Mr Stuart Mcnicoll

Biography

Mr McNicoll thrives on working in an environment with other skilled surgeons, all of them drawing on the experience and fields of expertise in which they practice. He is a visiting consultant plastic surgeon at Waikato Hospital and as well as operating there once a month he is also charged with training Registrars as prospective Plastic Surgeons. Mr McNicoll graduated from Otago Medical School in 1985 with distinction and went on to work in branches of the Auckland hospital system. His specialised plastic surgery training was completed at Middlemore Hospital in 1993 giving him fellowship in the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. His skills are based on in-depth experience in the field of plastic surgery. Mr McNicoll uses experience and good judgement to combine the most modern advancements with well established techniques. Confidentiality and privacy are a given and client testimonials are available. Whilst he is particularly au fait on the current plastic surgery trends, Mr McNicoll feels strongly about the need to advise patients on the longevity and reality of procedures in accordance with their wishes. Mr McNicoll completed his post-fellowship sub-specialty training in paediatric and cosmetic plastic surgery, an area he continues to work in - correcting cleft and lip palates and other congenital deformities. During his time in London, he worked alongside some of the most famous and respected plastic surgeons in Europe and in 1995 brought back to his New Zealand patients, techniques he acquired whilst overseas. Year of first medical qualification 1993 Post Fellowship Training Mr McNicoll completed his post-fellowship sub-specialty training in paediatric and cosmetic plastic surgery, an area he continues to work in - correcting cleft and lip palates and other congenital deformities. During his time in London, he worked alongside some of the most famous and respected plastic surgeons in Europe and in 1995 brought back, to his New Zealand patients, techniques he acquired whilst overseas. Membership of professional bodies Royal Australasian College of Surgeons The New Zealand Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Research Interest

Mr Mcnicoll has developed particular interest and considerable experience in the following procedures: Aesthetic Facial Surgery - including face and neck lifts (upper, mid and lower), brow lift, blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid tuck), rhinoplasty (nose), genioplasty (chin implant/alteration) and otoplasty (ear setback) . Reconstructive Plastic Surgery - including head and neck cancer surgery, skin cancer and melanoma, facial reconstruction and scars and burns reconstruction . Breast & Body Surgery - including breast lift (mastopexy), breast augmentation, breast reduction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck/liposuction), body lift and upper arm/thigh lifts. Hand Surgery Paediatric Plastic Surgery - includingc left palate and lip, and ear reconstruction.