Living in Skin
Living in Skin is a Christchurch Central City dermatology and skin care clinic specialising in lymphatic facial health, acne scar reduction and post-surgical scar revision. It is the South Island home of The Lymphatic Sculpt & Detox Method and The C-Section Scar Release Method. The clinic also supports pre- and post-menopausal skin health and offers skin and body memberships.
Performance snapshot
How does Living in Skin measure up?
2.3
Reputation Score
Reviews, ratings, response rate, and business listing completeness
3.1
Overall Score
Scored out of 10 across nine marketing areas
3.6
Visibility Score
Maps presence, website health, SEO, social profiles, and traffic
Online presence
General online visibility
Living in Skin shows an overall digital marketing health score of 3.1 out of 10, indicating below average performance. The business has made notable progress in Google listing basics, with a claimed listing, a visible open status, and a direct website link and phone number. The most important findings relate to improving customer reviews and visibility on Google Maps, plus aligning opening hours with demand.
Google Business Listing
Living in Skin has a health score of 3.1 out of 10, indicating below-average completeness of its Google Business Listing. The listing already shows a title, open status, claimed status, a website link and a phone number, which helps customer access services. A key gap is the absence of a logo, while photos are improving but still below the local midpoint.
Google Maps Ranks
Living in Skin shows a low overall health score in Google Maps, at 2.3 out of 10, indicating limited visibility. Top findings show some presence in broader maps searches and a minimal local footprint, with borough recognition but room to improve local results positioning.
Citations & Social Media
Living in Skin shows very low overall health in social presence, but one clear strength is its Instagram profile, which is outstanding and highly trusted. The remaining platforms lack active profiles, limiting reach and trust with local customers.
Open Hours vs Demand
Living in Skin's opening hours partly match Christchurch demand: 15 well-aligned peak hours but 33 missed high-demand hours and 5 low-demand open hours. Strong alignment occurs mid-week afternoons and Thursday morning, while notable gaps are mid-morning and early afternoons on Wednesday and Tuesday 9am. Some evening and late-week openings show low demand; modest hour shifts could improve commercial return.
Overall health is positive but based on a limited sample: a 5.0 average from three recent reviews. Reviewers consistently praise Kate's expertise, personalised guidance and treatment outcomes, noting clearer, healthier-looking skin and a focus on getting to the root of issues. Product praise and an engaged owner reply also appear. No recurring complaints are evident in the available reviews.
Reputation
Reputation & Ratings
33%
response rate
How often you engage with customer feedback
5.0
average rating
Your overall rating as seen by potential customers
44%
confidence
Rating reliability based on volume and consistency
Website
Website analysis for Living in Skin
Problem
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Below average
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Very high
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More about Living in Skin
Living in Skin is a dermatology and skin care clinic located at 169 Victoria St in Christchurch Central City. The clinic presents itself as the South Island home of The Lymphatic Sculpt & Detox Method and The C-Section Scar Release Method and focuses on the interconnected health of skin and body.
Services include lymphatic facial health, scar revision after surgery, acne scar reduction and targeted support for pre- and post-menopausal skin. The clinic lists clinical products and tools such as SkinPen needling, Dermaluxe LED, Epicutis, Cosmedix, PCA and microbiome-balancing serums alongside supplements for skin and gut health.
Clients commonly describe positive outcomes, noting visible improvements in skin health, personalised guidance on skincare routines and an emphasis on treating underlying issues. Reviews reference practitioner-led knowledge and attentive treatment that leaves skin looking healthier and glowing after visits.
Locally, Living in Skin presents as a clinic combining lymphatic and scar-release techniques with medical-grade skin therapies and ongoing membership options. The mix of specialised methods, listed clinical brands and a focus on whole-body skin health are the practical features that distinguish this Christchurch clinic.
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