Registered Cosmetic Nurse with a passion for natural results, to leave you looking refreshed and feeling confident
16/10/2023
There are a multitude of changes within the skin that occur with age, affecting structure, support, volume, hydration, density, elasticity, bone loss, loss of muscle tone, you name it.
Here in clinic we provide a holistic assessment and treatment plan for you, addressing all of these elements, to ensure your results are as good as they can be, and last as long as possible!
If you have poor elasticity, dermal fillers will never look as good! It is so important to ensure you have a good “plan” in place to get the most out of your aesthetic journey.
We will help to guide you on where to begin, which takes the confusion out of what is an ever changing industry.
If you want to sit down with us, to develop an aesthetic treatment plan, we are here with no judgement, pure, honest advice that is specific for you, to action when you feel the time is right.
29/09/2023
Let’s talk about the most feared complications of using anti-wrinkle in the upper third of the face, frown and forehead!
These 3 main complications are a scary thought, we want these treatments to make us look refreshed, right?
The thought of peaky surprised brows or sleepy eyes doesn’t sound good.
Thankfully, these can be easily avoided and also corrected or softened at 2-3 weeks.
Take away points:
⚡️Injectors are just as scared of these as you are!
Make sure you follow your post treatment care, and follow dosing advice, you don’t want to “rob Peter, to pay Paul” to then have to meet MR Spock 🫣
⚡️Find an honest injector, if my patient will not benefit from having their upper forehead treated, I will tell them, if they want a frozen forehead and it won’t make them look better, I will tell them!
⚡️It is COMMON for your treatment to feel heavy or firm at 2 weeks and your brows can often feel a little restricted, depending on your dose and treatment area.
Things will ebb and flow for the 2-3 week period, this is perfectly normal.
Full effect 2 weeks, softened and sitting perfect at 4 weeks is my rule!
⚡️These complications are not common, but do occur, make sure you let your injector know, so you can both reach the best result together!
Book a consultation on our website, if you are interested in discussing your anti-wrinkle options at LHA
12/08/2023
How do you choose your practitioner?
The majority of my clients come from word of mouth referral, which I am very proud of.
I have built a loyal family of clients, a relationship built on trust, honesty, integrity and skill.
This has led me to consider, how do the majority of women & men choose their practitioner?
One of my own considerations that would impact my provider choice, would be their expertise and experience, understanding of anatomy, and rapport.
As a registered nurse aesthetic nurse in New Zealand, we have to hold a current practicing certificate with clinical supervision by a cosmetic doctor.
We are governed by the same rules that any other nurse is governed by, plus more. This is not limited to: clinical hours & professional development hours.
This is where independent practitioners like myself, invest time and money into furthering our knowledge base, to keep up to date with the advances in our field, best practice techniques and safe treatment.
I am currently attending 4 comprehensive learning days in Sydney at the international Aesthetics 2023, to continue to build on my knowledge to benefit my my own development, the clinic, and my clients aesthetic outcomes. Despite my 9 years in this area, you never stop learning.
Don’t feel afraid to do your research, ask yourself, what is important to me?
Ask all the questions you need to make an informed choice about who’s behind the needle!
21/07/2023
Teoxane's Redensity 1 has been described by many practitioners as an 'injectable moisturiser' because of its remarkable ability to hydrate the skin on the face, neck and décolleté.
Skin boosters are one of the most popular and trending skin rejuvenation treatments.
Skin boosters are great at boosting collagen and elastin in the skin, creating a beautiful glow and bounce, along with helping with fine lines and wrinkles.
You can treat the face, neck and body, and they can be used on any skin type at any age.
This is a fantastic treatment for perimenopausal and menopausal skin, in order to boost collagen and help with elasticity that is commonly lost during this time. Also targeted to dry, winter damaged or dehydrated skin, or prior to a special event.
Precisely delivered into the skin via the V2 auto injector, ensuring accurate depth and even coverage of this beautiful antioxidant rich product into the skin.
A series of 3 treatments are required at 3-4 week intervals.
DidYouKnow that over time, (those dynamic lines around the mouth) can form from repetitive lip movements such as lip puckering and pursing? can become one of the first signs of aging.
