Our learnings from the Non Surgical Symposium
From June 13-15, 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to attend NSS 2024 (Non Surgical Symposium) held at the stunning Gold Coast. The conference was a remarkable blend of cutting edge presentations, hands-on workshops, and invaluable insights, making it a pivotal...
Meet our new nurses Janny and Tina!
We're so excited to have two experienced injectable nurses joining our team here at The Face Place! Both with years of experiences in the Cosmedicine and Injectables industry, we're so lucky to have their knowledge and skills shared with our team and with you! Meet...
Why You Should Attend Our Complications Grand Round Workshop: A Nurse Trainer’s Perspective
As a nurse trainer, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of our Complications Grand Round Workshop. In our field, while we always strive for the best outcomes; complications are an inevitable part of medical practice. Understanding how to effectively...
How does Menopause affect women: physically, mentally, emotionally and sexually.
Last month, Lauren and I were invited to speak in front of 120 beautiful women of different ages at the Milford Boat Club. It was a great turn out for the event organized by Natasha Macleod to raise funds for Gumboot Friday and Woven Earth NZ. The talks centered...
Cold Weather Skincare Essentials
During winter, cold temperatures and low humidity levels can zap the skin of its natural moisture, leading to dryness, flakiness, and discomfort. Additionally, indoor heating systems further contribute to dehydration by drying out the air surrounding our skin. This is...
Dr Cat’s June Update
We are so excited and delighted to announce that we have now moved to our new city clinic on Quay St, closing the doors to the Britomart clinic one last time last Wednesday, after 11 incredible years. When we moved from our second floor locations in Vulcan Lane and...
We’re on the move!
In 2001, Dr Cat started The Face Place in Vulcan Lane, with just $13,500. Some of you may recall we’ve moved a couple of times since then – first to the corner of Vulcan Lane and Queen St in 2004, and then street front to the Britomart Precinct to make the statement...
Dr Cat’s May Update
Gosh has it only been a month since I was in Monaco at conference - it feels like so much longer! Our biggest news is the transition of our Britomart clinic to Quay St opposite the ferry terminal next month. Britomart has served us well for 11 years and when we opened...
What is Bell’s Palsy?
Bell’s Palsy refers to a condition where there is paralysis or weakness of one side of the face. This occurs when the nerve affecting facial muscle movement is injured or stops working for various reasons. A small percentage of people are born with a deficiency of...
What are peptides?
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES? Peptides are in every living microorganism. We have over 7,000 known peptides in the human body and they play a key role in every biological function. Simply put, a peptide is two or more amino acids in a chain. Twenty or more amino acids make...
TFP Academy Foundation Courses
As a nurse, I have always been captivated by the intersection of science and art, where meticulous care meets the pursuit of beauty. My journey into nursing began with a desire to make a difference in people's lives. I am passionate about patient care and had spent...
Diary of an Injector
I started my journey into Cosmedicine in 2014 and am grateful to have trained under some of the best Appearance Medicine doctors and nurse-trainers in the country. In the early days of training, the importance of anatomy, always thinking of where your needle is and...