The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons is a non-profit, professional association devoted to the maintenance of excellent ethical and professional standards within the field of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Oversight and governance of the SET programme in plastic and reconstructive surgery in New Zealand is the responsibility of the New Zealand Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (NZBPRS). Information on becoming a plastic surgeon in New Zealand can be found at Surgical Education and Training (SET) Programme.
Entry to the SET Programme is highly competitive with selection occurring once a year, commencing in January. For more information on selection including the minimum requirements, selection regulations, key dates and application link refer to Selection.
Endorsed by the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons (NZAPS), Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), the Australian Society…
IMCAS Congresses bring together the latest evidence-based techniques from prominent speakers and the newest developments from major industry players, so…
The SET Induction Conference is mandatory for trainees in their first year of clinical training. The conference focuses on foundational…
The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons/ Te Kāhui Whakamōhou Kiri made the following submission to the the Ministry of…
Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa! Mō mātou – About us Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running…
Consultant Plastic Surgeon – Locum Nau mai, haere mai ki whanau ora ki Te Awakairangi Location: Hutt Hospital Contract: Fixed-term…
Update on Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and FAQs
The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons would like to pass on its sincere condolences to those affected by the…
NZAPS Letter to Members re TGA Suspension of Sales of Some Breast Implants
There can be some confusion between Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and ‘Breast Implant Illness’ and whether…
NZAPS patient information statement on Breast Implant Illness. Statement on Breast Implant Illness July 2019
NZAPS supports the ICOBRA consensus statement that breast implants are well studied and generally safe. To read the full statement, please…
To read the full statement, please click on the link below:- 2016-08-08 FINAL postiton statement on gender reassignment surgery
Read the full story on the link below. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/79437864/decadeslong-wait-for-gender-reassignment-surgery
2016-06-29 Postiton statement on overseas plastic surgery
Another dog attack on a young child has prompted the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons president Dr Sally Langley to…
Caution is necessary for those considering travelling overseas for cosmetic or plastic surgery procedures or seeking surgery from surgeons without specialist surgical…
Careful monitoring and an accurate diagnosis is key to identifying which moles could develop into serious issues like melanoma and…
