That said, I went to see specialist Pietro Simone last Saturday, who is based out of Nyumba on Sloane Square for my first session. Overall, the technology replaces the traditional method of “suction-traction massage” and focusses on the lymphatic systems to deliver results. Working the body’s natural mechanisms, it breaks down, removes and re-shapes fat whilst stimulating elastin and collagen production. It’s marketed as painless, which is definitely true for the first session, which entailed the transmission of low frequency vibrations via a cylindrical handpiece that rotates on your flesh. I have to say that watching Pietro at work was fascinating in itself, he is nothing short of a body artist, working like a sculptor with his angles and strategic precision movements with the machine to achieve results. Intention is everything and the machine acted as an instrument and extension of his will power to achieve a specific result. Never have I felt more like a Greco-Roman sculpture in progress until that day.

For those of you interested in the technological detail of how it works, the secret lies in a patented and FDA registered endoSPHÈRES Therapy Method that draws on micro-vibration and micro-compression technology. The micro-vibrations increase the body’s temperature (you will definitely feel some warmth!), triggering a natural process within the skin that removes toxins and degrades fat, leading to impressive sculpting as well as cellulite-reduction. This, coupled with micro-compression in the form of 55 rotating spheres, creates a pulsating force where fat deposits are pressurised and as a consequence loosen to finally break down, which the body can then naturally remove and allow the re-shaping of the fat and adipose tissue. But that’s not all, the same unique vibrations; stimulate the fibroblasts in our skin responsible for elastin and collagen production, providing long-term anti-ageing benefits whilst improving oxygenation and circulation.

Immediate results were definitely visible with smoother skin on my buttocks and abs, I even felt toned enough that night to wear a Givenchy shirt that bears some midriff!

As I was on my way to America, we squeezed in a second session three days later – which to be honest, was a little too soon. The post experience pain is like DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), so you need to give yourself at least five days to a week to go for a second time (after that you can go more frequently!). I was definitely too sore to experience the second session to its fullest extent.

Overall, I would definitely recommend endoSPHÈRES and when I return from the US, I’d love to see what progressive transformation results are really achievable through multiple sessions (in conjunction with my plant-based diet) and shall make sure to document for you. It’s definitely a solution for troublesome areas such as lower abs, love handles (for me particularly) and as it’s non invasive, you can go as often as twice a week for a total of 6-12 recommended sessions. Treatments are approx £120 but you can secure a package deal if you book in advance.

Photography of Nik by Joseph Sinclair, endoSPHÈRES illustration c/o endoSPHÈRES

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With that in mind, here are some great finds for home use. First off, I’ve fallen in love with Givenchy’s Peeling Rénovateur Puissant from the GivenchyMan collection. It’s a pretty formulaic approach to masking, but the product itself delivers this brilliantly refreshing finish that adds a level of freshness that a lot of other brands don’t. It also has an amazingly clean finish, so you’re not spending the entire night pulling mask off your face! You can shop it online at Harrods.com

Onto a more sensory note, Tom Ford has just released the body spray equivalents for more of the Private Blend collection, including my personal favourites Noir de Noir, Tuscan Leather and Tobacco Vanilla – I couldn’t be happier. They’re so great in terms of carrying them to the gym or a quick afternoon spritz.

On a beard oil front, I’d like to introduce you to Peppermint Beard Remedy from Alchemy Oils which is so very subtly refreshing but not in an overly minty way, because let’s be real, who wants to smell like toothpaste all day. The texture of the oil is also really mild – and doesn’t leave a greasy effect. Oh, and the bonus is that it stimulates growth just in case you trimmed your beard too close one week!

Last but not least, and on a more accessible level comes Mankind – a company determined to make grooming a “fuss-free, pleasurable experience to get you looking and feeling great”. It’s an ideal starter kit and the offering features everything from socks to shampoo and conditioner. A personal highlight is the inclusion of the IMEDEEN for men capsules that help to improve skin quality and reduce signs of ageing. Make sure to explore the offering in full at mankind.co.uk and shop some of the UK’s most premium grooming brands.

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In a move of transition to completely break down boundaries, Donatella Versace is set to star in the Givenchy AW15 ad campaign. She’ll star alongside Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci, in a rather fundamental ego move. The campaign was shot by none other than Mert & Marcus.

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The shirt on the cover is Givenchy. Fashion featured also includes Rick Owens, Calvin Klein and Damir Doma.

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