About Melanie Recchia
Mel Recchia qualified as a Registered Nurse at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in 1997. Following qualification, she worked at Stoke Mandeville in the Burns unit, looking after burn injured patients and patients undergoing cosmetic surgery. She then went on to work in Accident and Emergency for 7 years. Before embarking on her nursing career, Mel worked as a Beauty Therapist in various clinics as well as running her own salon. Keen to share her knowledge and experience, she went on to pursue a Certificate in Education which enabled her to train others in beauty therapy.
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PRP vs Dermaroller
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy and Dermaroller (microneedling) are both popular choices when it comes to skin rejuvenation. The remarkable results of the treatments are often seen throughout the beauty world as well as among ‘A listers’. Not only do these treatments create fantastic results on their own but once combined the results from working […]
Video: Understanding Facial Fat Pads
Facial Fat Pads In this video we take a deeper look into the anatomy of the face, focusing on the facial fat pads, including superficial compartments and deep compartments. If you would like to learn more about skin anatomy click here! Fat pads are thought to be present to facilitate the gliding of muscles in […]
Nurses into Aesthetics | Melanie Recchia Webinar
Missed our live with Clinical Lead of Cosmetic Courses Melanie Recchia discussing nurses into aesthetics? You can catch it here! Find out more about nurses coming into aesthetics by clicking here. Clinical Lead Mel Recchia hosted a free webinar where she discussed nurses into aesthetics, including available routes and advice to get you started. […]
IMCAS 2020 | Cosmetic Courses
Last week our Midlands Clinical Lead Dr Olha attended the biggest medical aesthetics event in Europe, IMCAS in Paris. We are so thrilled and proud that she was invited not just as a visitor but as a speaker at this prestigious conference to share her knowledge and experience on the latest approach to lip augmentation […]
Botox Courses for Nurses
If you’re a nurse looking for the right Botox Courses for Nurses, why not complete your training with one of the UK’s longest-established course providers in medical aesthetics? Our Botox and Dermal Filler courses support you to develop your confidence and skills in an exciting, thriving industry. Who Can Train? Registered nurses and midwives are […]
What is Rederm?
At the end of 2018 we introduced a brand new course to the Cosmetic Courses, Rederm- The Injectable Skincare. Offering the latest in skincare and injectables combined into a results driven anti-ageing treatment. Redermalization ™ is a non-surgical procedure harnessing the power of Succinate and Hyaluronic acid. Both components are physiological (prevalent in human tissue) […]
What happened to Alexandra Cane from Love Islands face?
2018 Love Island contestant Alexandra Cane has made the headlines recently over her invasive skin treatment. Many of her 1.2M Instagram followers were shocked when she took to her Instagram stories to reveal the recovery process of the invasive procedure showing a red and “scabby” face. The reality star had chosen to undergo a Co2 […]
Combination Appointments
“I need Botox, I look too old” Did you know that sometimes it’s not the one treatment that can help you reach the ideal look you are looking for; a combination of treatments can achieve fantastic results instead. The ageing face unfortunately does not stay to one area; it affects the whole surface in different […]
Rederm: Combating Menopausal Skin Changes!
Menopausal? Peri Menopausal? Over 40? October 18th is World Menopause Day created by the International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), focusing on all areas of menopause, from hot flashes to heart health. The IMS is the first menopause society in the world, founded in 1978 with the mission of addressing […]
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