Cityscape Summer 2020
Welcome to 2020. For our first issue of a new decade, Cityscape has taken up the 5 Ways to Wellbeing as a kaupapa, or set of principles, underpinning our editorial direction for 2020 and beyond. If you haven’t heard of them before, the 5 Ways – Connect, Be active, Take notice, Keep Learning, and Give – have been taken up by mental health agencies and organisations around the world. There is extensive scientific evidence that if practised regularly, the 5 Ways will lift your wellbeing. The challenge is to find ways to introduce these actions into our daily lives. Between the covers of Cityscape we have curated a selection of experts local and international that can help. Supporting local businesses by getting offline and in-store is one way to connect with your community as well as be more active and giving – as consumers, we often make big decisions about where to spend our money on the basis of saving a dollar or two. Remember, when you buy from a small business, an actual person does a happy dance! We have all our regular features and contributors as well, and all that’s hot in beauty, cuisine, home and events.
Welcome to 2020. For our first issue of a new decade, Cityscape has taken up the 5 Ways to Wellbeing as a kaupapa, or set of principles, underpinning our editorial direction for 2020 and beyond. If you haven’t heard of them before, the 5 Ways – Connect, Be active, Take notice, Keep Learning, and Give – have been taken up by mental health agencies and organisations around the world. There is extensive scientific evidence that if practised regularly, the 5 Ways will lift your wellbeing. The challenge is to find ways to introduce these actions into our daily lives. Between the covers of Cityscape we have curated a selection of experts local and international that can help. Supporting local businesses by getting offline and in-store is one way to connect with your community as well as be more active and giving – as consumers, we often make big decisions about where to spend our money on the basis of saving a dollar or two. Remember, when you buy from a small business, an actual person does a happy dance! We have all our regular features and contributors as well, and all that’s hot in beauty, cuisine, home and events.
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WELLBEING
WINDING BACK
THE CLOCK
For Louise Highet, good skin treatment
should be undetectable but effective.
At her clinic, Louise Highet Aesthetics,
she prides herself on natural results
for her clients.
Describe your approach to
cosmetic medicine? Natural is key.
My main goal is to ensure my
clients look and feel rejuvenated
and refreshed, but the treatment
should be undetectable. I take a
holistic approach to cosmetic
medicine, looking at the total face
and addressing all elements of the
ageing process. I take my time and
pride myself on attention to detail.
Skin health is also incredibly
important to me when working
with clients to achieve skin
confidence. Why are the
treatments important? Feeling
good about yourself is incredibly
important. Feeling confident and
the best version of you is
something everyone deserves to
prioritise. Cosmetic treatments can
work to enhance what you have
already been gifted, or soften the
signs of ageing and wind back the
clock if treatments are done well.
Your focus is on natural,
harmonious results – how do you
achieve that? I believe harmonious
results take a multi-modal
approach. Botox, fillers, medicalgrade
skincare and skin
rejuvenation treatments work
synergistically on all facets of the
skin, and combining these
anti-ageing modalities is the way
to natural results. I also think taking
a conservative approach is key, and
working with clients over time to
build on their results. It should be a
journey, not just a quick stop-off.
You offer an initial consultation
– that must be helpful for those
‘The most common misconception is that cosmetic
treatments make you look fake or overdone’
unsure what they might be
getting themselves into?
I encourage all new clients to
attend an initial consultation. This is
a great way to build a trusting
relationship, discuss the client’s
concerns and goals and to
establish a plan of care. I like to
ensure my clients are fully
informed. An initial consultation is
always a safe place to discuss
anti-ageing options specific to you,
as we are all unique! What advice
do you have for someone who’s
never been to a cosmetic
medicine practitioner? Do your
research – word of mouth or
referrals are always a safe option.
Don’t feel ashamed to schedule
initial consultations with a few
practitioners until you find
someone you feel comfortable
with. Ensure the practitioner is
either a qualified registered nurse
or doctor who is using approved
products and has safety policies
and procedures in place. Most
importantly, find someone that
listens to you and with whom you
have similar aesthetic goals.What’s
the most common misconception
about cosmetic medicine? The
most common misconception is
that cosmetic treatments make you
look fake or overdone. This is sadly
a large barrier for a lot of people
who could experience such positive
outcomes from these non-invasive
treatments. Are you noticing a
growing interest in cosmetic
medicine among men?
Yes. As we start to take a more
preventative and positive approach
to ageing, men are seeking
treatments to maintain their
appearance. How and when did
you get into the beauty business?
I completed my Bachelor of
Nursing in 2009. I started my
career in dermatology and
cosmetic medicine in 2012. I
opened my own cosmetic clinic
in early 2018. What’s your
favourite treatment? Injectables
– as it is such a blend of art and
science. Every face is different,
requiring different treatment
techniques to build each unique
result. The positive impact these
subtle treatments have on my
clients is why I love what I do.
louisehighet.co.nz
Read our full Q&A with
Louise at cityscape.co.nz
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