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There is a whole industry exploding with the promise that we

There is a whole industry exploding with the promise that we

There is a whole industry exploding with the promise that we

can halt the ageing process.

From longevity clinics to drugs and supplements.

From longevity clinics to drugs and supplements.

From longevity clinics to drugs and supplements.

That would make me nervous, something that's not

That would make me nervous, something that's not

FDA approved for me.

FDA approved for me.

For me, I'm a little more of a risk taker.

For me, I'm a little more of a risk taker.

And radical surgery. In a couple of minutes,

And radical surgery. In a couple of minutes,

we're going to take about 10 or 15 years off.

we're going to take about 10 or 15 years off.

Fabulous. (surgeon chuckles)

Fabulous. (surgeon chuckles)

We're being sold on the dream that we can prolong our youth

We're being sold on the dream that we can prolong our youth

We're being sold on the dream that we can prolong our youth

and extend our lives.

and extend our lives.

When you realise this ageing process isn't inevitable,

When you realise this ageing process isn't inevitable,

I think that's the greatest achievement in the history

I think that's the greatest achievement in the history

of our species.

I had my children at 39, my first when I was 39.

I had my children at 39, my first when I was 39.

I had my children at 39, my first when I was 39.

Like so many other couples, we're having kids later.

Like so many other couples, we're having kids later.

So when Ellie is 21, I will be 59.

So when Ellie is 21, I will be 59.

So when Ellie is 21, I will be 59.

And when she's in her 30s, I'll be hitting 70.

And when she's in her 30s, I'll be hitting 70.

And when she's in her 30s, I'll be hitting 70.

I want to be around for their milestones.

I want to be around for their milestones.

I want to be around for the big events and I don't want

I want to be around for the big events and I don't want

to be a burden on them.

to be a burden on them.

I don't want them to have to mind me.

I don't want them to have to mind me.

I came very close to getting an X there, so I still need to get.

I came very close to getting an X there, so I still need to get.

Oh, look, little baby Catherine.

Oh, look, little baby Catherine.

Working in tv there is a pressure

Working in tv there is a pressure

never to show the signs of ageing.

never to show the signs of ageing.

But with social media, that pressure is now on all of us.

But with social media, that pressure is now on all of us.

But with social media, that pressure is now on all of us.

So I use exercise to try and maintain my health

So I use exercise to try and maintain my health

and hopefully boost my longevity.

and hopefully boost my longevity.

But in this two part series, I'm meeting people who do more.

But in this two part series, I'm meeting people who do more.

But in this two part series, I'm meeting people who do more.

Yeah, okay, it's going under the knife,

Yeah, okay, it's going under the knife,

but I just look like the way I used to look ...much more.

but I just look like the way I used to look ...much more.

but I just look like the way I used to look ...much more.

With gene therapy, we literally would be

With gene therapy, we literally would be

able to take older people and regenerate

able to take older people and regenerate

them, we hope all the way back down to age 25.

them, we hope all the way back down to age 25.

So what can I learn from those people who believe that we

So what can I learn from those people who believe that we

can defeat the ageing process?

can defeat the ageing process?

Can we really stay young forever?

Can we really stay young forever?

I'm going to live until I'm 300.

I'm going to live until I'm 300.

Could we already be witnessing the death of ageing?

Could we already be witnessing the death of ageing?

Could we already be witnessing the death of ageing?

It used to be that age was just a number.

It used to be that age was just a number.

But in our ageing obsessed world, age has become two numbers.

But in our ageing obsessed world, age has become two numbers.

But in our ageing obsessed world, age has become two numbers.

Our chronological age, the sum of our birthdays,

Our chronological age, the sum of our birthdays,

and our biological age, a measure that claims to reveal how

and our biological age, a measure that claims to reveal how

and our biological age, a measure that claims to reveal how

and our biological age, a measure that claims to reveal how

quickly our cells, tissues and organs are declining.

quickly our cells, tissues and organs are declining.

At Dublin's Ageless Longevity, ultra runner Dan and his sister

At Dublin's Ageless Longevity, ultra runner Dan and his sister

At Dublin's Ageless Longevity, ultra runner Dan and his sister

Elizabeth ...Increase now in 10 seconds.

Elizabeth ...Increase now in 10 seconds.

Are riding the longevity boom, offering biological age testing

Are riding the longevity boom, offering biological age testing

Are riding the longevity boom, offering biological age testing

based on how well our hearts, lungs and muscles are working.

based on how well our hearts, lungs and muscles are working.

And with my 47th birthday looming, I was keen to discover how fast

And with my 47th birthday looming, I was keen to discover how fast

And with my 47th birthday looming, I was keen to discover how fast

or slow my own body was ageing.

or slow my own body was ageing.

The longevity business is exploding.

The longevity business is exploding.

Yes. And it's just starting,

Yes. And it's just starting,

that wave is just starting in Ireland now and you guys

that wave is just starting in Ireland now and you guys

that wave is just starting in Ireland now and you guys

seem to have got in early.

seem to have got in early.

So what was your decision to set up Ageless?

So what was your decision to set up Ageless?

So what was your decision to set up Ageless?

I just found that the longevity space was something that really,

I just found that the longevity space was something that really,

really appealed to me. Because you're in control of it.

really appealed to me. Because you're in control of it.

You know, the majority of people, 90% of people,

You know, the majority of people, 90% of people,

are very much in control of their own destiny of how well

are very much in control of their own destiny of how well

are very much in control of their own destiny of how well

they're going to age.

So are you ready to hook me up? Yes.

So are you ready to hook me up? Yes.

Will we do it? Yes.

Will we do it? Yes.

Katherine, we're now testing your VO2 Max, the gold standard

Katherine, we're now testing your VO2 Max, the gold standard

Katherine, we're now testing your VO2 Max, the gold standard

for longevity prediction.

for longevity prediction.

The reason that we test this is because on average,

The reason that we test this is because on average,

The reason that we test this is because on average,

your VO2 max will decline by 10% per decade.

your VO2 max will decline by 10% per decade.

your VO2 max will decline by 10% per decade.

You can easily improve your VO2 max score from today with all

You can easily improve your VO2 max score from today with all

You can easily improve your VO2 max score from today with all

the data that you get. And that will guarantee

the data that you get. And that will guarantee

that you're giving yourself extra

that you're giving yourself extra

quality of years into the life you have.

quality of years into the life you have.

Whether that makes you live longer or not is yet to be seen,

Whether that makes you live longer or not is yet to be seen,

but it does mean that you're guaranteeing extra quality

but it does mean that you're guaranteeing extra quality

in the years that you have.

in the years that you have.

Just tilt your head back.

And then if you just hold the mask there.

And then if you just hold the mask there.

And I'll get this round.

And I'll get this round.

So this stormtrooper-esque mask will measure my capacity

So this stormtrooper-esque mask will measure my capacity

to turn oxygen into energy.

to turn oxygen into energy.

The more efficient my oxygen use, the lower my biological age.

The more efficient my oxygen use, the lower my biological age.

And the lower my biological age, the later I die.

And the lower my biological age, the later I die.

Well done, Catherine.

Your VO2 is just touching into the 30s.

And we're going up to speed nine. Good going, Katherine.

And we're going up to speed nine. Good going, Katherine.

And we're going up to speed nine. Good going, Katherine.

Deep breaths into that mask. Doing great.

Deep breaths into that mask. Doing great.

VO2 is touching into the 40s for the first time, Catherine.

VO2 is touching into the 40s for the first time, Catherine.

Doing great.

Doing great.

Feeling okay? That's it.

Feeling okay? That's it.

Deep breaths on that mask. Keep pushing now.

Deep breaths on that mask. Keep pushing now.

Digging deep, Catherine. Digging deep.

Digging deep, Catherine. Digging deep.

Three, two, one. Just hang on there.

Three, two, one. Just hang on there.

Three, two, one. Just hang on there.

Yeah. Keep the mask on for a second.

Yeah. Keep the mask on for a second.

One sec. Keep the mask on.

Well done.

So was my current lifestyle buying me significant extra years,

So was my current lifestyle buying me significant extra years,

or would I need to do more?

Okay. Here is the results. Are you ready for this?

Okay. Here is the results. Are you ready for this?

Yes, I am. So we have a chronological age of 46,

Yes, I am. So we have a chronological age of 46,

but the biological age is coming through as 37.8.

but the biological age is coming through as 37.8.

So you hit into your 30s. You did very well.

So you hit into your 30s. You did very well.

So you hit into your 30s. You did very well.

Fantastic. Nothing for it but to crack open a bottle of wine today,

Fantastic. Nothing for it but to crack open a bottle of wine today,

Fantastic. Nothing for it but to crack open a bottle of wine today,

(laughs) Crank up the bio age.

(laughs) Crank up the bio age.

So my exercise regime may have bought me 10 extra years,

So my exercise regime may have bought me 10 extra years,

and I do still feel like I'm in my 30s.

and I do still feel like I'm in my 30s.

And maybe I'm pushing it, but who doesn't want to look

And maybe I'm pushing it, but who doesn't want to look

10 years younger, too?

10 years younger, too?

Hey, Shane.

How are you? Good. And you?

How are you? Good. And you?

I've been getting Botox injections since I was in my late 30s.

I've been getting Botox injections since I was in my late 30s.

I've been getting Botox injections since I was in my late 30s.

Though in the beginning, I didn't admit to it at all.

Though in the beginning, I didn't admit to it at all.

Though in the beginning, I didn't admit to it at all.

Okay, I'm gonna do a little bit on the frown area,

Okay, I'm gonna do a little bit on the frown area,

Okay, I'm gonna do a little bit on the frown area,

so just keep your eyes closed.

so just keep your eyes closed.

I know it's not for everybody.

I know it's not for everybody.

But twice a year, I get Botox strictly under the

But twice a year, I get Botox strictly under the

supervision of a licenced doctor.

supervision of a licenced doctor.

It's a treatment that promises a mask of youth.

It's a treatment that promises a mask of youth.

It's a treatment that promises a mask of youth.

But how long before the mask starts slipping?

But how long before the mask starts slipping?

So Botox? Yes.

So Botox? Yes.

How long has it been since I've been in.

How long has it been since I've been in.

It's nine months. Is it nine months?

It's nine months. Is it nine months?

It's nine months.

My forehead knows it's nine months.

My forehead knows it's nine months.

You left it a little too long because your skin is ageing,

You left it a little too long because your skin is ageing,

You left it a little too long because your skin is ageing,

the muscles are ageing.

So you're really better off three times a year. Now?

So you're really better off three times a year. Now?

So you're really better off three times a year. Now?

Yeah, because I was twice a year.

Yeah, because I was twice a year.

Yeah, twice a year works for you

Yeah, twice a year works for you

up to a certain point. Now, I have to up my game.

up to a certain point. Now, I have to up my game.

Yes. Okay.

Yes.

Yes.

And if I didn't up my game, what might my future face look like?

And if I didn't up my game, what might my future face look like?

