Mr Julian Lofts

MBChB FRACS (Plastic)

I work fulltime in private practice in Auckland, specialising in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body. I operate predominantly at the Ascot Hospital in Greenlane and once a month at the Auckland Surgical Centre in Remuera.

Where appropriate, I use the theatre at my rooms in Remuera for minor surgical procedures. I also use the theatre at The Skin Institute in Lake Road for some daystay procedures.

Discrete private accommodation can be arranged for patients who live outside of Auckland.

I have 15 years experience with the BioDimensional™ system of implants used in breast augmentation and reconstruction. I have one of the largest and most successful breast enhancement practices in the country. In 1997 I became one of the first surgeons in New Zealand to introduce the technique of ultrasonic liposuction and this year I've added further refinements with the technique of liposelection by Vaser™. This new technique stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance and achieves rapid fat fragmentation with a minimal amount of controlled ultrasonic energy. This means even very tough fat can be easily penetrated and broken down. There is significantly reduced trauma to the surrounding tissues resulting in less bruising, pain and swelling. It is very successful for the treatment of all areas of the body from the most fibrous areas on the back and chest to the more delicate areas of the arms, inner thighs and neck. I regularly go to advanced training courses and seminars in America, Australia and Europe to learn the latest techniques of breast surgery, body contouring and aesthetic facial surgery. Last year I attended the annual scientific meeting of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons where Professor Jean Francois Pascal from France gave a masterclass in advanced body lifting techniques for patients who have lost large amounts of weight or who have very loose skin. Professor Patrick Maxwell from America presented state of the art developments in enlargement, lifting and reconstruction of the breast. This year I travelled to Berlin for the IPRAS conference to learn the latest updates in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.