The Marlowe Clinic

When you walk into an appointment with Dr. Raph, you won’t be expected to know the right questions.

That’s our job.

The best consultations aren’t about convincing you to have something done. They’re about understanding what brought you in, what matters to you, and whether there’s an approach that genuinely fits your goals.

Sometimes you’ll leave with a treatment plan.

Sometimes you’ll leave with reassurance that less is more.

Either way, you should leave feeling informed, comfortable, and heard.

What would be the first question you’d ask if you were sitting in Dr. Raph’s chair?



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You can buy products, follow trends, and take advice from strangers on the internet…

But none of those things know your skin.

Real progress usually starts with understanding what’s actually happening, not guessing. That’s why Dr. Raph takes the time to listen, assess, and build a plan around the person sitting in front of him, rather than reaching for the same answer every time.

Good skin rarely comes from one appointment.

It comes from patience, consistency, and a plan that makes sense for you.

Sometimes the best treatment is simply knowing where to start.



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When was the last time you did something purely because it made you feel good?

Not because it was on your to-do list.

Not because someone else expected it.

Just because you decided you were worth the time.

Looking after yourself doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes it’s simply setting aside an hour to focus on yourself, have a conversation, and leave feeling a little lighter than when you arrived.

Treating yourself isn’t always about indulgence. Sometimes it’s about permission.

What does treating yourself look like these days?



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You don’t have to explain why you’ve been thinking about it.

Sometimes it’s simply about feeling more comfortable with the face you’ve always known.

The best conversations in clinic are rarely about changing everything. They’re about understanding your features, taking your time, and choosing an approach that feels like you.

There should never be pressure to have more than you need. Just honest advice, thoughtful planning, and results that suit your face rather than follow a trend.

Have you ever been curious enough to ask the question, even if you weren’t sure you wanted the answer?



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You don’t always want to look different.

Sometimes you just want your reflection to stop distracting you.

The smallest changes can shift how you feel when you catch yourself in a shop window, join a video call, or smile for a photo. Not because you’re chasing perfection, but because something finally feels more in balance.

That’s why every consultation starts with a conversation, not a decision.

If this is something you’ve quietly wondered about for a while, there’s no harm in asking the questions.

What feature have you spent far too much time noticing that nobody else ever mentions?



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When you’ve done the same routine for years but still quietly wonder if you’re using the right amount.

Too much of one. Not enough of another.

Here’s the thing — what you use matters, but how much you use matters just as much. The right product, used the wrong way, still can’t do its job.

Nobody really teaches you this part. You either work it out, or you don’t.

Save this for the next time you’re at the sink, second-guessing yourself.

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When your skin starts peeling on retinol, it’s easy to assume something’s gone wrong.

Usually, it hasn’t.

Your skin is simply renewing itself faster, shedding older skin cells sooner so newer ones can come to the surface.

Introduced slowly, this is one of the most proven ingredients in skincare. Rushed, it’s the reason most people quit in week two.

Save this for when you start retinol. Full walkthrough in Skin School this Saturday.

The peeling was never the goal. Healthy skin was.

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When someone asks Dr Raph what the hardest part of his job was —

it’s not what you’d think.

It started as a conversation in a bar in Romania. Ended as a full time clinic by day, a Masters in Aesthetic Medicine by night.



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When you’re not sure how much product is too much…

Here’s a rough guide.

It’s not an exact science—your skin type, the product you’re using, and even your face shape can all change the ideal amount.

But if you’re guessing every morning or night, this is a great place to start.

Save this for the next time you’re standing at the mirror wondering, “Is this enough?”

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