Rejuvenating Skin Treatments

How these treatments work and choosing a safe provider.

Peels and Skin Needling

Skin rejuvenation treatments are commonly used in cosmetic medicine to improve the appearance of ageing, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, and uneven skin texture. These treatments work by stimulating the skin’s natural repair processes.
Common options include:

  • Chemical peels: Apply controlled acids to the skin to remove damaged outer layers and encourage regeneration.
  • Skin needling (microneedling or collagen induction therapy): Uses fine needles to create micro-injuries that trigger collagen and elastin production.

Are These Treatments Regulated in NZ?

There is currently no specific regulation for most skin rejuvenation treatments in New Zealand. Anyone may legally perform superficial peels or skin needling, regardless of their training. However:

  • There are no minimum legal training requirements for cosmetic skin treatments
  • The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires clinics to ensure staff are adequately trained and safe work practices are followed

Choosing a Safe Provider

NZSCM recommends choosing a provider who:

  • Has formal training in cosmetic skin procedures and infection control
  • Uses sterile equipment and performs procedures in a hygienic clinical setting
  • Explains the procedure clearly, including expected outcomes, risks, and aftercare
  • Obtains informed consent before any treatment.

Patients can trust that NZSCM-accredited doctors, they have had thorough, assessed training across all of these domains.