Dr Raquel Skin and Medical Cosmetics is conveniently located in West Malling.
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Dr. Raquel Amado, who graduated as a Dentist in Portugal in 2007, is a distinguished Level 7 qualified aesthetic practitioner, renowned Senior Clinical Trainer at Interface Aesthetics, KOL for Fillmed Uk and esteemed Faculty member at DermaFocus, and international Speaker for Alumier MD. Dr. Amado is at the forefront of the aesthetic industry. Her successful clinic in Kent serves as a testament to her expertise and dedication to enhancing skin health through regenerative aesthetics and holistic wellness. Driven by a passion for holistic full face rejuvenation, Dr. Amado’s approach prioritises comprehensive care and long-lasting results.
Recognised for all our outstanding contributions, our clinic has been recognised with two Gold Awards on the Kent Health and Beauty Awards 2024 as Skin Clinic of the Year and Dr. Raquel as Medical Aesthetics Practitioner of the Year, and we received a Silver Service Excellence Award. We have has also been awarded Best Skin & Hair Clinic Kent 2024 by the Global Excellence Awards, and nominated Finalist for The Best Clinic South England at the Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards 2024. Previously Dr. Raquel was Highly Commended as the Rising Star of the Year at the 2023 Aesthetics Awards (and finalist in 2022), has been named a finalist for Medical Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year (Dentist) at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards for both 2023 and 2024. Moreover, our commitment to patient satisfaction has been acknowledged with the prestigious WhatClinic Patient Service Award in 2022 and 2023. Her dedication, expertise, and accolades solidify her position as a leader in the field of aesthetic medicine.
Renowned for our compassionate approach, we fosters lasting relationships with our patients, instilling confidence and well-being.
One of our friendly advisors will contact you to answer any questions you have about Dr Raquel Skin and Medical Cosmetics.
Mon: 09.00 - 19.00
Tue: 09.00 - 17.30
Wed: 09.00 - 17.30
Thu: 09.00 - 19.00
Fri: 09.00 - 17.30
Sat: 09.00 - 16.00
Sun: Closed - Closed
Botulinum toxin type A, know by the brand names Botox (Vistabel), Dysport (Azzalure) and Xeomin (Bocouture), is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It is licensed as a prescription only medicine and can be used to treat wrinkles like frown lines and crow`s feet as well as hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. As a prescription only medicine, it requires a face-to-face consultation to determine your suitability for treatment.[Read More]
The use of chemical peels to soften and improve the appearance of skin dates back to the ancient Egyptians. Today, scientists have identified numerous forms of acid which can be used to treat skin.[Read More]
Dermal fillers are made of various kinds of natural, man-made or synthetic materials that have been developed for injection into the skin and lips; including hyaluronic acid.[Read More]
The drugs that are currently medically approved treatments for hair loss are Minoxidil, first discovered in the 1970’s and Propecia which has been used since the 1990’s.[Read More]
Unlike dermal fillers which are aimed at mechanically filling wrinkles, folds and skin depressions, tissue stimulators are injectable products which cause a biological reaction in the tissue.[Read More]
Medical Skin Needling, also referred to as Collagen Induction Therapy and Micro-Needling is aimed at stimulating the body’s own collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.[Read More]
There are many hundreds of different types of cosmeceutical skin care products on the market today that contain active ingredients and claim they can improve wrinkles and the appearance of ageing.[Read More]
SPF, UVA, UVB? All too confusing? Dermatologists recommend daily use of a broad-spectrum (covering a wide range of wavelengths) UVA and UVB sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.
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TrichoTest - Hair loss genetic test
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Launched into the UK professional skincare market in 2016, the AlumierMD range includes cleansers, moisturisers, antioxidant serums, exfoliators, eye creams, sunscreens, a neck and décolleté cream and chemical peels; products being for both in-clinic and home use.[Read More]
BOCOUTURE ®, botulinum toxin type A, has been available in the U.K. since 2008 as the brand name Xeomin ®. Both are prescription only medicines. You will require a face-to-face consultation with a prescriber to determine your suitability for treatment.[Read More]
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Obagi Medical Products has developed several different treatment programme systems of skincare products in addition to the Nu-Derm System, including the Obagi-C® Rx System, the Condition & Enhance® System, the ELASTIderm® family of products, the CLENZIderm M.D.™ Systems, Blue Peel®, Blue Peel RADIANCE®, an
It is the first stabilised hyaluronic acid (HA) based product which is manufactured without the use of chemical cross-linking agents (BDDE) and is used for skin remodelling and treating skin laxity, not for just filling lines and wrinkles. According to the makers, it delivers dramatic improvement in tissue quality, even in challenging areas, and is complementary to other aesthetic treatments and dermal filler procedures.[Read More]
Radiesse, launched in the US as Radiance FN, is a medical device designed for the correction of small and large soft tissue deficits, but can also be use for facial shaping and contouring.
