If you haven’t had the absolute privilege of finding your skin therapist yet (the person that you have been going to for years, who knows your skin and your skin goals like the back of your hand, and knows everything about your life), then this might come as a bit of a shock to you. But choosing your skin therapist (and clinic) can feel as personal and choosing your counselling therapist. Partially because once you get to know them, they probably will serve as a shrink who also gives you great skin, but also because skin is inherently personal. It’s the first thing people see when they meet you, and to put it in someone else's hands requires real trust.
It’s all quite easy to be swayed and influenced by the a la carte menu of algorithmically selected beauty treatments and tweakments on offer, but choosing your clinic is as (if not more) important than choosing the treatments you wish to have done.
One thing worth considering is who has the most skin in the game, and who has a reputation of long standing expertise and care behind each and every appointment. Well, Caci opened in New Zealand more than thirty years ago. That means there are three decades of treating skin concerns in real communities all across the country. And, with more than 75 clinics nationwide, they have seen three decades past of skin health trends and treatments. This experience matters because results go far beyond more than just one sporadic appointment, the consistency and education of treatment plans that have a real and lasting impact will trump a trend any day.
Why longevity matters in skincare
Kiwi’s can be quite fickle creatures at times. A great example of this is restaurants, if you really think of long-time restaurants that have stood the test of time, it’s hard to name more than a few that have been around as long as Caci clinics. That’s because we crave novelty. We love new openings and we love a good trend. So when an institution really does stand the test of time, treating generations of New Zealanders and still maintaining and expanding on its popularity, that tells you a lot about the investment into training and education over short term fads.
If you have to judge someone on completely objective standards alone, then longevity is certainly one of those indicators. It’s the trust you earn only by doing right by people, and delivering results people can actually see and feel.
Experience that you can measure
Many skin clinics and facialists will focus on singular one off treatments. And don’t get us wrong, we all love a one off treatment every now and again, but if you really want to support your long term skin health, you have to go beyond the odd facial here and there to both achieve it, and maintain it. Each of our clinics have a team that range from registered nurses, to cosmetic nurses to highly trained skin therapists. Every member of the team brings their own expertise to the clinic, meaning they are equipped to handle every complication your skin may throw your way. Caci are dedicated to staying ahead of all the latest and greatest in advanced technologies, and they don’t rest on their laurels. They evolve when science evolves, and this translates into the results our clients get.
Geographical accessibility
With more than 75 clinics across New Zealand, Caci is genuinely accessible from almost anywhere in the country. Whether you live in a main centre or a smaller regional town, chances are there is a clinic nearby which means you do not have to travel far or wait for a special trip to take care of your skin. That level of nationwide access is rare in the aesthetics space and it makes maintaining your membership plan and your results much easier to fit into everyday life.
Memberships that make skin health achievable
At Caci, feeling great in your own skin is central to their ethos. So, they endeavour to make skin health something that is accessible to as many people as possible, and they do this by creating both efficient and cost effective ways to both have treatments done, and pay for them.
One of the biggest misconceptions about skin clinics is that you have to save up hundreds or thousands before you can even begin. That might be true in some places however Caci has spent more than thirty years trying to remove exactly that barrier. The answer comes in the form of memberships. Not a single expensive appointment. A plan. A journey. Something designed around your skin and your life. Here is a breakdown on the memberships on offer…
Reformaskin
If skin health is your main focus, then Reformaskin should be your go-to. It focuses on concerns like breakouts pigmentation texture and hydration with a combination of advanced skin treatments such as LED light therapy resurfacing peels microdermabrasion and hydradermabrasion. The idea is to treat your skin regularly through the year so changes actually last rather than fading once you leave the clinic. Many people join Reformaskin because they want healthy glowing skin long term without waiting for a special occasion.
Freedom Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal can improve your confidence ten fold, but is something a lot of people think is a once in a lifetime splurge. With the Freedom membership it becomes much easier. Instead of paying for large treatment areas up front you pay weekly fortnightly or monthly and gradually move through your treatment plan as your hair becomes finer and lighter. For many clients it is one of the most life changing memberships because you barely remember what your old hair removal routine looked like.
Amerase Injectables
Appearance medicine can feel intimidating if you have only seen dramatic transformations online. Caci’s injectable membership is built around subtle enhancements and natural looking results and again the payment model makes this much more accessible. Rather than thinking about injectables as a giant up front cost the membership lets you maintain your results safely and gradually throughout the year guided by registered nurses.
Trust can’t be built overnight
Trust is not something that can be marketed through quick-fix fads or social media trends. It’s something that is built off years and of listening and learning, refining treatment plans, and constantly being willing to educate and evolve to ensure our clients are receiving the best care on offer. So when you walk into your local Caci, you are meeting a team backed by over thirty years of clinical experience, technology, evolution and education. And in the world of TikTok and social media trends, that’s what we call a 'money can’t buy experience'.
What can only be described as a lesson in longevity, Caci has evolved over the years, and in a world constantly craving what’s new while maintaining its unwavering popularity. Caci is a brand built on trust, and New Zealanders can’t get enough.
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