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.

Mel made the move into aesthetic nursing in 2007, managing 2 successful cosmetic & aesthetic clinics in Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire and is committed to ongoing education for herself and others.

Mel is fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and an active member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) where she has recently been invited to be a co-opted member of the board.

She has also undertaken the V300 independent nurse prescribing course.

Mel’s passion for aesthetics has led her to become a valued member of the Allergan Faculty.

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Alchemy Skin Clinic, 5 School Hill, North Marston, Aylesbury, MK18 3PE

Mon - Fri: 10am - 8pm
Sat: 10am - 4pm​​

Dermal Fillers

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Dermal Fillers - Cheeks

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Dermal Fillers - Lips

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Dermal Fillers - Sculptra

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Medical Skin Needling

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Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)

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Regulatory body NMC Registered Nurse

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Louise

August 31, 2023

I have been using Mel for a number of years. Not much more can be said other than she is excellent !!!
Had her signature facial recently which I highly recommend - I received so many compliments after which was lovely.

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Iris Brown

August 24, 2023

I have been a client of Mels for many years and would never consider going elsewhere as she is the best in the business. Nurses with the experience and knowledge that Mel has are like gold.

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Yvonne

August 23, 2023

Mel is beyond professional. She is excellent at her job and a safe pair of hands.

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Melanie Jane Tompkins

August 21, 2023

I have been visiting Mel for quite a few a few years now. Her background is impeccable, which is why I always felt completely confident in her advice and treatment. She is always clear on her advie, and always has her patient at heart. Its like visiting an old friend .
Mel is always very informative and keeps abreast of the new and ongoing treatments. Excellant.

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Sarah

August 21, 2023

Mel made me feel at ease as soon as I met her, she is so experienced in what she does and explains everything, very happy with my treatment

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Sarah

August 21, 2023

Mel made me feel at ease as soon as I met her, she is so experienced in what she does and explains everything, very happy with my treatment

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CF

August 21, 2023

Amazing advice & care

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Caroline

August 21, 2023

Mel has always been fantastic. Highly professional - I feel I am in the best hands. The products she has recommended have been excellent and expertly applied.

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Michelle Lynch

August 21, 2023

I have been receiving treatments from Mel for over 13 years & would highly recommend.

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Lyn Simpson

August 21, 2023

I am so very happy with the treatments Mel has recommended, I have my confidence back and look great. Mel is very experienced and knowledgeable in all the treatments provided and explains in detail how the muscles work in the face especially as we age. I highly recommend Mel and trust her whole heartedly.

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Debbie Green

August 21, 2023

I had treatment with Mel a week ago, I went there expecting a certain treatment but after listening and understanding Mel’s font of knowledge, we decided to go another route, I am so pleased with the results, this lady really knows here stuff and I trust her completely. Looking forward to my next visit.

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PJ

August 20, 2023

Always kind, welcoming and honest. Mel has given me advice when required. Certainly knows what she's talking about.

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SJ

August 20, 2023

I have had sclerotherapy with Mel several times. She is always very calm, gentle and professional, and very good at putting you at ease.

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Charlotte

August 20, 2023

Mel is highly professional and I trust her entirely. She takes her time to ensure the right treatments are being suggested and I 100% trust her judgement and opinion. I always feel I’m in very safe hands.

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Hayley John

August 20, 2023

Excellent treatments, results as described, professional and experienced ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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P OB

August 20, 2023

Mel has always provided first class professional advice and treatments.

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Eloise

August 20, 2023

I have been a client of Mel’s for a few years now for Botox and am extremely happy with the care and treatment that I always receive. Mel is totally professional and I feel 100% safe with her. I am really pleased with the results after each treatment.

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Louise Pegg

August 14, 2022

The clinic is in a beautiful private location. Mel is both gentle and professional and puts you at ease. The clinic is clean and professional with a great range of products on show.

The treatment itself went smoothly and The results are amazing.

Aftercare has been great and Mel has been on hand to offer any aftercare advice as needed.

Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

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Sarah

February 11, 2020

I trust this lovely lady with my face!! She hears what I do and don't want. She advises me based on what I've said and what she sees. I'm comforted by Mel's judgment/knowledge and experience. She talks me through everything and puts me at ease. I love that she takes time to get to know who I am. I feel utterly at ease in her professional workspace. I could not really recommend this practitioner enough.

