Insider Interviews: Dr. Antoni Calmon: Aesthetic Doctor & PERS Co-Founder & Aesthetic Doctor
Trusted by editors, red-carpet regulars and those who want to look natural but refreshed, Dr Antoni Calmon explains the treatments he loves, why he built PERS - and where most skincare routines go wrong.
by Amy Wilson WylesJob Title: Aesthetic Doctor, Skin Whisperer, Reluctant Businessman (but apparently not too bad at it)
Based In: Paris & London (with a suitcase that is always half-packed)
Known For: “The French Touch” in aesthetics – subtle, natural, and impossible to detect at dinner parties.
Clients/Fans Include: Red carpet regulars, editors, and friends who swear they “haven’t had anything done.
Years in the Industry: Over a decade in medicine, with PERS now shaking up skincare for 3 years
The Backstory
I come from a family of pharmacists so grew up surrounded by potions, formulas, and the quiet confidence of people who know how to make others feel better. Add to that a French appetite for independence (and a hint of rebellion), and voilà: an aesthetic doctor who couldn’t resist creating his own playground.
What led me to specialise in natural looking cosmetic medicine? Honestly? It was an allergic reaction to overfilling. I couldn’t bear the “pillow face” trend. The French way is restraint, elegant, a touch that leaves people guessing if it’s genetics, love, or simply good lighting.
The idea for PERS came after explaining – yet again – the difference between a serum and a cream to a patient. I thought: “If I have to draw one more skincare flowchart, I’ll scream.” So I made it simple: Protect, Embellish, Repair, Stimulate. PERS was born out of my survival instinct.
My co-founders, Quentin Douce, Sophie-Lisa Prêcheur and I share the same obsession: skincare that doesn’t lie and actually works. They’re visionaries on brand and business; I’m the doctor who knows how skin behaves under a microscope. Together, it was less of a decision and more of an inevitability.
Skin in the clinic is pampered, patient, and under my watchful eye. Skin at home? It’s neglected, rushed, multitasking while you’re on Zoom. The challenge was making formulas foolproof and luxurious enough that people want to stick to them.
The moment I realised PERS was going to be something big was when patients started texting me selfies with their PERS SPF. You know you’ve made it when people brag about protecting their face.
Maintaining a work-life balance while running both clinics and scaling PERS globally is hard! But I do ride horses, disappear to my country house in Dampierre when I can, and to be honest I love my job and skin care so much that it is kind of relaxing for me to work on it.
What’s next for PERS that I’m most excited about? Without giving away state secrets…let’s just say your future favorite collagène stimulation sérum might already be on my desk.
The Advice
My Top 5 Aesthetic Treatments For Natural, Long-Lasting Results:
- Subtle Botox every 4 months
- A Hyaluronic acid skin booster (just enough) every 6 months
- Polynucleotides for eye contour skin
- Radio frequency tightening every 2 months
- Mesotherapy (the French classic) every 2 months
The Kit
Skincare routine: Our PERS Cleanser, SPF, Vitamin C, Retinol… and sometimes, when I’m lazy, just PERS SPF and a prayer.
Grooming essentials: A good haircut and a good toothpaste (I like The Smilist).
Cologne: Égoïste by Chanel — a classic never ages.
Secret Weapon: Hyaluronic acid — in syringes or in serums, it’s incredible the power of this molecule!
Biggest Indulgence: Dinner at Guy Savoy at La Monnaie de Paris…a three michelin starred restaurant – god’s food directly in your mouth!
Best Budget Buy: Nuxe Oil. Simple and effective, for hair and skin.
Best Grooming Advice: Do less. Better.
Workout Essential: Dumbbells and discipline (the latter is harder to find).
Nutrition Essential: Vitamin D (Paris winters are merciless).
Self-Care Ritual: Escaping to the countryside and pretending my phone doesn’t exist.
The Experts
Barber/Hairdresser: David Mallett, Paris.
Tailor: A discreet Parisian atelier called Husbands (how French is that!)
Dermatologist/Skin Doctor: Any one of my many brilliant colleagues.
Nutritionist: My grandmother’s advice – eat everything, just not too much.
Personal Trainer/Workout Spots: A horse, a saddle, and fresh air.
Favourite Spa Destination: La Mamounia in Marrakech …
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