The DermaCare Clinic

The DermaCare Clinic is a laser and beauty clinic on Mimosa Street in Ħamrun, the busy town that sits right beside Valletta. Its speciality is laser hair removal, but the treatment list is wide: facials and peels, skin treatments, slimming, massage, nail services, waxing, semi-permanent make-up and injectables. It welcomes clients of any age and gender, and the team covers both beauty therapy and more advanced cosmetic work under one roof.

For a UK visitor, that range is handy. You can combine a skin treatment with a manicure in one visit, and the clinic is only a short hop from the capital, so it fits easily around a city break. Residents will find it just as practical for a regular series of treatments. Browse the wider cosmetic clinics in Malta listing if you would like to compare options.

Laser hair removal with the Candela GentleLASE Pro

Laser hair removal is the clinic's main service. It uses the Candela GentleLASE Pro, along with the newer GentleLASE Pro-U. These lasers send a focused beam of light into the hair, where the pigment absorbs it and turns it to heat, which stops the hair from growing. A cooling device sprays the skin as the laser works, to keep the area comfortable.

The beam is wide, so it treats many hairs at once rather than one follicle at a time, and a session on a small area can be over in minutes. The aim is lasting hair reduction across a short course of visits, with no more shaving, waxing or ingrown hairs between appointments. Prices depend on the area treated, so ask through the enquiry form about the area you have in mind.

If you are visiting Malta for a week or two, a full course will not fit into one trip, so it is worth asking the clinic how many visits your chosen area usually needs and how far apart they are spaced. Residents and frequent visitors can plan a course around their calendar.

Facials, peels and skin treatments

The facial menu covers both relaxing and more technical treatments. The JetPeel facial is needle-free and uses a jet of moisturising air, oxygen and serums to cleanse and hydrate the skin. The HydraCool facial uses water spray, a gentle ultrasound scrub and a light mask, and each one is tailored to your skin type. Fusion plasma is the newest technology on the list, used for skin rejuvenation.

Prices are printed for several of the classic facials. A hydrating and nourishing facial takes 60 minutes and costs €25, a red alert facial for sensitive skin takes 60 minutes and costs €30, and a high frequency facial takes 75 minutes and costs €40. An ultrasonic skin cavitation peeling takes 75 minutes at €35, and a rejuvenating and lifting facial takes 90 minutes at €55. Facials overall run from €35 to €220 across the full range.

Deeper treatments include a BioPeeling skin peel using algae and herbal extracts, which takes about an hour and costs from €70 to €80. Microdermabrasion takes 90 minutes and starts from €70, and Dermapen treatments start from €110. A dermaroller session takes 90 minutes at €110, or three sessions for €250. An eye treatment takes 30 minutes and costs €15, with a course of eight at €80.

Slimming, massage and body care

For the body, the clinic has a VShape machine that combines infrared light, radio frequency, vacuum and rollers for body contouring and skin tightening. Slimming and nutritional advice are also offered, and a nutritionist is part of the service. If a relaxing session suits you better, professional massage costs from €35 to €70.

Waxing covers almost any area of the body and costs from €2 to €30, depending on the area, and eyebrow tinting is available as well. After a day exploring the sights of Valletta, a massage is a pleasant way to wind down.

Hands, feet and cosmetic treatments

Nail services are led by a qualified nail technician who specialises in gel and acrylic extensions. The clinic also provides gel polish, manicures and pedicures. A manicure costs up to €30 and a pedicure runs from €20 to €45, while eyelash extensions cost from €40 to €55. Semi-permanent make-up costs from €200 to €250.

Injectable treatments, including botulinum and filler, are carried out by the plastic surgeon Ms Juanita Parnis. They are aimed at adding volume to the lips, softening fine lines or refining the jawline. Each one begins with a plan made around your goals. For a spa day alongside, AMIS City Spa and Athenaeum Spa at Corinthia are other places to relax.

The team, the clinic and getting there

The practice directors are Ms Rachel Borg and Mrs Ruth Ciarlo, both fully qualified beauty therapists and laser hair removal technicians who take bookings throughout the week. Olivia Bonnici is the clinic's qualified nail technician. A first appointment begins with a consultation in which your skin is assessed, your history is discussed and a plan is agreed.

The clinic is in Ħamrun, close to Valletta, so most visitors staying in the capital can reach it quickly. See our guide to hotels in Valletta if you are choosing where to stay. The premises have step-free access and a patient bathroom, and the team speaks English, French and Italian. There is also a skincare shop with brands such as Medik8 and Repechage, and products are delivered across Malta weekly.

If you are thinking of making Malta home, our Malta relocation guide covers the practical side of settling in. To ask about a treatment, a price or an appointment, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the clinic.