Friendly faces delivering expert aesthetic care
The Thames Skin Team
With over 40 years of collective expertise in medicine and aesthetic procedures, Dr. Anna Hemming and our dedicated aesthetics team bring a wealth of experience to Thames Skin Clinic. Hailing from prestigious aesthetic clinics across London, our aestheticians have chosen to join Dr. Anna, to bring Harley Street experience, quality and care to the tranquil setting of South West London.
Our team is led by Dr. Anna Hemming, a highly experienced aesthetic doctor with over 20 years of expertise. Dr. Anna ensures that every treatment plan is personalized and results-driven, focusing on holistic patient care. Alongside her is Dr. Kasim, known for his flawless results.
Our Practice Manager, Abbi, currently on maternity leave, is the heart of our operations. Her meticulous attention to detail keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
At the front desk, Lavinia and Rianna, our temporary receptionists, offer excellent service, ensuring each visit is as seamless and welcoming as possible. Laura, our skilled full-time therapist, is known for delivering exceptional skin treatments and consultations, embodying the clinic’s patient-focused ethos.
Together, we work as a cohesive team to provide the highest level of care, ensuring every patient feels confident, supported, and well looked after at Thames Skin Clinic.
Practice Manager
Abbi Denton
Abbi is our Practice Manager. She brings excellent skills and understanding about aesthetic medicine to Thames Skin Clinic and the environment is clearly one that she loves to work within.
She qualified in beauty therapy at a Southampton college in 2009, starting her beauty career within luxury spa’s before finding a significant interest in advanced beauty (aesthetics).
Her journey took her into a clinic in central London, near Harley Street, where she became heavily involved within the clinical side of the medical sector and ran a practice consisting of plastic surgeons, nurses and medical aesthetic practitioners. After completing a level 5 diploma in leadership in health & social care, Abbi became a CQC registered manager and was responsible for compliance, staffing and all clinical matters.
As well as CQC & clinical experience, she brings knowledge of marketing, accounts, customer care, patient satisfaction and manages the day to day running of the practice.
Abbi joined Thames at the beginning of 2021 and is currently on maternity leave.
About Abbi
Abbi has always gravitated towards team management and particularly enjoys working closely and professionally developing staff members. She thrives from problem solving and appreciates working with professional individuals whom she can learn and grow from to maintain her desire for constant growth. Abbi’s early career has prepared her perfectly for her role as she has the in depth understanding to help patients on their skin and aesthetic treatment journey. She is hugely personable and a fantastic asset to the Thames Skin Clinic team.
In her time away from clinic, Abbi enjoys walking her dogs, going to the gym, and visiting her family in Southampton.
Aesthetic Doctor
Dr Kasim Usmani
Dr Kasim developed his passion for Aesthetic Medicine during medical training in Ghana and Peru. He graduated from Medical School in Leicester, 2018. He has since trained in a Level 7 diploma and specialises in Injectables and Cosmetic Dermatology.
After moving to London in 2020, he has worked on Harley Street and in the NHS alongside dermatologists, vascular surgeons and cancer specialists.
Dr Kasim is a genuinely kind, caring professional who works to exceptionally high standards and is extremely passionate about performing natural looking aesthetic treatments.
He currently works as a GPST3 Doctor and an aesthetic trainer in South West London.
About Kasim
Dr Kasim was raised in the USA and moved to Scotland during his childhood. His accent is often described as ‘unique’.
He has an excellent understanding of skin anatomy and loves helping clients transition from conscious to confident. Kasim believes that the best treatments are those which remain natural and rejuvenative. He is very passionate about skin health and will help you make decisions that are right for you.
In his spare time, he loves doing water sports, travelling, playing piano and cuddling his 2 cats!
Aesthetic Practitioner
Laura Moller
Meet Laura, a highly experienced professional in the Beauty and Aesthetic industry with 13 years of expertise. Having worked with a variety of lasers and performing premium aesthetic treatments at another award winning clinic, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to our clinic.
With qualifications including Level 2 and 3 in Beauty Therapy and Level 4 in Laser treatments, she is highly trained and well-versed in the latest aesthetic techniques. She has a particular passion for treating vascular and pigmented lesions, and excels in creating healthy skin through combination treatments such as HydraFacial, skin peels, microneedling, and skin tightening.
Laura knows how to offer a 5* service and with her warm and personable approach, she will ensure you feel welcomed and relaxed throughout each treatment she performs.
About Laura
Laura values building strong relationships with her patients and takes pride in helping them achieve their desired results throughout their journey. Laura has become an invaluble addition to our clinic, providing exceptional care and expertise to each of our patients.
When she’s not working, Laura enjoys staying active through activities like cross-fit and hiking.
Receptionist
Rianna McDonagh
Introducing Rianna, our lovely receptionist who has stepped in while Abbi is on maternity leave. Rianna has a true passion for aesthetics and has earned a Level 2 certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques, Level 3 Diploma in Beauty therapy treatments and a Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Laser Treatment; so she is extremely well-equipped to provide information on the treatments and services we offer in clinic, alongside exceptional service.
If you visit us on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday afternoon, and Saturday, Rianna will be there to greet you with a warm smile and ensure you feel comfortable and welcomed.
Receptionist
Lavinia David
Say hello to Lavinia, another warm and welcoming face you’ll see at our reception desk on Wednesday mornings, Thursdays, Fridays, and the occasional Saturday.
With a wealth of experience working front of house within the best aesthetic clinics, Lavinia ensures that our reception desk runs smoothly and efficiently. Her ability to provide 5-star service, combined with her friendly and approachable demeanor, will make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive.