Zachary Moaveni MB ChB FRACS (Plastics)

Plastic, aesthetic and cranio-maxillofacial surgeon

Zak Moaveni is the Clinical Head of Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Waikato Hospital. In addition, as the national Supervisor of Advanced Surgical Training in Plastic Surgery for the Waikato region, he is responsible for the selection and training of future plastic surgeons in New Zealand. His private practice in Hamilton focuses both on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.

Zak graduated in Medicine from Otago University in 1996 with several Distinctions. In subsequent training as a Plastic Surgeon, he has been the recipient of a number of academic honours including the prestigious Gordon-Taylor Gold Medal awarded to the top ranking candidate in Australia and New Zealand for specialist surgical examinations.

More recently he has returned from overseas travel to Asia, North America and Europe working directly with some of the best minds and leading plastic surgeons in the world in the fields of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Highlights included the highly esteemed Cleft and Cranio-maxillofacial fellowship in Taiwan, Synthes traveling scholarship to Los Angeles and Dallas, and the Mentor aesthetic fellowship in the leading facial aesthetic practice in London. This wonderful and humbling experience has permitted a unique and new insight into the latest trends in plastic surgery.

Zak regularly attends national and international meetings both as a participant and lecturer, maintaining close links with colleagues overseas. He is also involved with charitable surgical missions overseas performing repair of cleft lip and palate deformities and other reconstructive procedures.

Practice Philosophy

Plastic surgery is part ‘art’ and part ‘science’. It is essential that a surgeon can communicate well with patients, and tailor a surgical solution to her or his specific request. This necessitates having a range of skills obtained only through extensive training and experience. The surgeon is also a member of a broader team that includes the general practitioner, practice nurse and other professionals.

The goal is to strive to care for patients rather than merely providing a “service to clients”. The relationship starts from the first consultation and Mr Moaveni and his administrative and nursing team are committed to offering a professional yet relaxed experience along with the very best surgical care.

The Consultation

Your initial consultation will consist of a medical assessment and a full discussion of your particular requests and expectations. Photographs may be taken to assist in the discussion as well as compliment your clinical record. You are most welcome to have a friend or relative accompany you at this consultation.

You will receive detailed information about your options for treatment as well as information regarding recovery, healing, and a very honest appraisal of anticipated results. A second complimentary consultation is often scheduled for more complex procedures to make sure you are fully prepared for surgery.

Procedures Performed

Aesthetic Facial Surgery	Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Face and neck lifts Brown lift Blepharoplasty Rhinoplasty Asian eyelid surgery (double eyelids) Asian facial contouring (cheek and mandible reduction) Ear setback (otoplasty)	Head and neck cancer Skin cancer and melanoma Facial reconstruction Scars & burns reconstruction Hand surgery
Breast & body	Paediatric plastic surgery
Breast lift (mastopexy) Breast augmentation Breast reduction Abdominoplasty Body lift Upper arm / thigh lifts	Cleft lip and palate Ear reconstruction