Dr Chrysis Sofianos - CS Plastic Surgery

Dr Chrysis Sofianos - CS Plastic Surgery Bedfordview, Germiston, East Rand, Gauteng.

With his experience and surgical expertise, Dr Chrysis Sofianos aims to maximise expectations, ensuring the very best outcome when enhancing and refining your natural features

26/05/2026

The facelift conversation has shifted. It's no longer about pulling skin tight or chasing a look. It's about restoring what time has gently shifted - the jawline, the neck, the hollowing around the cheek. We use the deep plane technique for most candidates, which repositions tissue at a level that creates natural movement and lasting results. If you've been curious, the consultation is where we'd start - examining the anatomy you actually have, rather than applying a one-size approach.

📞 010 500 5151 | 💬 060 070 2751
🌐 www.cs.surgery
📍 Bedfordview | 📍 Brackenhurst | 📍 Melrose Surgical Centre

The belly button is one of the most scrutinised details after a tummy tuck, and for good reason. It's often the first th...
23/05/2026

The belly button is one of the most scrutinised details after a tummy tuck, and for good reason. It's often the first thing a trained eye notices - because it's what separates a natural-looking result from an obvious one.

Common issues I see in revision consultations: a round, unnaturally perfect shape; a "suctioned" appearance where it looks pulled outward; or visible scarring around the rim that announces the surgery.

A well-constructed umbilicus should have a slightly vertical oval shape, sit within a gentle depression, and have its scar hidden within the natural fold. Done properly, nobody should be able to tell you've had abdominoplasty.

Revision umbilicoplasty is possible and often very successful. Techniques vary depending on the original issue, but most patients see significant improvement.

This is one of the most underrated post-operative tips I give, and it applies to almost every procedure.Elevation works ...
22/05/2026

This is one of the most underrated post-operative tips I give, and it applies to almost every procedure.

Elevation works because lymphatic drainage is gravity-dependent. When you lie flat, fluid pools in tissues that were just operated on - your face after a facelift, your abdomen after a tummy tuck, your chest after breast surgery. That fluid contributes to swelling, discomfort, and prolonged recovery.

Elevating the affected area above heart level for the first two weeks (at least) meaningfully accelerates resolution.

Practical suggestions: a wedge pillow holds its shape better than stacked pillows (which shift during sleep). For facial surgery, sleep on your back, elevated. For abdominal or lower body surgery, keep legs elevated when seated during the day as well.

The patients who follow elevation advice diligently almost always report less swelling and faster recovery than those who don't.

Small thing. Big impact.

The best facial surgery is the kind nobody else can name. Not stretched. Not tight. Not obviously "done". Prof. Chrysis ...
21/05/2026

The best facial surgery is the kind nobody else can name. Not stretched. Not tight. Not obviously "done". Prof. Chrysis Sofianos - triple board certified across South Africa, the UK and EU - approaches facial rejuvenation as restoration rather than reinvention.

The goal is always to look like yourself, with a little more energy visible in the face. If you've been considering a consultation, reach out. No pressure, no hard sell - just an honest conversation about what's achievable and what isn't.

📞 010 500 5151 | 💬 060 070 2751
🌐 www.cs.surgery
📍 Bedfordview | 📍 Brackenhurst | 📍 Melrose Surgical Centre

Cosmetic surgery, done well, can be a wonderful thing. It can lift a sagging spirit along with a sagging eyelid, restore...
17/05/2026

Cosmetic surgery, done well, can be a wonderful thing. It can lift a sagging spirit along with a sagging eyelid, restore confidence after pregnancy or weight loss, and help people feel more like themselves again. There's nothing shameful about wanting to look your best.

But there's a line between enhancement and distortion, and as a surgeon, part of my job is knowing where it sits. Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should. A face that has been pulled, plumped, and sculpted beyond recognition rarely looks younger... it looks startled. And lips that arrive in the room three seconds before their owner aren't doing anyone any favours. 🤭

Good cosmetic surgery should prompt people to say, "You look well," not, "What on earth happened?" The best results are the ones nobody notices, except to comment that you seem rested, refreshed, or simply more like yourself.

If you're considering a procedure, find a surgeon who is comfortable telling you no. Someone who'll gently steer you away from whichever trend is currently doing the rounds online, and towards something subtle, considered, and right for your face. Your future self will thank you.