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Jane

February 4, 2020

Mel is great and has given sound professional advice and I'm delighted with the results

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Philippa

February 3, 2020

Mel is always welcoming and professional. Her cabin is neat and clean. I'm very happy with my regular treatment....

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Emma Brearley

January 13, 2020

I have had another treatment with Mel and it was wonderful.
I love going to see her as she always has something new going on or some new techniques. Mel is the most passionate practitioner I've ever met She is also very honest when it comes to what actually can be achieved which is very important. I can honestly say I would not let another person touch my face as I feel totally at ease with Mel and always extremely happy with the results. Looking forward to next treatment.

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Rachel Joy

November 7, 2019

Mel is a fantastic practitioner. Trained as a nurse and a beauty therapist you know you are in safe hands.

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Sarah Butler

October 24, 2019

I have known Mel for a number of years and have always been very pleased with the treatments I have chosen and the advice given by Mel.

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Michelle Lynch

October 21, 2019

I have been going to Mel for quite a few years now & have always felt confident about any of the treatments she has recommended for my skin.

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Catherine

October 15, 2019

I have been regularly visiting Mel for several years now. I have had injectable fillers & Botox & I have the utmost confidence in her. I travel many miles to see Mel & she is so knowledgable on the products & latest treatments available but never makes you feel pushed into having things done. My daughter has also now started to visit Mel for facial peels.

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Caroline Phillips

June 25, 2019

I have been going to Mel for many years now for my injectables, in both northampton and buckinghamshire. I know i am in the safest and most knowledgable hands. Mel is a master at what she does and is eager to learn all of the time.

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KM

June 20, 2019

Mel is extremely professional. She is thorough in her explanations of any treatments. I trust her implicitly.
My skin feels great and people comment on how well I look.
I highly recommend.

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Therese

June 18, 2019

Great practioner. Mel's knowledge of products together with expert knowledge of the anatomy of face makes her top of her game. Cannot believe the difference in my face. Blown away with the results!

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Melinda

June 16, 2019

I have been with Mel for over five years as I trust her. Mel is very knowledgable and caring, giving advice that is always on point. I recommend Mel to my friends as she helps me to look the best I can be, whilst everyone else thinks I just have ‘good genes'.

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Emma

March 21, 2019

Firstly her knowledge and professionalism is outstanding of all the treatments offered.
I felt at total ease in such capable hands.
I feel I am on the right path with my skincare and the visable results are incredible.
I can't thank you enough.
I am totally at ease with all the treatments I've had with you and always left feeling like a new woman.
I highly recommend MJR AESTHETICS She is an amazing lady.
Thank you

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Emma Brearley

March 21, 2019

Firstly the knowledge and total professionalism was outstanding of all the treatments offered. I felt at total ease knowing that I was in such capable hands. I feel like I'm on the right path with my skin care and the visable results are incredible. I would highly recommend MJR Aesthetics as I have never felt more comfortable being treated by anyone. Thank you so much.

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A D

January 11, 2019

Review - MJ Aesthetics
I have been using Mel's services for over 7 years now and have frequently recommended her to friends and family members, several of whom now also use Mel's services. I have always found Mel to be both professional and personable. Mel offers a very friendly, relaxed and professional service, which I have always found to be excellent. I personally find Mel's informative, rather than pushy approach to new and existing treatments to be really great. I have used other clinics previously and found them to be pushy with their sales approach and this is something as a customer I particularly don't like and for me I find it damages my trust in them to have my needs at the foremost. Mel is really easy to relate to and makes any treatments, even the more invasive ones I have had to be a relaxed experience for me. I have great faith and trust in her in terms of both her integrity and high professional standards. I hoped to be using Mel's services for any years to come.

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Elaine

December 15, 2018

Just had to share a secret with you all of how wonderful Mel is at giving you a youthful appearance. Me and my twin sister have both been going to Mel for many years now and had lots of treatments over the years .We love going to see Mel so much such relaxing experience. Plus no one has ever noticed we've had little improvements over the years which is the greatest testament to how good Mel is . I can't recommend her enough. I moved away from Buckingham but we still travel 2 hrs to have our treatments with Mel . Thank you Mel and see you soon xx

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Anon

November 19, 2018

Thank you so much for my lovely new look. I'm so so pleased with it. xx

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Lauren

November 19, 2018

Very pleased with my lips. Big huge thank you! xx

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Anon

November 19, 2018

I am really happy with my cheeks. Much more evident this morning with my face on. Big thank you and hope to see you in a few weeks.

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