Qualified Plastic Surgeon for Cosmetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Care, Compassion & Surgical Excellence

About Dr Jesse Kenton-Smith

"Combining the Art and Skill of Plastic Surgery for Care and Results you can Trust."

Dr. Jesse Kenton-Smith FRCS, FRACS is a qualified surgeon in both NZ and the UK and holds surgical fellowship qualifications in both countries.

Jesse completed his Specialist Plastic Surgical training in New Zealand in 2001 and has been in Private Practice since 2003. Jesse was also a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and a Senior Lecturer in Plastic Surgery at Christchurch Public Hospital from 2003-2016. Since 2017, Jesse has focused entirely on his private practice and his surgical charity missions.

Jesse has always had a special interest in repairing the noses, palates and lips of babies born with cleft lips and palates. He completes at least one overseas charity mission per year as a cleft lip and palate surgeon.

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Surgical Procedures

Dr. Kenton-Smith performs a range of surgical procedures, so whatever the nature of your procedure, you're guaranteed to see the same qualified and experienced surgeon. Jesse will take the time to understand your questions and aspirations.

For detailed information, including procedures offered, who is suitable, what is involved, costs, associated risks and recovery, please see our surgical specialties below.

Facial Rejuvenation & Reshaping

Reconstructive & Skin Cancer Surgery

Breast Enhancement & Reconstruction

Hand Surgery

Body
Reshaping

Cleft Lip & Palate
Surgery

Jesse's cleft lip and palate surgery is now only done through surgical charities. Jesse spends several weeks a year operating on babies and children born with cleft lip and palates.

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Before and After Gallery See Our Results

Some of Jesse's surgical results are available to view in this gallery. During a consultation with Jesse, his patients are shown many more results which are carefully tailored to the particular individual needs of each patient.

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Dr Kate Matthews

Dr Kate Matthews is our cosmetic injector. Kate is a family GP and an Appearance Medicine Physician. Dr Matthews is one of the few GPs in New Zealand who works closely with a Plastic Surgeon. Dr Kenton-Smith and Dr Matthews often work together to maximize aesthetic results, using a range of Botox, cosmetic fillers and cosmeceutical skin care.

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Non Surgical Procedures

Botox

We acheive safe, subtle and aesthetically pleasing results that are hard to spot but result in our patients looking softened and relaxed.

Cosmetic Fillers &
Injectables

The results of cosmetic fillers, in the hands of a skilled injector, are subtle, flattering and yet non permanent.

Lip Augmentation &
Enhancement

Fuller, more vital looking lips can be quite rejuvenating. Fuller lips can be achieved using a number of methods; Restylane or Juvederm, or more permanent techniques.

Skin Care

We have a skin care range which we are continuously assessing and updating as new, effective products become available.

Dr Kate Matthews

Dr Kate Matthews is our cosmetic injector. Kate is a family GP and an Appearance Medicine Physician. Dr Matthews is one of the few GPs in New Zealand who works closely with a Plastic Surgeon. Dr Kenton-Smith and Dr Matthews often work together to maximise aesthetic results, using a range of Botox, Skin Pen and cosmeceutical skin care.

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