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Plastic surgery fellowship
in South Africa.

3 source-led programme profiles. Licensing, visa and hands-on eligibility vary by institution and candidate; always confirm with the programme and regulator.

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Aesthetic surgery2 programmes

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Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre / University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg · South Africa

Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre has established what its university announcement describes as South Africa's first reconstructive microsurgery fellowship, for qualified plastic surgeons. It aims to increase the number of specialists able to perform these technical procedures locally; Dr Dimitri Liakos leads the centre's microsurgery work.

Portrait of Dr Dimitri LiakosProgramme LeadershipDr Dimitri Liakos
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Not publicly listed in the programme announcement
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Source reviewed 2 Nov 2026
Deadline passed

ISAPS Fellowship — Aesthetic Surgery, Cape Town

ISAPS / The Cosmetic Surgical Institute

Cape Town · South Africa

An ISAPS observational placement at Dr Stuart Geldenhuys' Cosmetic Surgical Institute on Bree Street, Cape Town, a private clinic with three licensed operating theatres and twelve full-time cosmetic surgeons. Fellows can expect to observe primary and secondary rhinoplasty, breast surgery and blepharoplasty alongside wider face, breast and body procedures; scrubbing in requires registration with the relevant South African health council.

Portrait of Dr. Stuart GeldenhuysISAPS fellowship hostDr. Stuart Geldenhuys
Aesthetic surgeryRhinoplastyBreast surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
3 months (fixed ISAPS fellowship period)
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Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

ISAPS Fellowship — Aesthetic Surgery, Johannesburg

ISAPS / Life Bedford Gardens Hospital & Melrose Surgical Centre

Johannesburg · South Africa

An ISAPS aesthetic placement with an academic plastic surgery lead in Johannesburg, emphasising deep-plane facelift, facial rejuvenation, breast and body contouring.

Portrait of Prof. Chrysis SofianosISAPS fellowship hostProf. Chrysis Sofianos
Aesthetic surgeryFacial plastic surgeryBody contouring
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
3 months (fixed ISAPS fellowship period)
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Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many plastic surgery fellowships are listed in South Africa?

PlasticFellow currently lists 3 source-backed programme profiles in South Africa at 3 institutions in 2 locations (Cape Town; Johannesburg). This is a verified-source list, not a census of every hospital offering training.

What types of plastic surgery training are available in South Africa?

Listed formats: clinical fellowship (3). The most represented focus areas are aesthetic surgery, body contouring, breast surgery, complex reconstruction, facial plastic surgery. Observerships and short courses do not grant hands-on operating rights.

Can international surgeons apply for fellowships in South Africa?

Eligibility differs by host. Medical registration, language, visa and supervision rules in South Africa decide whether a visiting surgeon can operate. Each profile states what the official source publishes; confirm current intake and eligibility directly with the programme before applying.

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