Dr Rita Rakus has developed her prestigious Knightsbridge clinic into the largest solo non-surgical injectable practice in the UK, the 5th largest Thermage® clinic in the world and the first official Pelleve® centre in the UK.
With over 20 years of aesthetic experience, she travels the world lecturing, conducting seminars, training and setting the latest trends in the aesthetic industry. Dubbed by the media as the 'London Lip Queen' Dr. Rakus has appeared on a number of TV shows including '10 Years Younger' and 'Celebrity Fat Club'. She has appeared in countless articles ranging from publications such as The New York Times to Glamour magazine to Aesthetics Guide and is a regular attendee at the annual FACE conference.
In 2001 she became a founder and fellow of the BACD (British Association of Cosmetic Doctors) and continues to build her status as a market leader in cosmetic PR and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Her reputation as an injectables and laser expert has attracted numerous celebrity clients over the years and earned her a reputation as one of the top cosmetic doctors in the UK. Her clinic is fully registered with the Care Quality Commission.
Speculation over the safety of cosmetic fillers has been much discussed in the past few. Here we speak to Dr Rita Rakus about her experience...