Dr Cat's News Update July 2021
The shortest day and Matariki (the Māori New Year) should traditionally mark a quieter time of year for us, but this year June has been super-busy with lots of training (both internally and externally), media exposure, baby announcements, and wonderful new team members! ...
Get To Know Our New Nurse Practitioner Esme
From starting out in a recovery and surgical unit to rural nursing in the Coromandel Peninsula and then embarking on further study to become a Nurse Practitioner, it is apparent Esme has a thirst for knowledge and a passion for medical science. We caught up with her to...
What Is LED Light Therapy?
We've done thousands of LED Light Treatments in our 20+ years of The Face Place - and we've never tired of them - so we thought it was time to put together the ultimate guide. Read on to find the many reasons whether LED Light Therapy is safe, why LED Light Treatments are worth the...
We Chat With Our New Nurse Hannah
We're thrilled to introduce one of our newest cosmedicine nurses, Hannah Askew. Hannah has previously worked in cosmetic injecting and burns-unit nursing as well as beauty therapy, plus she's also had a previous life as a talented ballet dancer. We sat down with her to find out...
Dr Cat's News Update June 2021
Wow, how are we halfway through the year already?! I hope you are all wrapping up warm with the chilly days we are experiencing, and staying away from the winter colds. 🥶 We are coming into the even colder winter months, and with the uncertainty of the bubbles...
Lauren's Blog: Why Your Body Needs Great Skincare Too
Do you treat your body skin with the same respect and care that you treat your facial skin? The skin, whether it be face or body requires certain nutrients for it to function in a healthy way. We obviously utilize some of these nutrients from our diet, but often as skin is always interfacing...
Watch: Dr Cat Talks to One News About Cosmedicine For Teens Aged Under 18
In the UK, it will be illegal for clinics to offer dermal filler and injectable wrinkle relaxer to people under 18. Dr Cat explains why we need similar regulations in New Zealand - and why safety in this industry is so important. READ...
Dr Cat's News Update - May 2021
It’s hard to believe that this time last year we were in level 3 and moving to level 2, we celebrated ANZAC Dawn Parade at the end of our streets, and I had finished my radiotherapy treatments! I’m feeling very blessed that my energy is now fully back, and that life...
Skin Expert Bryony Is Back!
We are over the moon to have Skin Therapist Bryony back from maternity leave. We sat down with her to chat about changes in the skin during pregnancy and postpartum as well as skin myths and her favourite treatments to support your skin during the upcoming colder months. ...
Correcting & Perfecting - How We Use Hyalase For Lips
Have you ever wondered what really causes the 'duck lip' look? Yes, it's usually a case of too much filler, but it's also what's known as 'filler migration'. This is when the filler moves from where it's specifically injected (the lips) to the surrounding...
Q&A with our Takapuna Skin Expert Raechel
Our lovely Raechel at Takapuna has just reached her two-year anniversary. What a gem! I’m so glad we found her (or she found us) - she has been such an asset to the team. Raechel had an epiphany in her mid-thirties and went for a complete career change. Whilst studying...
Dr Cat's News Update - April 2021
It’s been a wonderful month of celebration, watching ETNZ win the America’s Cup on home waters, my first Splore festival, and a family festive gathering in Russell for Easter. On the work front, we had an incredibly fun brand photoshoot (only delayed by a year, thanks Covid), and...
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