May 14, 2013
We caught up with highly recognised Cape Town plastic surgeon, Dr Conrad Pienaar, to get some insight into a young plastic surgeon, who has travelled internationally, and spends many weeks each year operating for free in Africa for Operation Smile. In between running a successful practice, he changes kids lives forever, each year by performing cleft lip/palate surgery...
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May 10, 2013
We thought we would profile our first doctor, Dr Paul Le Roux, who has been dealing with FHF for a few years, and has a top clinic in Cape Town:
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How long have you been in practice?
I am been in private practice as a Reproductive Medicine Specialist for 9 years.
What is the most popular procedure you perform?
IVF (in vitro fertilization) procedures or “test-tube” baby procedures are the ...
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April 24, 2013
Most patients get finance for procedures that they want, such as cosmetic surgery, however there are procedures that many patients need which they don’t have funds for, yet still will not seek financial assistance.
An example of this would include but not be limited to dentistry.
Many people are afraid of the dentist which keeps them away from the chair for far too long in many cases. As a res...
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April 9, 2013
The breast reduction procedure is a medical procedure performed by a plastic
surgeon, to reduce the size of the breasts, and very often shift the breast slightly
on the chest wall. In many cases, this procedure is not done for aesthetic reasons;
it is performed to reduce pain caused by large breasts. The pain could come
from the back, the neck, or shoulders. Most clients of First Health Financ...
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April 5, 2013
Spider veins, which are also known as thread veins, are very common and often embarrassing. Unlike varicose veins, they are smaller, nearer to the surface of the skin and are shaped together like a spiderweb, hence the name spider veins. They are blue or red in colour and normally form on the legs and face.
It is believed by many that spider veins develop as a result of extreme temperature chan...
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April 2, 2013
Many of our clients ask as to the quality of the results they should expect from having
Lasik Eye Surgery, and in truth, you should be consulting with your doctor, but
we will give you some information on this eye surgery, for free! As technology
improves, so does the quality of the procedure. This procedure has been
available for a long time, and may patients have a brand new life as a result...
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April 24, 2012
Many South African dental practices still indicate the average number of check-ups per patient has decreased over the past 3 years. Unfortunately there is no correct number of
visits per year. The timing of visits to your dentist should be linked to
your oral health. Smoking, systemic diseases, pregnancy, and the use of oral
contraceptive can all increase the risk of gum disease. If your gums ...
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April 18, 2012
Some woman are not happy with their breasts. More
specifically, the shape and position of their breasts. So often they consider
trying to improve their self-confidence by looking at having a breast lift.
This is also known as a mastopexy. In this procedure, the surgeon is also able
to reduce the size of the areola if required. Often there is nobody to blame,
but genetics or ageing, and so a p...
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