The new outpost of Australian cosmetic physician Dr. Joseph Hkeik, whose clients include Rita Ora, Miranda Kerr and Eva Mendes, Le Petit Saint is the perfect pit stop for those who find themselves needing to squeeze a week’s worth of treatments into just a few hours. Step inside the glossy pink Charles Street door to find sensational interiors (by architect and interior designer Blainey North) seamless injectables and skin rejuvenation treatments, plus a wide roster of hardworking facials. Afterwards nip down to the basement wellness area to schedule everything from energising Hyperbaric Hydroxy Therapy to Psychoaccoustic Energy Pod sessions, Pressotherapy, IV drips and more.
I caught up with Dr Joseph to discover more about the Australia to London move…
Dr. Joseph Hkeik
Le Petit Saint
Congratulations on the opening of Le Petit Saint. Why did you choose London for your latest clinic?
London has always felt like a global meeting point for beauty, culture, and innovation. Many of our clients spend time here, so the city became an extension of the world we serve. And actually they encouraged me to consider London. The city has an incredible appetite for excellence, and I knew Le Petit Saint could bring something fresh and meaningful to the landscape.
What has surprised you most about the opening?
The openness. London clients are curious, informed, and deeply receptive to the idea of beauty as something revealed, personal, and emotionally grounded.
What sets the clinic apart from others high-end offerings in terms of its treatment philosophy, technology, and patient experience?
Le Petit Saint brings the Church of Skin philosophy to London. We focus on revealing beauty rather than applying it, using thoughtful artistry, advanced technology, and a deeply human approach.
Le Petit Saint
How does your career as an artist inspire your work?
My background in art guides everything I do. When I sculpt or paint, I see the whole composition before making a single stroke. I bring the same approach to the face. I map, I consider proportions, and I plan the result before I begin. Medicine gave me knowledge and art gave me vision. At the clinic technology is chosen very deliberately and always supports the artistic process, rather than overpowering it.
Entering the Le Petit Saint space is a feast for the senses. How did you craft the space and its atmosphere?
I wanted it to feel like a creative sanctuary. The space is designed to feel like a studio where art and medicine meet. There is texture, movement, and a sense of quiet inspiration.
I want every client to feel the same calm and grounding that I feel when I create. Beauty is emotional as much as it is physical, so the environment must hold people gently. I wanted to draw in people who understand that beauty is as much felt as it is seen, and creating this environment naturally attracts that group. Beauty is harmony. It is something you uncover, not something you force. It should feel connected to the soul. Feeling as it is visual.
We collaborated with interior designer Blainey North, who I have worked closely with for years. Her understanding of my vision allowed us to create a space that feels intimate and warm.
Le Petit Saint interiors by Blainey North
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Which of your treatments should we all try?
I would begin with our personalised consultation, because every journey starts with understanding the face, the skin, and the emotional goals of the client. Together we build a plan that honours the integrity of their features and supports long-term skin health. From there, I often recommend the Saint Quantum Lift for structure and radiance, followed by a tailored laser treatment to restore clarity and luminosity. Everyone should experience our signature Triple Detox treatment too. It brings together three powerful technologies to reset, refresh, and energise the face and body.
What aesthetic innovation is exciting you most right now?
I am always inspired by treatments that work in harmony with my craft. Injectables remain one of the most powerful tools we have for sculpting balance and restoring proportion, but the innovations that excite me are the technologies that support this artistry, particularly regenerative and collagen stimulating treatments that enhance skin quality. Rexonage is a beautiful example, because it strengthens the skin from within and enhances collagen function. When the canvas is strong, the sculpting becomes even more refined, natural, and long-lasting. (lepetitsaint.com)
