by Hannah Cullen | Nov 25, 2025 | Blog
What Is Botox and How Does It Work? Botox® (botulinum toxin type A) is a purified protein that temporarily relaxes targeted muscles. When those muscles rest, the overlying skin smooths out, softening existing wrinkles and preventing new ones from forming. At...
by Hannah Cullen | Nov 18, 2025 | Blog
What Is Fractional CO₂ Laser Treatment? Fractional CO₂ laser is one of the most advanced skin-rejuvenation treatments available. It works by creating thousands of microscopic columns of heat within the skin’s surface. These controlled “micro-injuries” stimulate...
by Hannah Cullen | Nov 11, 2025 | Blog
Why People Choose Mole or Cyst Removal Most moles and cysts are harmless. But sometimes, they catch on clothing, cause discomfort, or are simply in a spot that bothers you. Whether for comfort or confidence, it’s common to consider having them removed. At SkinCentre,...
by Megan Pakes | Nov 6, 2025 | Blog
If you’d love your skin to look fresher without surgery or long downtime, Fraxel® fractional laser is one of the most proven ways to do it. Performed by our medical team in Tauranga, Fraxel treats the visible signs of sun exposure and ageing—softening lines, evening...
by Hannah Cullen | Oct 27, 2025 | Blog
What Are Freckles? Freckles (called ephelides) are small, flat, light-brown spots that appear most often on areas exposed to sunlight — the face, shoulders, and arms. They’re a sign that your skin is reacting to UV radiation by making more pigment (melanin). Freckles...
by Hannah Cullen | Oct 13, 2025 | Blog
Why the New Zealand Sun Is Different (and Dangerous) New Zealand’s sun is not like other countries. We have some of the highest ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels in the world, often reaching “Extreme” levels on the UV index, especially in late spring and summer. This...
