Alcove Aesthetics · St James’s, London
Dull, Dehydrated Skin: Treatment in London
Skin that looks tired, flat or dry, even with a good routine, is often dehydrated and slow to renew. In-clinic treatments can restore hydration and glow, alongside a skincare plan that suits your skin.
- GDC registered
- Award-winning practitioner, 2024 and 2025
- Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm
- 120 Pall Mall, St James’s

Causes and treatments at a glance
- Dehydration and drynessProfhilo and skin boosters
- Tired, thin skinPolynucleotides
- Rough texture and dullnessChemical peels, microneedling
- Lack of radiance with textureExosomes with microneedling
- Not sure where to startSkin consultation
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Skin boosters for dull, dehydrated skin
Dr Goziem Onuchukwu explains how skin boosters hydrate, plump and smooth dull skin from the deeper layers out.
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Inside a skin booster treatment
A look at a skin booster session in clinic, from numbing cream to the treatment itself.
Where to start
For most people we start with a skin consultation and a simple routine, then add one in-clinic treatment. Skin boosters are a common first step for dehydrated skin, and peels or microneedling help when texture is the main issue.
How we assess this at Alcove Aesthetics
Every plan starts with a consultation at 120 Pall Mall, St James’s. We look at your skin and face in different lights, take a history, and explain what is likely to help, what is not, and what the realistic result is. If a treatment is not right for you, we will say so.


Not sure if this is right for you?
Book a consultation and we will assess your face and skin, explain your options honestly and only recommend what will help.
What patients say
★★★★★
“I have had so many compliments on my skin ever since I started seeing her.”
Chizoba I. · Google review
★★★★★
“Dr Goziem has helped get my skin to the next step of being radiant and nourished.”
Louisa B. · Google review
★★★★★
“She listened patiently and attentively to all my concerns, carefully assessed the state of my skin, and was able to curate a personalised skincare plan for me.”
Claudia · Google review

Why patients choose Alcove Aesthetics
“Every treatment starts with a proper consultation. I will always tell you honestly if a treatment is not right for you.”Dr Goziem Onuchukwu, founder
Dr Goziem Onuchukwu, BDS, MSc Aesthetic Medicine, is a Dental Surgeon with a special interest in aesthetic medicine and the founder of Alcove Aesthetics. She has practised facial aesthetics since 2019. Dr Goziem’s background in dental and oral surgery means she works from a detailed understanding of facial anatomy, which shapes how she assesses and plans every treatment.
- GDC registered
- GHP Global Excellence Awards: Best Anti-Ageing Aesthetics Practitioner, Central London 2024 and 2025
- GHP Global Excellence Awards: Best Holistic Facial Aesthetics Clinic, London 2026
- Every treatment starts with a consultation, and we will tell you if a treatment is not right for you
Common questions
What is the best treatment for dull skin?
It depends on the cause. Skin boosters help dehydration, peels help a dull surface, and polynucleotides help thin, tired skin.
How quickly will my skin look better?
Peels can brighten within a week. Skin boosters and polynucleotides build over several weeks.
Do I need to change my skincare?
Often, yes. In-clinic treatments work best alongside a routine that suits your skin.
Book your skin consultation
Alcove Aesthetics, 120 Pall Mall, St James’s, London SW1Y 5EA. A few minutes’ walk from Piccadilly Circus and Green Park. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
Consultations are £50. Prefer to talk first? Message us on WhatsApp and we will get back to you.