Historically, LipstickLines have been difficult to treat because of those repetitive movements. But now, with RHA Redensity™, softening the appearance of these dynamic wrinkles without adding bulk or projection is possible. RHA
Redensity™-the weightless lipstick line treatment-smooths LipstickLines for a natural look and feel. Interested in learning more? Schedule an initial Consultation to learn more about this treatment.
15/03/2023
Retinol is one of the most important topical ingredients we can apply to our skin. Just as long as it’s specific to your skin requirements and ideally one that is sold through a licensed practitioner to ensure quality ingredients at active levels. We prep all all of our clients on actives before we start any in clinic, skin health treatments. You can see how here in this diagram, retinoids ensure the skin is functioning efficiently, which will then enhance and prolong your in-clinic skin treatments!
15/02/2023
How does Morpheus 8 work?
Morpheus8 is an FDA approved medical device, combining radio frequency technology, microneedling, and fractional treatment to address a variety of skin concerns.
Tiny needles pe*****te the skin and heat the tissue to stimulate the production of collagen & elastin.
What makes Morpheus8 different than other micro-needling treatments, is the depth the needles pe*****te the skin. It is the only treatment that can remodel fat under the skin to obtain optimal results.
Contouring and refining the subdermal layers will enable a more detailed approach to sculpt the face naturally.
Morpheus8 commonly treats problem areas including the neck and lower face. It can also reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and discoloration. The body application is used to tighten areas such as arms, knees, abdomen & buttocks.
05/12/2022
Thank you to all of those who have continued to support me throughout the last 4.5 years of LHA.
The growing demand for my aesthetic & skin health services, has sparked some exciting changes for the clinic.
A beautiful new clinic opening March 2023, with 3 treatment rooms to accommodate new, and existing clientele.
For those of you who have not yet met my new team member, Isabelle - Registered Nurse, all skin treatments are now under her care and guidance. I will continue to focus on injectables, to offer a breadth of knowledge and skill to my clients.
We have some exciting new treatments, and medical grade technology to add to our skin treatment services next year.
For those of you whom have been patiently waiting to become a member of the clinic, I have opened up some new client initial consultation appointments for March, which can be made via the website. There are a select few, these will snap up quickly.
Another gentle reminder that the clinic continues to run with a 6 week lead time, so pre-booking is absolutely essential. This can be done online, or via the link in the Bio.
Thank you for ongoing support!
19/01/2022
Introducing little Arabella 💖🐣
31/08/2021
Online Product Orders Now Available!
Pop on over to the website to the online shop to stock up on your medical grade skin care needs 💕
Link in Bio
26/08/2021
Microneedling on its own is an incredibly effective treatment for Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Scars, Fine Lines, Sagging Skin, Pores, and much more, add PRP into the mix and this accelerates results significantly.
The Basics of PRP
Platelet-rich plasma is a substance from your own blood that contains high concentrations of powerful healing growth factors. Plasma is the liquid part of your blood, it allows platelets (a type of blood cell that helps your blood clot) to move freely through your blood.
Platelets are blood cells with several roles to play in the body.
One is to promote blood clotting so that a person does not excessively bleed when they are cut.
Another is to contain proteins in the blood that help wounds to heal.
The plasma and platelets are isolated by taking a sample of blood and processing it through a machine called a centrifuge, which spins the blood and separates the components.
The platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the skin or used in
conjunction with micro-needling, or even better, both!
PRP then gets into the deepest layers of your skin. Together, they trigger a dual effect of collagen and elastin production and new, healthy cell growth.
24/08/2021
Where has this been all my life is the general feedback on this potent eye serum from the Cosmedix Elite range!!
Specifically for dermal redensification of the thinning tissue under the eye.
With its powerful retinol AGP complex, growth factors & science backed ingredients, results are immediate but only continue to get better with nightly use.
Available online at the webshop for $230.00 lasts 6-8 months.
22/08/2021
Appointment Rescheduling
I hope you are all keeping safe and well within your bubbles, all client bookings that have been affected by the level changes will be updated on Tuesday 24th August.
All client bookings will be rescheduled in order of cancelled appointments, extra evening and weekend clinics will be opened to ensure all clients are seen in a timely manner.
Thank you for your continued support!
08/08/2021
After much thought, I have decided to close my clinic books to new clients for the time being.