And if I didn't up my game, what might my future face look like?

This is...

I don't have to put my glasses on. Put your glasses on.

I don't have to put my glasses on. Put your glasses on.

So this is using the help of an AI engine

So this is using the help of an AI engine

to create images of what

to create images of what

you could look like at different ages.

you could look like at different ages.

you could look like at different ages.

Okay, that's me at 55. Yeah.

Okay, that's me at 55. Yeah.

So this is me with no treatment.

So this is me with no treatment.

Things are changing.

You can see that you have more lines around the eyes

You can see that you have more lines around the eyes

You can see that you have more lines around the eyes

and around the smile lines. And the neck.

and around the smile lines. And the neck.

And the neck. You can see the facial contour

And the neck. You can see the facial contour

And the neck. You can see the facial contour

in terms of the lower part of the face is changing.

in terms of the lower part of the face is changing.

So that's 55. Yeah.

So that's 55. Yeah.

I'm gonna scroll, right? Scroll up.

I'm gonna scroll, right? Scroll up.

Oh, God. Okay.

Oh, God. Okay.

So you can see there are more lines.

So you can see there are more lines.

The skull and the bone is changing. Yeah.

The skull and the bone is changing. Yeah.

So you're beginning to see some of the results of that change.

So you're beginning to see some of the results of that change.

So this results in this kind of a drawn look.

So this results in this kind of a drawn look.

So this results in this kind of a drawn look.

I'm gonna scroll again. Keep going.

I'm gonna scroll again. Keep going.

Oh, God.

Now, how do you feel about this?

Now, how do you feel about this?

I hope I had a happy life.

I hope I had a happy life.

You have, because you've got plenty of smile lines.

You have, because you've got plenty of smile lines.

You have, because you've got plenty of smile lines.

Look at the crow's feet.

These are deep, which means that you've been smiling a lot.

These are deep, which means that you've been smiling a lot.

These are deep, which means that you've been smiling a lot.

Yeah. So that,

to me, that's somebody who's lived a very happy life.

to me, that's somebody who's lived a very happy life.

to me, that's somebody who's lived a very happy life.

So 75. I have another one to go.

So 75. I have another one to go.

You have. Jesus,

I've just aged 50 years in five minutes.

I've just aged 50 years in five minutes.

I've just aged 50 years in five minutes.

So let's look at 85. Oh, Jesus.

So let's look at 85. Oh, Jesus.

Wow.

Wow.

Let's talk about your hair, because you

Let's talk about your hair, because you

can see ...I'm still really good with a ghd.

can see ...I'm still really good with a ghd.

You're still very good with that.

But you can see there is thinning of your hair.

But you can see there is thinning of your hair.

Oh, my God. I didn't even think about my hair.

Oh, my God. I didn't even think about my hair.

You can see that loss of youthful,

You can see that loss of youthful,

rubbery, kind of elastic

rubbery, kind of elastic

feel to the skin. Wow, that is mind blowing.

feel to the skin. Wow, that is mind blowing.

feel to the skin. Wow, that is mind blowing.

I have old lady eyes.

I have old lady eyes.

I don't feel like that's me anymore.

I don't feel like that's me anymore.

But, you know what, are we going to live in

But, you know what, are we going to live in

a world where we don't see old faces anymore?

a world where we don't see old faces anymore?

a world where we don't see old faces anymore?

Like, I'm feeding into the system of not ageing gracefully.

Like, I'm feeding into the system of not ageing gracefully.

Like, I'm feeding into the system of not ageing gracefully.

Like this lady has. A good question.

Like this lady has. A good question.

So there are limits in terms of our biology.

So there are limits in terms of our biology.

And as much as, you know, there is a lot of work in terms

And as much as, you know, there is a lot of work in terms

of the longevity space and in terms of living longer

of the longevity space and in terms of living longer

of the longevity space and in terms of living longer

and healthier, I think we will still see older faces.

and healthier, I think we will still see older faces.

and healthier, I think we will still see older faces.

You do? I think so.

You do? I think so.

I hope so.

I hope so.

At 47, I definitely feel more conscious around ageing.

At 47, I definitely feel more conscious around ageing.

At 47, I definitely feel more conscious around ageing.

But signs are that our ageing anxiety is kicking

But signs are that our ageing anxiety is kicking

But signs are that our ageing anxiety is kicking

in younger and younger.

in younger and younger.

Look at all that extra skin.

Look at all that extra skin.

Is anyone else noticing that Gen Z is ageing like milk?

Is anyone else noticing that Gen Z is ageing like milk?

Is anyone else noticing that Gen Z is ageing like milk?

And on social Media, beauties with 21st century birth

And on social Media, beauties with 21st century birth

And on social Media, beauties with 21st century birth

certs fret about ageing like milk.

certs fret about ageing like milk.

I'm gonna need a facelift someday.

I'm gonna need a facelift someday.

In a festive Tullamore, the baby fresh skin crowd

In a festive Tullamore, the baby fresh skin crowd

are getting ready to party.

are getting ready to party.

It's the big end of year Teen Kicks disco

It's the big end of year Teen Kicks disco

for the town's 13 year olds.

And I was gatecrashing a getting ready party to gage just how far

And I was gatecrashing a getting ready party to gage just how far

And I was gatecrashing a getting ready party to gage just how far

our own gen alphas have fallen into the clutches

our own gen alphas have fallen into the clutches

of the anti ageing industry.

of the anti ageing industry.

What do they do, those eye patches?

What do they do, those eye patches?

I don't really know.

I don't really know.

This looks like nail varnish.

It's like serum. Niacinamide dew drops?

It's like serum. Niacinamide dew drops?

It's like serum. Niacinamide dew drops?

And what does that do?

Make your skin dewy? I guess so.

Make your skin dewy? I guess so.

Make your skin dewy? I guess so.

So who owns that big case of stuff down there?

So who owns that big case of stuff down there?

Me. That's yours!?

Me. That's yours!?

That looks like more than moisturiser and face mist.

That looks like more than moisturiser and face mist.

That looks like more than moisturiser and face mist.

Look at all of this stuff.

Okay, so this is a sheet mask. Brighten and fir.

Okay, so this is a sheet mask. Brighten and fir.

Do you think you need to be more bright?

Do you think you need to be more bright?

Maybe. No, you don't.

Maybe. No, you don't.

You're fabulous the way you are.

You're fabulous the way you are.

Kaylee, Milla and Stella were buying into a ritual that they

Kaylee, Milla and Stella were buying into a ritual that they

didn't fully understand yet.

didn't fully understand yet.

At the Greville Arms Hotel, the Teen Kicks disco was in full

At the Greville Arms Hotel, the Teen Kicks disco was in full

swing and the girls were arriving radiating youth.

swing and the girls were arriving radiating youth.

swing and the girls were arriving radiating youth.

There's no product that can really give you that

There's no product that can really give you that

In a calmer part of the hotel.

In a calmer part of the hotel.

I was setting up my stall of anti ageing products to delve further

I was setting up my stall of anti ageing products to delve further

I was setting up my stall of anti ageing products to delve further

into the habits of a demographic decades away from their

into the habits of a demographic decades away from their

into the habits of a demographic decades away from their

first real wrinkle.

first real wrinkle.

Elf. You like elf? Why use the elf?

Elf. You like elf? Why use the elf?

I have. You use the elf as well.

I have. You use the elf as well.

So good. Why do you have a skincare routine?

So good. Why do you have a skincare routine?

Is it to look young as well or to stay looking young? A little bit.

Is it to look young as well or to stay looking young? A little bit.

Is it to look young as well or to stay looking young? A little bit.

And is it so you don't get wrinkles?

And is it so you don't get wrinkles?

Yeah.

(cheering)

(cheering)

Do you not think you have fabulous skin now?

Do you not think you have fabulous skin now?

That's because we use skincare. Yeah.

That's because we use skincare. Yeah.

Okay. Yeah, I think it, like, helps. Yeah.

Okay. Yeah, I think it, like, helps. Yeah.

So, Carissa, if you stopped using the products,

So, Carissa, if you stopped using the products,

what do you think might happen?

what do you think might happen?

So I would think maybe my skin Would get a little bit

So I would think maybe my skin Would get a little bit

So I would think maybe my skin Would get a little bit

more dry and irritated. Okay.

more dry and irritated. Okay.

I guess when you're using something for so long,

I guess when you're using something for so long,

I kind of need it.

I kind of need it.

They are hook line and sinker

They are hook line and sinker

for the packaging, for the colours.

for the packaging, for the colours.

I mean, look at that. This is like, this is like sweets.

I mean, look at that. This is like, this is like sweets.

I mean, look at that. This is like, this is like sweets.

And for those skincare brands, once you get them at 13,

And for those skincare brands, once you get them at 13,

you've got them for life.

Our ageing interventions are starting younger and younger.

Our ageing interventions are starting younger and younger.

Our ageing interventions are starting younger and younger.

In Ireland, there are no legal restrictions preventing under 18s

In Ireland, there are no legal restrictions preventing under 18s

In Ireland, there are no legal restrictions preventing under 18s

from accessing Botox, fillers or thread lifts.

from accessing Botox, fillers or thread lifts.

Just guidelines discouraging their use.

Just guidelines discouraging their use.

I'm really good. How are you?

I'm really good. How are you?

I'm good, I'm good. Lovely to meet you.

I'm good, I'm good. Lovely to meet you.

Guidelines that didn't stop hospital worker Carl

Guidelines that didn't stop hospital worker Carl

from embracing invasive anti ageing procedures

from embracing invasive anti ageing procedures

from embracing invasive anti ageing procedures

at a shockingly young age.

at a shockingly young age.

I remember turning 16 and I was like, oh my God,

I remember turning 16 and I was like, oh my God,

I remember turning 16 and I was like, oh my God,

I'm getting older now.

I'm getting older now.

You felt that at 16? I felt that at 16.

You felt that at 16? I felt that at 16.

So then I found a clinic that I knew wouldn't ask for id.

So then I found a clinic that I knew wouldn't ask for id.

So then I found a clinic that I knew wouldn't ask for id.

So straight in, needle in, sorted.

So straight in, needle in, sorted.

Did they make any comment to you at that point or in your memory?

Did they make any comment to you at that point or in your memory?

Did they make any comment to you at that point or in your memory?

So I remember sitting on a bed and they would point

So I remember sitting on a bed and they would point

out things about me. Like they'd say, oh, your eyebrows drooping,

out things about me. Like they'd say, oh, your eyebrows drooping,

out things about me. Like they'd say, oh, your eyebrows drooping,

so you should go with threads.

so you should go with threads.

It was like a metal kind of little rods

It was like a metal kind of little rods

that they fed through my eye

that they fed through my eye

and like it ripped out my scalp.

and like it ripped out my scalp.

They kind of fed this wire through a

They kind of fed this wire through a

kind of like fishing wire. And it basically just pulled my

kind of like fishing wire. And it basically just pulled my

whole face back.

whole face back.

