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Send us a textBeauty shouldn’t feel like a sales pitch. It should feel like being seen, heard, and guided with care. That’s the spirit Raquel Merlini brings to her aesthetics practice—where combination therapy, honest education, and thoughtful follow-up create results that look real in daylight and last beyond the selfie.We talk about how a patient-first journey starts at the front desk and continues through tailored consultations, baseline photos, and proactive check-ins. Raquel explains why injectables alone fall short, and how blending neurotoxins, hyaluronic fillers, biostimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse, lasers, and solid skincare repairs both structure and texture. With rapid weight loss on GLP‑1 medications rising, she unpacks the trade-offs—skin laxity, collagen decline—and how regenerative strategies can rebuild integrity rather than chase volume.Expectations are the battleground of modern aesthetics. Raquel shares how she navigates filtered images, influencer ideals, and 20‑year throwbacks with clear anatomy-led guidance and the courage to say no when a request threatens safety or taste. We also dive into functional threads: peptides such as BPC‑157 and GHK‑Cu, NAD and glutathione for recovery, and how stress, menopause, and sleep shape outcomes. Beyond treatments, Raquel shows why culture is a clinical tool—mentoring new injectors, offering scholarships, and building a team that genuinely enjoys working together. That unity translates into smoother operations, calmer rooms, and better care when demand spikes.If you’re curious about ethical aesthetics, how to get natural results, or what’s next in regenerative medicine, this conversation offers a grounded roadmap. Subscribe for more smart, human-centred health insights, share this episode with a friend who loves evidence-based skincare, and leave a review to tell us what you want to hear next.Guest Biography Raquel Merlini is a Registered Nurse and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist with over 14 years in the plastics and aesthetics industry. She’s the founder of R SKIN Aesthetics, a values-driven clinic focused on safe, ethical, and empowering aesthetic care. Raquel blends clinical expertise with mentorship, education, and scholarship programs — all designed to uplift women and promote integrity in beauty. A former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and personal trainer, she brings a holistic, compassionate approach to every client and conversation.Contact Details and Social Media Handles🌐 Website: https://rskin.net📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rskinnurseraquel/https://www.instagram.com/rskinnurseraquel/rskinaestheticshttps://www.instagram.com/rskinadmission🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rskinaesthetics💼 LinkedIn: Raquel MerliniAbout Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com