Meet the Team

We consider our staff our greatest asset. Each member brings invaluable skills to the practice. Our amazing team makes every procedure we perform and every consultation we give possible. You are in safe, knowledgeable hands with Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre.

Dr Tristan de Chalain MSc. MB ChB. FCSSA. FRCSC. FRACS

As a previous senior consultant surgeon at Middlemore Hospital and visiting specialist at Starship Children’s, National Women’s and Auckland Public hospitals, Tristan particularly specialises in facial restoration, body contouring, complex reconstructions and paediatric plastic surgery. He also offers a comprehensive range of breast and hand surgeries.

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

Hi, my name is Lisa and I am the Southern Cross administrator. Originally from South Africa my family immigrated to New Zealand two years ago; this was the best decision we have ever made ! I recently started working at Rees & de Chalain an enjoy being part of this dynamic Administration team.

Nickie White ­ Medical Receptionist & Client Liaison

Hi I’m Nickie, I am the friendly face who greets you when you come into our practice and the friendly voice on the phone when you call. I am passionate about health and fitness and enjoy running, swimming, sailing and getting to the gym when not at my desk.

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 am one of the Practice Nurses at Auckland Plastic Surgical Centre. I have worked with both Martin Rees and Tristan de Chalain in both the public and private sector for many years.

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)

COSMEDICINETM NURSE & TRANSLATOR
– 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)

Hello. My name is Vicky and I will be looking after you at Martin Rees satellite clinic Paramount Plastic Surgery in New Plymouth. I am a NZ trained Registered nurse with 11 years experience, having worked both in wards, operating theaters and in the community prior to working with Mr Rees. I will be your point of contact to organize and arrange consultations, surgeries and complete any postoperative care for you. So in effect I am a whole clinic in one providing continuity of care with Mr Rees in 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)

Hi I am Bex, graduated from Otago School of Nursing in 2001, and has specialised in the care of the post­op Surgical patient ever since. My eight years of nursing in the UK bought to the forefront my love of Cosmetic and Plastic reconstructive Surgery.

I work closely with Tristan and the APSC nurses to tailor make and individualise their care once they return to Tauranga.