What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 1am - 7pm Thursday 11am - 6pm

New Aspect Appearance Medicine With Lauren, 72 Bridge Street, Napier (2026)

12/05/2026

Perioral lines are those little lines around the mouth that can make lipstick bleed, makeup sit funny and the mouth area look older or tired.

These are refered to often as “smokers lines ” but see them in people who have never smoked a day in their life. The mouth area is one of the strongest and most overworked muscle groups in the face. Every repetitive movement eventually leaves a mark.

This is because as this area ages we lose collagen, elastin, lip support and structure over time. On top of that we purse, sip, talk, chew, kiss, move it all day long. Eventually those repetitive movements start to etch into the skin.

I honestly think this generation is going to develop perioral lines younger than ever before due to constant va**ng, sipping out of Stanley cups, pump water bottles, straws etc. They all involve repetitive pursing of the lips over and over again throughout the day.

Here are a few things I recommend avoiding or minimising in orderto avoid these:

• Constantly drinking through straws or Stanley-style sip cups/ pump bottles
• Repetitive pursing of the lips out of habbit
• Smoking/va**ng
• Neglecting this area in your skincare and treatment plan

One of my favourite tips which is easy is to start treating the mouth area like the eye area. The skin around the mouth is delicate and thin, so applying your eye cream around the perioral area can actually help support hydration and skin quality over time.

Treatment wise, it’s often not about just filling the little lines themselves.

I prefer to treat the WHY behind the lines.
This may include:
• Restoring structural support around the mouth with strategically placed filler
• Supporting and adding structure to the actual lip body
• Collagen stimulation treatments to improve skin strength and texture
• Skin boosters, RF microneedling or biostimulators to rebuild skin quality over time

The best results usually come from layering treatments and improving the foundation of the skin.
This area tells a story over time and the sooner we support it properly, the better it ages.

12/05/2026

This beauty cane in wanting a bit of a refresh bit didn't know what she needed. So after chatting and assessing her face we decided to restore and replace lost structure and volume.

We focused on restoring support and balance by treating the:
• Midface
• Lateral cheeks
• Preauricular area
• Marionette region

This wasn’t about making her look done, it was about rebuilding structure where it had been lost over time.

• The midface and lateral cheeks help restore, lift and contour.
•The preauricular area is one of the most underrated areas I treat. By restoring support here we can beautifully soften heaviness and improve lower face structure. Giving a more defined smooth jawline.
•The marionette area was then treated strategically to soften shadowing and further help luft and define the jawline.

This is why full face assessment matters so much.
You can’t always fix lower face heaviness by only treating the lower face. Often the answer is restoring support higher up and working with the face as a whole. And of course adding back volume to the areas where we need support.

The result is a fresher, softer, more rested version of her, while still looking completely like herself.

Her journey has juat begun so keep your eyes open for future results.

11/05/2026

Three of my favorite areas to treat using muscle relaxants.

These treatments are not necessarily just about the lines but more about what happens to the face when certain depressor muscles are relaxed.

Take the frown area for example. The muscles between the brows are strong downward pulling muscles. Over time they can create heaviness through the centre of the face, making us look tired, angry or tense. When these muscles are strategically relaxed, the opposing muscles of the forehead are able to work more effectively, helping create a subtle lift and opening through the upper face.

The same goes for the crows feet area and brow lift. Carefully treating the outer eye muscles can reduce the downward pull around the eyes, allowing the brow to elevate slightly and the eye area to appear more open, refreshed and awake. It is one of my favourite treatments because it can beautifully open up the eye area.

And then there’s the lower face where we relax the platysmal bands which is another incredibly powerful area. The platysma is a strong downward pulling muscle in the neck and lower face. Over time it contributes to heaviness, jowling and downward pull around the mouth. By strategically relaxing these muscles, we can help reduce that downward tension and create a more lifted, supported appearance through the jawline and lower face.

This is why I love muscle relaxants so much when used properly. They do far more than soften lines.

They can:
• Create lift
• Open the eye area
• Improve facial balance
• Reduce downward pull
• Help restore softer facial expressions
• Support the jawline and lower face
• Make the face appear lighter and less tense

And when we combine all three areas this is an absolute game changer!!

Why? Because these are all major depressor areas of the face. Areas that pull downward, create heaviness and concontribute to that tired, tense or weighed down appearance over time.

