Dr Mark van der Velde

14/10/2021

We often get asked, how much weight can one lose with liposuction?

We often get asked, how much weight can one lose with liposuction? Liposuction, aka lipoplasty, is normally targeted at relatively small areas of stubborn fat. Most typically on the waist and tummy, butt, hips, thighs and neck. These areas are prone to storing fat deposits that are hard to shift wit...

08/10/2021

We are 1 week into breast cancer awareness month, remember to book your mammogram. Early detection may save your life!

28/09/2021

Breast reduction surgery is so much more than a cosmetic procedure

The reason most people have plastic surgery is to change a physical attribute they don’t like, so they can feel better about themselves. But, when it comes to breast reduction surgery, it is much more than a cosmetic procedure. Women who opt for breast reduction surgery usually have physical and, ...

24/09/2021

20/09/2021

So nice to wake up on a Monday morning in this beautiful city, refreshed and psyched up for a busy operating week, greeted by this happy song. Damn it’s good to be in Africa!

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20/09/2021

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15/09/2021

This is where we work to enhance and rejuvenate our patients, right in the heart of peaceful Oranjezicht in Cape Town. Isn't it beautiful?

18/08/2021

What is calf augmentation?
It is a technique to increase the size of the calf muscle to balance the overall shape of the leg. Using implants we can create a more defined muscular appearance. The results are immediately visible which makes this procedure very satisfying.

What is Calf Augmentation? Calf augmentation is a procedure to enhance the size of the calf muscle and improve the shape of the lower leg. This procedure uses implants to create a more defined muscular appearance. Calf implants are popular with bodybuilders to improve body proportions and aesthetics...

17/08/2021

Do you know that Aesthetic Flat Closure is a reconstruction option after mastectomy?

Aesthetic flat closure after mastectomy sounds like a valid choice, doesn’t it? Turns out, apparently not. When women are given the options of what they can do after a mastectomy, normally it is the choice between reconstructing the breast using implants or skin flap surgery. And that’s it. But ...

12/08/2021

Enhancing your appearance can have wonderful positive effects on your self-esteem, confidence and happiness.
It’s an empowering decision that is yours to make, and I am here to help you reach that dream.