Highly respected plastic surgeon, Dr Greg Taylor, has been performing cosmetic procedures in the region for over 15 years. Extremely proficient in his field, Dr Taylor has performed in excess of 3,750 eyelid surgeries and specialises in cosmetic surgery. An active member of New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgery and Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr Taylor is also a published author and was fundamental in the breakthrough of cosmetic surgery and laser skin surgery in New Zealand.
Based in Auckland, Dr Taylor travels to the region regularly, and is available to perform local anaesthetic minor procedures from the Nelson Plastic Surgery rooms for one week, each month. He specialises in eyelid surgeries, management of skin cancers, mole removal, scar revisions, dermabrasion to remove fine lines around the mouth area and correction of prominent ears.
Eyelid surgery is Dr Taylor’s most popular surgery, where excess eyelid skin and fatty pads are removed from upper and/or lower eyelids resulting in a fresher, less tired look. It is a day stay procedure, taking one-to-two hours.
Dr Taylor’s expertise, skill and knowledge is an enormous asset to the region, and he offers a friendly, comprehensive initial consultation to help ensure the best course of action and outcome for each patient.
New Zealand trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Kerri Mooney has been performing consultations from the Nelson Plastic Surgery clinic since the beginning of the year. Offering a multitude of cosmetic procedures Dr Mooney brings with her over ten years of experience in her field and provides full consultations and surgery for a range of breast and aesthetic procedures, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), liposuction, facelifts, labioplasty, and rhinoplasty (nose surgery).
Dr Mooney has received a fantastic response from her local patients thus far, is prolific in her skill set, knowledge, and expertise and prides herself on providing a warm and caring environment for her patients, putting their needs first and ensuring full comprehension of a surgical process.
“As a surgeon I am very aware of putting the patient’s interests first. I want to help make them feel as comfortable as possible.”
Based in Christchurch, Dr Mooney travels to the region every month offering consultations at Nelson Plastic Surgery’s Collingwood St rooms with procedures, recovery and initial post-op care taking place in Christchurch. Working with established plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr Jesse Kenton- Smith at Nautilus House in Christchurch, Dr Mooney welcomes any questions and invites potential patients to book a full consultation to discuss options tailormade to your needs.
105 Collingwood Street, Nelson | Ph 03 548 1909 | nelsonplasticsurgery.co.nz
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Chris Adams, who specialises in aesthetic (cosmetic) and reconstructive breast surgery and the surgical management of melanoma, visits Nelson once a month.
He consults privately from Specialists @132 in Collingwood St and has regular private operating lists offering outpatient surgery through The Rutherford Clinic and inpatient service through Manuka St Hospital. For the past 12 years he has been the visiting plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Nelson Public Hospital.
Chris graduated from Otago Medical School in 1990 before training in plastic and reconstructive surgery in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington. In 2001 he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Australasian Surgeons (FRACS). After completing his training in New Zealand, Chris spent two years in the UK where he completed fellowships in aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery and burns surgery at hospitals including the Wellington Hospital in London and Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.
In addition to breast and melanoma surgery, Chris offers a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures including non-melanoma skin cancer management, hand surgery (especially for Dupuytren’s Disease) and post-traumatic (ACC) reconstruction.
His practice is based at the Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute (WPSI) in Wellington. The Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute offers comprehensive plastic surgical care including advanced plastic surgery nurse specialists to support Nelson patients. WPSI is an affiliated provider for Southern Cross patients.
Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute | L6, 15 Murphy Street, Wellington
Specialists@132, 132 Collingwood St, Nelson | 04 499 7642 | wpsi.co.nz
The Medical and Injury Centre (MIC) is Nelson Tasman’s only dedicated urgent care centre. Specialising in patients with injuries, fractures, and any other urgent medical needs, with extended hours of 8.00am – 10.00pm, daily. Backed by Nelson Bays Primary Health and Nelson Bays General Practice Ltd, a collaboration of the district’s general practices, they are well supported to be there when needed.
MIC has just welcomed some new clinical leaders to the team. The new clinical nurse lead, Carla Wilton, who has bought many years of experience from the District Health Board with her and is supporting and developing the nursing team. The fresh-faced medical director, Dr Will Parkyn, has a long-standing work history across Nelson and Wairau Hospitals and more recently Rural General Practice in Hanmer Springs. The seasoned general practice lead, NP Andrea Chapman has remained the backbone of MIC and who’s sage advice is often sought.
The leadership team is proud to be surrounded by a skilled team of doctors, nurses, health care assistants, administrators, and receptionists. People are their main priority, and the friendly staff encourage locals and visitors alike to pop into MIC for anything urgent.
MIC offers a walk-in service for medical needs, contraception, sexual health advice, assessments of acute respiratory illnesses, access to x-ray and specialise in minor injuries such as broken bones, sprains and cuts and provide follow up fracture clinics.
If you are worried and cannot see your GP, visit MIC.
98 Waimea Road, Nelson | 03 546 8881 | micn.org.nz
