Cosmetic Surgery in South Africa
South Africa and its major city, Cape Town, are premier destinations for cosmetic surgery offering personally attentive care and quality medical services.
South African and specifically Cape Town cosmetic surgeons practice in state-of-the-art medical facilities providing the most common and expected cosmetic surgery procedures including: face lift surgery, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation and reduction, tummy tucks and liposuction.
South African cosmetic surgeons can also provide less invasive cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Restylane, and Perlane. In addition to quality medical care, South African cosmetic surgery clinics offer personalized services that include airport pickup and delivery, residences for recuperation, and personal attendants who are trained to follow up and care for individuals recovering from cosmetic surgical procedures.
 Some South African cosmetic surgery procedures require an overnight stay in a hospital. If your cosmetic surgery requires inpatient procedures, you will find that your cosmetic surgery procedures are more likely to be achieved under general anaesthetic than in UK hospitals. This should not be a cause for concern however, as the safety record in South African hospitals is exceptionally good. Other procedures may be performed by your South African or Cape Town cosmetic surgeon on an outpatient basis.
Before scheduling your cosmetic surgery procedure, you should investigate the credentials of your cosmetic surgeon. Over 90% of the plastic or cosmetic surgeons in South Africa are members of the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa, whose website maintains a list of all members, and any full voting member will be certified as a registered practitioner by the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a plastic or cosmetic surgeon. Your cosmetic surgeon may also choose to be a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. You will want to select a cosmetic surgeon who has achieved the proper training and associates himself with the organizations that require proof of training and expertise.
You should expect to provide your South African cosmetic surgeon with medical records and information on the cosmetic surgical procedures you want. In return, you should receive a copy of your South African cosmetic surgeon’s vitae and information about the hospital or clinic’s cosmetic surgery experience and services. It is likely that you will have a telephone conversation with your South African or Cape Town cosmetic surgeon before your visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are comfortable with the South African cosmetic surgeon’s skills and approach to patient care. You should also expect to be told about the preparation and recovery aspects of your cosmetic surgical procedure. Prior to your arrival in South Africa for cosmetic surgery, most clinics and physicians will expect partial or even full payment for your planned cosmetic surgical procedure.
Because of the favorable exchange rate, the cost of your South African cosmetic surgical procedure will be significantly lower than in the UK, by as much as 40%. However, there will be additional costs in traveling to South Africa for cosmetic surgery as well as costs for your stay in a South African cosmetic surgery recuperation facility.
If possible, allow yourself a few days either before or after your cosmetic surgery to visit some of the attractions of South Africa. Cape Town has the perfect combination of lush natural scenery, magnificent architecture and an exhilarating, fast-paced urban life. Other activities under the hot African sun could include a photo safari, enjoying exotic beaches, or visiting one of the 20 national parks or selected vineyards. In addition to Cape Town, there are several other cities in South Africa that you may enjoy visiting including: Port Elizabeth, Durban, Johannesburg, and the administrative capital at Pretoria.
These cosmetic surgery vacations are an exceptionally popular option when considering having your cosmetic surgery in South Africa, and this is rapidly becoming a competitive and developed industry. The opportunity to enjoy your period of convalescence, whilst still remaining relatively close to your cosmetic surgeon is undoubtedly an appealing one, and there are a growing number of companies and cosmetic surgery clinics who offer these types of all emcompassing packages to UK residents.
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