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My experience of old age

Dr Chris van Tulleken, 36-year-old presenter of How To Stay Young, discovers what it’s like to be 80.

Is Chris a convincing 80 year old?

Chris meets his Dad to find out if his makeover is a success.

How Hollywood-style make-up transformed 36-year-old Chris into an 80-year-old man

A photographic journey.

Chris prepares to be transformed
Elderly Chris begins to emerge
Next, Chris's hair has to be hidden
Final touches to Chris’s face
Chris is unrecognisable at over 80 years old
Chris in real life