Tina Nicholls is a cosmetic dermatology nurse who provides skin maintenance and enhancement
therapies designed to preserve the youthful appearance of the skin and minimise the effects of
scarring, sun damage and aging. Treatments offered include dermal fillers, facial and body peels
and Dysport(botulinum A toxin). All the treatments are offered under the supervision of
Dr David Nicholls, dermatologist.

Tina Nicholls has been a registered nurse since 1979, having trained in Christchurch at the
School of Nursing. Her work experience has included Emergency, ICU and theatre nursing for two
years at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, before joining her husband as a surgical and
cosmetic dermatology nurse in 1989. She has a BSc degree from Canterbury University as well
as the NZRN qualification.

Her areas of expertise include injecting dermal fillers to correct facial lines/ scars, and enhancement
of the lip edge. She also administers botulinum therapy (a British brand, Dysport botulinum A toxin)
for frown and squint lines.

Tina is one of the most experienced female collagen practitioners and the biggest user of collagen
and Hylaform dermal fillers in the South Island.

Face and body peels are also a specialty. Tina imports PCA (Physician’s Choice of Arizona) peels
which give outstanding results after a course of treatments. She also stocks a small selection of
PCA skin care products.

General advice on skin care and product use is also offered, including the use of retinoid cream for
facial rejuvenation.

Tina’s practice emphasises products that deliver what they promise, at an affordable cost.
As a woman practitioner with 10 years’ experience in cosmetic dermatology, Tina is in a
unique position to offer advice and treatment for your cosmetic skin problem, and is able to seek
Dr Nicholls’ advice and/or assistance when required.