Hospitals
Dr. Tristan de Chalain
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon
Highlights:
Dr. Tristan de Chalain has been in private practice since 1997, previously serving as a senior consultant surgeon at Middlemore Hospital and visiting specialist at Starship Children’s and Auckland Public Hospitals. He specializes in facial restoration after trauma or cancer, body contouring, complex reconstructions, and pediatric plastic surgery. Recognized for his work in facial rejuvenation, Dr. de Chalain employs both surgical and non-surgical approaches to restore youthful appearance.
Born in Canada, he completed his medical and surgical training in South Africa, followed by advanced fellowships at Emory University and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He has received numerous awards, published over 40 peer-reviewed papers, and actively contributes to charitable initiatives such as Operation Restore Hope NZ and the Auckland Regional Charitable Hospital.
Degrees and Training:
* Emory University: Plastic Surgery Resident, 1993–1995
* Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Specialist Certification in Plastic Surgery, September 1995
* Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
* Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa (FCSSA)
* Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), November 1995
* University of Toronto: Pediatric and Adult Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, July 1996 – June 1997
Affiliations:
* New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (Former President)
* International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
* International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ICOPLAST)
* Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
* New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons
Interests:
Dr. Tristan de Chalain specializes in facial restoration after trauma or cancer, body contouring, complex reconstructions, and pediatric plastic surgery. He is widely recognized for his expertise in facial rejuvenation, offering a range of both non-surgical and surgical techniques to enhance various facial areas.
He also has subspecialty interests in cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microvascular surgery, and aesthetic plastic surgery.
Post-Fellowship Training:
* Emory University: Plastic Surgery Resident, 1993–1995
* Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Specialist Certification in Plastic Surgery, September 1995
* Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
* Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa (FCSSA)
* Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), November 1995
* University of Toronto: Pediatric and Adult Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, July 1996 – June 1997
Affiliations:
* New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (Former President)
* International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
* International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ICOPLAST)
* Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
* New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons
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Dr. Tristan de Chalain
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon
Highlights:
Dr. Tristan de Chalain has been in private practice since 1997, previously serving as a senior consultant surgeon at Middlemore Hospital and visiting specialist at Starship Children’s and Auckland Public Hospitals. He specializes in facial restoration after trauma or cancer, body contouring, complex reconstructions, and pediatric plastic surgery. Recognized for his work in facial rejuvenation, Dr. de Chalain employs both surgical and non-surgical approaches to restore youthful appearance.
Born in Canada, he completed his medical and surgical training in South Africa, followed by advanced fellowships at Emory University and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He has received numerous awards, published over 40 peer-reviewed papers, and actively contributes to charitable initiatives such as Operation Restore Hope NZ and the Auckland Regional Charitable Hospital.
Degrees and Training:
* Emory University: Plastic Surgery Resident, 1993–1995
* Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Specialist Certification in Plastic Surgery, September 1995
* Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
* Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa (FCSSA)
* Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), November 1995
* University of Toronto: Pediatric and Adult Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, July 1996 – June 1997
Affiliations:
* New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (Former President)
* International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
* International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ICOPLAST)
* Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
* New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons
Interests:
Dr. Tristan de Chalain specializes in facial restoration after trauma or cancer, body contouring, complex reconstructions, and pediatric plastic surgery. He is widely recognized for his expertise in facial rejuvenation, offering a range of both non-surgical and surgical techniques to enhance various facial areas.
He also has subspecialty interests in cleft lip and palate repair, craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microvascular surgery, and aesthetic plastic surgery.
Post-Fellowship Training:
* Emory University: Plastic Surgery Resident, 1993–1995
* Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Specialist Certification in Plastic Surgery, September 1995
* Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
* Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa (FCSSA)
* Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), November 1995
* University of Toronto: Pediatric and Adult Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, July 1996 – June 1997
Affiliations:
* New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (Former President)
* International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
* International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ICOPLAST)
* Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
* New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons
