Melasma

Do you feel self-conscious about dark spots on your skin? Do you feel that you can’t leave the house without makeup? Are you looking for a treatment that really works?

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What are the benefits of treating melasma?

  • Improve appearance of unwanted pigmentation and brighten skin
  • Soften and smooth skin texture
  • Improve your confidence without makeup
Doctor led skin and medical aesthetics clinic
Practitioner Dr Raquel Amado (LMD)

What is melasma?

Melasma is a form of pigmentation, or darkening of the skin that is linked to hormonal changes. It can occur on any part of the body, but the most common problem area is the face, in particular, places like the forehead, cheeks and chin.

What causes melasma?

Melasma is associated with hormones, and is more prevalent in women. It is especially common during pregnancy and menopause, when many women experience some sort of facial discolouration due to melasma.

What treatments are available?

Melasma is one of the more difficult forms of pigmentation to treat, but there are lots of things that can be done in-clinic and at home to help reduce the appearance of melasma. 

Microneedling and chemical peels can help to remove the damaged upper layers of skin and promote healing and the production of new, fresh skin. Medical-grade skincare specifically tailored to your needs can also help to lighten melasma and prevent future instances from happening.

Why choose Dr Raquel?

I am passionate about achieving exceptional, natural-looking results whilst keeping patient safety as a priority. I am committed to ethical aesthetic practice, always putting my patients’ welfare first. I will never recommend a treatment or product that I don’t personally endorse and have an in-depth knowledge about and experience of working with. 

All treatments are tailored to each individual patient and that is why I will take the time to develop the most medically appropriate treatment for you. I will always try to offer you the best price possible, while never sacrificing the quality of care and level of results. I will always be mindful of my patients’ budget, offering honest advice and tailored treatments. 

Ensuring that all patients go home with a positive experience and great, natural-looking results is my primary goal.

DISCLAIMER

We are all unique. This means that treatment plans, the results, downtime and recovery following treatment will vary from patient to patient. The information I provide is based on the experience I have gained from treating a wide variety of patients, both men and women, of different ages, and is based on an average treatment experience. For more accurate information about how the treatment experience would be for you, please book a one-to-one consultation with me.

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Before & Afters

Doctor led skin and medical aesthetics clinic Before
Doctor led skin and medical aesthetics clinic After

About Dr Raquel Skin and Medical Cosmetics

Skin and Medical Cosmetics was founded byDr Raquel amado (LMD)

Dr Raquel Amado (LMD-Dental Surgeon) GDC registered 141053, 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 Raquel Amado (LMD), 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 awarded 2025’s Leading Injectables Treatment Clinic – Southeast England and Best Skin & Hair Clinic Kent 2024 by the Global Excellence Awards, We have also been recognised with two Gold Awards on the Kent Health and Beauty Awards 2024 as Skin Clinic of the Year and Dr. Raquel (LMD) as Medical Aesthetics Practitioner of the Year, and we received a Silver Service Excellence Award. Previously Dr. Raquel (LMD) 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, and nominated Finalist for The Best Clinic South England at the Safety in Beauty Diamond Awards 2024. Moreover, our commitment to patient satisfaction has been acknowledged with the prestigious WhatClinic Patient Service Award in 2022, 23 and 24. 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.