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....
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...
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 area...
Why We Still Don’t Recommend Microdermabrasion
Exfoliation is often the ‘go to’ in many people’s minds for treating congested or dull, tired looking skin and microdermabrasion certainly exfoliates thoroughly. This unfortunately is a simplistic approach and will not treat skin issues in the long term. All skin...
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...
The Ins & Outs Of IPL
Autumn is always the time to start your course of IPL, as it’s the safest time to implement treatment. With potentially less time outside because of the cooler months, the skin is less likely to experience excessive UV, which can affect the results of the IPL...
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...
Dr Cat’s News Update March 2021
As we navigate our way through lockdown 4.0, I’m left wondering - how it is March again already? This time last year I was recovering from breast cancer surgery (lumpectomy and lymph node removal), and wow, what a year it has been! It’s been almost a year since our...
Nutritionist Claire Turnbull: My 10 Best Ever Self-Care Tips
Last year was undoubtedly one of the most challenging years for us all. But on the positive side, as with all challenges, there came an opportunity for personal growth and for looking after ourselves better. Here are some of my tried-and-tested wellness tips, plus...
Dr Cat’s News Update February 2021
Wow, we’ve hit February already! How did a month go by so quickly? I find it hard to believe that 28th January was my one-year cancer-versary... exactly a year since the scan and biopsy where I first realised I had cancer. What a year it has...
Carly Flynn – 20 Crucial Things I Learned From 2020
It’s a cliché to say it, but far out what a year 2020 has BEEN! Living with the constant threat of another Covid outbreak or lockdown has become our new normal and adjusting to living with this uncertainty has been pretty difficult for us control freaks. In...
Dr Cat’s News Update January 2021
This time last year we had all the hope of a new year and new decade ahead - and wow, look how that turned out! While 2020 was a huge year of disruption and change, both personally and globally, I feel so incredibly grateful to be living an ‘almost normal’ life...