Facial Plastic Surgery Consultation Tauranga, Brandon Hitchcock

Consultation

The initial consultation will take approximately 20-30 minutes. This will be to ascertain what you perceive your concerns to be and an explanation of what is surgically feasible.
Accurate photo-documentation will be undertaken at the initial consultation for recording purposes.
There may be manipulation of this image using “Alter Image” software to demonstrate a theoretical end result at a second consultation which is undertaken after you have had time to reflect on the previous consultation.
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Prior to surgery, verbal discussion, documentation and signing of consent will be undertaken. Surgery may then take place under general or local anaesthetic (with or without sedation).

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Otoplasty

This is an operation to carefully re-shape the cartilage of the ear to a more normal appearance. The problem most commonly addressed is that of prominent or “bat" ears.

Rhinoplasty

This is an operation to carefully reconstruct the bone and cartilage portions of a nose to improve the function or appearance of the nose.

Skin Cancers

Skin cancers (most commonly basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and melanomas) are a symptom of outdoor New Zealand occupations and lifestyle and are occurring increasingly frequently. These are most commonly are found on the head and neck.

Facial Rejuvenation

Our facial features are prone to ageing and the outcome of this process is determined by our genetic make-up, gravity, sun exposure, smoking and other factors. These changes can be minimised or reversed by surgery in many instances.