And are the threads coming out the top of your head?

And are the threads coming out the top of your head?

So this is how I was..

So they were supposed to dissolve up here so you could

So they were supposed to dissolve up here so you could

So they were supposed to dissolve up here so you could

stay like this.

But mine never dissolves, so I could literally pull

But mine never dissolves, so I could literally pull

the thread and the eyebrow could like lift stop.

the thread and the eyebrow could like lift stop.

the thread and the eyebrow could like lift stop.

So bad. Have you got photos of that by any chance?

So bad. Have you got photos of that by any chance?

Do you? I do.

Do you? I do.

And look how big my lips were.

And look how big my lips were.

I look like a space raider.

I look like a space raider.

I literally looked like an alien. It was crazy.

I literally looked like an alien. It was crazy.

What made you want to start that young?

What made you want to start that young?

Like, was it like looking at your friends?

Like, was it like looking at your friends?

I think it's, kind of in the gay scene.

I think it's, kind of in the gay scene.

I think it's, kind of in the gay scene.

I think there's like a bit of a...

Basically the fear of ageing, more or less.

Basically the fear of ageing, more or less.

It's like you need to look young.

It's like you need to look young.

Why do you need to look young?

Because you don't want to be really

Because you don't want to be really

old looking, do you? (laughs)

What are you doing on a monthly basis to keep yourself looking

What are you doing on a monthly basis to keep yourself looking

What are you doing on a monthly basis to keep yourself looking

as young as you are?

as young as you are?

So I get monthly vampire facials

So I get monthly vampire facials

So I get monthly vampire facials

profhilo, which tightens the skin.

profhilo, which tightens the skin.

I get Botox, polynucleotides under my eyes and

I get Botox, polynucleotides under my eyes and

I get Botox, polynucleotides under my eyes and

skin boosters, basically.

skin boosters, basically.

So how much is that costing you a month?

About 1400, I'd say. Sorry, what?

About 1400, I'd say. Sorry, what?

About 1400, I'd say. Sorry, what?

About 1400, I'd say. Sorry, what?

1400. 1400 quid a month?

1400. 1400 quid a month?

I mean, I want to look like this forever.

I mean, I want to look like this forever.

At 25, Karl's cut back on his use of fillers, but he's still

At 25, Karl's cut back on his use of fillers, but he's still

At 25, Karl's cut back on his use of fillers, but he's still

At 25, Karl's cut back on his use of fillers, but he's still

getting regular Botox injections.

getting regular Botox injections.

Hey, guys, how are you? Hi.

Hey, guys, how are you? Hi.

Hi Dearbhla. It's lovely to meet you.

Hi Dearbhla. It's lovely to meet you.

Though he's now using clinics that have doctors trained

Though he's now using clinics that have doctors trained

Though he's now using clinics that have doctors trained

and licenced to inject.

and licenced to inject.

Tell me, when did you start getting Botox?

Tell me, when did you start getting Botox?

Tell me, when did you start getting Botox?

I think I was 17.

I think I was 17.

I actually went to get my lips done.

It was at first and then they told me I need Botox and then

It was at first and then they told me I need Botox and then

It was at first and then they told me I need Botox and then

I went back and she went No, it's still drooping.

I went back and she went No, it's still drooping.

So maybe like threads.

So maybe like threads.

Threads at 17, these people should be arrested.

Threads at 17, these people should be arrested.

Threads at 17, these people should be arrested.

I can only imagine the person who injected you, definitely.

I can only imagine the person who injected you, definitely.

I can only imagine the person who injected you, definitely.

I highly doubt was a medic.

I highly doubt was a medic.

I highly doubt was a medic.

The fact that non medics are injecting,

The fact that non medics are injecting,

they don't know the long term impact that this, you know,

they don't know the long term impact that this, you know,

these things can have on.. you can go

these things can have on.. you can go

blind, you know, you can cause necrosis or death of tissue.

blind, you know, you can cause necrosis or death of tissue.

blind, you know, you can cause necrosis or death of tissue.

It's madness. For the sake of the bucket.

It's madness. For the sake of the bucket.

You know, sometimes if I wasn't a doctor, I wouldn't

You know, sometimes if I wasn't a doctor, I wouldn't

You know, sometimes if I wasn't a doctor, I wouldn't

touch anybody's face, to be honest. Would you not?

touch anybody's face, to be honest. Would you not?

Can I ask you, Dearbhla, do you get Botox?

Can I ask you, Dearbhla, do you get Botox?

I do, yeah. I get Botox, Yeah.

I do, yeah. I get Botox, Yeah.

And what age are you? I'm 30.

And what age are you? I'm 30.

And when did you start? I started at 25.

And when did you start? I started at 25.

Even 25 seems awfully early to be interfering with such

Even 25 seems awfully early to be interfering with such

an obviously beautiful young face.

an obviously beautiful young face.

And I wondered what level of intervention Dearbhla and Karl

And I wondered what level of intervention Dearbhla and Karl

And I wondered what level of intervention Dearbhla and Karl

were going to need at 35.

At 45, might the jabs just stop working?

At 45, might the jabs just stop working?

At 45, might the jabs just stop working?

Relax.

Relax.

At your age, really, you should do it once a year. For Botox?

At your age, really, you should do it once a year. For Botox?

At your age, really, you should do it once a year. For Botox?

At your age, really, you should do it once a year. For Botox?

Yeah. Really? Yeah.

Yeah. Really? Yeah.

Once a year, not once a month.

Once a year, not once a month.

You know, because the more you do it right, the more your muscle

You know, because the more you do it right, the more your muscle

is going to become weak.

is going to become weak.

It's not too sore? No, not at all.

It's not too sore? No, not at all.

I'm well able.

I'm well able.

So do you think you could go for six months

So do you think you could go for six months

So do you think you could go for six months

or a year with no Botox?

or a year with no Botox?

God, no I couldn't.

God, no I couldn't.

I actually couldn't.

I actually couldn't.

The quicker you get it, the more chance you have

The quicker you get it, the more chance you have

to to develop antibodies.

to to develop antibodies.

You'll probably become quite resistant to Botox.

You'll probably become quite resistant to Botox.

Yeah. So I feel like I have this already.

Yeah. So I feel like I have this already.

I feel like I have to get my Botox done quite regularly

I feel like I have to get my Botox done quite regularly

because it's wearing off so quick.

because it's wearing off so quick.

I'd definitely be booking a facelift if that's the case.

I'd definitely be booking a facelift if that's the case.

For real.

For real.

Cosmetic interventions aren't forever.

Cosmetic interventions aren't forever.

But what is medical science offering to keep our bodies

But what is medical science offering to keep our bodies

performing younger as we age.

performing younger as we age.

There's biology in us that resets the ageing clock.

There's biology in us that resets the ageing clock.

There's biology in us that resets the ageing clock.

There is no law of biology that says we have to grow old.

There is no law of biology that says we have to grow old.

There is no law of biology that says we have to grow old.

And could the fanatical world of the longevity biohackers hold

And could the fanatical world of the longevity biohackers hold

And could the fanatical world of the longevity biohackers hold

the secret to forever youth?

the secret to forever youth?

Here are pills.

Here are pills.

My rate of ageing is 0.63 every year.

My rate of ageing is 0.63 every year.

My rate of ageing is 0.63 every year.

I only age 0.63 years. Oh, my God.

I only age 0.63 years. Oh, my God.

I only age 0.63 years. Oh, my God.

It's not just our faces that can be chemically altered to erase

It's not just our faces that can be chemically altered to erase

It's not just our faces that can be chemically altered to erase

the signs of ageing.

the signs of ageing.

I've literally found the fountain of youth.

I've literally found the fountain of youth.

Kris Jenner looks 25 again.

And it's not because.. the only thing

And it's not because.. the only thing

I'm trying not to do is not die. Are these little pills...

I'm trying not to do is not die. Are these little pills...

I'm trying not to do is not die. Are these little pills...

the fountain of youth?

the fountain of youth?

Medical science is also developing new ways to stop our bodies

Medical science is also developing new ways to stop our bodies

ageing at a deeper cellular level.

ageing at a deeper cellular level.

And at Trinity College Dublin, the world's brightest and best

And at Trinity College Dublin, the world's brightest and best

experts in the science of ageing are converging for the annual

experts in the science of ageing are converging for the annual

experts in the science of ageing are converging for the annual

Dublin longevity summit.

Dublin longevity summit.

Yep, that's me.

Yep, that's me.

That's for yourself. Lovely.

That's for yourself. Lovely.

And I was more than ready to discover if science could

And I was more than ready to discover if science could

uncork my own fountain of youth.

uncork my own fountain of youth.

We have this longevity hype trend fad.

We have this longevity hype trend fad.

Obviously ageing is an immensely big market.

Obviously ageing is an immensely big market.

Obviously ageing is an immensely big market.

There are medicines and medical treatments that can

There are medicines and medical treatments that can

There are medicines and medical treatments that can

allow us to delay ageing.

allow us to delay ageing.

I think people are going to look back and say,

I think people are going to look back and say,

I think people are going to look back and say,

isn't it amazing that people just withered and died in the past?

isn't it amazing that people just withered and died in the past?

They look at it the same way as we look at

not having an anaesthetic. In shock and sympathy for us.

not having an anaesthetic. In shock and sympathy for us.

not having an anaesthetic. In shock and sympathy for us.

In most countries in Europe,

ageing causes over 90% of deaths.

ageing causes over 90% of deaths.

ageing causes over 90% of deaths.

When you realise this ageing process isn't inevitable,

When you realise this ageing process isn't inevitable,

I think that's the greatest achievement in the history

I think that's the greatest achievement in the history

of our species.

There's biology in us that resets the ageing clock.

There's biology in us that resets the ageing clock.

There's biology in us that resets the ageing clock.

And it's incredibly profound.

And it's incredibly profound.

The technological advances are mind blowing.

The technological advances are mind blowing.

The technological advances are mind blowing.

You just couldn't even have imagined it 25 years ago.

You just couldn't even have imagined it 25 years ago.

I believe we found the tool

I believe we found the tool

that we can use to really rejuvenate cells.

that we can use to really rejuvenate cells.

I can see the path to profound implications.

I can see the path to profound implications.

I can see the path to profound implications.

Do we need to then classify ageing

Do we need to then classify ageing

Do we need to then classify ageing

as a disease? The mother of all diseases.

as a disease? The mother of all diseases.

Because the number one risk factor

Because the number one risk factor

for most diseases, how old you are, right?

for most diseases, how old you are, right?

Two year olds don't get Alzheimer's disease, right?

Two year olds don't get Alzheimer's disease, right?

Two year olds don't get Alzheimer's disease, right?

Break time at the summit. And the optimism was intense.

Break time at the summit. And the optimism was intense.

Break time at the summit. And the optimism was intense.

Here were people who seemed to believe that ageing was a medical

Here were people who seemed to believe that ageing was a medical

Here were people who seemed to believe that ageing was a medical

condition we could eventually cure with drugs.

condition we could eventually cure with drugs.

