Reconstructive Breast Surgery

Being a female plastic surgeon has equipped me with the unique ability to empathise with patients who approach me for breast reconstruction following breast cancer and other breast-related surgery. I bring together compassion and experience to afford these patients comprehensive care, whilst doing my utmost to ensure a favourable outcome. I am further able to assist patients should they require secondary breast surgery.

Reconstructive surgery following Skin Cancer Surgery

Working with dermatologists, I excise common skin cancers and reconstruct the defect, particularly on the face, leaving minimal scars and avoiding a skin graft where possible. I believe my patients reap the benefit of my attention to detail and careful tissue handling. 

Cosmetic Surgery

I have a special interest in a number of procedures including: 

Breast Surgery – Breast augmentation | Breast reduction | Breast lift | Correction of breast asymmetry | Gynaecomastia 

Body-contouring surgery – Mini- and Full Abdominoplasty (Tummy tuck | Liposuction | Labiaplasty

Facial Plastic surgery  – Eyebrow contouring surgery | Ear surgery | Blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery) | Ear surgery

General – Removal of moles and other benign lesions. | Scar revision | Treatment of Keloids

I studied medicine at Stellenbosch University and obtained my MBChB degree in 1989. I performed my internship in Pietermaritzburg at Grey’s and Northdale Hospitals. After travelling, including sailing in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, I spent four years in England where I completed my general surgical rotation and obtained my Fellowship in Surgery: FRCS in 1996.

I am fortunate to work with a select few outstanding breast surgeons. 

At Sandton Mediclinic, I share my rooms with Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk. I have partnered with Dr Sarah Nietz and medical oncologist, Dr Ronwyn van Eeden to form Park Lane Breast Care, offering a holistic service to patients who are going through their breast cancer journey.  Park Lane Breast Care is an unique oncoplastic unit in that it is comprised of all female doctors and theatre staff. The unit sets itself apart in focusing on individual care and attention. http://www.plbc.co.za/