side of building a modern practice: direct pay and concierge psychiatry, a 90-minute evaluation model, what patients actually value most (time, trust, and direct access), and why some premium telehealth platforms deliver slick experiences without better outcomes. We finish with a grounded look at AI in healthcare, where it helps, where it does not, and how smart documentation tools can restore human connection instead of replacing it. If you care about better mental health outcomes, more personalised care, and the future of psychiatry, subscribe, share this with a colleague or friend, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway. GUEST BIOGROPHY   Dr. Sonia Mia Diaz, MD is a psychiatrist, healthcare innovator, and founder of Welmivia Medical, a direct-pay precision psychiatry practice serving patients in Virginia and Florida.   Drawing on experience in academic medicine, community psychiatry, and healthcare innovation, Dr. Diaz takes a root-cause approach to mental health by integrating psychiatric care with metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors. Her work focuses on helping high-performing professionals optimise both mental wellbeing and overall function.   Dr. Diaz has also worked as a physician expert in AI and is exploring how artificial intelligence can help clinicians deliver more personalised care while reducing administrative burden. Through Welmivia, she is building a modern model of psychiatry that combines technology, accessibility, and deeply individualised care. Links * Website: https://welmivia.com [https://welmivia.com] *  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-mia-diaz-md/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-mia-diaz-md/] About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com [https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com]