And the best therapeutic intervention is rapamycin.

And the best therapeutic intervention is rapamycin.

And the best therapeutic intervention is rapamycin.

It was the first one that was shown to have an effect

It was the first one that was shown to have an effect

and it's still the best.

and it's still the best.

Rapamycin is made originally by a bacteria on Easter island.

Rapamycin is made originally by a bacteria on Easter island.

Rapamycin is made originally by a bacteria on Easter island.

And it was discovered very serendipitously.

And it was discovered very serendipitously.

And it was discovered very serendipitously.

This drug is used as an immune suppressant.

This drug is used as an immune suppressant.

And much later it was discovered that it slows ageing.

And much later it was discovered that it slows ageing.

And much later it was discovered that it slows ageing.

When you have a situation where there's

When you have a situation where there's

not many nutrients around,

not many nutrients around,

like calorie restriction or fasting, rapamycin sort

like calorie restriction or fasting, rapamycin sort

like calorie restriction or fasting, rapamycin sort

of phenocopies that state and it puts the cell in the

of phenocopies that state and it puts the cell in the

stress resistant mode.

stress resistant mode.

At the dose taken as an immune suppressant,

At the dose taken as an immune suppressant,

At the dose taken as an immune suppressant,

it has a lot of side effects.

it has a lot of side effects.

But if you take rapamycin, say once a week at 5 milligrams,

But if you take rapamycin, say once a week at 5 milligrams,

But if you take rapamycin, say once a week at 5 milligrams,

most people don't have side effects.

Did you get any when you were taking it?

No, no, I got it through a doctor.

No, no, I got it through a doctor.

No, no, I got it through a doctor.

Somewhere between 10,000 and 100,000 people are

Somewhere between 10,000 and 100,000 people are

Somewhere between 10,000 and 100,000 people are

taking rapamycin.

In the US, you can prescribe drugs off label.

In the US, you can prescribe drugs off label.

In the US, you can prescribe drugs off label.

I think that it's the wild west a bit.

I think that it's the wild west a bit.

You should have a medical professional, you know,

You should have a medical professional, you know,

monitoring what's going on, ideally. A lot of people don't.

monitoring what's going on, ideally. A lot of people don't.

monitoring what's going on, ideally. A lot of people don't.

Obviously throughout history people

Obviously throughout history people

have been seeking the fountain

of youth and trying out all kinds of weird quack remedies so

of youth and trying out all kinds of weird quack remedies so

the field has sort of had that reputation to shed as well.

the field has sort of had that reputation to shed as well.

the field has sort of had that reputation to shed as well.

But I think in the last couple of decades we've started to get

But I think in the last couple of decades we've started to get

some really serious scientific results.

some really serious scientific results.

Many of the scientists here seem to be excited by the off label use

Many of the scientists here seem to be excited by the off label use

Many of the scientists here seem to be excited by the off label use

of rapamycin as a longevity drug.

of rapamycin as a longevity drug.

of rapamycin as a longevity drug.

And as Summit organiser Martin was wrapping his successful longevity

And as Summit organiser Martin was wrapping his successful longevity

thinking, there were two things I was dying to know.

thinking, there were two things I was dying to know.

thinking, there were two things I was dying to know.

Can I ask you a personal question? Uh-huh.

Can I ask you a personal question? Uh-huh.

What age are you? Just turned 50.

What age are you? Just turned 50.

Just turned 50.

Just turned 50.

Have you taken or used any of the drugs like rapamycin?

Have you taken or used any of the drugs like rapamycin?

Have you taken or used any of the drugs like rapamycin?

No, but I'm just going to start.

No, but I'm just going to start.

I mean if it's used as an organ transplant, immune suppressant,

I mean if it's used as an organ transplant, immune suppressant,

I mean if it's used as an organ transplant, immune suppressant,

it's not trivial, it's a very serious kind of impact.

it's not trivial, it's a very serious kind of impact.

it's not trivial, it's a very serious kind of impact.

But they found that if they get the dosing right

But they found that if they get the dosing right

and if they reduce it back, it has like astounding

and if they reduce it back, it has like astounding

and if they reduce it back, it has like astounding

longevity effects. Like what?

longevity effects. Like what?

Well, like 20, 30%.

Well, like 20, 30%.

That's 20 plus years of additional life.

That's 20 plus years of additional life.

That's 20 plus years of additional life.

Alright, so do you know what probably the strangest

Alright, so do you know what probably the strangest

Alright, so do you know what probably the strangest

thing about today was? You're with

thing about today was? You're with

a load of eminent scientists, clearly experts in their field.

a load of eminent scientists, clearly experts in their field.

Like they want to fix ageing with medicines and rapamycin.

Like they want to fix ageing with medicines and rapamycin.

Like they want to fix ageing with medicines and rapamycin.

Like they want to fix ageing with medicines and rapamycin.

They all seem to be taking rapamycin.

They all seem to be taking rapamycin.

The thing is, none of them looked particularly young.

The thing is, none of them looked particularly young.

You know, they all looked their age, but they are focused

You know, they all looked their age, but they are focused

on ageing

from the inside, not really about what they look like.

from the inside, not really about what they look like.

For me, ageing is a natural part of life.

For me, ageing is a natural part of life.

For them, ageing is a disease that has to be cured.

For them, ageing is a disease that has to be cured.

For them, ageing is a disease that has to be cured.

And that's a different way of thinking.

And that's a different way of thinking.

Because the patent for rapamycin expired in 2009.

Because the patent for rapamycin expired in 2009.

Because the patent for rapamycin expired in 2009.

There's no profit in big pharma companies funding expensive trials

There's no profit in big pharma companies funding expensive trials

There's no profit in big pharma companies funding expensive trials

to have it reclassified as a longevity drug.

to have it reclassified as a longevity drug.

So for now it's just the longevity science community that take

So for now it's just the longevity science community that take

a punt on its benefits.

a punt on its benefits.

So we know when it comes to healthy ageing

So we know when it comes to healthy ageing

that the gold standard is diet and exercise.

that the gold standard is diet and exercise.

that the gold standard is diet and exercise.

You know what, people are just tired of hearing that.

You know what, people are just tired of hearing that.

And also because it's hard, right?

And also because it's hard, right?

And now people,more and more are turning to drugs, medicines,

And now people,more and more are turning to drugs, medicines,

And now people,more and more are turning to drugs, medicines,

And now people,more and more are turning to drugs, medicines,

chemicals, some of which are approved and some which aren't.

chemicals, some of which are approved and some which aren't.

chemicals, some of which are approved and some which aren't.

And the real buzzword in the longevity world

And the real buzzword in the longevity world

at the moment are peptides.

at the moment are peptides.

Peptides are amino acids from the same family of chemicals

Peptides are amino acids from the same family of chemicals

Peptides are amino acids from the same family of chemicals

as GLP1s, generally obtained from unregulated online sale sites.

as GLP1s, generally obtained from unregulated online sale sites.

as GLP1s, generally obtained from unregulated online sale sites.

as GLP1s, generally obtained from unregulated online sale sites.

Chinese lab made chemicals sold with no medical regulation

Chinese lab made chemicals sold with no medical regulation

Chinese lab made chemicals sold with no medical regulation

but making seductive age reversal claims.

but making seductive age reversal claims.

but making seductive age reversal claims.

You haven't noticed peptides are all the rage.

You haven't noticed peptides are all the rage.

The GHKQ peptide in my ..This little bottle of CLO is magical.

The GHKQ peptide in my ..This little bottle of CLO is magical.

The GHKQ peptide in my ..This little bottle of CLO is magical.

It does it all.

It does it all.

But injectable peptides are not just a US craze,

But injectable peptides are not just a US craze,

But injectable peptides are not just a US craze,

they're also being embraced by longevity enthusiasts in Ireland.

they're also being embraced by longevity enthusiasts in Ireland.

they're also being embraced by longevity enthusiasts in Ireland.

People like Wexford trainer and longevity coach Levi

People like Wexford trainer and longevity coach Levi

People like Wexford trainer and longevity coach Levi

and his 68 year old mom Teresa.

and his 68 year old mom Teresa.

Hello. Hello Catherine.

How's it going Levi?

How's it going Levi?

Very welcome. Nice to meet you.

Very welcome. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you. Very nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you. Very nice to meet you.

This is some setup. Yeah, it's not bad.

This is some setup. Yeah, it's not bad.

Hello Teresa. You all right down there?

Hello Teresa. You all right down there?

Very warm and cozy down here.

Very warm and cozy down here.

A bit of red light therapy.

A bit of red light therapy.

A bit of red light therapy, yeah.

In the back end of Wexford? The back end of Wexford.

In the back end of Wexford? The back end of Wexford.

In the back end of Wexford? The back end of Wexford.

So when did the gym become more of a longevity hub?

So when did the gym become more of a longevity hub?

So when did the gym become more of a longevity hub?

So I've always been very interested

So I've always been very interested

in the health of the body.

in the health of the body.

I'm very interested in how we can optimize the health of the body.

I'm very interested in how we can optimize the health of the body.

I'm very interested in how we can optimize the health of the body.

Obviously look it, I did lose my dad, he's only 55,

Obviously look it, I did lose my dad, he's only 55,

Obviously look it, I did lose my dad, he's only 55,

he passed away of heart disease and he had neurodegenerative

he passed away of heart disease and he had neurodegenerative

he passed away of heart disease and he had neurodegenerative

disease as well.

disease as well.

And if we can start to catch this stuff and utilize

And if we can start to catch this stuff and utilize

what's available to us, can we maybe improve people's lives?

what's available to us, can we maybe improve people's lives?

what's available to us, can we maybe improve people's lives?

And that's my driving force to why I do what I do.

And that's my driving force to why I do what I do.

And you know my mam as well, terrified of losing her

And you know my mam as well, terrified of losing her

And you know my mam as well, terrified of losing her

and I will do whatever I can to help her.

and I will do whatever I can to help her.

and I will do whatever I can to help her.

Are you a willing participant?

I am definitely willing, a participant.

I am definitely willing, a participant.

I am definitely willing, a participant.

Theresa, can I bring you in here, love?

Theresa, can I bring you in here, love?

So I'm trying to get my head around this whole peptides game.

So I'm trying to get my head around this whole peptides game.

So I'm trying to get my head around this whole peptides game.

He's on it. Are you taking them?

He's on it. Are you taking them?

Not yet, but you know it's in the pipeline.

Not yet, but you know it's in the pipeline.

Not yet, but you know it's in the pipeline.

For me, the benefit I've seen

For me, the benefit I've seen

from these peptides myself,personally.

from these peptides myself,personally.

I think it's a no brainer.

I think it's a no brainer.

So we know GLP1, they are a peptide.

So we know GLP1, they are a peptide.

So we know GLP1, they are a peptide.

Insulin is a peptide, they're not illegal.

Insulin is a peptide, they're not illegal.

