A full facelift, medically known as a rhytidectomy, is a comprehensive cosmetic procedure designed to lift, tighten, and rejuvenate the lower face and neck. As we age, factors such as gravity, sun exposure, genetics, and reduced skin elasticity can lead to sagging skin, deep creases, jowls, and a less defined jawline. A full facelift addresses these concerns by restoring smoother, firmer, and more youthful facial contours.
The procedure works by carefully repositioning the deeper facial tissues, tightening the underlying muscles, and removing excess skin and fat. This creates a refined, balanced, and long-lasting improvement in the lower face and neck. A full facelift provides more significant results than non-surgical options and is ideal for patients seeking a noticeable but natural-looking rejuvenation.
Treatment areas commonly include the lower face, jowls, and neck, with the option to incorporate enhancements to the midface or temples when needed. Dr Bulent Yaprak focuses on achieving subtle, refreshed results that respect your natural anatomy — helping you look like a well-rested version of yourself rather than “different.”
You may be a suitable candidate for a full facelift if you experience:
Sagging skin along the lower face, jawline, or neck
Deep lines or folds around the mouth and chin
Jowls or loss of definition through the jawline
Neck laxity or banding
Dissatisfaction with ageing changes that non-surgical treatments cannot adequately address
Ideal candidates are in good general health, have realistic expectations, and wish to achieve natural, long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
Dr Bulent Yaprak has extensive experience in facelift surgery, with advanced training both in New Zealand and overseas. He has spent time learning from internationally recognised facial plastic surgeons, adopting refined, modern facelift techniques that prioritise precision, safety, and natural outcomes.
His approach is highly personalised: every facelift is customised to the patient’s facial structure, skin quality, and unique ageing pattern. Patients frequently describe their results as refreshed, youthful, and subtle — with friends noticing they “look great” without knowing why.
A full facelift is performed under general anaesthetic at a private hospital in Hamilton, ensuring a safe and pain-free experience. The surgery may involve:
Tightening and supporting deeper facial tissues
Repositioning underlying muscles for a firmer foundation
Removing excess skin and fat
Lifting and smoothing sagging areas of the lower face and neck
Optional refinement of the neck, midface, or temple region for a more harmonious overall result
Dr Yaprak selects the most appropriate techniques for your anatomy, aiming for elegant, natural rejuvenation rather than an overly tight appearance.
Estimated cost: $28,000 – $38,000
This usually includes:
Hospital fees: $11,500 – $17,000
Anaesthetist fees: $3,000 – $4,000
Surgical fee: $13,500 – $17,000
These figures are a general guide. The exact cost depends on the complexity of the procedure and whether additional areas — such as the neck or midface — are addressed.
A personalised written quote is provided after your face-to-face consultation with Dr Yaprak, where he will examine your facial anatomy and design a customised treatment plan to achieve natural and elegant rejuvenation.
A local anaesthetic facelift, often referred to as a mini facelift, is a refined facial rejuvenation procedure designed to subtly lift, tighten, and refresh the lower face and jawline. As early signs of ageing appear — including mild to moderate skin laxity, jowls, and fine lines — this technique helps restore smoother, firmer contours without the need for general anaesthesia or an overnight hospital stay.
Unlike a full facelift, which addresses more advanced ageing, a local anaesthetic facelift focuses on early to mid-stage changes, offering natural improvement while preserving your individual facial character.
The procedure works by carefully tightening the underlying support tissues and precisely lifting the lower facial structures. Excess skin is gently removed, and the jawline is refined to create a balanced, rejuvenated appearance. Because the treatment is done under local anaesthetic, patients remain awake, comfortable, and pain-free throughout — allowing for a quicker recovery and lower-impact experience.
Often known as a “weekend facelift,” this approach provides meaningful, subtle results for individuals wanting to look refreshed rather than noticeably altered. Dr Bulent Yaprak’s technique prioritises elegance and restraint, ensuring that your final outcome enhances your natural features and helps you look well-rested, lifted, and confident.
Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing early signs of ageing in the lower face, such as mild jowling, slight skin laxity, or reduced jawline definition.
This procedure suits patients who want noticeable improvement without the downtime, invasiveness, or dramatic change associated with a full facelift.
It is also a strong option for those who prefer to avoid general anaesthesia or hospital-based surgery.
Dr Yaprak combines decades of surgical experience with meticulous, personalised planning.
Each procedure is tailored to the patient’s facial anatomy, ensuring precise lifting of the deeper tissues while maintaining natural harmony and expression.
His local-anaesthetic technique promotes comfort, predictability, and a smoother recovery, with a philosophy centred on refined, understated results.
Performed entirely under local anaesthetic, the mini facelift typically takes a few hours and is done in-room.
Patients remain awake but comfortable throughout.
The deeper tissues of the lower face are lifted and secured, excess skin is removed, and the jawline is reshaped for a more youthful contour.
Most patients return home the same day and resume normal activities within one to two weeks, with swelling and bruising usually mild.
A local anaesthetic facelift typically costs around $15,000, all-inclusive.
This includes surgical fees, local anaesthetic, theatre time, nursing care, consumables, follow-up appointments, and GST.
Your exact plan and pricing will be confirmed during your consultation after a full assessment of your goals and facial anatomy.
Blepharoplasty is one of the most popular procedures at our clinic, as the eye area is often the first to show signs of ageing. Eyelid surgery can create a subtle yet powerful rejuvenation by addressing sagging skin, puffiness, and tired-looking eyes. Dr Bulent Yaprak is highly experienced in both upper and lower eyelid surgery and is known for delivering natural results that refresh the eye area without changing your overall expression.
Upper blepharoplasty focuses on correcting heavy or droopy eyelids by removing excess skin and, when needed, adjusting the underlying fat. This helps open the eyes, restoring a brighter and more youthful appearance, and can even improve peripheral vision when sagging skin obstructs the upper field of view.
Lower blepharoplasty targets under-eye bags and puffiness caused by fat herniation and skin laxity. By smoothing and tightening the lower eyelid area, it helps reduce a tired or swollen look. Lower eyelid surgery often requires deeper structural correction, and is therefore commonly performed under general anaesthetic for comfort and precision. In cases involving only skin or superficial muscle tightening, a local anaesthetic approach may be appropriate. Because the required technique varies significantly between patients, lower eyelid surgery cannot be accurately priced without a thorough in-person assessment.
Upper and lower blepharoplasty can be performed separately or combined, depending on your goals. Recovery is generally straightforward: swelling and bruising typically settle within one to two weeks, stitches are removed after a few days, and most patients return to normal activities soon after. Many describe looking more rested and alert — as though they’ve had a full night’s sleep — with increased confidence in their appearance.
Ideal candidates include individuals with:
heavy, drooping, or hooded upper eyelids
under-eye bags, puffiness, or loose lower eyelid skin
eyes that appear tired despite feeling well-rested
obstructed upper vision due to excess upper eyelid skin
This procedure is suited to patients seeking a natural, refreshed appearance rather than a dramatic change.
Dr Yaprak focuses on precise, anatomically informed techniques that enhance the eye area without altering your natural expressions.
Upper eyelid surgery is performed under local anaesthetic, while lower eyelid surgery may require general anaesthetic depending on the structural work needed.
His approach prioritises accuracy, safety, and subtle results that blend seamlessly with your facial features.
Upper blepharoplasty:
Performed under local anaesthetic. Excess skin is removed, and fat is adjusted when required. The goal is a cleaner, more open upper eyelid crease.
Lower blepharoplasty:
Usually performed under general anaesthetic, especially when treating prominent fat pockets or muscle laxity. The procedure smooths and tightens the under-eye area to reduce puffiness and restore a firmer contour.
Recovery:
Swelling and bruising typically improve within one to two weeks. Stitches are removed after a few days, and most patients return to daily activities shortly after. Results aim to make you look refreshed, alert, and naturally rejuvenated.
