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18 years of experience in cosmetic injecting and aesthetics, RN Shona Great

17/02/2026

Hyaluronic acid.
You’ve heard the name — but what does it actually do?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a substance your body naturally produces.

It’s found in your skin, your joints, your connective tissue.

Its superpower?
It binds water.

One molecule of HA can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. That’s not marketing — that’s physiology.

In the skin, hyaluronic acid:

• Helps maintain hydration
• Supports elasticity and bounce
• Assists with resilience and repair
• Contributes to that light-reflecting, healthy appearance

Here’s the part that matters.

From our mid-20s onward, natural hyaluronic acid levels gradually decline. Add North Queensland UV exposure, heat, air-conditioning and environmental stress — and that decline can accelerate.

When HA reduces, skin may feel:

• Drier
• Thinner
• Less elastic
• More reactive

This isn’t about chasing youth.
It’s about understanding skin function.

Hydration isn’t just topical. It’s structural.
It’s about how well your skin can attract and retain water within its framework.

Healthy ageing isn’t accidental — it’s supported.

Always evidence-based.
Always individualised.
Always in person.

07/11/2025

The face is supported by more than what we see on the surface.
Beneath the skin lies a layered structure of fat pads, connective tissue, fascia and collagen networks — each influencing shape, contour and expression.

With time, these deeper layers can naturally change.
Hydration shifts, tissues soften, and volume gradually redistributes.
This can show up as a sense of tiredness in the features, or a subtle change in how the face feels at rest.

In clinic, the approach is gentle and considered — focusing on supporting tissue quality and harmony, rather than aiming for noticeable change.
The goal is always subtlety: soft, gradual, and natural-looking results that feel like you.

If you’re curious to explore supportive facial rejuvenation in a calm, thoughtful setting, you’re welcome to book a personal consultation.

Facial support begins beneath the surface✨

27/10/2025

✨ I’m going on a little hair journey! ✨

For those who don’t know me — I’m Shona, a Registered Nurse at Northern Skin, specialising in cosmetic injectables.

I’ve always had fine hair (thanks genetics 😅), but over time I’ve noticed more thinning. A couple of years ago, I jumped on the treatment table and had two PRP sessions — not the full course, but even that gave me amazing results.

Now, with some exciting new things coming to Northern Skin 👀, I’ve decided to do it properly this time and document the process.

💉 Last Friday was my first PRP session — and there’s more to come!
Follow along if you’re curious about real results and what the process looks like.

27/07/2025

That’s a wrap!!! Two very full days at with the team (just missing who had an incredible professional opportunity) - a masterclass in clinical excellence with international and local speakers, live injections, panel discussions, and interactive Q&A.

An incredible learning experience with a generous and inspiring team. Thank you — we’ll be back!

04/05/2025

Just saying. 🩵

20/02/2025

Why Do We Need to Look After Our Skin?

Somewhere along the way, skincare became a beauty conversation. But why? Your skin isn’t just about looking good—it’s an organ. The largest organ in your body, in fact. You wouldn’t ignore your heart health or gut health, so why do we dismiss skin health as purely cosmetic?

Here in Australia, our UV levels are some of the highest in the world. We know that aging happens intrinsically—it’s part of life. But the real game-changer? Extrinsic aging, driven by environmental factors like UV exposure. Studies are now looking at how UV affects skin, fat, and bone structure.

So, when we talk about the signs of ageing skin, we are also talking about the signs of skin health. How your skin works is only supported by factors such as hydration, barrier health, dermal (and epidermal thickness) pigmentation and yes wrinkles (there a many types) 😉

We’re talking about protecting and nourishing an essential part of your body. This is where daily SPF, antioxidants, and scientifically backed formulations (hello, ) come in—not to chase youth but to keep your skin functioning at its best.

Let’s shift the conversation. Skin health is health.

17/10/2024

Hot & Cold Collagen Stimulation at Northern Skin

At Northern Skin, we offer advanced treatments designed to boost collagen and rejuvenate your skin. While this isn’t a formal classification, we often explain our collagen-stimulating treatments using a simple analogy: some treatments work through heat (“hot”) and others without heat (“cold”). Let’s break it down:

Hot Collagen Therapies
Our heat-based treatments, such as lasers and radiofrequency (RF), work by heating the deeper layers of your skin to stimulate collagen production. For example, RF delivers energy that penetrates deeply without affecting the skin’s surface, promoting natural skin tightening and firming. Ablative lasers, like CO2 lasers, go further by resurfacing the top layer of skin, stimulating deeper collagen renewal during the healing process, and providing noticeable improvements in wrinkles and skin texture. These methods help the skin rebuild from within, offering long-lasting rejuvenation.

