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Skin ageing is a natural process where collagen and elastin production slow down, and skin cell turnover decreases. This leads to common signs like fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone, dryness, or loss of firmness. Environmental stressors like UV exposure, pollution, stress, and lifestyle choices can speed things up.
The good news? With the right combination of professional treatments and supportive at-home skincare, you can soften lines, lift and firm the skin, and protect against further damage, helping your skin look its best now and in the future.
Usually appear around the eyes, forehead, and mouth as skin loses elasticity.
The cheeks, jawline, and neck can start to sag as collagen production slows.
Sun damage and slower cell turnover cause age spots or pigmentation, often on the face, chest, and hands.
Skin becomes drier and more fragile, especially on the face and décolletage.
Our team will help make taking care of your skin health easy to understand, and even easier to stay committed to.
The beauty industry is noisy and confusing but at Caci we’re calm, we keep it simple and we’re experts.
At Caci we love nothing better than to give people a lift – not just to your skin, but to your confidence, wellbeing, and belief in the power of looking after yourself. Setting aside some ‘me time’ daily at home and in clinic each
month. That’s all it takes.
We’re here to help you to feel confident in your skin.
We’re for you.
Skin naturally changes over time as collagen and elastin production slow down. UV exposure, pollution, stress, and lifestyle choices like smoking or lack of sleep can also accelerate visible signs of ageing such as wrinkles, uneven tone, and sagging skin.
Signs of ageing can appear as early as your late 20s, especially in New Zealand where UV exposure is high. Fine lines and changes in skin texture are often the first signs, though ageing is a gradual process that varies for everyone.
While you can’t stop ageing altogether, professional treatments and advanced skincare can improve collagen production, repair damage, and significantly reduce visible signs of ageing. With the right plan, skin can look firmer, smoother, and more radiant.
Caci offers treatments such as Botox®, dermal fillers, Profhilo, Structura, fractional laser, and advanced skin treatments. These help smooth lines, restore volume, and improve overall skin quality for a more youthful look.
Prevention starts with daily sun protection: SPF is the number one anti-ageing product. Pairing this with a healthy lifestyle, antioxidant skincare, and regular treatments can slow the visible signs of ageing.
Yes. Many customers choose our Reformaskin membership, which provides a personalised plan of skin treatments and skincare, spread out with flexible payment options. For those looking specifically at injectable treatments, our Amerase membership offers ongoing Botox® or filler, Profhilo with the same convenience and consistency. Both memberships are designed to make long-term skin confidence simple and achievable.
PROFHILO® STRUCTURA is a class 3 medical device and must be injected by a medical practitioner or a qualified nurse injector (operating under the supervision of a medical practitioner). PROFHILO® STRUCTURA [4.5% – 22.5 mg (H-HA) + 22.5 mg (L-HA)/1 ml Hyaluronic acid sodium salt and 4.5% – 45 mg (H-HA) + 45 mg (L-HA)/2 ml Hyaluronic acid sodium salt], injection gel in a single use sterile prefilled syringe. It is indicated for adults of both sexes for corrective / filling action of natural or induced skin depressions. PROFHILO® STRUCTURA has risks and benefits. Ask your healthcare professional if PROFHILO® STRUCTURA is right for you and to explain the possible side effects.
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). Ask 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.
Botox® is a Prescription Medicine containing 50,100 or 200 units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines, crows feet and horizontal forehead lines. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Cautions: people with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye lids, lack of feeling & nausea. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure or if you have concerns or side effects. Note: Botox® treatment lasts about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Speak to your specialist about your own situation”. A charge applies. You will need to pay for treatment Allergan, AucklandXEOMIN® Incobotulinumtoxin A) 50, 100 Units is a Prescription Medicine. Indications: In adults, for the treatment of cervical dystonia; blepharospasm; spasticity of the upper limb; upper facial lines: glabellar frown lines, lateral periorbital lines (crow’s feet), horizontal forehead lines. XEOMIN®has both risks and benefits, consult your doctor if XEOMIN® is right for you. Further information on the risks and benefits of XEOMIN® can be found in the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) available from https://merzaustralia.com.au/patientinformation/aesthetics/products/ or www.medsafe.govt.nz or by calling 0800 822 310. Use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional. Common side effects include: Headaches; nausea; tenderness, swelling, redness, numbness or bruising of the skin; dry eye; heavy feeling of eyelid/eyebrow/forehead; face/brow not symmetrical, dropping eyelids/eyebrows. Serious side effects are rare and include allergic reactions. XEOMIN® is an unfunded medicine, prescription charge will apply. Normal doctor charges will still apply.For further information, consult your doctor or refer to the Consumer Medicine Information available at: www.medsafe.govt.nzPharmacy Retailing NZ Limited t/a Healthcare Logistics (HCL), 58 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, AucklandBotulinum toxin injections are prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines , horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botulinum toxin injections have risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if botulinum toxin injection is right for you. If you have side effects, see your doctor. You will need to pay for your botulinum toxin injection and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your doctor or go to www.medsafe.govt.nz. Botulinum toxin injections lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals.
Juvederm Ultra™ & Juvederm Ultra Plus™ are medical devices Class III for the filling of medium size and deep facial wrinkles by injection into the skin and for creating definition and volume in the lips. Contains 24mg/mL. cross-linked hyaluronic acid Juvederm has risks and benefits. Cautions: Use in an area that has been treated with another dermal filler, people with autoimmune disease, or who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18 years of age or have an increased susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring. People on blood thinning medicines. Possible side effects: injection site inflammatory reactions (redness/swelling, itching/pain on pressure) induration or nodules; discolouration; weak filling effect. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. Product and treatment costs will apply. Belotero® is a Class III medical device to smooth facial wrinkles and folds, correct facial atrophic scars, restore of enhance the lips or restore facial volume Belotero has risk and benefits. Ask your specialist if Belotero is right for you. Contains transparent cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel of nonanimal origin with lidocaine 0.3% to reduce local pain. Do not use if you have a skin inflammation or a skin infection or until the infection is healed. Precautions. There is a risk of infection. Tell your doctor if you are on blood-clotting medicines as there could be an increased risk of bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Possible side effects: swelling, bruising, redness hardening of the skin, pain, altered colour or itching. Lasts 6-12 months You will need to pay for this product and doctor’s fees apply. Merz, Sydney. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland