Leah Totton
Leah Totton (born 22 January 1988) is a Northern Irish practising physician who won the 2013 series of BBC One's The Apprentice.[1][2] Her business plan, a cosmetic clinic co-owned with Lord Alan Sugar, launched in 2014.[1][2][3][4] She has received media attention for success on the show, the resulting business,[1][2] and for advocacy of improved quality and integrity in the cosmetic treatment industry.[1][5]
Background
Leah Totton grew up in Derry, Northern Ireland.[6][7] She studied medicine at the University of East Anglia in Norwich,[8][9] graduating as a physician in 2011, and subsequently registered with the General Medical Council.[9][10]
In 2013, Totton won the £250,000 prize for business acumen on BBC One's The Apprentice, a British reality television competition that offers the winner an opportunity to work with British business magnate Lord Alan Sugar.[11][12] She continued work as a physician within the NHS on a locum basis.[2][11]
Dr Leah Clinic
In 2014, Dr Leah Clinic, co-owned with Lord Sugar, opened in central London.[1][6][13][14][15] After her TV win, Totton's expertise was criticised, including comments by several members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).[16][17][18][19][20] At launch, the clinic had a consultant plastic surgeon, who is a BAAPS advisor,[4][8][14][21] and Dr Martyn King, owner of the Cosmedic Skin Clinic, as Medical Director.[8][14] One year after opening, The Irish Post quoting Totton, reported that the clinic met financial targets ahead of schedule.[5]
Industry standards
Totton has advocated better regulation and improved standards in the cosmetic industry.[3][6][11][13][22] She endorsed a 2013 review by Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS medical director, that expressed concern over lack of proper qualifications for some dermal filler treatments.[13][20] Her expressed reason for being drawn to the field was to help reduce adverse outcomes, which one of her mother's acquaintances had experienced; she has spoken against treating teenagers with botox, and in favour of carefully setting realistic goals from the initial consultation.[6][19][23][24]
Other
She has frequently spoken out on women's issues.[25][26]
References
- ^ a b c d e Metro Reporter. The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton launches her first clinic as she hopes to 'change the industry'. Metro. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014. [1]
- ^ a b c d McCormack, Jayne. Apprentice winner Leah Totton launches business. BBC News, Northern Ireland. 22 January 2014. [2]
- ^ a b BBC One. The Apprentice. BBC. May 2014. Retrieved on 16 October 2014
- ^ a b Audley, Fiona. Apprentice winner Leah Totton opens first cosmetic surgery clinic in London. The Irish Post. 23 January 2014 [3]
- ^ a b Audley, Fiona. Apprentice star eyeing success with 'game changing' cream. The Irish Post. 16 January 2015 [4]
- ^ a b c d Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton opens first Botox clinic following £250,000 win. Business Matters. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2014. [5]
- ^ The Apprentice winner Dr Leah joins Tanaiste for Derry dinner. Derry Journal. 22 October 2013. [6]
- ^ a b c McDonald, Sally. Dr Leah: Fraser and I had to split. Sunday Post. 23 February 2014. [7]
- ^ a b General Medical Council web check. Accessioned 31 January 2015
- ^ Hill, Patrick. Apprentice 2013 finalist Leah Totton targeted by internet trolls questioning if she is a doctor. Daily Mirror. 13 July 2013 [8]
- ^ a b c Evening Standard Reporter. The Apprentice: Lord Sugar’s sweet for thrilled winner Leah Totton. London Evening Standard. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2014. [9]
- ^ Morgan, Clive. The Apprentice 2013: Leah Totton crowned winner of the business contest. The Telegraph. 17 July 2013. [10]
- ^ a b c Sherwin, Adam. Apprentice winner Leah Totton opens first cosmetic surgery clinic. The Independent. Wednesday 22 January 2014. [11]
- ^ a b c Jackson, Lorna. BBC Apprentice Winner Dr Leah Totton Opens First London based Dr Leah Clinic. Consulting Room. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014. [12]
- ^ Hennessy, David. Boardroom Games. The Irish World. 14 October 2014
- ^ Sanghani, Radhika. Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton: 'Botox isn't the same as a manicure or pedicure, it's a medical intervention'. The Telegraph. 12 February 2014 [13]
- ^ Glennie, Alasdair. Fears over Apprentice winner's 'Botox empire': Top cosmetic surgeon says 24-year-old has totally inadequate medical skills and is putting patients at risk. Daily Mail. 17 July 2013. [14]
- ^ Dr Bowler, Patrick. Why Dr Leah's Clinics Might Actually Be Brilliant for the Cosmetic Industries. Huffington Post. 23 September 2013 [15]
- ^ a b Apprentice winner Leah Totton lacks 'expertise'. The Week. 18 July 2013. [16]
- ^ a b Surgeons put knife into The Apprentice winner Leah Totton's plan for Botox clinic chain. Belfast Telegraph. 19 July 2013. [17]
- ^ Johnston, Clare. Leading cosmetic surgeon Taimur Shoaib joins forces with Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton in her new business venture. Daily Record. 3 February 2014 [18]
- ^ Hassan, Anas. The world of Botox® and why I strongly support Dr Leah Totton. Pharmaceutical Journal. 17 December 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2014. [19]
- ^ Walker, Danny. The Apprentice: Dr Leah Totton finally opens her first clinic but 'won't be treating teenagers with botox'. The Mirror. 22 January 2014. [20]
- ^ McNally, Kelby. 'I feel so lucky!' The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton opens her first botox clinic. Sunday Express. 22 January 2014. [21]
- ^ Frearson, Joanne. Business Reporter 3 July 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
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