About Us
Expert-Led Aesthetic Care, Tailored for You
Advanced, non-surgical treatments designed to enhance your natural beauty with precision and care.

Welcome to Alchemy Skin Clinic
At Alchemy Skin Clinic, we believe in enhancing your natural beauty through advanced, non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Led by Melanie Recchia, an experienced Independent Nurse Prescriber with over 24 years in medical care and 17+ years in aesthetics, our approach combines medical expertise with artistry to deliver safe, subtle, and effective results.
Mel's Story
With a background in Burns and Plastic Surgery and Emergency Medicine, Melanie brings a deep understanding of facial anatomy and skin health to every treatment. She is a previous board member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) and a registered practitioner with SaveFace and registered with NMC, ensuring the highest safety and ethical standards in all procedures.
Her commitment to ongoing education and innovation in aesthetic medicine means you’re receiving treatments backed by the latest research and best practices.



My Commitment
“At Alchemy Skin Clinic, my commitment is to deliver honest, personalised care with your confidence and wellbeing at the heart of everything I do. Every treatment plan is carefully tailored—never rushed, never one-size-fits-all. I believe in natural-looking results, using only clinically proven techniques and products to ensure safety, efficacy, and elegance. From your first consultation to your final results, I’m here to guide you with transparency, integrity, and expertise”.
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year 2023
Mel Recchia was proudly awarded Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of the Year 2023, recognising her expertise, precision, and commitment to delivering natural, beautiful results. With over 20 years of experience, she is dedicated to providing safe, effective, and personalised treatments, ensuring every client feels confident and cared for.
Our Services
What Our Patients Say
I would highly recommend Mel. I have been going to her for over 10 years now. She is so knowledgeable and I fully trust her to make me look my best! I have had many treatments with including filler, Botox, thread lift and skin laser. And they all have given me great results. I have moved away over the years and tried other aesthetics closer to where I live, but they have not given me the results I wanted 🙁 now I am happy to travel to see Mel as I trust in her and always enjoy going to see her. Thanks Mel. Rebecca
Mel is a true expert in her field of medical aesthetics. She has extensive knowledge and remarkable skillset and this was evident in every aspect of the treatment I received. You are in the hands of a Nurse professional with many years of experience. I would definitely recommend.
I have been going to Mel for about 6 years. I have had a number of different treatments such as Botox and Filler, and have always been extremely pleased with the results. I have total confidence in Mel as she always takes the time explain fully the procedure and the expected results. My daughter also now has appointments with Mel and travels from London each time, she is also very pleased with her Botox and the aftercare which Mel offers.
Edith
I have been seeing Mel for years and she is the only aesthetician I’ll trust, because she will be honest about what she thinks. Sometimes, less is more, and she will let me know if what I think I may want won’t look good. Mel has years of experience and expertise. Importantly, Mel is very knowledgeable and easy to relate to; she keeps up to date as she trains others and collaborates with other aestheticians and surgeons. She is also up to date with changing regulations and best practice, and has first hand extensive experience of what works best for different people. I look like a less tired and stressed version of myself after seeing Mel.
Mel is a true expert in her field of medical aesthetics. She has extensive knowledge and remarkable skillset and this was evident in every aspect of the treatment I received. You are in the hands of a Nurse professional with many years of experience. I would definitely recommend.
I have been going to Mel for about 6 years. I have had a number of different treatments such as Botox and Filler, and have always been extremely pleased with the results. I have total confidence in Mel as she always takes the time explain fully the procedure and the expected results. My daughter also now has appointments with Mel and travels from London each time, she is also very pleased with her Botox and the aftercare which Mel offers.
I have been seeing Mel for years and she is the only aesthetician I’ll trust, because she will be honest about what she thinks. Sometimes, less is more, and she will let me know if what I think I may want won’t look good. Mel has years of experience and expertise. Importantly, Mel is very knowledgeable and easy to relate to; she keeps up to date as she trains others and collaborates with other aestheticians and surgeons. She is also up to date with changing regulations and best practice, and has first hand extensive experience of what works best for different people. I look like a less tired and stressed version of myself after seeing Mel.