Mr John De Waal

Biography

New Zealand trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who went on to post fellowship training in the UK 1992-1994. Returned to New Zealand in 1995. Currently in full time private practice with peripheral clinics. Current membership of professional/other bodies NZ Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery NZ Association Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Royal Aust College of Surgeons (Division of Plastic Surgery) Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery NZ Society of Surgery of the Hand Australian Hand Surgery Society International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Research Interest

General Plastic Surgery - skin and soft tissue tumours, BCCs, SCCs, Melanoma (including sentinel node biopsy), breast reconstruction, scarred/burnt/infected tissue Hand Surgery - Dupuytrens, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, ganglia etc. Congenital, traumatic, arthritic of tendons, bones and ligaments Cosmetic Surgery - prominent ears, breast reduction/augmentation, gynaecomastia, facelifts, rhinoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, laser resurfacing, blepharoplasty