Beauty news: Dr. Leigh Cattin opens her books at FaceWorks

Raised watching her mother’s impeccable work in the field of cosmetic medicine, it was only natural that Dr. Leigh Cattin would join Dr. Teresa Cattin’s highly regarded FaceWorks clinic in Mairangi Bay, quickly accruing an impressive client list of her own. Now opening her books to welcome new patients, spots are filling fast with exceptionally good reason.
Highly trained in the use of neuromodulators and cosmetic fillers and a leader in her field, Dr. 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 who is 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 and discreetly rejuvenate and enhance the face. When it comes to recommendations for those hesitant to try injectables it’s Teresa I point them towards every time – and every time they come away beyond happy with the results. When it comes to Leigh Cattin it’s safe to say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, and now I’m recommending her careful hand to the injectable-curious too.
Currently a Junior Doctor at Waikato Hospital but already a seasoned injector with over six years of artistry under her belt, Leigh’s frequent Saturday clinics at FaceWorks in Albany are increasingly popular with younger patients looking to experience her own ‘natural’ touch first hand. A registered nurse before going to medical school and a regular at international appearance medicine conferences alongside her mother, Leigh recently travelled to Paris to attend a showcase of the latest innovations in the field of cosmetic medicine and returned inspired by what she saw there – and excited to pass on some of her significant knowledge to her patients.
Working from Teresa's clinic on Auckland's Apollo Drive, Leigh, who has a particular interest in neuromodulators and lip enhancements for younger patients, has bought an impressive new dynamic to the space and a raft of new clients who appreciate the considerable difference that taking a subtle but considered approach to injectables makes.
“With younger patients, it's not about softening age-related changes on the face, but rather about carefully enhancing each 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 or ‘done’ looking.”
Elegant and serene but with just the right amount of comfort thrown in for good measure, their Albany clinic is a true reflection of the professionalism and warmth you experience when you meet Teresa and Leigh, so if you’re thinking of embarking on your own cosmetic medicine journey then don’t hesitate to give them a call!

To find out more about FaceWorks - including its affordable eponymous skincare range - visit their website or phone (09) 486 5540.