Treating all these areas together not only will have you looking smoother, more rested, less tired and grumpy, more lifted and youthful.

If you haven't tried this combination you are missing out!

10/05/2026

The neck is one of the hardest areas to treat because the skin is thinner, constantly moving, exposed to sun damage and often one of the first places to show aging.

Hyperdilute Radiesse is one of my favourite treatments for this.

Radiesse is a biostimulator made from calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a gel carrier.

What does that mean in simple terms?

It means it doesn’t just sit there acting as a filler. It stimulates your own collagen and elastin production over time. Yes, it can be used structurally in certain areas of the face for support and contour, but one of the reasons I love it so much is because of what it does to the skin itself.

When hyperdiluted, Radiesse can be used as a collagen stimulating treatment rather than a traditional filler.

This makes it amazing for areas like:
• Neck
• Midface
• Preauricular zone
• Lower face
• Jawline
• Crepey skin
It is diluted and spread through the skin to stimulate your own collagen and elastin production over time.

This helps improve:
• Crepey skin
• Fine lines and neck lines
• Skin thinning
• Mild laxity
• Overall firmness and texture

As you can see in these before and after photos a subtle improvement just a days apart. These are incredible results using my own protocol designed for impactful results! I cannot wait to see her results in 2-3 months time when results will be at it's peak.

Radiesse® and Radiesse® (+) Lidocaine are prescription medicines for injection into the skin for smoothing wrinkles or for hand augmentation. They are injected by a healthcare professional. Risks include injection into a blood vessel causing blockage, with rare, serious side effects like vision abnormalities or permanent scarring.

10/05/2026

A lot of people are surprised to learn that the neck plays a huge role in aging the lower face. The neck muscles (platysmal bands) become stronger and tighter with age, they can start pulling the jawline downward and contribute to heaviness and jowling.

Jawline anti-wrinkle (Botox) treatment works by relaxing the platysma muscle, the muscle that pulls downward on the lower face and neck. Over time, this downward pull can contribute to:

•Heavy lower face appearance
•Loss of jawline definition
•Jowling
•Downturned mouth corners
•Neck banding
•A tired or sad appearance

By strategically relaxing this pull, we can soften the downward tension and allow the upper facial muscles to lift more effectively. The result is a tighter, defined more supported lower face. Stopping the pulling down will allow the upper facial muscles to elevate more freely.

I have seen first hand with myself and my client's the incredible results post treatment, with a more defined and smooth jawline, neck skin laxity improvement, improvement in the the nasolabial folds, under-eyes and a subtle lifting of the cheeks. With a overall more rested, defined and youthful appearance this treatment really us a game changer and it's so quick and easy!

This is definitely one of my fave areas to treat and remember it doesn't just give great immediate results this is a preventative treatment too. If we treat early then we can prevent the future jowling and neck laxity.

Botox® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines , horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botox® has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Botox is right for you. If you have side effects, see your doctor. For details on precautions & side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www.medsafe.govt.nz . Botox® treatment lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical practitioner.

09/05/2026

I’ll be back in GISBORNE on the for my next on the 18th & 19th May.

I offer a range of advanced aesthetic treatments including:

• Anti-wrinkle treatments
• Dermal filler for facial balance and support
• Lip hydration and enhancement
• Skin boosters such as Sunekos, Skinvive, Redensity 1
• RF microneedling & HIFU for collagen stimulation and skin tightening
• Tailored treatment plans

My approach is always natural, balanced and personalised. We start with a consultation to discuss your concerns, goals and the best treatment options for you.

Appointments are limited and tend to fill quickly, so if you’re Gisborne and have been waiting for my next visit, now is the time to secure your spot.

📍 130 Ormond Road (Behind the Village Gift Shop)
📅 18th & 19th May

Book via the drop down arrow on Instagram or via my website newaspect.co.nz to reserve your appointment.

I look forward to seeing you all soon 🖤

08/05/2026

One thing I obsess over when studying a face is light reflection.

Light reflection is one of the biggest indicators of youthfulness. So I pay close attention to where the light is hitting just as much as I look at wrinkles. Because youthful faces reflect light.

I don’t just see wrinkles. I see shadows. I see flattening. I see where the face has lost structure and stopped reflecting light the way it once did.

