Anatomy and Benefits of Temple Filler
Here we are exploring an area that is commonly overlooked in facial aesthetics, but they’re actually vital areas when it comes to achieving a youthful and refreshed look. Temple filler plays an essential role in creating a harmonious, balanced facial appearance,...
Reflecting on an Amazing Year of Growth and Learning
As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had providing training and professional development to our learners. This year has been a truly amazing experience, filled with growth, learning, and the privilege of...
The Power of Vitamin A
Attending industry conferences is always an exciting opportunity to refresh our knowledge and stay ahead of the game. Recently I had the pleasure of listening to Dr Ernst Eiselen at an industry event and while much of the content echoed what I have already learned...
Dr Cat’s December Update
And just like that, another year is almost over! Does anyone else feel like we just blinked and it’s gone? The pohutukawa are glorious in full flower through out Auckland and it looks like it will be a long, hot summer. With Christmas just around the corner we have...
Dr Cat’s November Update
I got a shock. The results from the mastectomy were definitely not what I expected. You may recall that last month I was recovering from my second mastectomy and reconstruction, purely as a precaution because they found high grade pre cancer in the breast at a biopsy...
What are Skin Boosters and how do they help facial rejuvenation?
There is a growing trend towards boosting skin health for facial rejuvenation, and this is something we have always encouraged here at The Face Place. What are skin boosters? Skin boosters are injectable treatments designed to enhance skin health by...
Understanding UV damage to DNA: what happens when the sun hits your skin?
We all know that too much sun exposure can lead to sunburn, wrinkles and even skin cancer. But have you ever wondered what happens to your skin at a deeper level when you are out in the sun? The answer lies in DNA damage caused by ultraviolet (UV)rays from the...
Role of topical vitamin A application
Vitamin A is the greatest deficiency in the world, most people are unaware they suffer from a chronic, localised deficiency of vitamin A. As vitamin A is light sensitive, it is destroyed everyday in our skin and that is the main reason why we develop photoaging. You...
Our Comprehensive Learning Platform: Preparing You for Safe and Confident Practice
At TFP Academy, we believe that mastering the foundations is crucial before learners move on to practical, hands-on training. That's why we’ve designed a comprehensive learning platform that our learners will utilise prior to any face-to-face training. This platform...
The Power of Two!
Our Medical Team have the privilege of attending major conferences for Cosmetic Medicine here in New Zealand and across the ditch, because our clinic’s leader and founder, Dr Catherine Stone, is relentless in investing in her team’s pursuit of continuous learning....
Dr Cat’s October Update
As you read this, I’ll be recovering from mastectomy and reconstruction at Ascot hospital, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! On the advice of my breast surgeon, I did more scans when I got back from Denver and the Galapagos, which initially looked great....
Dr Cat’s September Update
50th Birthday bucket list Galapagos trip ticked! I’ve spent the last 8 days fulfilling a childhood dream to visit the Galápagos Islands - as a massive fan of nature documentaries and being a science/biology geek growing up, the Galapagos has been high on my bucket...