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Nestled on Marylebone’s Blandford Street, Brazilian-born aesthetician Dr Joney De Souza’s clinic is a one-stop shop for innovative face and body treatments. Tucked below street level and peppered with a tasteful curation of objet, it is the true definition of chic and discreet.
With over 20 years in the industry, Dr Joney De Souza’s expertise in the aesthetics field is second to none and he excels in delivering healthy, revitalised skin which plays into his philosophy of “natural results always, never overdone”. He takes a three-pronged approach to skin, focusing on volume, texture and tone, selecting the best results-driven treatment to target his clients’ individual concerns....
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