Future Gains: New Routes to Optimising Skin, Face and Body
When it comes to our skin, faces and bodies, the importance of planning ahead cannot be underestimated. So what are the latest, most efficacious treatments and techniques that can help to affect positive change – externally but also internally?
In conversation with some of the UK’s most visionary wellness advocates – including Atelier founder and Fox Hill’s resident aesthetic doctor, Dr Aggie Zatonska; London “Machine Queen”, Dr Rita Rakus; and esteemed vascular surgeon, Professor Mark Whiteley – we discovered the hi-tech yet holistic routes that can help to refresh our faces, stimulate skin-strengthening collagen, refine our bodies and even preserve good posture in the years to come.
Together, we took the first steps towards safe and sustainable treatment – but we also revealed the newest routes to feeling like our most optimal, energised selves, both inside and out.
Our Panelists
Dr Aggie Zatonska
Dr. Aggie Zatonska is an accomplished cosmetic doctor with over 16 years of experience in medical aesthetics. Formerly a specialist ENT surgeon, she holds a post-graduate degree in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine. As a Board Trustee of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine, she is dedicated to advancing care standards in the UK and internationally. Specialising in non-surgical medical aesthetics, Dr. Zatonska is renowned for her subtle touch and passion for regenerative treatments that achieve the most natural-looking results. Her gentle approach ensures patients feel comfortable and at ease throughout their treatments. An avid sculptor, Dr. Aggie blends artistry, science, and medical expertise to create harmonious, radiant, and fresh-looking outcomes. Her innovative methods have earned her a spot in Tatler's Beauty and Cosmetic Surgery Guide as one of the 'Top 50 Doctors - Injectables' for four consecutive years (2020-2024). Her boutique clinic, Atelier, located in the heart of Surrey, was honoured with the Best Clinic South England 2024 award at the prestigious Aesthetics Awards.'
Dr Rita Rakus
Dr Rita Rakus is the founder of the Dr Rita Rakus Clinic, opposite Harrods in London’s Knightsbridge: an award-winning, CQC-registered medical aesthetic clinic with a well-established reputation worldwide as a centre for excellence in non-surgical cosmetic and anti-ageing treatments.
With an expert clinician team and the very latest technology, the clinic offers an unrivalled range of non-surgical treatments. From facial rejuvenation and skin tightening, to fat reduction and holistic anti-ageing, Dr Rita Rakus and her team create bespoke, forward-thinking packages to help patients achieve natural aesthetic results they desire.
Over 25 years Dr Rita Rakus has built up an extensive international patients base and celebrity following; and as a renowned authority in her field, she presents regularly at medical conferences, on our screens and in the pages of magazines.
Otherwise known as ‘The London Lip Queen’ and recently dubbed ' The London Machine Queen' by Tatler. Dr Rita Rakus is the co-founder and a Fellow of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine and in addition to her own clinical work is also involved in training, lecturing and setting standards for practicing doctors within this field. Her name has been inaugurated on the Wall of Honour at the Royal Society of Medicine in recognition of her work. Dr Rakus was also recently named as a Global Ambassador for BTL Aesthetics for their range of face and body treatments including the revolutionary EMsculpt Neo and EMface - and the clinic is proud to be the largest EMsculpt Neo clinic in Europe with 3 machines. Dr Rakus is also International Key Opinion Leader for Sofwave and for Saypha fillers from Croma among others and was the first practitioner within the UK to use CRISTAL Pro® by Deleo for non-invasive fat reduction.
With an expert clinician team and the very latest technology, the clinic offers an unrivalled range of non-surgical treatments. From facial rejuvenation and skin tightening, to fat reduction and holistic anti-ageing, Dr Rita Rakus and her team create bespoke, forward-thinking packages to help patients achieve natural aesthetic results they desire.
Over 25 years Dr Rita Rakus has built up an extensive international patients base and celebrity following; and as a renowned authority in her field, she presents regularly at medical conferences, on our screens and in the pages of magazines.
Otherwise known as ‘The London Lip Queen’ and recently dubbed ' The London Machine Queen' by Tatler. Dr Rita Rakus is the co-founder and a Fellow of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine and in addition to her own clinical work is also involved in training, lecturing and setting standards for practicing doctors within this field. Her name has been inaugurated on the Wall of Honour at the Royal Society of Medicine in recognition of her work. Dr Rakus was also recently named as a Global Ambassador for BTL Aesthetics for their range of face and body treatments including the revolutionary EMsculpt Neo and EMface - and the clinic is proud to be the largest EMsculpt Neo clinic in Europe with 3 machines. Dr Rakus is also International Key Opinion Leader for Sofwave and for Saypha fillers from Croma among others and was the first practitioner within the UK to use CRISTAL Pro® by Deleo for non-invasive fat reduction.
Professor Mark Whiteley
Professor Mark Whiteley trained in St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and was a lecturer in vascular surgery at Oxford University. He has dedicated his professional life to the understanding and treatment of veins, and is focused on finding the latest techniques to get the very best results.
Initially recognised for his unparalleled understanding of varicose veins and spider veins, Mark is now a recognised world authority on pelvic congestion (varicose veins in the pelvis). He also has invented and patented a treatment for prominent vertical forehead veins and developed a techniques for bulging arteries on the temples, prominent breast veins and hand veins.
Initially recognised for his unparalleled understanding of varicose veins and spider veins, Mark is now a recognised world authority on pelvic congestion (varicose veins in the pelvis). He also has invented and patented a treatment for prominent vertical forehead veins and developed a techniques for bulging arteries on the temples, prominent breast veins and hand veins.