A Dr. Rakus Special at the Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont the Palm

Launched in 2001, Willow Stream is the award-winning signature spa brand of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Located in some of the most beautiful places in the world, each of the Willow Stream Spas draw on the nature, essence and energy of its surroundings – from the desert, the mountains, the sea or the pulse of a cityscape – and all offer Fairmont’s unique brand of luxury and outstanding service.

The Fairmont Hotel at the Palm has partnered with Dr. Rita Rakus, MBBS, FBCAM, to bring a trio of exclusive therapies. She is an award-winning, London-based rejuvenation and anti-ageing aesthetic treatment pioneer with her own high-profile practice in Knightsbridge. She has been the ‘go to’ aesthetic specialist for celebrities, models, TV presenters and well-heeled clients for more than 25 years.

Dr. Rita Rakus at the Fairmont Hotel Willow Stream Spa

The “VISIA Complexion Analysis System” uses quantitative analysis and visual assessment to determine the overall skin condition by looking deep into red and brown spots, wrinkles, acne, and sebum production to provide a revolutionary new metric to guide the selection of skin care products and treatment options.

Hydrafacial MD uses the unique “Vortex-Fusion” serum delivery system to deliver a multi-step cleansing treatment that evenly exfoliates and extracts impurities and dead skin cells while at the same time replenishing vital nutrients including Antioxidants, Peptides and Hyaluronic Acid. This treatment system helps mitigate environmental damage, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, plumps and firms the skin for long-term results.

The Exilis Elite for Face and Body is an award-winning non-invasive system for advanced body sculpting and wrinkle reduction. The treatment works by using precisely controlled heat, produced using a combination of radiofrequency and ultrasound to target and eliminate fat cells, which are then released naturally using your body’s own system.