Skin Deep

Almost two years ago I was invited to Lutronics head office in London for a LaseMD treatment. I had been looking into RF microneedling devices as there was a buzz on social media about them but also curious about the 1927 nm Thulium Laser. After three days, I was sold. The results I could see coming and how comfortable and safe the procedure had been were enough for me to want to be the first person in Ireland to bring a Lutronic device to the country. Today, I am joined by the genius behind the devices, CTO James Bartholomeusz. James is an expert in the science and development of lasers for aesthetic technologies. Also, after experiencing hair loss, he has formulated Kerafactor—a hair growth stimulant to be used with LaseMD. He has succeeded in getting clearance for the European market and was eager to share his insights with me regarding RF microneedling a]and how LaseMD is also his favourite of all Lutronic devices. As always, thank our sponsor Lusso Tan for bringing you this episode.

Just four weeks before her Just four weeks before her wedding, 2fm presenter and DWTS champ Lottie Ryan came into my clinic, desperate for me to help where many others had let her down. Her skin had been peeled to the point of collapse, and I promised to build it back up for her. What Lottie didn't know when she left was the little chat I had with her heavenly father, Gerry Ryan, whom I was a big fan of, thanking him for sending her to me and promising him I would fix her. That began a fast-track journey to beautiful, healthy skin for Lottie and a really special relationship for us. It has been a joy watching Lottie accomplish her dreams on the dance floor with Dancing with the Stars as well as Blossom on RTE 2fm and today, making the very courageous move of stepping away from her agent and starting her podcast Jen and Lottie do Parenting. You will find Lottie on her social channels @Lottieryan1, as well as her funny and charming podcast Jen & Lottie Do Parenting

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As soon as I finished the first chapter of The Skin Science Warrior, I knew I had to have Shawna as a guest on my podcast. This is the very reason I created a social media platform. To share the truth about what your skin requires to be healthy. I work in an industry born out of a marketing term .. "Moisturiser". My mission has been to educate and empower those who wish to listen to have beautiful, healthy skin for a lifetime. Shawna and I align on many, if not all, approaches to skin health; as she termed it, we are both "Des-iples" as we are eternally grateful to our Mentor, Dr Des Fernandes, for his commitment to certain physiological features conducive to skin health. "Skin Science Warrior" provides valuable insights into the latest trends, research, and best skincare practices. It is a groundbreaking work, full of practical guidance, information and scientific data. Get it from www.fernro.com everywhere except in the USA where you can get it from www.skinsciencewarrior.org . If you want an Ebook it's www.fernro.com. Thank you to our fellow skin health warriors, Lusso Tan, for bringing you today's episode of Skin Deep By Corinna Tolan.

In today's episode of Skin Deep , I am joined by my sister and business partner, Rhona Tolan. We chat about how our Mother started Monica Tolan, The Skin Experts, over 40 years ago. How the business has grown since then, and what roles we play within the business. We also discuss our challenges as a small family-run business and how we have had to pivot to survive in this ever-changing landscape. Thank you, as always, to our sponsor Lusso Tan for bringing you today's episode of Skin Deep By Corinna Tolan. Shop 20%.off using code SKINDEEP20 at Lussotan.com

Jenny Claffey was one half of the mega successful podcast show It Galz. However when her friendship with co presenter and business partner fell apart, the show inevitably collapsed. I talk to Jenny today about overcoming a work wife divorce , having to pivot with her business and how she raised from the ashes and landed in the RED ROOM.

I am so excited to introduce the newly appointed medical advisor for Environ Skincare, Dr Matthias Aust. Dr Aust began his journey with Environ and Dr Des Fernandes over 20 years ago as a sceptical young surgeon who believed the only way to make enhancements to skin was with a knife. It took Dr Des's influence to demonstrate otherwise. Now many years later, Dr Aust uses a combination of Environ skincare and surgery to revise scarring for burn victims. He is one of the world's leading researchers of skin needling, a modality pioneered by his mentor, and in 2010 Dr Matthias Aust completed his professor thesis on the topic: "Percutaneous Collagen Induction. If you are fortunate enough to work with Environ , or reap the rewards of being a client, then sit back and enjoy this new energy that's sweeping through.

Today I am joined by Dr Jenny Linders from Skincheck Clinic in Bayside, Jenny, under the guidance of Dr Steve Karagiannis, a fellow of the skin cancer institute, who spends most of their time doing melanoma surveillance in their five clinics dotted around Dublin. I have spent a considerable amount of my time campaigning for more awareness in this arena, as it sometimes feels that despite applying copious amounts of SPF, skin cancer continues to be the fastest-growing cancer in the world. We, as an industry, need to do more. My team and I have gone into schools to educate the next generation of parents, and I have worked with VHI on a corporate level, raising awareness and educating people. This is the only way to soften the curve, in my opinion. A podcast episode dedicated to what more we can do is a natural next step. For more information on Skin Check or to make an appointment to see Jenny, Steve, and their team, heads to https://www.skincheck.ie/contact-us. Thank you so much to Jenny for giving up her time to be with us today, and please share this episode amongst friends and family, and together, we will make a positive change for our children.

I promised my younger self that I would never forget how it felt to be 15, and when the time came, if I were lucky enough to have children myself, I would make sure they felt seen, heard and important . With that in mind, I choose to sit with Grace, my firstborn daughter, three days before her first state exam. I wanted her to share her experience with problem skin and how she manages it, what songs soothe her and what makes her cry, as well as how she's feeling ahead of her Junior cert exam and how she's handled a transition to secondary school. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks as always to the team at Lusso Tan for bringing you today's episode of Skin Deep By Corinna Tola. Shop at lussotan.com with.

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Dr Justine Hextall is a highly experienced, trained and qualified leading consultant dermatologist based in Sussex. Specialising in skin-affecting conditions such as acne, skin cancer, rosacea and eczema but to mention a few, Dr Hextall also possesses a specialist medical interest in anti-ageing treatments and paediatric dermatology. I also have the privilege of calling this amazing lady, my friend, after connecting in Greece at a symposium. I am so excited to share this amazing woman with you all. On todays episode we chat about menopause, Rosacea , botox and filler. As well as what to means to deeply connect and be listened to. And all this with humour and grace. Thank you so much to the team at Lusso Tan for making this happen. Shop Lusso Tan with my discount code SKINDEEP10 at lussotan.com. You will find Dr Justine Hextall at @tarrantsclinic

Sylvia Abraham took the brave move of leaving her career as a social worker in the disability sector and following her passion for bespoke floral design. Just as her company, Bella Botanica, was ready to take off, the world and weddings came to a grinding halt due to a worldwide pandemic. During this period, Sylvia started to notice a resting tremor in her left arm, trouble sleeping and other symptoms of Parkinson's' disease. Still, her age, 44, would throw medics off, and it took another 24 months before she finally got a diagnosis of early onset Parkinsons. Sylvia leapt out of her comfort zone to join me on today's episode, but her strength, courage, and refusal to allow this disease to take over her world fueled her. Thanks to Lusson Tan for bringing today's episode. Shop 20% off at lussotan.com using code SKINDEEP20 Here are some resources recommended by Sylvia. You will find her @bellabotanica Websites for webinars and resources *Parkinson's Association of Ireland *Michael J Fox foundation *Davis Phinney Foundation Helpful Podcasts: *Young Onset Parkinson's Network *The Secret Life of Parkinson's *PD Leomonade *No Silver Bullet *When life gives you Parkinsons Uplifting Book: Being Well with Chronic Illness: A Guide to joy and Resilience with your diagnosis. By Kat Hill & Nancy Peate