On Friday 17 March 2017, plastic surgeons from around South Africa will gather at Somerset Surgery to attend a pre-congress workshop held by the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa (APRASSA)....
Whether your night in the spotlight is within one week or 12 months, we can assist in getting your skin Red Carpet Ready!...
SHELDENE’S THOUGHTS ON… When rejuvenation surgery becomes appropriate We get plenty enquiries about what can be done to rejuvenate the face. At Somerset Surgery, we have the full gamut of treatments available – from minimally invasive treatments at MASC Laser Clinic to...
This month we celebrate Mother’s Day. You may even raise a glass of bubbles to your beloved mom at Sunday's lunch. Legend has it that the coupe glass – the traditional bowl-shaped champagne glass – was moulded from Marie Antoinette's left...
Breast is best I absolutely loved breastfeeding. After the initial struggles of the first few days, my baby and I settled into the wonderful symbiotic relationship of a mother breastfeeding her child. We gazed into each other’s eyes as she snuggled into...
May is the month we celebrate our mothers. Those special women who sacrificed all for us. And then some. If you have ever experienced the blessing of giving birth, you will also be well aware of the result of all...
We flash them, we flatten them, we push them way up. We shake them, we stuff them in all the wrong cups… Our husbands all crave them, our children have drained them. Some of us have even named them....
By Dr Cordula Winkler Morning sickness. Heartburn. Fatigue. Cravings. Weight gain and skin changes. The joys and demands of pregnancy and motherhood do take their toll on our bodies and may make us feel as if they no longer belong to...
By Dr Jonathan Toogood Cosmetic surgery is not just about vanity. Some procedures, especialliy if performed correctly, can lead to truly positive life-changing results. Here are the top four surgeries with the highest satisfaction rating. BREAST REDUCTION Imagine literally getting a weight...
Q: My breasts aren’t as perky as they used to be. Is there anything I can do to slow down the sagging? A: Unfortunately there is not much you can do. Breasts contain no muscles, therefore you can’t really exercise your...
The cosmetic enhancement of hands First there was the facelift, buttock lift, eyelift and breast lift. Now, there is the “hand lift.” As you get older, your hands lose volume, fat and elasticity. The fatty layer of the hand disappears, so...