Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics

Facial plastic surgery for aesthetic purposes is elective and focuses on enhancing a person's appearance through surgical or non-surgical techniques. Unlike reconstructive surgery, which aims to restore function or correct abnormalities caused by congenital defects, trauma, or medical conditions, aesthetic facial plastic surgery primarily seeks to improve aesthetic appeal and symmetry.

The field of facial plastic surgery continues to evolve with advancements in surgical techniques, technology, and patient safety protocols, aiming to provide safe, effective, and aesthetically pleasing results for patients seeking to enhance their physical appearance.

We offer state-of-the-art clinical procedures, advanced homecare, and professional treatments that can help you achieve long lasting comprehensive results. They are designed to improve skin texture, reduce signs of aging, and enhance overall facial appearance for both women and men, who are otherwise healthy and seeking to improve their appearance.

Facial Plastic Surgery & ENT

If you are considering facial plastic surgery to address facial differences, structural concerns, or the effects of ageing, ENT and facial plastic surgeon Naveed Basheeth, F.R.A.C.S., offers consultation and surgical treatment for a range of facial conditions.

Procedures may include:

Blepharoplasty – eyelid surgery
Rhinoplasty – nasal surgery
Lip lift
Otoplasty – correction of prominent or asymmetric ears
Facelift and necklift surgery
Chin augmentation

Choosing a Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial plastic surgery is performed by surgeons from a number of different specialties, including ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Maxillofacial Surgery. Each specialty brings its own area of expertise to facial surgery.

When choosing a surgeon, their specialty is only one factor to consider. It is important to look for a surgeon who has appropriate specialist training, qualifications, and specific experience in the procedure you are considering.

Your consultation is an opportunity to ask about your surgeon's training, qualifications, experience, and approach to the procedure. You should feel comfortable that they have the expertise required to provide the care you are seeking.

In New Zealand, the designation F.R.A.C.S. (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) signifies completion of recognised specialist surgical training and fellowship requirements.

Recommendations from people you trust, together with a discussion of your individual goals and expectations during consultation, can also help you make an informed decision about facial plastic surgery.

Dr Naveed Basheeth & Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr Naveed Basheeth is a certified specialist in Facial Plastic Surgery, with extensive training across a broad spectrum of specialties including complex head and neck cancer surgery – both ablative and reconstructive procedures - as well as aesthetic enhancements and facial plastic surgery. This unique skillset gives his patients a comprehensive and trusted management of their conditions, ailments, and structural and functional problems.

Facial Plastic Surgeons must complete 50 hours of continuing medical education each year to ensure they are up to date, and take regular performance examinations, as well as record patient outcomes, to maintain their certification. There are only ten International Federation of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Societies (IFFPSS), Board-certified (IBCFPRS) [link to: https://ibcfprs.org/] Facial Plastic Surgeons in the whole of Australasia with seven of them in Australia.

Dr Naveed Basheeth is one among the three in New Zealand and the only surgeon in the North Island to perform facial plastic surgical procedures.

IBCFPRS board certification is the pinnacle of the facial plastic specialty. Hence, a rigorous examination and a three-year assessment post the specialist qualification is undertaken to get talented facial plastic surgeons from a specialist pool around the world.