Mike Clague
Aesthetic Nurse BSc EN (Monash Anatomy Major)
Type of Registration – Nursing and Midwifery – No. NMW0001618803
Mike’s first qualification was his BSC majoring in anatomy at Monash University. In this course, Mike gained a vast insight into human anatomy and physiology through comprehensive theoretical work, and in practice by performing many dissections of cadavers. Mike began his career in medical aesthetics with Allergan, the makers of anti-wrinkle injections and fillers, being educated on techniques from some of the best injectors globally throughout a six-year period. Mike worked with Dr Mauricio De Maio, Dr Michael Kane, Dr Ava Shamban, Dr Mary Lupo, Dr Alastair Carruthers, Dr Jean Carruthers, Dr Herve Respaldo, Dr Steven Liew, Professor Greg Goodman and many more talented ‘OG’ doctors. Basically, he learned from the best of the best.
Thereafter, an imperative part of Mike’s experience came from his yearly training at Allergan and for a further 2 years, Mike managed the entire training process in Australia and New Zealand encompassing the launch of Juvederm, for which he was the National Clinical Manager.
Since then Mike has performed over 40,000 injection treatments through a career spanning 18 years for both his own practice, Facelove, and for multiple other clinics including Professor Greg Goodman AM’s Dermatology Institute of Victoria.
In the past 18 years, Mike has trained over 4000 doctors and nurses in the art of injecting both muscle relaxants and dermal fillers across the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, India, Malaysia and the Philippines in addition to consultiung for such well-esteemed companies as Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Galderma Pharmaceuticals and Croma Pharmaceuticals.
Mike is published in 7 peer reviewed medical journals. The most notable of which was his award winning paper with 21 others (expert plastic surgeons and dermatologists) on filler safety and avoiding filler complications.
In terms of his practice, Mike is passionate about natural, undetectable results for all of his patients, placing great importance on safe, realistic and reliable outcomes
He believes beauty is not in the eye of the beholder, it is in the eye of your clinician. Nobody wants their friends or their partner asking ‘what have you done to your face?”, it needs to look natural.
In 2013 Mike published his e-book “7 Steps to Radiant Skin; The Skin Care guide the marketing execs don’t want you to read”.
7 Steps to Radiant Skin on iTunes
7 Steps to Radiant Skin on Kindle
This book outlines his philosophy of skin care, “invest money in medically active skin care products that will create cellular change (Like Retinol 1% ). Available on iBooks and Amazon Kindle.
Mike is committed to outstanding results for all his clients.
Cindy Taing
Aesthetic Nurse RN
Type of Registration – Nursing and Midwifery – No. NMW0001603501
After qualifying as a Registered Nurse 8 years ago Cindy studied the Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Nursing with the AACDS College. Cindy has also worked at Royal Melbourne Hospital in the Plastic Surgery ward.
She believes that the shape of the face is paramount when considering beauty. Cindy has been highly trained in the art of natural looking injectable treatments. She has a passion for all things aesthetic and loves what she does. The ability to help others and create an artistic result drives Cindy.
Cindy also performs our peels, IPL photorejuvenation, microdermabrasion, RF treatments, Dermapen and skin consultations.
Margo Orsatti
Aesthetic Nurse RN
Type of Registration – Nursing and Midwifery – No. NMW0002586000
Margo has over 15 years as a successful hair and makeup artist in Australia’s film and television industry before retraining as a Registered Nurse to further diversify and expand her skills as an aesthetician.
Her hair and makeup career highlights include many of Australia’s favourite shows, both local and international feature films and live events for Network TV stations. She can flip between the hyperreal to red carpet glam with ease and consequently; has a steady stream of commercial work and celebrity clientele.
Margo now brings her aesthetic eye to her new role as a cosmetic nurse. She is passionate about providing balance and harmony with a natural aesthetic to her clients. She believes that treatments should include dermal therapies used in conjunction with injectables and at-home care for the best results.
She is thrilled to join the Facelove Medispa team where education and safety are paramount.