Waikato Specialist Centre · Hamilton, New Zealand

Dr Bulent Yaprak

Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgeon

European board-certified surgeon with over 20 years of specialist experience. Seeing patients from Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and across New Zealand.

FEBOPRAS Fellow European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
FEBOPRAS
Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
NZAPS New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons member
NZAPS
New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons
ASAPS Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons member
ASAPS
Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
ISAPS International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery member
ISAPS
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
ANZBCPS Australian New Zealand Burns Chronic Wound Trauma Society member
ANZBCPS
Australian & New Zealand Burns, Chronic Wound & Trauma Society
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider
Southern Cross
Affiliated Provider — many procedures covered by Southern Cross health insurance
or call us: 07 838 8984
Dr Bulent Yaprak specialist plastic surgeon Hamilton NZ
Dr Bulent Yaprak
Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgeon
"The best result is the one that looks like it was always yours."
— Dr Bulent Yaprak, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Dr Bulent Yaprak plastic surgeon consulting room Hamilton NZ
About Dr Yaprak

Precision, care,
and natural results.

Dr Bulent Yaprak trained at Istanbul University — one of the world's leading plastic surgery programs — before completing specialist fellowships in New Zealand including a competitive Hand Surgery Fellowship at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland.

With over 20 years of specialist surgical experience and certification from the European Board of Plastic Surgeons (FEBOPRAS), Dr Yaprak brings genuine international expertise to his Hamilton practice.

Full biography & credentials →

Why patients choose Dr Yaprak

Qualifications
European Board Certified (FEBOPRAS)
A rigorous two-part examination by the European Board of Plastic Surgeons — internationally recognised specialist-level certification, equivalent to FRACS.
Experience
20+ Years & World-Class Training
Trained at Istanbul University — one of the world's highest-volume plastic surgery programs. Hand Surgery Fellow at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland. 40+ major international conferences attended.
Insurance
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider & ACC
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider — many procedures covered or partially covered. ACC patients also accepted for covered conditions including hand injuries, skin injuries and reconstructive cases.
Location
Convenient for Auckland & NZ-wide
Waikato Specialist Centre, Hamilton — 90 minutes from Auckland via SH1, with free on-site parking. Patients travel from across New Zealand.
Getting Started

Your path to consultation

We make the process straightforward. Here is what to expect from your first contact through to surgery.

1
Get in touch
Fill in our contact form or call us. Tell us what you're considering — no commitment required.
2
Initial consultation
Meet Dr Yaprak. Discuss your goals, ask every question, and get an honest appraisal of what's possible.
3
Your decision
Take your time. There is no pressure. Dr Yaprak believes the right decision is always yours to make.
4
Your procedure
Surgery is carefully planned around your needs, with full support before, during and after your procedure.
Dr Yaprak and nursing team Waikato Specialist Centre Hamilton
Dr Yaprak plastic surgery clinic waiting room Hamilton NZ
Dr Yaprak treatment room Waikato Specialist Centre Hamilton
Dr Yaprak Waikato Specialist Centre Hamilton
Our Clinic

A warm, private space for important decisions.

Dr Yaprak's practice is based at the Waikato Specialist Centre — a modern, purpose-built specialist medical facility in central Hamilton.

Every consultation is unhurried. Dr Yaprak takes time to understand your goals, answer every question honestly, and give you a realistic picture of what surgery can achieve for you.

Address: Waikato Specialist Centre, 83c Tristram Street, Hamilton Central
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Getting here: Free parking on site. 90 minutes from Auckland via SH1.
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What our patients say

The experience and confidence of our patients is the most meaningful measure of our work. New Zealand's medical advertising guidelines for plastic surgeons do not permit patient testimonials or endorsements on practice websites — regulations we respect fully, as they exist to protect patients.

Independent patient reviews are available on our Google Business profile — entirely outside our control and therefore outside these restrictions.
Location
Waikato Specialist Centre
83c Tristram Street
Hamilton Central 3283
Contact
07 838 8984
Monday – Friday · 8:30am – 4:30pm
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers for patients considering a consultation with Dr Yaprak.

In New Zealand, 'cosmetic surgeon' is not a protected title — any doctor can use it, regardless of their level of surgical training. A specialist plastic surgeon must be vocationally registered by the Medical Council of New Zealand, which requires completing an accredited specialist training programme. Dr Yaprak holds the FEBOPRAS — the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery — recognised by the Medical Council as the equivalent of FRACS (Plastic Surgery). He is also a member of NZAPS (New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons).
Dr Yaprak offers breast surgery (augmentation, reduction, lift, implant removal/replacement), facial surgery (facelift, local anaesthetic facelift, blepharoplasty, browlift, neck lift, otoplasty, fat grafting), body surgery (tummy tuck, liposuction, arm lift, thigh lift), skin cancer surgery (melanoma, BCC, SCC, lesion removal), and hand surgery (carpal tunnel, Dupuytren's contracture, trigger finger, wrist arthroscopy, nerve surgery). Full details are on the Procedures page.
No referral is required for cosmetic surgery consultations — you can contact us directly to book. For skin cancer surgery, hand surgery, or procedures that may be covered by Southern Cross or ACC, a GP referral is helpful and may be required by your insurer. Call us on 07 838 8984 and we'll advise you.
Yes. Dr Yaprak treats ACC-covered conditions including hand and wrist injuries, skin injuries, and reconstructive cases where ACC cover applies. Please contact us to discuss your situation and whether a GP referral is needed for your claim.
Yes — Dr Yaprak is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider. Skin cancer surgery, hand surgery, and some reconstructive procedures are frequently covered or partially covered. Purely cosmetic procedures are generally not covered. Bring your policy details to your consultation and we can assist with the claims process.
The Waikato Specialist Centre at 83c Tristram Street, Hamilton Central is approximately 90 minutes from central Auckland via State Highway 1. Free on-site parking is available. Many of Dr Yaprak's patients travel from Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua and across New Zealand.
General anaesthetic procedures are performed at Braemar Private Hospital in Hamilton — a leading private surgical facility. Minor and local anaesthetic procedures are performed in Dr Yaprak's purpose-built in-rooms theatre at the Waikato Specialist Centre.
An initial consultation costs $267. For cosmetic surgery patients, all second and subsequent pre-operative consultations are at no charge. Skin lesion consultations start from $226. Full procedure pricing is on our Fees & Pricing page.
Yes. Six weeks of post-operative follow-up appointments are included in every surgical estimate. All estimates are all-inclusive — covering surgeon fees, anaesthetist, hospital facility, nursing care, consumables and follow-up. There are no unexpected additional charges after your procedure.
Fill in our contact form or call 07 838 8984, Monday to Friday 8:30am–4:30pm. There's no obligation — the initial consultation is simply a conversation about your goals.