Meet the Team

Dr Tristan de Chalain MSc. MB ChB. FCSSA. FRCSC. FRACS
Born in Canada, Tristan completed his medical and surgical degrees in South Africa. He was then accepted for advanced postgraduate fellowships at two renowned North American institutes: Emory University’s affiliated hospitals in Atlanta, and the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children in downtown Toronto. This training included the latest techniques for body contouring and facial rejuvenation, as well as micro-surgical reconstruction, paediatric and cranio facial surgery, and surgery of congenital malformations such as vascular anomalies and cleft lip and palate. At Emory, he also helped to develop and teach endoscopic techniques for facial rejuvenation.
In 1997, he was invited to join the senior staff in the Plastic Surgery Unit at Middlemore Hospital, where he focused on cleft lip and palate surgery, and chest wall reconstruction.
Tristan has received numerous respected awards and scholarships and has more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters to his credit. Despite the breadth and depth of his training and experience, a key passion remains facial restoration following skin cancer, injury or ageing. Travelling annually to the Philippines, he treats underprivileged children with cleft lip and palate conditions pro bono for Operation Restore Hope NZ. He also offers his time and expertise for free at the Auckland Regional Charitable Hospital.
In his spare time he enjoys tinkering in his shed, writing and reading. He is happily married with two teenage children.
Auckland Remuera

Lisa Bouwer – Southern Cross Administrator & Client Liaison

Nickie White Medical Receptionist & Client Liaison
I joined the team last year and really enjoy the variety the position brings and the supportive nature of my colleagues, it’s a great place to work.

Sheryl Flower – Practice Nurse (Auckland)
I have held the position of Practice Nurse for the last 11years. My role is to assist both surgeons in the rooms and in the operating theatre. One of the roles I enjoy most is to be a patient advocate and to build positive relationships with our patients. One of my goals is to provide the best care and support I can and to ensure our patients experience is a positive one. I enjoy working with the team at Rees and de Chalain and look forward to meeting and caring for you and your family.

Summer Wang – Cosmedicine Nurse / Registered Nurse (Auckland)
– Wrinkle reduction treatments (Botox & Fillers)
– Non‐surgical facial restoration and enhancement
– Nose , Lip, Chin & Cheek Enhancements (Fillers)
– Excessive sweating & Calf muscle reductions
– Thicker, longer, darker lashes
– Dermal Needling
– PRP (Platelet‐Rich‐Plasma)
– Vital Hydration Injection
New Plymouth

Vicky Hughes – Practice Nurse (New Plymouth)
Please give me a call 0274315152 and I look forward to being of assistance to you in the future.
Tauranga

Bex McAlley Practice Nurse (Tauranga)
I work closely with Tristan and the APSC nurses to tailor make and individualise their care once they return to Tauranga.