Treatments
At Origin
What we offer
Every treatment at Origin Aesthetics begins with a full consultation. Dr Williams takes time to understand what you are hoping for, assess what is genuinely appropriate for your face and your goals, and recommend a plan that is tailored to you, not a template.
Treatment is only recommended when it will make a genuine, visible difference. If something is not right for you, she will tell you.
Looking more rested without losing the expressions that make you, you. Natural-looking results, conservatively delivered.
Restoring the volume and contour that change with age — balanced, considered, and tailored to your face.
Better skin from the inside out. Profhilo, microneedling, and chemical peels to support skin quality, texture, and luminosity.
Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
For lines that appear with expression and don't quite disappear when you relax. Conservatively delivered by a specialist doctor using a balanced, anatomy-led approach.
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Anti-wrinkle injections use a purified form of botulinum toxin type A to temporarily relax the facial muscles responsible for dynamic lines. The aim is a naturally refreshed appearance that preserves the expressions that make you recognisably yourself. Every treatment is delivered personally by Dr Williams, a specialist anaesthetist with detailed knowledge of facial anatomy.
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Frown lines (glabella) from $300 Forehead lines from $200 Crow's feet from $250 Pricing is based on typical dosing and confirmed at your consultation.
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Results are visible and natural-looking, not dramatic. You should look more rested and refreshed, with softer lines and maintained expression. Results develop gradually over 3 to 14 days and typically last 3 to 4 months, though this varies between individuals.
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Your first appointment is one hour with Dr Williams. She'll take a full medical history, assess your facial anatomy, and explain what she recommends and why. Treatment itself takes 15 to 30 minutes and you can return to your day immediately.
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All new anti-wrinkle patients return for a complimentary two-week review. Every face responds differently, and this appointment allows Dr Williams to assess your individual response and make any small adjustments that may be appropriate. It is part of how she personalises your care from the beginning.
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That is always the aim. Dr Williams favours a conservative approach that preserves the natural movement and character of your face. If you are worried about looking overdone, you are already thinking the way she does.
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Treatment may suit you if you are bothered by dynamic facial lines and want a natural, visible result that maintains your expression. Treatment is not appropriate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a known allergy to botulinum toxin or any of its components, have certain neuromuscular conditions, or have active infection at the proposed treatment site. All risks will be discussed in full before any treatment proceeds.
Dermal Filler
For volume loss, softened contours, and changes in facial structure that come with time. Anatomy-led and ultrasound-guided where clinically appropriate.
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Dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the body, to improve the appearance of volume loss, define facial contours, and soften deeper lines that anti-wrinkle treatment alone cannot address. At Origin Aesthetics, ultrasound is used where clinically appropriate, bringing the same anatomy-first approach Dr Williams applies in her anaesthesia practice to every filler procedure.
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Areas treated include lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, jawline, and chin. Selected advanced areas such as tear troughs or temples may be considered following individual assessment.
Filler pricing is tailored to your individual treatment plan and discussed in full at your consultation. Initial new patient consultation $150, fully redeemable against treatment on the day.
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Results are visible immediately and continue to settle over the following days. The goal is always a natural, considered improvement that enhances your features without altering them. Results typically last 9 to 18 months depending on the product and area treated, with lips generally at the shorter end and cheeks and jaw lasting longer.
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Your first appointment is one hour with Dr Williams. She'll take a full history, assess your facial anatomy, and discuss what will work best for your face and your goals. She treats carefully and conservatively, one considered step at a time. Treatment itself takes 30 to 45 minutes.
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Hyaluronic acid fillers can often be dissolved with hyaluronidase if clinically appropriate. Dr Williams always has this available at Origin Aesthetics. This is part of why choosing a medically led provider matters.
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That is always the goal. Dr Williams approaches every treatment conservatively, a gradual and considered improvement that enhances your features without altering them. If restraint will serve you better than treatment, she will tell you.
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Treatment may suit you if you have noticed changes in facial volume or contour that you would like to address with a natural, considered approach. Treatment is not appropriate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a known allergy to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine, have active infection or inflammation at the treatment site, or have certain autoimmune conditions or bleeding disorders. All risks will be discussed in full before any treatment proceeds.
Skin Rejuvenation
For skin that looks duller, feels less smooth, or has lost the luminosity it once had. Non-injectable and injectable treatments to support skin quality from within.
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Origin Aesthetics offers three skin rejuvenation treatments: Profhilo skin booster, SkinPen microneedling, and chemical peels. At your consultation Dr Williams will recommend the most appropriate treatment or combination for your skin, your concerns, and your goals.
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Profhilo is an injectable skin booster that uses a high concentration of hyaluronic acid to support skin hydration, elasticity, and overall skin quality. It works differently to traditional dermal filler. Rather than adding volume or structure, it improves the condition of your skin from within. Treatment involves a small number of precise injection points and takes around 20 minutes. A course of two treatments four weeks apart is standard, with maintenance typically every six months. Treatments are $800 each.
