
DR PIENAAR
Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Reconstructive Microsurgeon
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ABOUT
DR PIENAAR
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MICROSURGERY: A SPECIAL INTEREST
“Microsurgery is both my first love and my area of expertise,” says Dr Pienaar, whose clinical interests and expertise include:
Cosmetic Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Head And Neck Reconstruction
Orthopaedic Bone Cancer Reconstruction
Lymphatic Surgery
Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Skin Cancer Reconstruction
He is a Sessional Consultant Microsurgeon at Groote Schuur Hospital, remaining actively involved in teaching Head and Neck Reconstruction and Microsurgery to plastic surgeons in training.
OPERATION SMILE VOLUNTEER
“My love of what I do comes from changing the life of every single patient I meet.”
SCULPTURE AS INSPIRATION FOR A SURGICAL CAREER
But the sporty surgeon is also a sculptor, who has produced several works for exhibition. “My artistic spirit inspired me to become a plastic surgeon; it seemed like a natural progression. I realised that if I could create art using my love of detail and my creativity, then I could also make a life-changing difference to people, too. My reward truly comes from the joy in every transformation that I’m a part of.”