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RESTORE COSMED

Doctor led clinic specialising in skin, laser and cosmetic medicine.
20 Matua Road, Huapai, West Auckland.

12/11/2026

You don’t need to arrive knowing what treatment you need.

Working that out together is part of our job.

We’re Dr Cherie and Brenna, the team behind Restore Cosmed- your Northwest Auckland Skin, Laser and Medical Clinic.

Cherie brings her background in general practice, cosmetic and skin cancer medicine. Brenna brings her expertise in skin and laser therapy. Together, we can approach a skin concern from different angles and help you understand which options make sense for you.

We start by listening, assessing what’s going on and talking through your options. Then we work together on a plan that considers your skin, your goals and what’s realistic for you.

That might involve medical care, skincare, skin treatments, laser, or a combination, depending on what’s appropriate.

Not sure where to start? Book a consultation through our website, and we’ll help you work through it.

04/11/2026

I didn’t always plan on ending up in cosmetic medicine, but looking back, it makes a lot of sense…

I’ve always enjoyed the problem-solving side of medicine. I've also always loved beauty and skincare.
Add my own experience with challenging skin, and you can probably see how I ended up here.

My approach to consultations is very much shaped by my experience as a GP. I want to hear what’s brought you in, understand what you’ve tried and find out what you’re hoping to achieve. Looking at the whole picture helps us work out the best approach, and I love explaining the "why?".

There’s a lot of advice out there. It can be really hard to know what will be best for YOU. My job is to help you understand your options, and what’s what makes sense for your skin.

So if you have a concern, but you're not sure where to start, that’s totally ok! Come in for a consultation. You bring the questions, and we’ll work through them together.

09/10/2026

Restore Cosmetic Medicine
Hair loss: The earlier you act, the better

Hair loss is one of those things people often put off seeking help for.

“I didn’t know what could be done.”
“I thought it would settle down.”
“I thought I had more time.”

The difficulty is that, with many common forms of hair loss, the earlier we intervene, the more hair there is to preserve- and the better the outcomes we are often able to achieve. This is true for both men and women. In practice, people nearly always present later than we would have liked.

Hair loss can have many different causes. These include genetic pattern hair loss, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, illness, stress, inflammatory scalp conditions and some medications.

That means the first step is not simply choosing a shampoo or supplement. It is working out what type of hair loss is occurring and whether there is an underlying cause that needs addressing.

At Restore, Dr Cherie completes our hair-loss consultations. We assess the pattern and progression of hair loss, examine the scalp, review relevant medical history and, where appropriate, arrange further investigations.

For common genetic hair loss, treatment will usually involve prescription medications aimed at slowing further loss and supporting regrowth. Depending on the individual, we may also recommend treatments such as microneedling, exosomes or LED therapy as an adjunct to medical management.

One of the most important things we discuss with patients is what to expect from treatment. Hair restoration is a gradual process. The aim is not an overnight transformation, but to slow progression, preserve and strengthen existing hair, and improve density over time.

And this is why timing is so important.

With pattern hair loss, individual hairs can gradually become finer and shorter as the follicle miniaturises. Over time, fewer visible hairs remain, and once this process becomes advanced, the potential for meaningful regrowth becomes much more limited.

The best time to seek advice is therefore often at the first sign that your hair is becoming thinner, your part is widening, or your hairline is changing.
If you have noticed increased shedding or gradual thinning, you do not need to wait until it becomes severe before asking for help.

Early assessment can make a meaningful difference to the options available.

Dr Cherie Wyatt-Hutana
Restore Cosmetic Medicine
Doctor-led skin health, hair restoration, laser and cosmetic medicine in Huapai.

01/09/2026

The ADVANCED ageing well edit is here.
Now... this is never a one size fits all, but some of our go to's are here.

This is all "icing the cake" 🎂
Be sure to go back and check out the beginners guide for the foundational steps for an ageing well regime.
Mandatory statements
Botulinum 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.

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) As 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

Sunekos Performa is a medical device recommended for the treatment of blemishes and depressions in the skin caused by wrinkles and scars. Sunekos Performa is a sterile resorbable injectable solution which acts as a ﬁller, supporting the restoration of physiological elasticity and temporarily replacing volume by expanding the soft tissues.

Radiesse injectable implant is intended for plastic and reconstructive surgery, including deep dermal and sub-dermal soft tissue augmentation of the facial area and dorsum of the hands. Radiesse injectable implant is indicated for: the treatment of nasolabial folds, marionette lines or jawline; the augmentation of cheeks; the hand augmentation to correct volume loss in the dorsum of the hands; and the restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus.