Choosing to undergo a procedure - reconstructive or aesthetic - is rarely a casual decision. It comes with questions, he...
13/05/2026

Choosing to undergo a procedure - reconstructive or aesthetic - is rarely a casual decision. It comes with questions, hesitations, and often a measure of uncertainty about what lies on the other side. Which is precisely why what happens before the procedure matters as much as the procedure itself.

A thorough explanation isn't a courtesy; it's the foundation of informed consent. Understanding what will be done, why a particular approach has been chosen, what recovery will involve, and what outcomes can realistically be expected allow a patient to make a meaningful decision about their own body and their own care.

Friendliness and compassion, similarly, aren't soft extras in surgical practice. They shape whether a patient feels able to raise a concern, ask the awkward question, or admit they don't quite understand something. They are what turn a clinical encounter into a human one.

Thank you, Mano.

Combining procedures is one of the most common consultation topics - and one where judgement matters most.Compatible com...
09/05/2026

Combining procedures is one of the most common consultation topics - and one where judgement matters most.

Compatible combinations frequently done together:
• Tummy tuck + breast surgery (mummy makeover)
• Facelift + upper/lower blepharoplasty
• Breast reduction + liposuction of the flanks
• Rhinoplasty + chin augmentation

What I consider before combining:
• Total anaesthesia time: generally I prefer to limit procedures to under six hours for safety
• Blood loss and fluid shifts: additive risks across procedures
• Recovery burden: combining procedures with demanding recoveries can be genuinely gruelling
• Patient fitness: comorbidities that tolerate one operation may not tolerate two
• Outcome priority: sometimes staging produces better results than combining

What I'd rarely combine:
• Major abdominal work with major facial work (conflicting recovery positions)
• Multiple extensive skin-flap procedures simultaneously
• Any procedure where combining compromises the final result

There's no universal answer. For some patients, combining is clearly right. For others, staging over six to twelve months is safer and produces better outcomes.

08/05/2026

What you consume in the two weeks before surgery genuinely affects how well you heal.

The operation is a controlled injury. Your body needs specific nutrients in abundance to repair incisions, build new collagen, and fight infection. Patients who arrive well-nourished recover faster, develop fewer complications, and see better scar formation.

Just as importantly, some foods, supplements, and medications thin the blood or amplify inflammation — making surgery more risky. A surprising number of complications trace back to unreported supplements like garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, green tea extract, and vitamin E.

Your pre-op instructions list specific things to avoid. Take them seriously. A full disclosure of everything you're taking — prescribed, over-the-counter, and herbal — isn't optional. It's part of being a good candidate for surgery.

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I can tell which patients wear their compression consistently. The final results show it.Compression does three things a...
06/05/2026

I can tell which patients wear their compression consistently. The final results show it.

Compression does three things after body contouring procedures:

• First, it reduces dead space - the potential cavity between skin and underlying tissue after fat or tissue removal. Fluid collects in dead space, causing prolonged swelling or fluid collections (seromas). Compression physically presses tissues together so they can heal into a unified whole.

• Second, it supports the skin as it redrapes. After liposuction or tummy tuck, skin must contract onto new contours. Compression provides the external mould that guides this process.

• Third, it reduces swelling by supporting lymphatic return, helping fluid leave rather than pool.

Practical tips: wear exactly as prescribed — usually 23 hours daily for the first two to four weeks. A second garment makes laundry manageable. Most patients find them comfortable after a few days, not uncomfortable. Off-the-shelf isn't the same as medical-grade.

Skipping compression to "breathe" defeats the surgery.

This myth persists from an earlier era of implant technology. The reality is different.Today's silicone gel implants are...
30/04/2026

This myth persists from an earlier era of implant technology. The reality is different.

Today's silicone gel implants are remarkably durable. There's no automatic replacement schedule. Many patients enjoy their implants for decades without issue.

That said, implants aren't lifetime devices. They may eventually require replacement due to capsular contracture, rupture, or changes in preference. Regular follow-up allows us to monitor their condition and address any concerns early.

The key is ongoing surveillance rather than arbitrary replacement timelines. I recommend periodic clinical examination and, where indicated, imaging studies.

If you have older implants and wonder about their status, a consultation provides clarity and peace of mind.

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Buccal fat removal has become one of the most discussed procedures in aesthetic surgery — and one of the most misunderst...
29/04/2026

Buccal fat removal has become one of the most discussed procedures in aesthetic surgery — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what it actually does, who it suits, and why it's not right for everyone. Swipe through 👉

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