Beauty runs in the family
Renowned for her superlative work in cosmetic medicine, Dr Teresa Cattin is outstanding in her field, with a highly regarded skincare line and discreetly elegant clinic, FaceWorks, in Mairangi Bay.
Highly trained in the use of neuromodulators and dermal fillers, Teresa has over 20 years’ experience in cosmetic medicine, and is famed for her less-is-more approach to graceful ageing.
A past President of the New Zealand College of Appearance Medicine and regularly invited to speak at international conferences, she pioneered the use of the ‘French Touch’ approach to injectables in New Zealand, effectively using carefully placed, very small amounts of cosmetic injectables to subtly rejuvenate and enhance the face for a ‘you, but better’ result.
Raised watching her mother’s impeccable work, it was only natural that Leigh Cattin, a newly graduated doctor, would join
Teresa at the FaceWorks clinic in time, and the pair thrive on the working environment that a mother-daughter relationship brings.
It comes as no surprise that Leigh, who has a particular interest in low dose neuromodulators and lip enhancements for younger patients, has already developed a loyal following of her own.
‘‘With younger patients, it’s not about softening age-related changes on the face, but carefully enhancing the client’s natural beauty,’’ says Leigh.
‘‘Sometimes a lip may be just slightly too thin or asymmetrical, and a very small amount of product can make all the difference in a way that is not at all obvious.’’
Both are passionate about the French approach to appearance medicine, with Teresa saying: ‘‘There is increasing evidence that tiny amounts of neuromodulator given regularly and started at the right time can prevent very deep lines from forming.
‘‘Deep lines aren’t necessarily a result of age. They can be a family trait, starting at a much younger age. Careful use of a neuromodulator controls the development of these family traits beautifully, for natural results that never look frozen.’’
To find out more about FaceWorks visit faceworks.co.nz or phone (09) 486 5540.