Skinade is marketed as providing better skin from within. It is a nutraceutical supplementation product, and more specifically a collagen drink, designed to give healthier and more youthful skin.
SkinPen Precision System is a clinically-proven, medical micro-needling device, made by the American company Bellus Medical, that can help improve the appearance of facial acne scars, reduce the signs of ageing and improve skin health through collagen induction therapy.[Read More]
Skintech Peels are a medical peel and can only be carried out by trained doctors and nurses. They should not be confused with very mild and gentle glycolic peels available from beauty therapists.
The Teosyal range consists of three monophasic hyaluronic acid based products of non-animal origin, which are highly biocompatible, offering patients immediate and long-lasting results.[Read More]
TEOXANE Laboratories are specialised in the development and manufacture of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers with their Teosyal brand. TEOXANE Laboratories are now providing their exclusive RHA resilient hyaluronic acid® technology in a complete skincare regimen – this includes optimal hydration to strengthen, protect and plump the skin.
ZO Skin Health was founded by world-renowned dermatologist Zein Obagi, MD. ZO Skin Health and ZO Medical professional skincare ranges aim to fight ageing skin, as well as treat acne, rosacea and pigmentation marks.
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebaceous hair follicles.[Read More]
Commonly concerns are focussed on changes in the skin and ones complexion that occur as we age. Skin specialists now believe that most of the changes that we see in our skin as we grow older are due to the sun (sometimes referred to as "photodamage"). [Read More]
The development of small crows feet, or shadows beneath the eyes (dark circles) can be the first signs that our skin is not as youthful and elastic as it once was. [Read More]
Tear trough rejuvenation is a relatively new treatment that is used to improve the appearance of dark circles or dark hollows underneath the eyes which appear in some people. [Read More]
The concept of facial skin tightening refers to cosmetic procedures which seek to cause contraction in the tissues to effectively tighten them up or which involve a lifting technique often accompanied by the removal of excess skin.[Read More]
Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is the commonest cause of hair loss in men. Alopecia areata can occur in both men and women.[Read More]
The hands are the second most visible area of our body. There are now a number of non-surgical treatment options to help rejuvenate the hands.[Read More]
Hyperhidrosis is the condition whereby an individual has abnormally increased or excessive perspiration or sweating which can occur most commonly on the hands, feet, armpits and groin area. Botulinum toxin, Botox is a popular treatment choice.[Read More]
The signs of ageing on a person’s face start to show as early as the end of the second or the beginning of the third decade of a persons life. At first, fine lines start to form between the nose and the mouth, around the eyes and on the forehead.[Read More]
Lip augmentation, volumising, shaping or enhancement is a cosmetic procedure which uses various materials to plump out and re-shape the lips. [Read More]
Melasma, also called chloasma, is a skin condition characterised by dark patches of pigment on the face, neck, arms or upper body. It is more common in women, particularly in pregnancy, and in people with darker skin. [Read More]
One of the most common forms of non-surgical face lift procedures is to use as combination of botulinum toxins and dermal fillers to plump out wrinkles and any volume lacking areas of skin on the face and provide lift, including the Nefertiti Lift.[Read More]
Age spots or lentigos, sometimes known as "liver spots" are medically known under the condition of hyperpigmentation. Professional skincare clinics have effective treatments to reduce the appearance of more pronounced age spots or hyperpigmentation. [Read More]
Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition that tends to affect the face. Individuals with vascular rosacea, which tends to include symptoms such as flushing, redness and thread veins, can often be successfully treated with laser or IPL treatment.[Read More]
Scarring can affect a person’s confidence and self-esteem, particularly when the scars are on the face. Depending on the type of scar and the way an individual heals there are a variety of options for improving the appearance of scarring. [Read More]
Stretch Marks, known medically as Striae are lines or streaks on the skin, which can be pink, purple or white in colour (depending on their age), that occur when the inner skin layer is stretched thin and loses its elasticity.[Read More]
In recent years aesthetic practitioners who study the outward signs of ageing on the face have been focussing on the loss of facial volume that occurs as many of us get older. [Read More]
Friendly, intelligent and always ready with smiles, answers and patience. Dr Raquel has been a joy to have treat my concerns. No question or concern is ever too much and I am extremely pleased with my results and look forward to having an ongoing relationship with Dr Raquel to address all my skin health and aesthetic concerns.
I’m so happy with my results, I love Dr Raquel, she will be my medical cosmetic doctor now for life! I have complete trust in her. Everything she does is 100% spot on and she has promised me that I won’t get addicted, which is what so many people do, and then they spoil their new looks. Thanks again. I can’t wait to have my next treatment.
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When it comes to choosing skincare, the variety that’s available can leave you with choice paralysis.
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