Education & resources
Skin, explained plainly
Articles and videos from Dr Frances and the team. The same advice we give in the clinic: clear, medical and honest, with no sales pitch attached.
23 June 2026
Weight Loss, Health and "Ozempic Face": Achieving the Best of Both Worlds
Lose weight and look as good as you feel. You don't have to choose between your health and appearance. Dr Frances Pitsilis and Skinfresh understand chronic health issues as well as appearance.v
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21 June 2026
Lose Weight - Feel Great!
Lose weight while becoming healthy and look even better with the combined influence of internal health with DR Frances Pitsilis as well as her Skinfresh cosmetic clinic
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21 June 2026
Womens Holistic hair loss clinic
Skinfresh offers holistic hair loss help for women with Dr Frances Pitsilis and the Regenerative Medicine Institute.
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19 June 2026
The Longevity Approach to Skin Health and Rejuvenation
THE healthy ageing AND LONGEVITY APPROACH TO SKIN HEALTH AND REJUVENATION
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18 June 2026
Further Warnings About Exosome Therapies
Exosomes can cause severe side effects. Exosomes are touted as being great for skin but are not supposed by the FDA who have given warnings.
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12 June 2026
Titan® and Laser Genesis: The Powerful Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Combination
Skinfresh combines Titan and Laser Genesis for an amazing combination treatment to tighten and rejuvenate skin with no downtime and for any skin type.
Read article12 June 2026
Why treatments come last: inside our 4-Step Beauty Programme™
At Skinfresh, treatments are step four of four. Here is the thinking behind the order, in Dr Frances's own approach.
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11 June 2026
Why Many Women Over 50 Look Tired, And How to Restore a Natural, Fresh Appearance
Why many women look tired over age 50 - and how to restore natural fresh appearances
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26 May 2026
PCOS and Skin: Understanding Hormonal Acne in Women
PCOS AND Skin : understanding Hormonal Acne in Women
Read article25 April 2026
The Best Treatments for Skin Tightening Without Surgery
What are the best treatments for skin tightening without surgery ?
Read article10 April 2026
Laser Genesis: One of the Best Treatments for Ageing Skin
Why Laser Genesis is the workhorse at Skinfresh, Milford, North Shore, Auckland
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9 April 2026
Emsella® Chair for Bladder control and Better Sex- Men and Women
Skinfresh's Emsella Chair for Bladder control and Better Sex
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3 April 2026
How Stress and Inflammation Affect Skin Ageing, Dr Frances Pitsilis’ Medical Perspective
Dr Frances Pitsilis' medical perspective - how stress ands inflammation affect skin ageing
Read article29 March 2026
Ageing Well: Dr Frances Pitsilis’ Philosophy of Cosmetic Medicine
Dr Frances Pitsilis' healthy ageing Philosophy of Cosmetic medicine
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27 March 2026
Menopause Skin Treatments in Auckland: Why Your Skin Changes, and What Can Help
Comprehensive help for Menopause skin using internal and external health
Read article26 March 2026
Choose TruSculpt ID® for Body Contouring & Fat Reduction
Choose Trusculto ID for Body contouring, confidence and fat reduction
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18 March 2026
Start your Holistic Approach to Skin Rejuvenation, With the Option of an Instant Liquid Facelift
Start your holistic approach to skin health with an instant Liquid facelift
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18 March 2026
How Metabolic Health Influences Skin Ageing
Metabolic influences on skin health
Read article15 March 2026
Profhilo® vs Dermal Fillers: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between Profhilo and dermal fillers?
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14 March 2026
Why choosing a doctor-led cosmetic clinic is best
Benefits of choosing a doctor - led cosmetic clinic
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9 March 2026
Why Experience Matters More Than Price in Dermal Fillers and Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
Experience matters more than price when it comes to dermal fillers and Botulinum toxin
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8 March 2026
Best Cosmetic Clinic in Auckland: What to Look For
How to find the best cosmetic clinic in Auckland
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8 March 2026
The 12 Questions Women ask Before Getting Cosmetic Treatments
Questions to ask before having cosmetic treatments
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8 March 2026
A Doctor-Led Clinic with a Medical Perspective
The best Doctor- led clinic especially dealing holistically with women over 45
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8 March 2026
The 12 Biggest Skin Mistakes Women Over 45 Make, And How to Avoid Them
The 12 biggest mistakes women make over age 45 - and the solutions
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8 March 2026
The Skinfresh Guide to Menopause Skin: Why Your Face Changes After 45 (And What Actually Works)
Guide to Menopause Skin and what actually works to help
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7 March 2026
Top 10 skin concerns for Women over 45 - and how to treat them
The 10 most common skin concerns Women over 45 have and how to treat them.