There will be a waiting list on the website if you wish to be notified of any availability for new clients.
The books will be closing from Sunday 15th August and any new bookings will not be able to be seen until October.
This decision has been made to ensure I can safely and expertly maintain and treat my existing loyal client base. All of those who are existing clients, will continue to be seen as normal for regular treatments and or new treatments!
You and your skin and my priority 💕
There are some exciting clinic changes coming soon, to my existing clients, I am looking forward to sharing these with you over the next few months!
05/08/2021
Lip rejuvenation & lower face support for a blended and completely natural enhancement of the age related changes around the mouth
This treatment was performed using Hyaluronic Dermal Fillers, longevity approximately 12 months.
16/06/2021
Why you need to wear SPF even in the winter ❄️
This image is of a truck driver from the US, this is a graphic illustration of just how damaging the effects of the sun can be.
His left side has suffered 28 years of sun exposure through his truck window, where his right side was protected by the shaded cab.
The effects of collagen and elastin destruction are very clear, so wear SPF every day to protect your skin, as the damage does add up!
SPF tends to be pushed to the back of the cupboard when winter strikes, however we now know that the melanin cells on our skin can be stimulated by blue light from our computers, phones and tablets, and even from the lights inside.
Although these levels are low, this daily exposure can create a cumulative effect which can slowly damage our skin, creating fine lines, collagen & elastin destruction & pigment formation.
Find a light, beautiful to wear SPF that is a pleasure to apply during your morning skin ritual! The PCA Sheer Tint is a client favourite in clinic 💕
15/06/2021
Natural Results are my goal 🌳
Unfortunately we see over or inappropriately treated faces every where we look, and sadly it seems to be more prevalent than ever!!
I personally think the "cookie cutter" approach is to partly blame for this, the "one size fits all" treatment approach ends up making people look weird, overfilled and all looking quite similarly "pillow faced".
I think where some injectors also get into trouble is "line chasing" lines are normal and a part of being expressive, and human! Eradicating all lines, is not a natural look.
The upsetting part about these inappropriate treatments, is that this is what we now think "normal" dermal filler treatments are! Over filled and obvious. This then creates a barrier or fear for a lot of people seeking anti-aging treatments!!
This is such a shame as dermal filler, as well as botox can be done so beautifully, and so naturally to enhance someones existing facial features.
In my experience as a nurse injector, less is always more, assessment skills are PARAMOUNT, and so is experience and having an artistic eye. Having the strength to say no as an injector, or refer if you feel a second opinion is required.
I look at the face as a whole, it is all about balance, detail & experience. Natural results is what I do at Louise Highet Aesthetics.
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Louise registered with her Bachelor of Nursing in 2009, completing her post-graduate studies at Christchurch hospital, specialising in acute and spinal rehabilitation. Louise went on to work as a Practice Nurse in Christchurch, with a focus on primary health care, wound care, children’s and women’s health.
Louise then started at KM Surgical, Dermatology and Appearance Medicine practice where she worked as an appearance medicine nurse, practice nurse and theatre nurse for 3 years, with 1 year as the clinical nurse manager. Louise then took the opportunity to work as the appearance medicine nurse at the Skin Institute in Takapuna for just over 2 years, she has over 6 years experience as a cosmetic and practice nurse, working in the medical cosmetic and dermatology field.
Louise is passionate about skin health, and helping her clients feel confident, refreshed and rejuvenated. Louise was drawn to the industry through her interest to help educate people about their skin, promote self confidence and implement treatments to achieve natural harmonious results, using the safest techniques.
Louise conducts thorough facial assessment and individualised treatment plans that are tailored to your skin concerns. She will work alongside you in your journey to feeling and looking great. Throughout her career Louise has performed and educated fellow nurses in advanced skin treatments, cosmetic injectables, and light based treatments. She ensures her professional standards are maintained through attendance of national and international cosmetic workshops, conferences and seminars, ensuring she is at the forefront of the latest techniques, treatments and safety guidelines.
Louise will work along side you in your journey to skin health, from ageing gracefully, to enhancing your individual features, softening life-lines or educating you how to best care for your skin, you will be on your way to a beautiful, healthy complexion that you can feel confident about.