But then a lot of the peptides in the wellness and the ageing space

But then a lot of the peptides in the wellness and the ageing space

But then a lot of the peptides in the wellness and the ageing space

and the longevity space are not FDA approved.

and the longevity space are not FDA approved.

Like at the moment in Europe anyway,

Like at the moment in Europe anyway,

which is what I can speak on.

which is what I can speak on.

The regulations are sparse around it.

The regulations are sparse around it.

We have what's called research grade peptides.

We have what's called research grade peptides.

We have what's called research grade peptides.

It is kind of the wild west in a way.

It is kind of the wild west in a way.

And it can be, you know.

And it can be, you know.

How many of you asked about my glow?

How many of you asked about my glow?

It's this peptide.

It's this peptide.

Seriously, my skin.

There's so much talk online and it seems like every influencer,

There's so much talk online and it seems like every influencer,

There's so much talk online and it seems like every influencer,

everybody is on it.

everybody is on it.

Like the glow stack, you take your peptides, it's

Like the glow stack, you take your peptides, it's

great for your skin and your hair. Yeah.

great for your skin and your hair. Yeah.

What peptides do is they give us what we used to have,

What peptides do is they give us what we used to have,

but they are still pharmaceuticals.

but they are still pharmaceuticals.

So if you are injecting these peptides, you need to understand

So if you are injecting these peptides, you need to understand

So if you are injecting these peptides, you need to understand

what you're doing, because you can't just go out

what you're doing, because you can't just go out

and just buy something off the Internet and start

and just buy something off the Internet and start

sticking needles into yourself.

sticking needles into yourself.

And would you be anxious or nervous about taking them?

And would you be anxious or nervous about taking them?

Not one bit. Would you not? Not at all.

Not one bit. Would you not? Not at all.

What Levi does is he looks at my bloods every four

What Levi does is he looks at my bloods every four

What Levi does is he looks at my bloods every four

months and then, you know, when the time is ready,

months and then, you know, when the time is ready,

months and then, you know, when the time is ready,

then that's when I'm going to, we're going to start.

then that's when I'm going to, we're going to start.

then that's when I'm going to, we're going to start.

I believe these peptides are, you know,

I believe these peptides are, you know,

they're going to really keep me- I'm going to live until I'm 300.

they're going to really keep me- I'm going to live until I'm 300.

they're going to really keep me- I'm going to live until I'm 300.

Yes, Theresa! I'm going to be doing headstands.

Yes, Theresa! I'm going to be doing headstands.

Yes, Theresa! I'm going to be doing headstands.

(laughs)

(laughs)

As sincere as Levi obviously is about helping his mom to stay

As sincere as Levi obviously is about helping his mom to stay

younger for longer using peptides, he's not a medic.

younger for longer using peptides, he's not a medic.

younger for longer using peptides, he's not a medic.

But in the growing field of regenerative medicine,

But in the growing field of regenerative medicine,

there are doctors who are experts in the benefits of peptides,

there are doctors who are experts in the benefits of peptides,

even if they are a long way from being able

even if they are a long way from being able

to prescribe them for ageing.

to prescribe them for ageing.

All this talk about peptides, which has just blown up

All this talk about peptides, which has just blown up

all over the Internet.

all over the Internet.

You are one of the very few people in the medical profession

You are one of the very few people in the medical profession

in Ireland really kind of championing these peptides.

in Ireland really kind of championing these peptides.

in Ireland really kind of championing these peptides.

I spent four years doing molecular biology.

I spent four years doing molecular biology.

So signaling messengers, peptides are really up my street.

So signaling messengers, peptides are really up my street.

Now, we've had a lot of really solid research like in the GLP

Now, we've had a lot of really solid research like in the GLP

Now, we've had a lot of really solid research like in the GLP

Now, we've had a lot of really solid research like in the GLP

peptides, particularly with Ozempic and Mounjaro and Wegovy.

peptides, particularly with Ozempic and Mounjaro and Wegovy.

peptides, particularly with Ozempic and Mounjaro and Wegovy.

peptides, particularly with Ozempic and Mounjaro and Wegovy.

Yeah, they work well, there's no doubt about it.

Yeah, they work well, there's no doubt about it.

But to translate that into something that is going to make

But to translate that into something that is going to make

But to translate that into something that is going to make

But to translate that into something that is going to make

you live longer, longevity.

you live longer, longevity.

That isn't actually true.

That isn't actually true.

Peptides are overhyped, unfortunately.

Peptides are overhyped, unfortunately.

Peptides are overhyped, unfortunately.

And peptides also, there's a lot of overreach

And peptides also, there's a lot of overreach

And peptides also, there's a lot of overreach

regarding actually what they can do.

regarding actually what they can do.

It's such an easy market to be vulnerable

It's such an easy market to be vulnerable

because everybody wants to live longer

because everybody wants to live longer

and live younger and to keep normal brain function.

and live younger and to keep normal brain function.

and live younger and to keep normal brain function.

The things that we do know that work are exercise, proper sleep.

The things that we do know that work are exercise, proper sleep.

The things that we do know that work are exercise, proper sleep.

The things that we do know that work are exercise, proper sleep.

They definitely are associated with longevity per se.

They definitely are associated with longevity per se.

They definitely are associated with longevity per se.

Now it'll probably catch, unfortunately,

Now it'll probably catch, unfortunately,

take another generation before we grow all the peptide ones.

take another generation before we grow all the peptide ones.

take another generation before we grow all the peptide ones.

So peptides certainly have the ability to change things,

So peptides certainly have the ability to change things,

but just not yet.

but just not yet.

In Miami, Florida, they take ageing to the max.

In Miami, Florida, they take ageing to the max.

In Miami, Florida, they take ageing to the max.

The older Miamiites look like they're enjoying life.

The older Miamiites look like they're enjoying life.

They look fit, relaxed, and healthy, while the young, well,

They look fit, relaxed, and healthy, while the young, well,

They look fit, relaxed, and healthy, while the young, well,

they're just obsessed with staying young.

they're just obsessed with staying young.

How old do I look? 31.

How old do I look? 31.

31? Yeah.

31? Yeah.

What if I told you I was 38? Wow.

What if I told you I was 38? Wow.

You could look like me if you ate my diet.

You could look like me if you ate my diet.

Here in Miami, the buzzword amongst young longevity

Here in Miami, the buzzword amongst young longevity

enthusiasts is biohacking.

enthusiasts is biohacking.

enthusiasts is biohacking.

Biohackers basically believe that we all have the power within

Biohackers basically believe that we all have the power within

ourselves to stop ourselves ageing.

ourselves to stop ourselves ageing.

And they dedicate their entire life's purpose to this.

And they dedicate their entire life's purpose to this.

So they simply don't accept that what we would consider normal

So they simply don't accept that what we would consider normal

So they simply don't accept that what we would consider normal

ageing is going to happen to them.

And I'm off to meet a Miami biohacker who is spending his 30s

And I'm off to meet a Miami biohacker who is spending his 30s

And I'm off to meet a Miami biohacker who is spending his 30s

obsessively trying not to get old.

obsessively trying not to get old.

obsessively trying not to get old.

And I'm just wondering if that is a youth well spent.

And I'm just wondering if that is a youth well spent.

1118.

Joe. Hello, Catherine.

Joe. Hello, Catherine.

How's it going? Nice to meet you.

How's it going? Nice to meet you.

Lovely. Come in.

Lovely. Come in.

Thank you. This is my residential apartment.

Thank you. This is my residential apartment.

Oh, my goodness. Holy smokes.

Oh, my goodness. Holy smokes.

Oh, my goodness. Holy smokes.

Look at this. Yes.

I have a whole nother apartment where I do my biohacking.

I have a whole nother apartment where I do my biohacking.

I have a whole nother apartment where I do my biohacking.

And it's my office.

And it's my office.

And, you know, it's okay where I spend my days.

And, you know, it's okay where I spend my days.

This is just where I go to sleep.

This is just where I go to sleep.

So how long have you been biohacking?

So how long have you been biohacking?

Since I was probably 13.

Since I was probably 13.

Oh, my goodness. And what age are you now?

Oh, my goodness. And what age are you now?

30? Almost 39. 39?

30? Almost 39. 39?

Yeah. I need to know all your secrets by the end of today.

Yeah. I need to know all your secrets by the end of today.

Look at this view.

Yeah, it's really nice.

Yeah, it's really nice.

So 38, 39 is your chronological age.

So 38, 39 is your chronological age.

So 38, 39 is your chronological age.

So then what's your biological age?

So then what's your biological age?

My rate of ageing is 0.63,

My rate of ageing is 0.63,

which every year I only age 0.63 years.

which every year I only age 0.63 years.

which every year I only age 0.63 years.

So what are you doing on a daily basis to achieve that?

So what are you doing on a daily basis to achieve that?

So what are you doing on a daily basis to achieve that?

I've tried to build my life in a way

I've tried to build my life in a way

that most of the things I do don't require

that most of the things I do don't require

that most of the things I do don't require

excess time. With supplements or pharmaceuticals

excess time. With supplements or pharmaceuticals

or peptides. You could stack them.

or peptides. You could stack them.

You take one on top of the other, and you could take

You take one on top of the other, and you could take

You take one on top of the other, and you could take

as many as you want. So you could take 200.

as many as you want. So you could take 200.

I take 200 in a given day. 200?

I take 200 in a given day. 200?

I take 200 in a given day. 200?

Yeah, everything. Pharmaceuticals, peptides.

Yeah, everything. Pharmaceuticals, peptides.

Altogether, it's 200 substances. Yeah.

Altogether, it's 200 substances. Yeah.

Is that... Is that Brian Johnson levels?

Is that... Is that Brian Johnson levels?

It's more than Brian Johnson. I think he only takes about 100.

It's more than Brian Johnson. I think he only takes about 100.

A block away was Joe's biohacking apartment where he spends his days

A block away was Joe's biohacking apartment where he spends his days

A block away was Joe's biohacking apartment where he spends his days

studying the results of monthly blood tests,

studying the results of monthly blood tests,

taking pharmaceuticals

taking pharmaceuticals

and supplements to keep his test results within the

and supplements to keep his test results within the

range of a teenager.

Look at this. Oh, my God.

It's so Miami.

It's so Miami.

I have a package. Let's see what it is.

I have a package. Let's see what it is.

It's probably a supplement.

It's probably a supplement.

I could get supplements everyday. Big surprise.

I could get supplements everyday. Big surprise.

Yeah. It's a supplement. Everyday there's some supplement coming.

Yeah. It's a supplement. Everyday there's some supplement coming.

Yeah. It's a supplement. Everyday there's some supplement coming.

Hey. Come into my apartment.

Hey. Come into my apartment.

Joe even employs his own biohacking assistant.

Joe even employs his own biohacking assistant.

This is Anna. Anna is my assistant.

This is Anna. Anna is my assistant.

She helps me. You keep him on track?

She helps me. You keep him on track?

Keep... Yes.

