Meet the Team

• Dr. Jesse Kenton-Smith - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
• Dr. Eve Ilia - Appearance Medicine Practioner and Dentist
• Laura RN - Practice Nurse
• Lou RN – Practice Nurse
• Kaye -  Medical Secretary and PA to Dr Kenton-Smith
• Robyn – Medical Secretary 
• Cheryl - Medical Secretary
• Comine – Practice Manager

Dr Jesse Kenton-Smith

Dr Jesse Kenton-Smith is a Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Cosmetic Surgeon with an established private practice. Jesse is passionate about repairing cleft lip and palates in children and regularly travels overseas to perform these operations through plastic surgical charities. Jesse was also a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and a Senior Lecturer in Plastic Surgery at Christchurch Public Hospital (from 2003 to December 2016) when he decided he wanted to focus entirely on his private practice. Jesse is a qualified surgeon in both Britain and New Zealand, holding surgical fellowships in both countries. Find out more
 

Dr Eve Illia

Dr Eve is both a Dentist and an Appearance Medicine Practitioner. Eve joined our practice in 2025 and treats patients using Botox, fillers and skin needling. Eve can also advise on and supply skin care products. Find out more
 

Kaye - Medical Secretary and PA to Mr Kenton-Smith

Robyn - Medical Secretary

Cheryl- Medical Secretary

Laura - Registered Nurse

Lou - Registered Nurse

Comine - Practice Manager