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7 March 2026
Top Skin Rejuvenation Clinics in Auckland
Who are the top Skin Rejuvenation Clinics in Auckland
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7 March 2026
7 signs you've found the best skin clinic in Auckland
7 signs you have found the best skin clinic in Auckland
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7 March 2026
Best Skin Rejuvenation Clinic Auckland (2026 guide)
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article7 March 2026
What collagen really does in mature skin - Dr Frances Pitsilis, Skinfresh
building collagen with age requires a layered approach
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7 March 2026
Why energy based treatments work beer in over 45's - Dr frances Pitsilis, Skinfresh
Women's skin aged 45 and over responds better to energy based treatments
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7 March 2026
Dr Frances Pitsilis’ Clinical Insight: Nutritional Deficiencies That Quietly Reduce Skin Elasticity
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article26 February 2026
The 2026 Skin Strategy: Why Data Beats Guesswork
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
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16 February 2026
The Internal Architect: How Hormonal Shifts Reshape Your Skin
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article12 February 2026
The "Invisible" Hero
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
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27 January 2026
Dermal Filler at Skinfresh
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
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27 January 2026
The Skinfresh Difference
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article27 January 2026
Cheap Botox: What the Price Doesn’t Tell You
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article26 January 2026
Beyond the Surface: Why You Can’t “Out-Treat” Poor Internal Health
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article2 January 2026
The Most Intelligent Way to Understand Your Skin
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article30 December 2025
Why Exion Is Our Hero Treatment for 2026
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article27 December 2025
Natural-Looking Lip Enhancement at Skinfresh
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
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6 December 2025
Quick Treatments with Real Results - just in time for Summer
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
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6 December 2025
Finding Your Christmas Sanity, How to Stay Calm, Centred and Well Through the Busiest Time of Year
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
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4 December 2025
Feeling Confident This Christmas Party Season
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
Read article24 November 2025
Solutions to Combat Ageism in the Workplace
Breaking down barriers: How professional services firms can lead the way in eliminating ageism and building inclusive, thriving workplaces for all generations.
Read article29 April 2024
Revitalize Your Skin: The Benefits of Collagen Induction Therapy
Discover the transformative benefits of collagen induction therapy with Dermapen 4 and revitalize your skin from within.
Read article28 April 2024
The Powerful Trio: Melatonin, Curcumin, And Vitamin C In Skincare
Discover the synergistic benefits of melatonin, curcumin, and vitamin C in skincare and how this powerful trio can transform your skin health.
Read article28 April 2024
Maximizing Skin Radiance: The Benefits of IPL Treatment
Discover the transformative benefits of IPL treatment and how to optimize your results with strategic timing.
Read article28 April 2024
Unveiling the Truth About Exosomes
Discover the potential risks of exosome treatments in cosmetic clinics.
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20 February 2020
What's the best skincare regime for women in their 40s+?
Lacking time to look after yourself? This is your guide to a simple skin care regime for women aged 40+. It will help to support youthful, radiant skin.
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11 January 2020
Vitamins every woman needs to protect her skin from ageing
It’s well known that your skin benefits from vitamins - but are you getting enough? This blog, explains how to best give your skin the nutrients it needs.
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11 December 2019
How to prevent my face from ageing
Are you starting to notice your skin sagging or wrinkling in places that it didn’t before? You can slow the progression of premature wrinkles. Here’s how.
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7 November 2019
Discover how good nutrition can maintain healthy skin
Your diet has the power to affect your skin from the inside out. Follow these good nutrition tips to help maintain healthier skin and a happier you.
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7 November 2019
Why preventative Botulinum Toxin is becoming popular
Worried that your frown lines will get worse with age? You’re not alone. That’s why so many pursue preventative Botox. Here’s what you need to know...
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7 November 2019
5 benefits of dermal filler treatments
Tired of your skin looking tired? Dermal fillers are a quick and easy treatment that can help refresh your skin instantly. Read this blog to learn more.
Read articleThe library is just getting started. The clinic's existing blog archive and video collection migrate here as part of the build, alongside new articles drafted with Dr Frances. Past issues of the clinic newsletter are kept in the newsletter archive.
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