Keep... Yes.

Basically, everything that you will open here is going

Basically, everything that you will open here is going

Basically, everything that you will open here is going

to be supplements.

These are all supplements.

These are all supplements.

So this is for one day?

So this is for one day?

This is... This is one morning.

This is... This is one morning.

So six mornings.

So six mornings.

This is six days of the morning.

This is six days of the morning.

Some days I put in rapamycin.

Some days I put in rapamycin.

This is the drug that everyone's talking about,

This is the drug that everyone's talking about,

in the biohacking circles. Yep.

in the biohacking circles. Yep.

So you're a believer? Yes.

So you're a believer? Yes.

Yeah.

I'm going in.

I'm going in.

First thing I thought was Ozempic pen.

First thing I thought was Ozempic pen.

Ah. That is, one of them.

Ah. That is, one of them.

What!? Are you on Ozempic?

What!? Are you on Ozempic?

What!? Are you on Ozempic?

I take microdoses of Ozempic, not Ozempic.

I take microdoses of Ozempic, not Ozempic.

I take microdoses of Ozempic, not Ozempic.

The second generation, Manjaro.

The second generation, Manjaro.

This is the one you're looking for. Tirzepatide.

This is the one you're looking for. Tirzepatide.

Holy shit. Sorry now what? Hold on.

Holy shit. Sorry now what? Hold on.

Holy shit. Sorry now what? Hold on.

You are taken, Mounjaro.

You are taken, Mounjaro.

You are taken, Mounjaro.

Yeah, a little bit.

Yeah, a little bit.

I'm not taking it at a dose where I'm gonna get weight loss.

I'm not taking it at a dose where I'm gonna get weight loss.

Maybe I'll lose one kilo a year.

Maybe I'll lose one kilo a year.

People are taking high doses of the glp.

People are taking high doses of the glp.

People are taking high doses of the glp.

They're losing weight, but they're reducing their risk

They're losing weight, but they're reducing their risk

They're losing weight, but they're reducing their risk

for cardiovascular disease.

for cardiovascular disease.

It's causing a lot of longevity benefits as well.

It's causing a lot of longevity benefits as well.

I have a lot more peptides here.

I have a lot more peptides here.

I found that these are the two peptides that help me the most.

I found that these are the two peptides that help me the most.

I found that these are the two peptides that help me the most.

Okay. And because my mitochondria need to be stronger and these

Okay. And because my mitochondria need to be stronger and these

Okay. And because my mitochondria need to be stronger and these

Okay. And because my mitochondria need to be stronger and these

help my mitochondria.

That would make me nervous. Do you know what I mean?

That would make me nervous. Do you know what I mean?

Something that's not FDA approved,

Something that's not FDA approved,

and I don't know if it's coming out of the same lab as fentanyl,

and I don't know if it's coming out of the same lab as fentanyl,

you know what I mean?

you know what I mean?

For good reason.

For good reason.

I understand.

For me, I'm a little more of a risk taker.

For me, I'm a little more of a risk taker.

Yeah.

Yeah.

All of the peptide stacking that you're doing,

All of the peptide stacking that you're doing,

what is the cost per month?

what is the cost per month?

For peptides alone, it could be like one or $2,000. A month?

For peptides alone, it could be like one or $2,000. A month?

For peptides alone, it could be like one or $2,000. A month?

Yeah.

Yeah.

And then you've got the supplements on top of that.

And then you've got the supplements on top of that.

Yeah. Yeah. My whole regimen is quite expensive.

Yeah. Yeah. My whole regimen is quite expensive.

Yeah. Yeah. My whole regimen is quite expensive.

It's probably like $10,000 a month. Mm-hmm.

It's probably like $10,000 a month. Mm-hmm.

It's probably like $10,000 a month. Mm-hmm.

None of the lab synthesized peptides Joe was injecting have

None of the lab synthesized peptides Joe was injecting have

None of the lab synthesized peptides Joe was injecting have

been medically trialed on humans, and his peptide regime was not

been medically trialed on humans, and his peptide regime was not

been medically trialed on humans, and his peptide regime was not

been medically trialed on humans, and his peptide regime was not

being medically supervised.

But the peptides were just the chemical appetizer.

But the peptides were just the chemical appetizer.

Sorry, look, I'm just after. Is this your day?

Sorry, look, I'm just after. Is this your day?

This is my morning.

This is my morning.

So it has an M on it to signify that it's just for the morning.

So it has an M on it to signify that it's just for the morning.

So it has an M on it to signify that it's just for the morning.

Sorry. This goes into one smoothie?

Sorry. This goes into one smoothie?

Yep.

Yep.

Jesus. No wonder you need an assistant.

Jesus. No wonder you need an assistant.

Are you actually taking the piss out of me now?

Are you actually taking the piss out of me now?

This is not a joke. This is all going into one smoothie.

This is not a joke. This is all going into one smoothie.

This is biohacking on a level that I just didn't kind of contemplate.

This is biohacking on a level that I just didn't kind of contemplate.

This is biohacking on a level that I just didn't kind of contemplate.

This is biohacking on a level that I just didn't kind of contemplate.

This is biohacking on a level that I just didn't kind of contemplate.

(man chuckles)

(man chuckles)

I'm at the extreme here, right.

I'm at the extreme here, right.

And part of the reason I'm at the extreme is because I have a

And part of the reason I'm at the extreme is because I have a

And part of the reason I'm at the extreme is because I have a

lot of heart disease in my family.

lot of heart disease in my family.

I want to get rid of that.

So I want to see what are the frontiers of biology

So I want to see what are the frontiers of biology

So I want to see what are the frontiers of biology

that we can push.

What is the frontiers? Where's the limit?

What is the frontiers? Where's the limit?

And that I keep on probing.

And that I keep on probing.

So the shake is all this stuff.

So the shake is all this stuff.

And then I get all my pills and it becomes quite efficient.

And then I get all my pills and it becomes quite efficient.

And then I get all my pills and it becomes quite efficient.

That's a lot of pills.

Some of them you can actually chew.

Some of them you can actually chew.

I mean...(laughs)

I mean...(laughs)

I mean...(laughs)

Oh, Lord.

Oh, Lord.

Hats off, buddy.

It wasn't that long.

So the pills and this take down in a few minutes.

So the pills and this take down in a few minutes.

So the pills and this take down in a few minutes.

Two minutes.

Two minutes.

But that doesn't make you want to vomit?

No, no, no, I'm fine. Yeah.

No, no, no, I'm fine. Yeah.

No, no, no, I'm fine. Yeah.

Joe was treating his body as a chemically charged de ageing

Joe was treating his body as a chemically charged de ageing

Joe was treating his body as a chemically charged de ageing

experiment, and he was doing the same with his brain.

experiment, and he was doing the same with his brain.

LSD causes neurogenesis, meaning creates new neurons.

LSD causes neurogenesis, meaning creates new neurons.

LSD causes neurogenesis, meaning creates new neurons.

It creates new brain connections.

It creates new brain connections.

So I could take this as a stimulant just for microdosing.

So I could take this as a stimulant just for microdosing.

So I could take this as a stimulant just for microdosing.

So I could take this as a stimulant just for microdosing.

And I'm still very sharp.

And I'm still very sharp.

So this is a microdose.

So this is a microdose.

Would you like some? Don't think so.

Would you like some? Don't think so.

I think I'm good. I think I'm good.

I think I'm good. I think I'm good.

What about the ketamine?

What about the ketamine?

I think I'm good on the ketamine as well.

I think I'm good on the ketamine as well.

So you just take a little spray of that too?

So you just take a little spray of that too?

Yeah. Can you take them together?

Yeah. Can you take them together?

Yeah.

Yeah.

I want to be clear that I don't recommend these things.

I want to be clear that I don't recommend these things.

Yeah, yeah. It's, you know, it's..

Yeah, yeah. It's, you know, it's..

You have to take specific dosages.

You have to take specific dosages.

You got to know what you're doing, just like anything else.

You got to know what you're doing, just like anything else.

You got to know what you're doing, just like anything else.

A little bit of LSD. A little bit of LSD,

A little bit of LSD. A little bit of LSD,

a little bit of supplements. 200 of them.

a little bit of supplements. 200 of them.

You mix it together, you have a nice effect.

You mix it together, you have a nice effect.

Yeah. You are defeating ageing at its core.

Yeah. You are defeating ageing at its core.

Yeah. You are defeating ageing at its core.

Or dying trying.

Or dying trying.

To get me started as a biohacker.

To get me started as a biohacker.

Joe had suggested a trip to nearby Fort Lauderdale.

Joe had suggested a trip to nearby Fort Lauderdale.

Joe had suggested a trip to nearby Fort Lauderdale.

So is it becoming clear yet where I'm bringing you?

So is it becoming clear yet where I'm bringing you?

Well, I think so.

Well, I think so.

I mean, this says America to me.

I mean, this says America to me.

You've got Domino's here, you've got the Vape shop here.

You've got Domino's here, you've got the Vape shop here.

You've got Domino's here, you've got the Vape shop here.

And then right in the middle of it all, you've got the Life Extension

And then right in the middle of it all, you've got the Life Extension

Health and Wellness Market. Exactly.

Health and Wellness Market. Exactly.

After you go to Domino's and you vape, you need..

After you go to Domino's and you vape, you need..

So this is where we're going?

Yeah, this is where we're going. Let's do it.

Oh, my God.

Wow.

Wow.

Here was a Life Extension supermarket where youth

Here was a Life Extension supermarket where youth

Here was a Life Extension supermarket where youth

comes in pill form.

comes in pill form.

What's this?

Dopamine. Oh my God.

That's the happy hormone.

Where's the giant bottle of that?

Where's the giant bottle of that?

Memory protect. What's in that?

Memory protect. What's in that?

The main thing is lithium, pretty much.

The main thing is lithium, pretty much.

Lithium? Yeah.

It's given for bipolar, but in small doses used for longevity.

It's given for bipolar, but in small doses used for longevity.

It's given for bipolar, but in small doses used for longevity.

It's only 1 milligram.

I take 5 milligrams a day. Of lithium?

I take 5 milligrams a day. Of lithium?

There were chemicals on sale here that you would never find

There were chemicals on sale here that you would never find

in an Irish health store, making claims that supplements

in an Irish health store, making claims that supplements

in an Irish health store, making claims that supplements

in Ireland would be prohibited from making.

in Ireland would be prohibited from making.

Talk to me about the regulation, then.

When it comes to supplements in the States, is there none?

When it comes to supplements in the States, is there none?

When it comes to supplements in the States, is there none?

There's very little regulation.

There's very little regulation.

And under Trump, there's even less regulation, so.

And under Trump, there's even less regulation, so.

And under Trump, there's even less regulation, so.

And under Trump, there's even less regulation, so.

So you can buy whatever you want.

So you can buy whatever you want.

Which I personally like,

Which I personally like,

because it creates a freedom to be able to

because it creates a freedom to be able to

push the boundaries and.. But you know what you're doing.

push the boundaries and.. But you know what you're doing.

push the boundaries and.. But you know what you're doing.

I mean, I'm somebody who hasn't a clue.

I mean, I'm somebody who hasn't a clue.

People who don't know what they're doing, don't take it.

You see, if I saw dopamine advantage, I'd be like,

You see, if I saw dopamine advantage, I'd be like,

You see, if I saw dopamine advantage, I'd be like,

give me that. Okay.

give me that. Okay.

Increase my dopamine levels.

Because I would think that it's natural and it's,

Because I would think that it's natural and it's,

you know, it's gonna. So you would get this if you were

you know, it's gonna. So you would get this if you were

you know, it's gonna. So you would get this if you were

in the store? Well, I mean.

Yeah.

Testosterone Elite.

Testosterone Elite.

I mean, is this actual testosterone?

I mean, is this actual testosterone?

Like, you do not see this on shelves in Ireland.

Like, you do not see this on shelves in Ireland.

Like, you do not see this on shelves in Ireland.

Steel libido.

Steel libido.

I mean, literally anything and everything.

I mean, literally anything and everything.

PMS relief. Estriol. What's this?

PMS relief. Estriol. What's this?

PMS relief. Estriol. What's this?

This is active.

This is active.

This is actually estro.. That we can buy off the shelf.

This is actually estro.. That we can buy off the shelf.

Wow. Yeah.

Wow. Yeah.

We've come a long way from the auld evening Primrose oil.

We've come a long way from the auld evening Primrose oil.

We've come a long way from the auld evening Primrose oil.

Okay. We have everything.

Okay. We have everything.

We got, everything needed.

We got, everything needed.

Hey. How are you? Found everything you needed?

Hey. How are you? Found everything you needed?

We're just extending her lifespan.

We're just extending her lifespan.

Okay, then. Let's find out how much it's

Okay, then. Let's find out how much it's

Okay, then. Let's find out how much it's

going to cost me to live forever. What's your name?

going to cost me to live forever. What's your name?

Quan. Quan, do you want to guess how many supplements

Quan. Quan, do you want to guess how many supplements

Quan. Quan, do you want to guess how many supplements

Joe takes a day?

Joe looks fit and healthy, so I'll say like 10.

Joe looks fit and healthy, so I'll say like 10.

10? 10.

10? 10.

Think Mount Everest. Wow.

Think Mount Everest. Wow.

Now we're gonna go ...Just tell her. 200. Oh, wow.

Now we're gonna go ...Just tell her. 200. Oh, wow.

Hello. You're taking that investment.

Hello. You're taking that investment.

Yes. She gets me.

No, she thinks you're crazy. There's a method to the madness.

No, she thinks you're crazy. There's a method to the madness.

Alrighty.

Alrighty.

So the total to extend your Life today is 157.04.

So the total to extend your Life today is 157.04.

So the total to extend your Life today is 157.04.

I think that's good value. To extend your life?

I think that's good value. To extend your life?

I think so. How many years is it going to give me?

I think so. How many years is it going to give me?

I would say if I, You want a real guess?

I would say if I, You want a real guess?

Yeah.

Six months. 32 days.

Six months. 32 days.

I'm not even kidding.

So a limited investment in supplements might buy

So a limited investment in supplements might buy

me a month of extra life.

me a month of extra life.

But there is a radical facial surgery that promises over

But there is a radical facial surgery that promises over

But there is a radical facial surgery that promises over

a decade of extra youth.

a decade of extra youth.

Women particularly, you know, we're not allowed get old anymore.

Women particularly, you know, we're not allowed get old anymore.

Women particularly, you know, we're not allowed get old anymore.

No, forever 35. Yeah.

No, forever 35. Yeah.

But could a facelift rewind me back to 35 forever?

But could a facelift rewind me back to 35 forever?

But could a facelift rewind me back to 35 forever?

Beautiful stuff. Look at that.

Oh, God. That's very, very, very visual, Richard.

Oh, God. That's very, very, very visual, Richard.

Oh, God. That's very, very, very visual, Richard.

At 47, I'm intrigued by the possibility that ageing

At 47, I'm intrigued by the possibility that ageing

At 47, I'm intrigued by the possibility that ageing

is becoming optional.

is becoming optional.

While scientists and medics dive deeper into the core biology

While scientists and medics dive deeper into the core biology

While scientists and medics dive deeper into the core biology

of ageing, the plastic surgeons are perfecting

of ageing, the plastic surgeons are perfecting

of ageing, the plastic surgeons are perfecting

ever more sophisticated ways to keep us youthful on the surface.

ever more sophisticated ways to keep us youthful on the surface.

ever more sophisticated ways to keep us youthful on the surface.

Quiet on the set.

Quiet on the set.

In 2025, Mammy of all the Kardashians, Kris Jenner broke

In 2025, Mammy of all the Kardashians, Kris Jenner broke

In 2025, Mammy of all the Kardashians, Kris Jenner broke

the Internet with her brand new face.

the Internet with her brand new face.

Who are you? Kris BLEEP Jenner.

Who are you? Kris BLEEP Jenner.

Who are you? Kris BLEEP Jenner.

This was surgical rejuvenation that looked nothing like

This was surgical rejuvenation that looked nothing like

the freakish stretched facelifts of old.

the freakish stretched facelifts of old.

Kris Jenner suddenly seemed to have morphed

Kris Jenner suddenly seemed to have morphed

into her own daughter.

into her own daughter.

At Dublin's Mater private hospital,

At Dublin's Mater private hospital,

Irish plastic surgeons are now cutting deeper into the

Irish plastic surgeons are now cutting deeper into the

facial muscle structure.

facial muscle structure.

For Kris Jenner, like results.

For Kris Jenner, like results.

Here, the deep plane facelift

Here, the deep plane facelift

is touted as the gold standard.

is touted as the gold standard.

is touted as the gold standard.

It's major surgery and I was about to find out just how major.

It's major surgery and I was about to find out just how major.

It's major surgery and I was about to find out just how major.

So my understanding

So my understanding

of a deep plane facelift is instead of actually

of a deep plane facelift is instead of actually

the old fashioned way of pulling and tightening,

the old fashioned way of pulling and tightening,

you're going into the muscle on the face, is that right?

you're going into the muscle on the face, is that right?

you're going into the muscle on the face, is that right?

So your face has got like lots of layers.

So your face has got like lots of layers.

So the outside layer is the skin.

So the outside layer is the skin.

Then the next layer is the subcutaneous fat, which is

Then the next layer is the subcutaneous fat, which is

just the fat under the skin.

just the fat under the skin.

The next layer is this thing called the SMAs, which is like

The next layer is this thing called the SMAs, which is like

used to manipulate the face.

used to manipulate the face.

And then the next layer is called the innominate layers.

And then the next layer is called the innominate layers.

It's a glide plane.

And you go down to the glide plane, you're correcting

And you go down to the glide plane, you're correcting

And you go down to the glide plane, you're correcting

where the problem is.

So we're going to create volume where it should be.

So we're going to create volume where it should be.

We're going to redefine the neck and we're going to give

We're going to redefine the neck and we're going to give

you a nice sharp angle.

you a nice sharp angle.

Fabulous. (laughs)

Fabulous. (laughs)

Fabulous. (laughs)

How popular are these deep plane facelifts becoming?

How popular are these deep plane facelifts becoming?

I think it's nearly exponential

I think it's nearly exponential

and it's only because of social media.

and it's only because of social media.

And what's the youngest patient? 44.

And what's the youngest patient? 44.

And what's the youngest patient? 44.

44. Mm.

I think there's a trend in Ireland at the moment

I think there's a trend in Ireland at the moment

I think there's a trend in Ireland at the moment

that ladies that are older are getting it done

that ladies that are older are getting it done

and they're getting a great result.

and they're getting a great result.

But I think it'll slowly become a younger person surgery.

But I think it'll slowly become a younger person surgery.

Because if we could do, if we could...

Because if we could do, if we could...

Here he goes. Here he goes.

If we could do that and that with you.

If we could do that and that with you.

Do you mean..it's fab.

Do you mean..it's fab.

You'd have to do your glands as well though.

You'd have to do your glands as well though.

What, what's wrong with my gland? (chuckles)

What, what's wrong with my gland? (chuckles)

It's interesting though, isn't it, that we're now talking facelifts

It's interesting though, isn't it, that we're now talking facelifts

It's interesting though, isn't it, that we're now talking facelifts

at 40 and 50. Women particularly, it's the pressure.

at 40 and 50. Women particularly, it's the pressure.

You know, we're not allowed get old anymore.

You know, we're not allowed get old anymore.

You know, we're not allowed get old anymore.

No, forever 35.

Yeah, that's- that's it. Yeah.

Yeah, that's- that's it. Yeah.

Today, plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Hansen was performing

Today, plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Hansen was performing

Today, plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Hansen was performing

a deep plane face and neck lift on a patient in her early 60s.

a deep plane face and neck lift on a patient in her early 60s.

a deep plane face and neck lift on a patient in her early 60s.

This operation takes over five hours.

This operation takes over five hours.

If you're going to faint, fall backwards.

If you're going to faint, fall backwards.

So let's have a look in here because this is cool.

So let's have a look in here because this is cool.

So there's our cuff there. So this is what we cut.

So there's our cuff there. So this is what we cut.

Okay.

This is our deep plane here.

This is our deep plane here.

So this is our glide plane, see?

So this is our glide plane, see?

Now this is really cool. See here?

Now this is really cool. See here?

Yeah. See the white little stringy thing?

Yeah. See the white little stringy thing?

They're all the nerves that supply your facial expression.

They're all the nerves that supply your facial expression.

They're all the nerves that supply your facial expression.

So if you damage them, you can't smile.

So if you damage them, you can't smile.

But if it hasn't been destroyed with tons and tons of laser

But if it hasn't been destroyed with tons and tons of laser

But if it hasn't been destroyed with tons and tons of laser

and tons and tons of filler, we can just push this away.

and tons and tons of filler, we can just push this away.

Look. So we shouldn't be doing lasers or fillers.

Look. So we shouldn't be doing lasers or fillers.

Look. So we shouldn't be doing lasers or fillers.

We should just all be getting facelifts. With caution.

We should just all be getting facelifts. With caution.

But nothing beats surgery.

But nothing beats surgery.

This is lovely, beautiful stuff. Look at that.

This is lovely, beautiful stuff. Look at that.

Oh, God. That's very, very, very visual,

Oh, God. That's very, very, very visual,

Oh, God. That's very, very, very visual,

Richard. That's your deep plane.

Richard. That's your deep plane.

Well, I, I wouldn't describe it as lovely.

Well, I, I wouldn't describe it as lovely.

I mean, it is amazing, but it is full on.

I mean, it is amazing, but it is full on.

I mean, it is amazing, but it is full on.

