SURGICAL PROCUDURES
We are a fully-licensed day clinic that offers our state-of-the-art facilities to a network of specialists, which include gynaecologists, maxilla facialists, urologists, and general surgeons.
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
We know you probably have questions about surgery and the different procedures and treatments. Here are some frequently asked questions.
QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE COSMETIC
SURGERY INSTITUTE
How does the Cosmetic Surgery Institute compare to a regular hospital in its ability deal with emergencies? (i.e. if anything goes wrong during surgery?)
At the Cosmetic Surgery Institute, we’re as well equipped as any general hospital to deal with emergencies that may arise. The only difference is that at the Cosmetic Surgery Institute our smaller size means we’re able to run more smoothly and efficiently than a busy, bigger, general hospital.
Is the Cosmetic Surgery Institute as safe as a regular hospital?
In our operating theatre you’re as safe as than you’d be in the best private general hospital. There are fewer patients in our wards, and virtually no diseases since none of our patients are ill. They’re all healthy people having elective surgery in a clean and sterile environment.
How will my experience at the Cosmetic Surgery Institute differ from surgery through a regular cosmetic surgeon in private practice?
Some individual surgeons do have their own facilities but the Cosmetic Surgery Institute is the most sophisticated and well equipped in Cape Town. Many individual cosmetic and plastic surgeons will perform the bigger and more complex procedures through large private hospitals, and complete only the smaller procedures in their consulting rooms.
Are cosmetic procedures considered non-essential and therefore not covered by medical aid?
The vast majority of procedures will be classified by your medical aid as non-essential, and the costs will not be covered, with the exception of certain reconstructive procedures and some eye procedures, depending on the terms and conditions of medical plans, which do vary, so be sure to find out first whether your procedure may be covered. Some medical plans will cover a percentage of the costs of breast reductions.