Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance

What plastic surgery procedures are covered by medical insurance? When most people think of plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures such as a facelift or breast augmentation come first to mind. It is often forgotten that plastic surgery covers a wide range of...

My observation on medical tourism

My observation on medical tourism

Is medical tourism a good idea? When choosing medical tourism, you must be wary of unaccredited hospitals and doctors. Surgical tourism is a general term that describes patients traveling overseas to obtain treatment. Since I have returned to New Zealand from my...

On Air with Fletch, Vaughan & Megan

On Air with Fletch, Vaughan & Megan

It was a pleasure to be invited to and interviewed on radio ZM for a Shallow Dive into the world of plastic surgery by Fletch, Vaughan and Megan. In the studio, we talked about plastic surgery trends in New Zealand, empowering women and about my favourite procedures,...

Benefits of choosing a female plastic surgeon

Benefits of choosing a female plastic surgeon

Benefits of choosing a female plastic surgeon   I strongly believe that the idea is not to have surgery but to have the right surgery with the right surgeon hence patients shouldn’t be afraid to shop around. It is important to do some research about the surgeon...

Breast augmentation with autologous fat transfer

Breast augmentation with autologous fat transfer

Autologous breast augmentation (also known as lipofilling, autologous fat transfer or fat grafting) has become very popular in my practice among women who want an alternative to breast implants. More natural breast augmentation results can also be achieved with the...