Akin to skin
Two Christchurch beauty experts are helping people shine outside and in.
The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic has become a cherished Christchurch institution over the past two decades, but its roots trace back to an unexpected meeting between two determined women who wanted to do things differently.
Dr. Brigid Lee, a GP working in Merivale, and aesthetician Denise Prosser met at a cosmetic medicine conference in Napier, and it was here that their journey together began.
At the time, most cosmetic medicine practices in New Zealand were run by men, and these two women saw an opportunity to offer something more personal. They believed that many of the clients seeking this kind of service were women and would feel more at ease with other women. As Denise put it, “I think women just get women better! We understand how our confidence is closely related to our appearance; we all feel better on a good hair day, when our clothes fit in all the right places, and we can confidently stride out and defeat the world!”
Combining Brigid’s medical expertise and qualifications in Cosmetic Medicine and Dermatology with Denise’s international skills as an aesthetician, they created a clinic built on a commitment to natural, subtle results that leave clients looking refreshed rather than overdone. “Our goal has always been to help our clients achieve fresh, youthful skin,” said Brigid, “where friends notice a fresher appearance but not that anything has been done.”
For Brigid and Denise, excellence in cosmetics means helping clients feel empowered in how they present themselves to the world. “We live in a society where, unfortunately, we are often judged on our appearance, so it is empowering to help someone achieve the look they want to portray to the world. Often that’s just having glowing, healthy skin, but it could also be softening frown lines that make them appear worried or turning up downturned mouth corners that make someone look sad,” Denise says.
For clients considering treatment, Brigid and Denise take a prescriptive approach, tailoring each plan to the individual’s needs. “Cosmetic medicine is often viewed as something only available to wealthy people who are obsessed with their image, but this couldn’t be further from the truth for our clients. Our clients come from all walks of life and widely varied occupations,” Denise says.
To ensure they’re offering the best, the duo has spent years sourcing the best treatments and products available worldwide.
“We have spent a lot of time investigating different treatment options for a variety of concerns and then sourcing the best machines and safest products available throughout the world. This is so we can provide safe, effective treatments with scientifically proven results,” Brigid says.
The clinic has developed a lot over the last 20 years. What started as a small boutique has expanded exponentially, with Brigid and Denise attending global conferences to stay ahead of the latest trends.
“We make sure we are offering our clients the best available treatments and that we are right up to date with the latest trends,” Brigid adds.
Brigid and Denise are deeply grateful for the continued support from their loyal clients, and as they look toward the future, they remain dedicated to advancing the field and ensuring that their clinic remains a place where clients can trust that they’ll receive top-quality care and results.