Cold Collagen Therapies
On the other side, our “cold” therapies focus on biostimulation. These treatments don’t rely on heat but instead work by encouraging the body’s natural collagen production, helping to restore the skin’s structure and volume. Whether through biostimulation or biomodulation, these therapies promote ongoing collagen synthesis, leading to firmer, healthier skin over time.

Both methods—whether “hot” or “cold”—are aimed at one thing: helping your skin look its best by stimulating the body’s own collagen production.

02/10/2024

🌿 Did you know that as we age, our skin’s ability to retain moisture and maintain elasticity naturally decreases? This is due to the slower production of key proteins like collagen and elastin—both of which are essential for keeping skin firm, smooth, and hydrated.

Hyaluronic acid plays a crucial role in maintaining moisture balance in the skin. It helps attract and retain water, keeping your skin looking plump and youthful. As we age, our natural levels of hyaluronic acid decrease, leading to dryness, fine lines, and sagging skin. By supporting the skin’s natural hydration mechanisms, you can promote a more youthful, radiant complexion.

Additionally, bio-remodeling processes help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin from within, ensuring that your skin not only stays hydrated but also maintains its structure and firmness. This combination of hydration and structural support is key to smoother, firmer skin over time. ✨

Understanding how your skin works can help you better care for it. Stay hydrated, nourish your skin, and give it the love it needs! 🌟

01/10/2024

Back into the swing of things after the holidays! It’s term 4 for those of you who, like me, have kids at school—time to hit the ground running. Can you believe it’s just 12 weeks until Christmas Eve? It’s crazy how fast the year has flown by! Wishing you all a happy spring, and I’ll see you in the clinic soon! 🌸✨

14/07/2024

🎉 Celebrating 19 years in the non surgical aesthetic industry, I am filled with gratitude for the journey that has shaped me. From my beginnings in London to my current role at Northern Skin Studio, each step has been a testament to my passion and dedication.

I’ve always aimed to empower my patients with confidence, focusing on enhancing natural beauty with subtle, balanced changes. It’s all about finding that perfect harmony in facial proportions and skin health.

Mind and body wellness are at the heart of what I do. I love integrating mindfulness into treatments, ensuring you feel calm and cared for. It’s so rewarding to see the difference this holistic approach can make.

I’m constantly learning and growing, always striving to bring the best care to each of you. Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey with me. Here’s to many more years of growth and beautiful transformations together! 🎉

🙏 Thank you for your amazing work!

11/07/2024

🌿 Asymmetry 🌿

The intricate pattern in these photos reminds us of the beautiful symmetry present in nature. These natural patterns will often fit perfectly with the concept. Similarly, our faces exhibit their own unique patterns of symmetry and, often, asymmetry.

As we grow older, fat pad atrophy and descent reveal more of our underlying bone structure, highlighting any facial asymmetry we may have naturally. Additionally, bone resorption can exacerbate these changes, making these features more prominent.

Understanding that these changes are a natural part of aging is essential. They reveal the story of our lives and the experiences that shape us.

However, it’s also important to know that lines and wrinkles are not the only things that make us feel like we have changed.

You might find many gorgeous women on Instagram talking about aging gracefully and embracing the changes without any intervention.

If that’s your call, I fully support it. However, remember that many of them might have had fantastic bone structure from the beginning, making them technically beautiful (and symmetrical).

What does this mean? The signs we diagnose as “aging” can be more prominent in some than others. This is just biology, so please don’t feel swayed either way. You can choose what’s best for you and your face.

There’s a lot more to it – sun, skin, and other factors – but it’s just something to consider.

22/06/2024

📍 At the beautiful Arlo Hotel in Townsville, with the stunning Coral Sea behind me, I wanted to share some reflections from the last two days:

🤩 Meeting Richard Parker, Founder of Rationale:

Meeting was incredibly humbling and inspiring. His genuine passion and dedication to skincare are evident in every conversation. He continuously pushes the boundaries of skincare research and innovation, making Rationale a standout brand. His commitment to wellness and aging gracefully truly resonated with me. There is no other product line that matches Rationale’s research and effectiveness.

☀️The Importance of Skincare in Australia:

As Australian women, we live under one of the harshest suns in the world. Skincare is not just a luxury but a necessity for us. UV protection is critical not only for preventing skin aging but also for protecting our overall health. Science shows that UV exposure affects our skin and bones, making daily UV protection a non-negotiable part of our routine.

💜 A Heartfelt Thank You:

Spending time with the incredible staff at and our lovely patients was a heartwarming experience. Both events were filled with kindness, warmth, and an incredible vibe. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to connect with such beautiful souls. The wonderful Rationale staff were welcoming, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable, enhancing the entire experience.

Thank you to everyone involved in making the last few days the most memorable experience.

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252-254 Sturt Street
Townsville, QLD
4810

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Tuesday	10:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

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http://www.shonagreataesthetics.com/

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