31/08/2026

Buzzing after attending NZSCMs first ever Master Class of Ultrasound in Aesthetics.

Always learning and evolving to be the very best we can be at what we love to do.

Seeing what's under the surface and if it "matches the text book" is fascinating (you'd be surprised how often it doesnt follow the rules) and this is the next most helpful tool we have (after in depth anatomy knowldege) for safer treatment planning.

We are often contacted (by colleagues and patients) to help when complications arise, so we are very excited about how this gives us a whole new layer of information to help in that scenario too.

Coming to Restore in September!

24/08/2026

Treating mixed Rosacea with 3 sessions of tone and glow laser.

6 weeks later and you can see how much calmer this skin is.

Less diffuse redness, vessels settled, less papulopustular lesions.

You can imagine how much more comfortable this skin must feel.

This really is a game changing treatment for us, the balance of such an impactful treatment that is so comfortable with now downtime makes this the perfect maintenance treatment.

If you've got red, uncomfortable skin, come and see us!

19/08/2026

Let's be honest, we all want to look our best at every age and stage. But it is SO confusing knowing what actually works, and what actually has evidence.

We know it's confusing, so we break it down to easy, manageable steps, and order it from "best evidence/ reward for your efforts" down.
So you can decide how many of the "steps" is right for you.

It is confusing, but it doesn't have to be.

These conversations are our favourite ones to have. There is no treatment that compares to working on your skin quality with daily, manageable habits.

Want a clear plan that helps you actually achieve what you want with your skin?
BOOK A CONSULTATION TODAY- link in bio.

18/08/2026

"Backne" or back acne is a particularly tricky subset of acne to treat, often requiring prescription treatment.

The beauty of a clinic like Restore is that we have a broad basket of skills, knowledge, and treatments to help manage your acne.

Acne is multifactorial and never "a one size fits all". By the time people get to us, they've often spent a small fortune trying to sort it out on their own, and they are just fed up.

We encourage you to come and let us help early in the picture. Acne is hard. You don't have to do it alone. This is our expertise.

Getting on top of things early means happier skin health overall and, most importantly, less scaring.

Book a medical consultation to get started. Link in bio.

12/08/2026

When redness is more than sensitive skin Restore Cosmetic Medicine

Many people with rosacea do not come in saying, “I think I have rosacea.” More often, they say their skin is sensitive, easily irritated, flushed, dry, bumpy, or that it reacts to everything.

That is one of the reasons rosacea can be so frustrating. It can look different from person to person, and it is often mistaken for acne, sensitivity, sun damage, eczema, or simply “bad skin”. People may spend years changing products, stripping back routines, trying stronger actives, or avoiding everything, without ever feeling like they are getting on top of it.

Rosacea is not caused by poor skincare, and it is not something you can simply exfoliate or “active ingredient” your way out of. It is a chronic inflammatory skin condition involving the skin barrier, immune system, blood vessels and environmental triggers. For some people, it mainly shows as redness and flushing. For others, it includes visible capillaries, stinging, dryness, swelling, texture changes or acne-like bumps.

The important part is working out what pattern is showing up in your skin, because rosacea care is not one-size-fits-all.

At Restore Cosmed, like everything we do, we take a doctor-led approach to redness and rosacea. That means looking properly at your skin, your history, your current routine, your triggers and your goals before deciding what will help. For some people, the first step is calming the skin barrier. For others, prescription treatments, LED, IPL or vascular laser may be appropriate.

Our focus is always on helping you understand your skin, reduce flare-ups, build a realistic long-term plan that feels manageable and help you get skin you are happy in.
If your skin feels constantly red, reactive or unpredictable, you do not need to keep guessing. A consultation is the best place to start.

Restore Cosmed is located at 20 Matua Road, Huapai. Book at www.restorecosmed.co.nz.

04/08/2026

Rosacea skincare doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does need to be gentle, consistent, and tailored to your skin.

A good starting routine usually focuses on:

• A pH safe cleanser that removes makeup and debris without stripping the skin
• A fragrance-free moisturiser that supports and repairs the skin barrier
• Carefully introduced active ingredients, such as a gentle retinal, when appropriate
• Daily sunscreen and avoidance of known triggers
• IPL or vascular laser for persistent redness and visible vessels

Rosacea can present differently from person to person, and not every product or treatment will suit every skin. If your skin is reactive, introduce new products slowly and seek advice before adding stronger active ingredients.

Not sure where to begin? Book a skin or laser consultation and we’ll help create a practical plan for your skin — without an overwhelming 12-step routine.

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