Regenerative treatments emphasise natural components & cutting-edge technologies to support the skin’s biological healing processes.
They are the future of our industry & The Glow Nurse is hugely excited by this area of appearance medicine.
Depending on the treatment, some of the benefits include:
- Hydration/glow/radiance
- Firming/tightening
- Reduction in fine lines/wrinkles
- Improved texture/tone & reduced pore size
- Brightening (including under eyes)
- Improvement in acne/scars, rosacea, pigmentation, eczema
The goal is to slow the skin ageing process, reverse existing signs of ageing & to promote long-term skin health. Collagen & elastin stimulation are at the heart of these rejuvenating treatments!
The award-winning Sunekos® improves signs of ageing by helping to rebuild and regenerate your skin from within.
Sunekos® is a cosmetic injectable bio-regenerating treatment that uses a patented formula (HY66A) containing Hyaluronic Acid and Amino Acids. This specific combination stimulates the regeneration of the extracellular matrix (ECM), leading to increased production of collagen and elastin.
Facial skin looks plumper, tighter, brighter and more hydrated, with a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and an improvement in the appearance of dark circles and eye bags. Perfect for both younger skin to slow the skin ageing process or for more mature skin to rejuvenate & reduce signs of skin ageing.
- Increase firmness and elasticity
- Decreases fine lines and wrinkles
- Deeply hydrates and moisturises
- Improves skin brightness and texture
- Decreases dark circles under eyes
Sunekos® is a great alternative for those who don’t want anti-wrinkle or filler. It is also a perfect treatment in combination with these or any other treatment.
Results typically last between 6-12 months, with follow-up maintenance recommended around the 5-month mark to maintain. The three initial courses are spaced around 2 weeks apart.
Initial of 3 - $2000 (face OR neck)
Face AND Neck x3 - $3200
Single or maintenance course - $750
Eye area only - $500
Eye area x3 - $1350
COMPLIMENTARY SOOTHING MASK/DERMALUX LED FOLLOWING EACH SESSION
Rejuran is the latest injectable skin treatment to Auckland and has been widely loved in Korea for over 10 years. It improves fine lines, skin laxity, hydration, pore size, pigmentation, acne scarring and overall skin rejuvenation.
This injectable is made up of highly purified wild Salmon DNA, known as polynucleotides.
These biological molecules play a crucial role in tissue repair and regeneration. Rejuran stimulates cellular activity and growth factors, promoting collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity, and aiding in the repair of damaged and aging skin from within. This improves skin thickness, reduces inflammation and leaves the skin looking more firm and hydrated. It’s perfect for those seeking natural results and an overall skin glow.
Currently, three Rejuran products are available in Australia: Rejuran Healer, Rejuran i, and Rejuran S. Each product contains the same active ingredient, polynucleotide, but varies in viscosity.
In general, 2-3 initial treatments are recommended 2-4 weeks apart, and repeated as needed (as our skin continues to age) which for some may be 6 monthly, or for others 12 monthly.
It is important to find a skilled and experienced provider who is able to deliver the product into the accurate layer of the skin as maximal visible results are achieved when the product is delivered precisely into the intradermal layer of the skin.
$650/Rejuran i (1ml)
$850/Rejuran i + NCTF (deluxe targeted eye treatment 2ml)
$650/Rejuran S (1ml)
$850/Rejuran Healer (2ml)
$1500/Rejuran Healer (4ml)
COMPLIMENTARY SOOTHING REJURAN MASK/DERMALUX LED FOLLOWING EACH SESSION
As a "bio-remodelling" treatment - PROFHILO® stimulates fibroblasts that are responsible for production of collagen and elastin. High concentrations of Hyaluronic Acid are placed under the skin, with 5 injections each side of the face (or 10 across the neck/hands/décolletage). This creates an unbeatable level of hydration by attracting water to cells. Treatments are best for those 30+ & showing laxity/thinning/lacklustre skin.
PROFHILO® spreads beautifully like honey beneath the skin & remodels the tissue of your mid/lower face. The skin is left with a youthful, hydrated glow and appears firmer & lifted over time.
No volume is added as this is a skin conditioning treatment - perfect for crepey, dry, sagging skin. Profhilo can also be used on the hands, neck or décolletage! It is a perfect preventative treatment also, & can be seen as “collagen banking”.
PROFHILO® is a perfect introduction to injectable treatments or for those who prefer a subtle/natural change - as it does not change the facial shape. It is wonderful alongside dermal filler (which replaces lost volume) &/or wrinkle-relaxing injections. You May also combine PROFHILO® with other collagen stimulating treatments such as smooth PDO threads or exosome therapy (think, collagen double whammy!)
Two initial courses of profhilo treatment are recommended, four weeks apart.
Some patients may benefit from three initial courses however this can be addressed accordingly.
Single treatments are then recommended every 4-6 months for maintenance.
