Dr Bulent Yaprak is a highly experienced, internationally trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Known for his natural-looking cosmetic surgery results and calm, respectful approach, Dr Yaprak brings over two decades of global surgical experience, advanced fellowships, and continuous professional development to his private practice.

He is passionate about using his skills to help patients feel confident, comfortable, and still recognisably themselves—never overdone.

A Specialist Plastic Surgeon with Global Experience

After completing his medical degree in English at Hacettepe University and placing in the top percentile nationally, Dr Yaprak trained at Istanbul’s leading Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery faculty. His early surgical career included high-volume reconstructive work and leadership roles, including founding a burns and plastics unit in Turkey.

He later moved to New Zealand, completing fellowships in both hand and plastic surgery before becoming a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Waikato Hospital, where he worked for over a decade and served as Clinical Director in 2018–2019.

Dr Yaprak is:

• Board certified by EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic Surgeons)

• A Member of NZAPS (New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons)

• A Member of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)

• A Member of the Australian and New Zealand Board of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (ANZBCPS)

Continued Learning Through Global Conferences & Congresses

Dr Bulent Yaprak has attended over 40 national and international plastic surgery conferences, workshops, and advanced training events throughout his career — an extraordinary number that reflects his ongoing dedication to excellence in patient care and surgical technique.

These events are not simply for attendance — they provide opportunities to engage with the latest research, watch live surgical demonstrations, and interact with world leaders in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. This ongoing exposure ensures that his techniques remain current, safe, and tailored to achieve subtle, natural-looking results.

Some of the most notable conferences and meetings Dr Yaprak has attended include:

• FESSH – Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
  Attended regularly since 2012, including Paris, Budapest, Rotterdam, Antalya, and Helsinki – offering in-depth updates on nerve transfers, microsurgery, and complex hand reconstructions.

• ASAPS – Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Annual Conference
  Held in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and virtually. These events focus on the latest in facial aesthetic surgery, breast shaping, liposuction, and new-generation injectables and devices.

• ISAPS – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery World Congress
  A major global gathering of elite plastic surgeons, including the 2022 congress in Istanbul, focusing on the evolving art and science of aesthetic surgery.

• NZAPS – New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons
  Annual meetings including Queenstown, and combined NZSSH conferences, showcasing local innovation and fostering standards of care specific to the New Zealand context.

• The Aesthetic Meeting (USA)
  Attended in Austin, Texas in 2025 – this is one of the most prestigious global gatherings for cutting-edge aesthetic procedures, deep plane techniques, regenerative medicine, and safety standards.

• The Aesthetic Cruise (Mediterranean)
  A peer-led, immersive learning experience combining education with networking and informal case-sharing – ideal for refining nuanced facial techniques.

• ISHRS – International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
  Annual congresses (e.g. Bangkok, Istanbul, virtual) with advanced updates on FUE, graft survival, and scarless techniques – relevant for patients seeking a natural, undetectable result in hair surgery.

• Eurasian Aesthetic and Reconstructive Conferences
  Held regularly in Istanbul and other locations, these meetings combine global and regional insight into facial harmony, body contouring, and aesthetic breast surgery.

Over the past 15+ years, Dr Yaprak has travelled extensively to these events, often multiple times a year, balancing hands-on workshops, cadaver labs, and expert panels with his full clinical workload. This rare level of ongoing commitment has a direct benefit for his patients:

• You receive care that aligns with global gold standards

• Your procedures are based on the latest refinements in technique and safety

• Your results reflect a balance of artistic judgment and scientific precision

It’s this wealth of cumulative learning — spanning over four decades of conference material — that contributes to the quiet excellence Dr Yaprak brings to each case.

What This Means for You as a Patient

By regularly attending high-level international conferences and courses, Dr Yaprak ensures that:

• Your care is informed by the most up-to-date surgical methods

• You benefit from innovative, globally accepted aesthetic principles

• You are offered customised techniques suited to your anatomy and goals

• Your safety is supported by evidence-based practices from leading institutions

It’s this dedication to excellence and refinement that sets his results apart—natural, subtle, and confident.