Treating men with injectables
Inside the male aesthetic The infamous male patient - the patient which every injector would love to treat but doesn’t always have access to! I personally find male faces to be anatomically less complex and have “less rules” attached to them. As a bonus, I find my...
Why "natural" skincare is not better for sensitive skin
A common mis-perception is that most people with a sensitive skin would do better with ‘natural’ skin care, but this is not the case. Granted some natural skin care may not aggravate the situation but generally it will not improve it either. A status quo may be achieved,...
News Update Dr Cat - December 2018
What an incredible month November was, with so many celebrations! We launched our new Takapuna clinic, and my first book became an Amazon bestseller in not just one, but FIVE categories, within 48 hours of launching! Many of you have been waiting for the release of the paperback...
News update Dr Cat - November 2018
Wahooooo! Our Takapuna clinic is now open for business! It has been a tight squeeze to get it open, so I’m so thankful to our amazing team and the team of builders and construction workers from QPC, along with our amazing designer, Gerrick Numan, who have worked hard to get it open in a...
Why we may say "no" to your next injectable treatment
An inside look into being a cosmetic clinican . To be an excellent “injector” you are required to have a thorough understanding of facial anatomy, danger zones, aesthetics, and the process of ageing . Excellent communication skills and possessing the varied and...
Why we wont treat your skin without home care
At The Face Place, we have your best interests at heart and a business can only survive long-term through a good reputation and a solid referral base. For this reason, we won’t just take your money for in-clinic treatments alone as there will be no long-term gain for you and your skin....
How we use muscle relaxers to enhance brows
It’s all in the brows. Using upper face Botox, from a female brow positioning perspective In 2018 eyebrows are considered one of the most important features of a person’s face, as when positioned correctly they elude to age and gender differences & also...
News update Dr Cat - October 2018
It’s getting exciting at our Takapuna site, with the walls going up and everything currently on track for us to open in early November. Willie and the team at QPC Commercial are working hard alongside our designer Gerrick Numan to deliver us a stunning new clinic, on time and on...
Why we don't recommend Microdermabrasion
What is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a commonly requested treatment, and often gives the recipient instant gratification by giving the skin a squeaky clean and smooth feeling. It often uses crystals, which are blown onto the skin's surface under pressure and suctioned away...
News update Dr Cat - September 2018
Photo: me in one of the art pieces, with ‘The Orb’ behind me - you can see more photos on my Instagram @drcatstone Wow, it’s spring again already! I love it when the seasons start to turn towards summer again, and I hope that September is starting...
So what exactly is pigmentation?
An example of common pigmentation (Copyright: Google images) Pigmentation is defined as brown spots, discoloration, or shadows on the skin. For some, it’s a minor nuisance, while in others it can be quite debilitating. Understanding pigmentation , how it's formed, and...
Skin care for men
Men have been a significant proportion of our client base since we first opened. Generally, Men have thicker skin and naturally maintain higher levels of vitamin A which is fundamental to skin health and protection. Although women have naturally lower collagen levels they have more...
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