Upper blepharoplasty: $3,800 (both eyes, all-inclusive)
Includes GST, theatre time, surgical care, nursing support, consumables, and administration.
Lower blepharoplasty:
Cost is confirmed after consultation due to variations in technique, complexity, and whether general or local anaesthetic is required.
At your consultation, Dr Yaprak will assess your eyelid anatomy, discuss your concerns, and recommend the safest and most effective approach for a natural, tailored result.
A browlift, also known as a forehead lift, is a surgical procedure designed to elevate the eyebrows, smooth forehead creases, and improve the overall contour of the upper face. With age, the brow can gradually descend, creating a tired, stern, or aged appearance. By lifting the brow, the procedure restores a more refreshed, open expression, softens deep horizontal forehead lines, and reduces frown lines between the eyebrows.
Dr Bulent Yaprak offers several tailored browlift techniques to suit different facial anatomies and aesthetic goals. Each method focuses on achieving a natural, harmonious lift that preserves your facial character while enhancing the upper face. His approach prioritises precision and subtlety, ensuring the final result looks refreshed rather than “overdone.”
All browlift options are performed under local anaesthetic as a day-stay procedure. Patients typically experience a recovery period of one to two weeks, with temporary swelling or bruising resolving gradually. Dr Yaprak provides detailed aftercare and regular follow-up to ensure a smooth and supported healing process. Patients often describe looking more rested and alert, with a brighter and more youthful upper facial appearance.
A browlift is ideal for individuals with descended or heavy brows, forehead creases, or frown lines that contribute to a tired or stern look.
It is suitable for both men and women seeking a refreshed, naturally lifted appearance without dramatically altering their features.
The best candidates are those with realistic expectations and good overall health.
A browlift is ideal for individuals with descended or heavy brows, forehead creases, or frown lines that contribute to a tired or stern look.
It is suitable for both men and women seeking a refreshed, naturally lifted appearance without dramatically altering their features.
The best candidates are those with realistic expectations and good overall health.
All browlift approaches are performed under local anaesthetic.
Depending on the technique best suited to your needs, the surgical plan may involve lifting the entire brow, addressing only the outer brow (temporal region), or using minimally invasive internal anchoring methods.
Procedures are completed as day-stay surgery, and most patients return to usual activities after one to two weeks, once swelling and bruising settle.
The aim is always a refreshed, open expression with minimal visible scarring.
Costs vary depending on the specific browlift technique selected during consultation.
All pricing is inclusive of GST, theatre fees, surgical care, nursing support, consumables, and administration.
Exact costs will be provided after a full in-person assessment with Dr Yaprak, ensuring the recommended approach aligns with your anatomy and goals.
Otoplasty, or ear pinning surgery, is a highly effective procedure designed to reshape and reposition the ears for a more balanced and symmetrical appearance. It is commonly performed to correct protruding, uneven, or overly prominent ears — concerns that often develop in childhood and may impact confidence into adulthood. Otoplasty provides subtle but meaningful enhancement, improving facial harmony while ensuring you still look like yourself.
The procedure works by reshaping the cartilage of the ear through discreet incisions placed behind the ear. This allows the ears to sit closer to the head while maintaining a natural fold and contour. Dr Bulent Yaprak is known for his conservative, natural-focused approach, ensuring each outcome is balanced, refined, and tailored to the patient’s anatomy.
Otoplasty is typically performed under local anaesthetic in our clinic rooms, which many patients find comfortable and convenient. For children, or for adults who prefer it due to anxiety or sensitivity, general anaesthetic may be recommended instead. In those cases, the procedure is completed in a private hospital setting to ensure comfort and safety.
Ideal candidates include adults and children with protruding, asymmetrical, or prominent ears who wish to improve facial balance or reduce self-consciousness.
Patients should be in good general health and have fully developed ear cartilage (usually from age five onwards).
For younger patients, general anaesthetic may be more appropriate to ensure comfort during the procedure.
