Dr Rahul Jayakar at Capital Plastic Surgery. Plastic Surgeon & Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon. Surgeries include hand surgery, head & neck cancer surgery, general skin cancer surgery, breast surgeries and breast augmentation, body contouring, facial cosmetic surgery. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua, Palmerston North. Greater Wellington region.

Plastic surgery and
cosmetic plastic surgery

Lower Hutt · Porirua · Palmerston North

Dr Rahul Jayakar at Capital Plastic Surgery. Plastic Surgeon & Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon. Surgeries include hand surgery, head & neck cancer surgery, general skin cancer surgery, breast surgeries and breast augmentation, body contouring, facial cosmetic surgery. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua, Palmerston North. Greater Wellington region.

Plastic surgery and
cosmetic plastic surgery

Lower Hutt · Porirua · Palmerston North

Dr Rahul V Jayakar

Specialist Plastic Surgeon  |  MBChB FRACS

Link to: Hand Surgery
Capital Plastic Surgery – Hand surgery | Includes carpal tunnel, trigger finger, ganglion removal, Dupuytren’s, other hand surgeries. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Palmerston North. Wellington region.

Hand surgery

Surgery for carpal tunnel, trigger finger, ganglion removal, Dupuytren’s, and tendons.

Link to: Head and neck cancer surgery
Capital Plastic Surgery - Head and Neck Cancer Surgery. Includes salivary gland, mouth and lip, neck lumps, advanced skin cancer. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Palmerston North. Wellington region.

Head and neck cancer surgery

Salivary glands, mouth and lip cancers, neck lumps, advanced skin cancer.

Link to: General skin cancer surgery
Capital Plastic Surgery – General skin cancer surgery. Includes melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, cysts, benign lumps. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Palmerston North. Wellington region.

General skin cancer surgery

Malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, cysts and benign lumps.

Link to: Breast Surgery
Capital Plastic Surgery - Breast surgery | Includes breast augmentation, implants, breast lifts, breast reductions, breast reconstruction. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Palmerston North. Wellington region.

Breast surgery

Breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast implant, breast reconstruction, nipple reduction and corrections.

Link to: Body contouring surgery
Capital Plastic Surgery - Body contouring surgery. Includes tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction, arm lift, arm reduction, thigh lift. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Palmerston North. Wellington region.

Body contouring surgery

Abdominoplasty, arm lift, thigh lift, liposuction.

Link to: Facial cosmetic surgery
Capital Plastic Surgery – Facial cosmetic surgery. Includes nose reshaping, eye lid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow lift, face lift, neck lift. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Palmerston North. Wellington region.

Facial cosmetic surgery

Eyelid surgery, brow lift, face & neck lifts, nose reshaping & rhinoplasty.

Your initial consultation

Considering surgery naturally comes with many questions, and your initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss them in detail. Your consultation, which typically takes around 30 minutes, is designed to give you a clear understanding of your surgery options and what to expect.

During your appointment, I will:

  • Take the time to understand your specific issue, surgical concerns, and your desired results.
  • Assess your condition or cosmetic surgery requirements, and discuss your treatment option/s.
  • Explain your recommended procedure, including the expected benefits, potential risks and the likely recovery process.
  • Outline the next steps, including any imaging or investigations that may be required.
  • Answer all of your questions, so you can make an informed decision, prior to proceeding to the next stage.

By the end of the consultation, you’ll have a good understanding of your treatment options, what your surgery would involve, and the post recovery process. It’s all part of my approach of providing a full care service.

Dr Rahul V Jayakar, Plastic Surgeon & Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon at Capital Plastic Surgery. MBChB FRACS. Clinics in Lower Hutt, Porirua and Palmerston North. Servicing the greater Wellington region.

Plastic surgery | Our clinic locations

Greater Wellington Region & Palmerston North

Lower Hutt   ·   Porirua   ·   Palmerston North

Wellington Regional Hospitals & Specialist Medical Centres

Dr Jayakar is actively practising at the following Wellington regional hospitals and medical centres:

 
Boulcott Hospital Logo. Lower Hutt Surgery Clinic.
Lower Hutt Hospital Logo. Lower Hutt Surgery Clinic.
Bowen Hospital Logo. Wellington Surgery Clinic.
Anwyl Specialist Medical Centre Logo. Porirua Surgery Clinic.
Wakefield Hospital Logo. Wellington Surgery Clinic.
Crest Hospital Logo. Palmerston North surgery clinic.

Qualifications, Affiliations & Memberships

 Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons (NZAPS)

Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society (ANZHNCS)

Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider

Funding by an ACC Claim or Private Medical Insurance

Surgery funded by an ACC Claim

For treatment to proceed using an ACC claim there a few key steps. Most importantly, is having your claim lodged correctly immediately after your accident. This is usually done by a GP, emergency department, or an urgent care clinic.

Before booking your initial consultation you need to have an accepted ACC claim number.

During your initial consult your injury is assessed. We then submit a comprehensive report to ACC detailing the exact surgical plan, expected outcomes, and itemised costs. ACC reviews our clinical notes and report, and then comes back with their decision regarding funding under ACC.  The ACC review process can take a few weeks, up to several months, depending on the complexity of the case.

There may be some urgent situations where funding is approved automatically, or can be expedited, to get your procedure approved within a few days.

Private Medical Insurance

  • Private health insurance generally covers illnesses, functional issues, and medical conditions not caused by an ‘accident’. Purely cosmetic procedures (undertaken solely to alter appearance) are not covered by health insurance. Note: ACC generally covers ‘accident’ related injuries.
  • To ensure your initial consultation is covered by your insurer, you will generally need a referral letter from your General Practitioner (GP) stating that a specialist assessment is required.
  • For any recommended surgery, our practice will provide you with a comprehensive clinical report and a detailed cost estimate. You will need to submit these to your insurer to secure ‘Prior Approval’ before we can proceed with your surgery.
  • For Southern Cross Health Insurance members undergoing approved procedures, our clinic can apply for prior approval and invoice your insurer directly on your behalf. This minimizes your out-of-pocket expenses and eliminates the need for you to pay upfront and claim money back.