This may suit you if you have dull, dehydrated, or tired-looking skin, fine crepey texture on the face, neck, or décolletage, or skin that has lost elasticity and bounce.
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SkinPen is a medical-grade microneedling device that creates controlled micro-channels in the skin, stimulating the body's natural healing response to improve texture, soften fine lines, scarring, and pores, and achieve a more refined complexion. A course of treatments is typically recommended for optimal results.
This may suit you if you have uneven skin texture or enlarged pores, fine lines and early signs of ageing, acne scarring, or a desire to improve overall skin radiance.
For pricing go to pricing page
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Chemical peels use carefully selected acids to encourage cellular renewal and reveal fresher, more even skin. Dr Williams selects peel formulations based on your skin type, concerns, and treatment goals, ranging from superficial to medium depth.
This may suit you if you have uneven skin tone or pigmentation, dull or congested skin, or fine lines and mild sun damage.
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This depends on the treatment and your skin. Profhilo is typically two sessions four weeks apart, then maintenance every six months. Microneedling is usually a course of 3 to 6 sessions. Peels may be a single treatment or a course. Dr Williams will discuss a personalised plan at your consultation.
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Profhilo has minimal downtime. Microneedling involves redness and mild sensitivity for 24 to 48 hours. Peels vary. Superficial peels have minimal downtime while medium-depth peels may involve several days of redness and peeling. Dr Williams will discuss what to expect before any treatment proceeds.
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Yes. Skin rejuvenation treatments often work well alongside anti-wrinkle and filler treatments. Dr Williams will recommend a plan that considers your skin holistically rather than treating each concern in isolation.
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Skin rejuvenation treatments are not appropriate in every situation. Active skin infection, certain skin conditions, recent isotretinoin use, pregnancy, and certain medical conditions may mean treatment is not suitable. All of this will be assessed fully at your consultation.
Medical Applications
Botulinum toxin for hyperhidrosis and chronic migraine, where treatment can make a meaningful difference to everyday life.
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Dr Williams offers carefully assessed botulinum toxin treatment for two specific conditions: excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and chronic migraine. These are medical treatments and every appointment begins with a thorough consultation, careful assessment of your suitability, and an honest discussion of what treatment can and cannot offer.
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Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating, most commonly affecting the underarms, palms, or feet. Botulinum toxin works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that activate sweat glands in the treated area. Results typically last 4 to 6 months and for appropriately selected patients, treatment may provide meaningful improvement in symptoms and quality of life.
This may suit you if you experience persistent troublesome sweating that affects your daily work, social, or personal life and have tried antiperspirants without adequate relief.
Pricing depends on the dose required and is discussed at your consultation. Prices start at $1299 for underarms. Initial new patient consultation $150, fully redeemable against treatment on the day.
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For adults with a diagnosis of chronic migraine, botulinum toxin is a recognised treatment option that may reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. Treatment involves a series of small injections across specific sites on the head, neck, and shoulders following an established protocol, generally repeated every 12 weeks. Dr Williams works alongside your GP or neurologist where appropriate and only proceeds when she is confident treatment is suitable for you.
This may suit you if you have a diagnosis of chronic migraine, have tried preventative oral medications without adequate benefit, and have an established relationship with your GP or neurologist.
Pricing depends on the dose required and is discussed at your consultation.
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Your first appointment is one hour with Dr Williams. She'll take a full medical history, assess your suitability, and discuss honestly what treatment can and cannot offer. There is no obligation to proceed and no pressure, ever.
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Treatment is not appropriate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a known allergy to botulinum toxin or any of its components, have certain neuromuscular conditions, or have active infection at the proposed treatment site. All risks will be discussed in full before any treatment proceeds.
compliance informationBotulinum toxin type A is a Prescription Medicine used for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crow's feet. Botulinum toxin injections have risks and benefits. Ask Dr Williams if botulinum toxin is right for you. Cautions include: neuromuscular transmission disorders, infection at site of injection, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, bruising, swelling or redness at the injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids or brows, skin tightness, tingling, nausea, and flu-like symptoms. If you have any side effects or concerns, speak to Dr Williams. You will need to pay for this medicine. Results typically last around 3 to 4 months, after which further treatment may be necessary. For product information, visit medsafe.govt.nz
Dermal filler is a Medical Device (Class III) used to smooth facial wrinkles and folds, correct facial atrophic scars, restore or enhance the lips, or restore facial volume. Dermal filler has risks and benefits. Ask Dr Williams if dermal filler is right for you. For product information, visit medsafe.govt.nz
Origin Aesthetics, 114 Queen Street East, Hastings, New Zealand.