The Guinea Pig

The Guinea Pig Podcast

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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COMING UP in Ep 7: She Nose What She's Doing

The next episode of The Guinea Pig is a slightly emotional one for Fiona, as she brought her daughter Molly into the clinic to speak to Maryam. Molly has been unhappy with her nose for most of her life and Fiona thinks it's beautiful and shouldn't be touched! As Molly is in her early 20s, it's up to her to decide what she wants to do...so will she have the filers which Maryam has recommended? FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE A WEEK TODAY, but in the meantime enjoy this snippet... The Guinea Pig provides u...

Jun 13, 2019•3 min

6 Lips, A Step Too Far & Bladder Control

In this episode, Maryam and Fiona catch-up in the clinic and Fiona gives her verdict of the 'lip freshener' she had a few weeks ago and what Fiona did next ... in her own words, she went 'too far'. Fiona also shares a complaint, which although is very personal to her, will resonate with thousands of women across the world - especially following childbirth. The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even trialling a non-invasive treatment or p...

Jun 06, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6

COMING-UP in Ep 6: Having A 'Swell Time' - Lip update.

In this sneak peek of episode 6, we hear firsthand from Fiona about what can happen when one goes 'too far' after she cheated on Maryam and learnt the hard way that less is definitely more. Fiona also shares a complaint, which although is very personal to her, will resonate with thousands of women across the world - especially following childbirth. The FULL episode will drop a week from today. The Guinea Pig provides unbiased information to those who may be considering cosmetic surgery or even t...

May 30, 2019•4 min

5 You're So Vein, With Prof Mark Whiteley

In this fascinating episode, Fiona brought along a man who knows her inside out after digging around to get rid of her varicose veins. Professor Mark Whiteley gives some incredible insights to a world seldom understood by doctors outside of the field. For example, did you know that varicose veins grow back? Prof Mark tells us how to get rid once and for all, as well as giving some amazing advice to anyone seeking to treat prominent veins on the hands. And could you be the one in three UK females...

May 23, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

COMING-UP in Ep 5: Veins with Professor Mark Whiteley

Here's a sneak peek at what Prof Mark Whiteley had to say when he dropped into the clinic to talk to Maryam and Fiona about the fascinating subject of veins, although Mark already knows Fiona inside-out after treating her 'leg snakes'. But we also hear about how one-in-three females in the UK are being misdiagnosed with chronic pain due to a lack of understanding of how veins and their intricate nature work. Listen to this to wet your appetite for the full episode next week. The Guinea Pig provi...

May 16, 2019•6 min

4 Getting A-Breast Of It - With Dr Jacqueline Lewis.

We're back in The Cadogan Clinic with Dr Jacqueline Lewis, one of the UK's leading breast surgeons. Jackie speaks to Maryam and Fiona (who just about managed to keep her shirt on) about breast augmentation, reduction, enhancement and of course the various things that can be done to those who have had mastectomy etc. As always safety is addressed and we hear how the Insta generation are causing concern among practitioners. And Fiona mind is blown on hearing about another use for PRP which will 'c...

May 09, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3 Lip Service & Glow Rehab - The Verdict.

Fiona gives her verdict on the 'Glow Rehab' treatment from the last episode and then turns her attention to the hydration of lips, prompting Maryam to give some invaluable advice to anyone even thinking about fillers in the lips. There have been numerous stories in the news of people who have had procedures which have resulted in some upsetting pictures of swollen, painful lips and Maryam goes through the various things that can go wrong and the importance of finding a properly, medically traine...

May 09, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2 Glow Rehab & Teeth Whitening with Olivia Falcon of The Editor's List

Beauty Editor, Olivia Falcon drops-in to the clinic to talk about 'The Editor's List' - which provides a vital service to anyone who may be considering a procedure, or even just wanting to revamp their skincare regimen and we find out that the whole venture came about thanks to Fiona's neck. Safety and information feature large in this episode and Olivia gives some great advice about teeth whitening and rosacea. AND as this is The Guinea Pig, Maryam also gives Fiona her very first 'tweakment' to...

May 09, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1 'Hello' From The Guinea Pig!

In the first episode of The Guinea Pig, we are introduced to oculoplastic surgeon & aesthetic doctor, Dr Maryam Zamani & Fiona Golfar, who as well as being a journalist, writer and former editor-at-large for British Vogue, is also our very own Guinea Pig! We hear how Maryam and Fiona met and why they decided to make this podcast, which will see Fiona trialling a myriad of 'tweakments',so anyone thinking of having a procedure themselves, is armed with the facts they need. As you will hear...

May 09, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Guinea Pig - coming soon!

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, delivering the latest advanced beauty treatment news and reviews in an insightful, entertaining manner - Fiona and Maryam share their honest opinions and hilarious real-life experiences. 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 ...

Feb 22, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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