$800/course (2ml) - face OR neck
$1500/2 courses paid upfront - face OR neck
$1500 for face & neck in the same appointment (4ml)
COMPLIMENTARY SOOTHING MASK/DERMALUX LED FOLLOWING EACH SESSION
NCTF135-HA® is a “polyrevitalysing” French skin booster for skin revitalising & repair. A innovative combination of poly revitalizing solution composed of Hyaluronic Acid + 55 nutritional ingredients: Vitamins, Amino Acids, Co-enzymes, Nucleic Acids, Antioxidants. A skin nutrition cocktail that makes it possible to mitigate losses & deficiencies related to aging. NCTF135-HA® revitalizes and deeply moisturizes skin lacking radiance, tone, elasticity, or firmness.
Through micro-needling & targeted injections, the dermis is provided with the essential ingredients it needs to thrive. NCTF135-HA® smoothes out fine lines, restores radiance, deeply nourishes the skin and increases density of the dermis. Perfect for ageing skin that has begun to thin and lose its smooth texture. Provides the optimal environment for skin health (yes, that lovely collagen/elastin!) & delivers deep hydration. Also suited to younger skin that is lacklustre or has other issues such as acne scars. Provides an optimal environment for collagen and elastin production.
An excellent value treatment as it includes micro-needling, targeted injections (areas such as the under-eye).
$550/full face including under-eyes OR full face & neck
$750/full face including under-eyes AND neck
COMPLIMENTARY SOOTHING REJURAN MASK/DERMALUX LED FOLLOWING EACH SESSION
Brighten, tighten & hydrate the eye area!
Beautifeye works to improve skin quality in this delicate area.
Injected superficially with the smallest, shortest needles available on the market (after numbing cream) - treatment is comfortable/painless & safe with minimal downtime.
A course of 3-4 is recommended, two weeks apart.
Single maintenance treatments are then recommended every 4-6 months.
$400/course
$1050/3x courses
$850/NCTF + Rejuran i (deluxe targeted eye treatment 2ml)
Minimally invasive smooth PDO threads are an excellent option to stimulate collagen & elastin. Think of them like dermal “scaffolding“!
PDO stands for polydioxanone – a complex sugar, with a track record in safety. It is an absorbable thread that is thinner than a strand of hair & made of protein.
They are carefully & strategically injected below the skin to act like a micro-injury in the skin so that the body can respond by adding structural proteins (i.e., collagen, elastin, fibrin), which results in smoother, plumper, more youthful looking skin.
Smooth Polydioxanone threads are dissolvable, thin, flexible sutures which have been used safely for many many years. They encourage the natural healing process & are a wonderful skin booster. Smooth threads are incredibly versatile & can be safely used in many places where other injectables are risky (e.g between/above the brows). Popular areas include under the chin, neck, crows feet, lower cheeks & jawline.
TGN uses smooth MINT threads to tighten & restructure ageing skin. They are also a great option for acne scarring. TGN does not perform "lifting" barbed threads.
Results show from week 4-12 onwards & can be repeated after 12 weeks for best results. Treatments are recommended yearly to maintain.
PDO threads are best when combined with other TGN collagen/elastin stimulating treatments! For examples - Profhilo (to approach skin firming in two ways).
Please note - there is a minimum treatment of 40 threads.
$12.50/thread
Exomide (exosome therapy) is a revolutionary treatment taking the Aesthetics world by storm. Exomide harnesses the cutting edge power of exosomes - nano sized vesicles secreted by human stem cells. Exosomes carry essential molecular information for cell-to-cell communication and regeneration.
Exosome therapy when combined with micro-needling can increase skin collagen in the treated areas by up to six-fold & also increases elastin levels by up to 300%. Clinically proven results for this versatile treatment include:
Exosomes, being lab grown secretions, do not contain ANY human DNA or cells. They are derived from, but do not contain any stem cells themselves. The stem cells are from live donors & come from reputable biotech companies that guarantee the purity and viability of the exosomes. They do not have a nucleus & there is no risk of immune reaction for this reason.
A minimum of three treatments (up to five depending on the individual) are recommended for best results. Treatments are best spaced with 4 weeks between. Results can last approximately one year before treating with a maintenance course.
Most people see improvements in skin condition after 2-6 weeks though it can take up to 8 to see the full benefits of exosome therapy. Patience is required when using exosome therapy for skin issues as it requires your own physiological response. You will however see an improvement in overall glow/tone very quickly (from the next day onward!). Downtime is minimal as exosome therapy greatly speeds up the recovery from micro-needling!
$550/course - full face & neck
INCLUDES POST TREATMENT DERMALUX LED THERAPY
Please reach us at lulu@theglownurse.co.nz if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Sunekos is more versatile & can be used around the eyes/across the forehead. Profhilo has less injection points & involves less discomfort. Profhilo utilises high concentrations of Hyaluronic Acid with 10 injection points & Sunekos utilises a combination of Hyaluronic Acids and Amino Acids with many injection points. Profhilo is perhaps a better deep hydrator providing a subtle lift - where Sunekos is perhaps better for those with fine lines/wrinkles/texture issues. A consultation is the best way to determine which is better for your unique needs!
