Treatment for Scars & Scarring
Ongoing professional development through training and conferences is vital in the cosmetic field. These opportunities allow injectors to observe and learn from expert-led sessions, fostering a collaborative environment for sharing knowledge. One fascinating topic I...
Success in the Cosmetic Industry
As a Nurse Educator at The Face Place, I have had the privilege of guiding many aspiring injectors as they embark on their journey into the dynamic and rewarding world of aesthetics. I know firsthand how intimidating those first steps can feel, I was once in your...
The Consultation Process
At The Face Place we are dedicated to the consultation process At the Face Place we pride ourselves on a thorough consultation process to ensure we understand your needs and that you are well educated in the process of both home care and ‘in clinic’ treatments....
Dr Cat’s January Update
Happy New Year! Although the phrase is getting a little old now that we are halfway through January, with many people just starting to dribble on back to work from summer holidays it really does feel like we are starting the year anew. I hope you are returning from...
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...