I mean, and it's funny,

I mean, and it's funny,

I'm totally fine looking into the anatomy,

I'm totally fine looking into the anatomy,

but it's when I go around and I see a face, you know there's

but it's when I go around and I see a face, you know there's

but it's when I go around and I see a face, you know there's

a person behind all of this.

a person behind all of this.

It's so full on. But this is what's going to make her

It's so full on. But this is what's going to make her

happy.

happy.

What we're going to do is we're going to try and bring this

What we're going to do is we're going to try and bring this

up into this position like that.

up into this position like that.

So in a couple of minutes, we're

So in a couple of minutes, we're

going to take about 10 or 15 years off.

Six months ago, Dr. Hansen performed this same

Six months ago, Dr. Hansen performed this same

Six months ago, Dr. Hansen performed this same

surgery on 55 year old Dublin dentist Ciara.

surgery on 55 year old Dublin dentist Ciara.

And I was keen to meet her.

You look absolutely glorious. Thank you very much.

You look absolutely glorious. Thank you very much.

You look absolutely glorious. Thank you very much.

You really look amazing. I feel it.

You really look amazing. I feel it.

My story is I'm 55 years of age and I work out a lot in the gym.

My story is I'm 55 years of age and I work out a lot in the gym.

My story is I'm 55 years of age and I work out a lot in the gym.

My story is I'm 55 years of age and I work out a lot in the gym.

I look after myself, I eat healthily, I was just getting

I look after myself, I eat healthily, I was just getting

I look after myself, I eat healthily, I was just getting

very disappointed with the results of Botox

very disappointed with the results of Botox

and fillers and stuff like

and fillers and stuff like

that because I'd lost a lot of volume off the center of my face

that because I'd lost a lot of volume off the center of my face

that because I'd lost a lot of volume off the center of my face

and my eyes looked quite sunken and that's all I could see

and my eyes looked quite sunken and that's all I could see

and my eyes looked quite sunken and that's all I could see

when I looked in the mirror.

when I looked in the mirror.

And I wanted to do something that would make me look fresher

And I wanted to do something that would make me look fresher

And I wanted to do something that would make me look fresher

and younger because I felt young inside,

and younger because I felt young inside,

but my face didn't look young.

but my face didn't look young.

Have you any scarring four months in?

Have you any scarring four months in?

Not really. It's a big decision.

Not really. It's a big decision.

And yeah, okay, it's gone under the knife,

And yeah, okay, it's gone under the knife,

but I just look like the way I used to look.

but I just look like the way I used to look.

And when I look in the mirror, I look like me.

And when I look in the mirror, I look like me.

And when I look in the mirror, I look like me.

Whereas before I didn't know who this old woman

Whereas before I didn't know who this old woman

Whereas before I didn't know who this old woman

was appearing in front of me.

Back in the matter private theater 1.

Back in the matter private theater 1.

Richard and his team were finishing today's deep plane face

Richard and his team were finishing today's deep plane face

Richard and his team were finishing today's deep plane face

and neck lift surgery.

This is it.

This is it.

So it's the neck, the jawline going an angle and the mid phase.

So it's the neck, the jawline going an angle and the mid phase.

So it's the neck, the jawline going an angle and the mid phase.

And that'll only just get better and better with time.

Isn't that beautiful?

Amazing. Great.

Amazing. Great.

In five and a half hours, you've rewound the clock 15 years.

In five and a half hours, you've rewound the clock 15 years.

It's good, isn't it?

Financially, what are we talking? In North America or in..?

Financially, what are we talking? In North America or in..?

Financially, what are we talking? In North America or in..?

No, you- here. Here in the Mater, you.

No, you- here. Here in the Mater, you.

So I think it depends on whether you're going to get,

So I think it depends on whether you're going to get,

there's like, you get eyes you could get, brow

there's like, you get eyes you could get, brow

you could get, face you could get neck.

you could get, face you could get neck.

So I think you're probably talking like 10%

So I think you're probably talking like 10%

of what it would cost in North America. Really?

of what it would cost in North America. Really?

of what it would cost in North America. Really?

Yeah. There's a guy in the UK, he's 100 grand.

Yeah. There's a guy in the UK, he's 100 grand.

There's a guy that I know in St. Louis,

There's a guy that I know in St. Louis,

he's between 2 and 300,000.

he's between 2 and 300,000.

There's a guy in New York who's 300,000 and they're just,

There's a guy in New York who's 300,000 and they're just,

There's a guy in New York who's 300,000 and they're just,

they're booked up a year in advance, so it's the only way

they're booked up a year in advance, so it's the only way

they can control their appointments

they can control their appointments

is by upping their price.

is by upping their price.

So we're not there yet.

So we're not there yet.

So I was about to say you're not selling yourself short, then.

So I was about to say you're not selling yourself short, then.

No, not yet. Not yet. Not yet.

But by the time it comes for me to have one.

But by the time it comes for me to have one.

Yeah, you'll have to sell your house.

Yeah, you'll have to sell your house.

(both laugh)

(both laugh)

I was pretty sure I'd never sell my house for a facelift,

I was pretty sure I'd never sell my house for a facelift,

I was pretty sure I'd never sell my house for a facelift,

but I felt the need to talk to someone who was more certain.

but I felt the need to talk to someone who was more certain.

but I felt the need to talk to someone who was more certain.

Fashion stylist Kathy O' Connor is radiant in her 60s

Fashion stylist Kathy O' Connor is radiant in her 60s

Fashion stylist Kathy O' Connor is radiant in her 60s

with zero surgical help.

And she's established women Unbranded, a movement of older

And she's established women Unbranded, a movement of older

And she's established women Unbranded, a movement of older

Irish women rejecting the beauty industry's idea of what our faces

Irish women rejecting the beauty industry's idea of what our faces

Irish women rejecting the beauty industry's idea of what our faces

and bodies need to look like.

First, you Were young, then you were

First, you Were young, then you were

middle aged, now you were old, now you are wonderful.

middle aged, now you were old, now you are wonderful.

I'm 65.

I am really happy to have wrinkles.

I am really happy to have wrinkles.

I don't want to be frozen faced.

I don't want to be frozen faced.

Who I am in this world is not about this.

Who I am in this world is not about this.

It's about who I am in this world.

It's about who I am in this world.

Let's talk about the fear

Let's talk about the fear

of getting old and becoming invisible.

of getting old and becoming invisible.

Let's talk about the pressure that comes with trying to stay young.

Let's talk about the pressure that comes with trying to stay young.

Let's talk about the pressure that comes with trying to stay young.

Let's talk about the pressure that comes with trying to stay young.

So I think one of the challenges with that, Catherine,

So I think one of the challenges with that, Catherine,

is the depiction of age.

So what we have, just in popular culture is we've got a glut

So what we have, just in popular culture is we've got a glut

So what we have, just in popular culture is we've got a glut

of the 20, 30 somethings are there, visible,

of the 20, 30 somethings are there, visible,

doing it, grooving, being active, all that kind of thing.

doing it, grooving, being active, all that kind of thing.

The only portrayal we see of age is advanced old age.

The only portrayal we see of age is advanced old age.

The only portrayal we see of age is advanced old age.

And it's a very bleak picture.

And it's a very bleak picture.

Who wants to walk towards that door?

Who wants to walk towards that door?

And so the effect that it can have on many women is

And so the effect that it can have on many women is

that they feel invisible.

that they feel invisible.

They feel invisible in the world.

They feel invisible in the world.

And as bad as that is, Catherine, what's really appalling is when

And as bad as that is, Catherine, what's really appalling is when

they are invisible to themselves, when they look at themselves

they are invisible to themselves, when they look at themselves

they are invisible to themselves, when they look at themselves

in the mirror and are only

in the mirror and are only

criticizing themselves. Isn't that the panacea?

criticizing themselves. Isn't that the panacea?

For a lot of people, it's like never ageing.

For a lot of people, it's like never ageing.

For a lot of people, it's like never ageing.

But the notion that we can stop from a visual point of view,

But the notion that we can stop from a visual point of view,

But the notion that we can stop from a visual point of view,

from a psychological, and just go, I'm digging my heels in.

from a psychological, and just go, I'm digging my heels in.

I'm going this far and no further.

I'm going this far and no further.

It's a very sad outcome for a life.

It's a very sad outcome for a life.

And the facelifts now are called the Forever 35 facelift.

And the facelifts now are called the Forever 35 facelift.

And the facelifts now are called the Forever 35 facelift.

That's what they're called. For the love of God.

That's what they're called. For the love of God.

Rather than that connection to the past

Rather than that connection to the past

and wishing I looked younger. I wish I was that person.

and wishing I looked younger. I wish I was that person.

There's a whole new chapter that can be written about

There's a whole new chapter that can be written about

There's a whole new chapter that can be written about

the joys of getting older.

the joys of getting older.

And there's a reason why we live so far past our fertile years is

And there's a reason why we live so far past our fertile years is

And there's a reason why we live so far past our fertile years is

because we are the keepers of the flame.

because we are the keepers of the flame.

The revolution starts here. Yes!

The revolution starts here. Yes!

(laughs) Oh my God.

(laughs) Oh my God.

(laughs) Oh my God.

I never want to go and see Dr. Golshin again

I never want to go and see Dr. Golshin again

until six months time.

until six months time.

(clock ticking)

(clock ticking)

Sharp scratch.

Sharp scratch.

If I wanted to get serious about the ageing process,

If I wanted to get serious about the ageing process,

I was going to need to dive deeper into my own DNA.

I was going to need to dive deeper into my own DNA.

A lot of blood in there for a lot of tests.

A lot of blood in there for a lot of tests.

A lot of blood in there for a lot of tests.

And in episode two, I enter the expensively high end

And in episode two, I enter the expensively high end

And in episode two, I enter the expensively high end

world of the longevity clinics.

world of the longevity clinics.

Okay, so we're off.

Okay, so we're off.

See the blood come out.

See the blood come out.

And things take a sinister turn.

And things take a sinister turn.

Glyphosate, it's a nasty one.

Glyphosate, it's a nasty one.

Can put you at a higher risk of cognitive problems

Can put you at a higher risk of cognitive problems

or cancers. Oh, God.

or cancers. Oh, God.

Could the blood of the young really be used

Could the blood of the young really be used

to rejuvenate the old?

to rejuvenate the old?

How many times have you had young plasma injected into yourself?

How many times have you had young plasma injected into yourself?

How many times have you had young plasma injected into yourself?

How many times have you had young plasma injected into yourself?

Three times and more in the future.

Three times and more in the future.

We believe that all of life is sacred.

We believe that all of life is sacred.

We believe that all of life is sacred.

And what happens when the obsession with eternal youth

And what happens when the obsession with eternal youth

becomes a religion?

Mankind's going to develop the technology to live forever,

Mankind's going to develop the technology to live forever,

Mankind's going to develop the technology to live forever,

and we'll have a whole lot of fun.

and we'll have a whole lot of fun.

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SUBTITLES: RTÉ, 2026.

SUBTITLES: RTÉ, 2026.