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Dr. Giriraj Sharma, FACS

Dr. Giriraj Sharma, FACS

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Double board-certified in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Giriraj Sharma has built a practice devoted exclusively to the face and neck. As of July 2026, Dr. Sharma focuses Dr. Sharma's clinical work on facial rejuvenation, with the deep plane facelift among Dr. Sharma's defining procedures.

Dr. Giriraj Sharma is a facial plastic surgeon who dedicates Dr. Sharma's practice entirely to plastic surgery of the face and neck. This narrow focus allows Dr. Sharma to concentrate Dr. Sharma's skill on procedures that reshape and refresh the facial appearance.

Dr. Sharma is listed as board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), a credential specific to surgeons who concentrate on the face. This distinction signals training centered on facial anatomy rather than general body surgery.

Dr. Sharma completed their medical education at The George Washington University, a respected academic institution. Their training path reflects a commitment to the surgical and aesthetic disciplines that shape facial plastic surgery.

Their surgical interests include the deep plane facelift, a technique that repositions the deeper facial tissue layers rather than simply tightening the skin. This approach aims for natural, lasting rejuvenation with softer transitions around the cheeks and jawline.

Beyond the facelift, Dr. Sharma performs rhinoplasty, neck lift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery. Each of these procedures addresses a specific region of facial aging or contour, and together they form a complete facial rejuvenation toolkit.

Dr. Sharma's philosophy centers on treating patients like family. Dr. Sharma's practice describes a genuine investment in each patient's journey, an approach that resonates with those choosing surgery after years of quiet consideration.

Facial plastic surgery is a deeply personal decision, and Dr. Sharma emphasizes trust as its foundation. He encourages patients to view their surgeon as a long-term partner rather than a one-time provider.

Dr. Sharma holds membership in the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of the principal professional bodies in the specialty. Such affiliations reflect ongoing engagement with peers and evolving techniques.

Dr. Sharma is also affiliated with the California Society of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. These memberships underline Dr. Sharma's grounding in head and neck anatomy, which is central to facial surgery.

Their practice, Facial Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, sits along the California coast, though Dr. Sharma's profile is now recognized within the international DeepPlane.com network. For patients considering care in Christchurch, New Zealand, Dr. Sharma's listing offers a point of connection across regions.

The deep plane facelift that Dr. Sharma performs works beneath the SMAS (the superficial muscular aponeurotic system, a fibrous layer supporting the face). By releasing and lifting this layer, the technique restores youthful position to sagging tissue.

Recovery is a subject Dr. Sharma discusses openly with patients before surgery. Understanding the healing timeline helps patients plan their return to social and professional life with realistic expectations.

Dr. Sharma's stated goal is refined, natural-looking results rather than a pulled or operated appearance. This aesthetic sensibility guides Dr. Sharma's choices during tissue repositioning and contouring.

Dr. Sharma represents an emerging voice in facial plastic surgery, combining focused board certification with a personalized, patient-first practice model. For women weighing a deep plane facelift, Dr. Sharma's profile offers a considered starting point for research.

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Board certification
ABFPRS (as listed in public sources)
Medical school
George Washington University (as listed in public sources)
Society memberships
AAFPRS, CSFPS, AAO-HNS (as listed in public sources)

The Instagram account on file for this surgeon mentions the deep plane facelift (read by us on Oct 11, 2026). That is what the account says; we have not confirmed it.

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DEEPPLANE™ checked 9 facts on this profile on October 13, 2026: 3 confirmed against an independent source, 6 not independently confirmed.

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