Dr Yaprak uses precise, cartilage-shaping techniques to reposition the ears while maintaining their natural curves and contours.
His goal is always subtle refinement rather than an overly “pinned” look, ensuring results are harmonious and long-lasting.
Each plan is customised to suit the patient’s anatomy, age, and desired outcome.
Otoplasty is typically performed under local anaesthetic as a day-stay procedure.
Incisions are placed behind the ear, allowing Dr Yaprak to reshape and secure the cartilage in a more natural position.
Most patients return home shortly after the procedure, and children undergoing the surgery under general anaesthetic will recover in a private hospital setting.
A protective headband may be recommended in the first week to support healing and maintain the new ear contour.
Otoplasty performed under local anaesthetic is $5,200 all-inclusive.
This covers GST, facility and theatre use, consumables, follow-up appointments for six weeks, dressing changes, and nursing support.
For procedures under general anaesthetic, final cost will depend on hospital and anaesthetist fees, which will be discussed during consultation.
A neck lift is a specialised surgical procedure designed to tighten and smooth the skin and underlying tissues of the neck, creating a more refined and youthful profile. It is particularly effective for treating loose or sagging skin, excess fat beneath the chin, and prominent muscle banding — concerns commonly associated with ageing, genetics, or significant weight changes.
By restoring definition to the jawline and eliminating what is often referred to as “turkey neck” or jowls, the procedure can significantly enhance overall facial balance.
Dr Bulent Yaprak brings extensive experience in facial rejuvenation surgery and uses modern, proven techniques to create elegant, natural-looking results. Neck lifts are highly individualised and may involve addressing surrounding areas such as the jawline or lower face to achieve optimal harmony. During your consultation, Dr Yaprak will assess your anatomy and goals to determine whether combining procedures would provide the most seamless, blended outcome.
Patients often describe the results as confidence-boosting and transformative, with smoother contours that restore youthful definition without altering their natural character.
A neck lift is typically performed under general anaesthetic in a private hospital.
Depending on your needs, the surgery may involve tightening the platysma muscle, removing excess fat, lifting deeper tissues, and smoothing or trimming loose skin.
Every plan is tailored to the unique structure of your neck and lower face to ensure a balanced and natural result.
Recovery usually takes two to three weeks, with swelling and bruising expected during the early stages.
Most patients return to light activities within 10–14 days, and experience a steady improvement in contour and skin tone as healing progresses.
You’ll receive comprehensive aftercare instructions and scheduled follow-up appointments so Dr Yaprak can monitor your progress and support optimal healing.
Because neck lift surgery varies significantly depending on the degree of correction required and whether additional areas (such as the jawline or chin) are treated at the same time, a fixed price cannot be provided without an in-person consultation.
After assessing your anatomy and goals, Dr Yaprak will prepare a personalised surgical plan and a detailed quote tailored to your needs.
At Waikato Specialist Centre, we take pride in offering a warm, patient-focused environment where your comfort, safety, and satisfaction come first. Our approach to facial plastic surgery is centred around achieving natural, balanced results that enhance — rather than change — your unique features. Dr Bulent Yaprak brings a high level of surgical expertise and decades of experience to each procedure, combining technical precision with an artistic eye to ensure outcomes that feel both refined and true to you.
We believe excellent results begin with thoughtful planning and clear communication. All estimates provided are subject to a face-to-face consultation, as every procedure is tailored to the individual. Factors such as skin quality, anatomy, and the complexity of the surgery all influence the final plan and cost.
Your initial consultation with Dr Yaprak is $267. During this appointment, we take the time to understand your goals, examine your anatomy in detail, and talk you through the procedure step by step. A second consultation is always scheduled before surgery, free of charge, to ensure you’re confident, well-informed, and fully comfortable with the plan. Additional pre-operative check-ins can also be arranged at no extra cost.
From your first enquiry through to recovery and follow-up, we are here to support you every step of the way — providing personalised care, expert advice, and a calm, professional experience throughout your surgical journey.
