A superlative reputation fronted by the latest cosmetic treatments, GC Skin has elevated the standard in aesthetic clinics even further with the opening of their surfers paradise location – it’s Palm Springs meets a modern-day playground, writes Cameron Pine.

Turning the traditional look and feel of a cosmetic and beauty industry clinic upside down, GC Skin have defied the commonality that skin clinics need to look complicated and clinical, with a fresh and seamless flow from wall to wall that ensures the focus remains on the client.

Based on the values of correction, maintainable results and overall health, GC Skin is the go-to for industry professionals and locals alike, and has become a core pillar of the beauty industry. Launching their own product line Cosmology, with a cult status BB cream – GC Skin are reaching every corner of the everchanging industry. We spoke to cosmetic nurse Jahnelle Saint about this new destination and beyond.

INSTYLE: WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE INJECTABLE REQUESTS IN 2022?

Jahnelle Saint: I believe my clients on the Gold Coast are more open to the injectable world as it is more commonly discussed among friends and networks so we are always required to be at the forefront of trends. Expect to hear a lot about PRF (platelet- rich fibrin). PRP (platelet-rich plasma) will become a thing of the past as PRF is making waves as the superior collagen synthesis treatment. Both treatments involve taking a small sample of the patient’s blood and reintroducing into the skin through micro-needling. In comparison to PRP, PRF contains a higher concentration of white cells, stem cells, platelets and growth factors, making it the next generation of skin rejuvenation treatment. It’s perfect for treating anti-ageing, acne scarring, improving skin tone and skin texture. We are also seeing a trend towards chin enhancements. I am seeing a strong push for chin filler in clinic and I am loving the results we can achieve with this. Preventative antiwrinkle treatments continue to surge. My clients are becoming more and more aware of how intrinsic and extrinsic factors can play a huge role on our skins ageing process. Furthermore, clients are looking at holistic ways to prevent ageing. This means not only investing in quality skin care but also the strong benefits of anti-wrinkle treatments. Preventative antiwrinkle treatments target fine lines and wrinkles early, giving us a more effective chance to ensure permanent creases in the skin surface are a thing of the past.

IN: WHAT TREATMENTS HAVE YOU SEEN THE HIGHEST SURGE IN RECENT MONTHS?

JS: Thread lifts are definitely making a wave in the industry. I am loving the beautiful results we achieve from thread lifts in clinic at GC Skin. I decided this product was a must have in clinic after seeing too many women experiencing an over-filled look by attempting to repair volume loss in their face. The problem with using only dermal fillers to address facial volume loss and elasticity loss is clients’ faces becomes broader from all the dermal filler, creating an over-filled, distorted silhouette. By using thread lifts, I am able to simply lift the skin tissue up the face, treating jewels, skin creping and smile lines, all whilst stimulating a natural collagen production for over 12 months post treatment. It is almost the perfect remedy for sagging skin.

IN: WHAT ARE THE MOST ASKED ABOUT TREATMENTS RIGHT NOW?

JS: PDO (polydioxanone) threads. Funnily enough a lot of people mistake these mono threads as a skin tightening device. I stress to my clients the mono PDO threads do wonders for skin rejuvenation, but it would not be my first treatment of choice for skin tightening. They are essentially dissolvable sutures, and they work by creating collagen and elastin synthesis for the months post treatment. My clients have voiced wonderful results and I believe the will continue to be a popular skin treatment but predominately for the purpose of increased skin plumping, tone and texture.

IN: WHAT ARE YOU ENJOYING THE MOST ABOUT THE AESTHETICS INDUSTRY RIGHT NOW?

JS: I am enjoying the range of clients becoming accepting of injectables. Clients have really eliminated the stigma that injectables is solely for 40+ aged individuals and are open to the various ways it can increase facial harmonisation and symmetry. There are so many different techniques we use now to create subtle but effective results. Clients do not want to be recognised as having injectable treatments and are now more focused on their face as a whole and how the upper face complements the lower face and its not just about one treatment.

WHAT DO YOU SEE CONTINUING FROM A TRENDS PERSPECTIVE IN FUTURE?

JS: I see the increase of natural looking results and facial harmonisation. No longer will lips be looked at in isolation but rather addressed with the face as a whole. I always tell my clients those lips you show me in photos may look great when isolated but when we compare them to the entire face, you can see they look out of proportion and this results in the need for other areas of treatment.

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