These treatments are fantastic on their own or as an adjunct to dermal filler &/or toxins. If you would like to avoid dermal filler/toxin - you can still achieve fantastic results! On the other hand, when we have dermal filler/toxin treatments it is important to also consider skin boosters & regenerative aesthetics. Dermal filler is best when addressing volume loss/contour enhancement & toxins for dynamic/expressive lines - whereas these treatments stimulate collagen/elastin & improve overall skin quality. We need to think about what is "holding everything in" - alongside treating skin conditions. Therefore, depending on your unique face, goals & preferences - a combination approach may be most suitable for you.
Collagen is one of the major building blocks for bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and skin. It is one of the most important support structures found naturally in our skin, helping to maintain elasticity and suppleness. However, as we age, our cells naturally produce less collagen, leading to dry skin and the loss of elastic tissue, as well as the formation of fine line and wrinkles.
From our mid-twenties, collagen production diminishes by around 1% per year, with a further significant reduction in women after menopause. The loss of this super-protein causes the structural integrity of the skin to decline, resulting in the development of wrinkles and sagging skin. The most significant decrease in collagen production begins during menopause. From the age of around 45, our oestrogen levels fall sharply; and since oestrogen stimulates collagen production, we tend to experience drier skin, with more lines and wrinkles, less firmness, and a loss of elasticity.
Stimulation of new collagen also plays an important role in improving the appearance of scars, including post acne.
Every person’s tolerance varies of course. Injectables can be a little stingy, but in our experience - not unbearable. You will be numbed to reduce discomfort & TGN has a few tricks up her sleeve. Most people find treatment quite comfortable.
Again, a consultation is the only way to determine this! As a rule, filler is for correcting more obvious volume loss/hollows & skin boosters are best for improving undereye skin quality/brightening. Sometimes a combination is the best choice. Most people can benefit from under eye skin boosters, where not many people are actually ideal candidates for tear trough filler.
This varies by treatment. This list will not be complete & downtime/risks will be discussed in person during consultation. Profhilo for example, leaves small bumps under the skin for up to q4hours - they are not very visible in most cases & there is a low risk of bruising (though can occur).. The following day you should be able to go to work without anyone noticing! Sunekos can be more noticeable as it involves more injection points and in areas that are more prone to bruising (e.g around the eyes/forehead) - however the bumps should subside within a couple of days or less. NCTF135HA varies in downtime - microneedling can leave skin looking a little “sunburnt” for a day or two, & injections can leave tiny marks/bruising. You may have redness & mild swelling following Exosome Therapy which very quickly subsides. PDO threads may result in mild swelling for up to 48 hours (ice greatly helps) & bruising may occur in places. TGN will of course do her best to reduce your downtime - you can help too, by following pre and post appointment advice for all treatments (which have a minimum 48 hours before exercise & we hours before alcohol for example). Taking oral arnica in the lead up to your appointment & avoiding blood thinning (such as alcohol/ibuprofen) 24 hours before your appointment can also help to reduce. Adding Dermalux LED after your session can help with swelling greatly.
Profhilo® Medical Device Class III. For the redefinition and laxity remodelling where skin laxity is a problem. Profhilo has risks and benefits Contains low & high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (64mg / 2ml) As your doctor if Profhilo is right for you For product information check with your doctor or from product details with the supplier Accelagen Pty Ltd. Whanganui.
Sunekos 1200 is an implantable medical device that modifies the structure of mature skin, restoring volume, filling wrinkles and folds in the skin and in scar sites. It is suitable for creating a temporary increase in the volume of skin tissue. Sunekos 1200 is a medical device that is sterile, injectable, non-pyrogenic, biocompatible, re-absorbable, made with hyaluronic acid and amino acids.
Sunekos Performa is a medical device recommended for the treatment of blemishes and depressions in the skin caused by wrinkles and scars. Sunekos Performa is a sterile resorbable injectable solution which acts as a filler, supporting the restoration of physiological elasticity and temporarily replacing volume by expanding the soft tissues. Sunekos should not be used on patients: with known hypersensitivity to any of its components; presenting with a general infection, inflammatory or infectious cutaneous problems; with history of severe multiple allergies or anaphylactic shock; prone to hypertrophic scars/keloids or streptococcal diseases; in patients presenting with porphyria; under 18 years of age; in pregnancy or lactation; others. See full Instructions for use before prescribing for full safety information, available from www.xytide.co.nz. Copyright© 2024. Xytide Biotech Pty Ltd. Always read the label and follow the instructions. This medical device must be administered by a Healthcare Professional. New Zealand Sponsor: AA-Med Pty Ltd.Distributed by: Xytide Biotech NZ Pty Ltd (NZBN 9429049668612) C/O Alliott Ltd, Level 2, 142 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland 1023 NZ. For more information please phone +61 1800 570 036
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