That’s why contour and light reflection matters so much.

Youthful faces naturally catch light in certain areas such as the temples, mid cheek, lateral cheeks and chin. So youthful face has structure, contour, support, smooth transitions, good skin quality and natural light reflection.

As we age, we lose bone, collagen, fat support and skin quality. The face starts to flatten and descend. Instead of reflecting light, it starts casting shadows.
That tired look people complain about, a lot of the time it’s not actually just wrinkles it’s loss of contour and loss of light reflection.

Contour is not about making someone look sharp, fake or overfilled. Proper contour restores lost structure and support so the face reflects light again in a youthful way like it did when we were younger.

To me, a youthful appearance is:
•healthy, radiant, even skin tone
•good structure & support
•balanced proportions
•soft light reflection & contour
•less shadowing

Aesthetic medicine isn’t just injecting product.
It’s studying balance, contour, proportions, shadowing and how the face moves and reflects light.

The best aesthetic work should make people think:
“You look well.”
“You look fresh.”
“You look healthy.”

And that's why areas of light reflection and contour should be treated to achieve youthful, optimal results.

07/05/2026

Natural results should still look like results.

I think somewhere along the way the aesthetic industry became scared of visible improvement. People are told “you don’t want to look done” so often that many end up spending money and going through treatments only to look exactly the same.

Natural doesn’t mean no change. Natural means you still look like YOU. Just fresher, healthier, more rested, more structured, more confident.

You should still notice:
• smoother, healthier skin
• softer shadows
• better light reflection
• improved facial balance
• more definition
• less tiredness in the mirror

The goal isn’t to make people wonder what happened to your face. The goal is for people to think you look well, refreshed, glowing and happier, without being able to pinpoint why.

There’s a big difference between overdone and under-treated. And honestly, I see a lot of under-treated work these days because everyone is terrified of looking “fake.”

Good aesthetic work is about balance. Enough product, enough skill, enough vision and often treating more than one aspect of aging, not just placing 1ml somewhere and hoping for a transformation.

You can absolutely have natural results and still have RESULTS!

07/05/2026

I don't even know where to begin with this beauty...

The results of several treatments and a couple of different modalities has me mind blown!

I mean the canvas was absolutely stunning to begin with but now she could seriously be a super model! And if you knew her age you would wouldn't believe me.

This is the result of a full face approach from top to bottom almost no part of the face has been untouched. This was a slow approach over several months and you can see how some big and small tweak ls have made such a big difference.

There is more light reflects on the face, the cheeks and jawline lifted, shadowing gone, lips plump and defined there is mixture of both rejuvenation and beautification and I'm absolutely OBSESSED!

This gorgeous girl is both beautiful inside and out and we are both so so happy with her results 💕

If you are interested in having a chat about what treatments would be good for you book in for a free consultation .

06/05/2026

When you have to check it's the same client walking in because the results are THAT good!!

Literally 15 years younger with just one treatment!

A beautiful result at this beauties follow up appointment.

The results speak for themselves.

Frown, Forehead and brow lift to achieve a beautiful youthful rested result.

Obsessed 😍

05/05/2026

I don’t just look at a face… I study it.

This isn’t a job where I rely on facial maps or inject based on a code. Faces aren’t identical, so why would the approach be?

After 8 years of doing this, I don’t need Hinders lines to tell me where to go. I don't need codes to tell me how much product to inject, because I’m reading what’s in front of me on YOUR unique face.

I see shadows where volume has been lost.
I see where light no longer reflects the way it used to.
I see heaviness, imbalance, or areas that are pulling down.

And I also see what doesn’t need touching.

That’s the difference.

Anyone can be taught the basics where to place filler. But not everyone can ACTUALLY see a face.

It’s an eye you should have naturally and then develop over time. Its an understanding of how structure, light, and movement all work together. It’s knowing that if you treat the right areas, subtly and strategically, the whole face lifts, softens, and makes sense again.

This is my passion.
And my skill has been honed over years of studying, treating, and truly understanding faces.

Because when you see what others don’t…
you don’t just inject, you restore.

That’s where real results come from.

New Aspect Appearance Medicine With Lauren

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

11/05/2026

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

09/05/2026

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

05/05/2026

Address

Opening Hours

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share