Breast and Body Procedures

Refine your body and breast contours with expert procedures.

Achieve your ideal figure by improving the body’s silhouette through surgical procedures, such as breast lift, augmentation and tummy tuck. Each patient is assessed on a one-to-one basis to discern the best procedure for them.

Breast and Body surgery involves plastic surgery to improve one’s silhouette and various aspects of one’s physical appearance.

From breast reduction to abdominoplasty, cosmetic breast and body surgery goes a long way to improving one’s confidence and comfort in your own body. Whatever the reason for your chosen procedure, be it post motherhood changes ageing or asymmetry, Dr Clare Neser performs cosmetic procedures with ultra-meticulous care and attention to detail.

Male Breast Surgery

What is Gynaecomastia Surgery?

It is the surgical correction of over-developed breasts in men. The condition may be caused by hormonal changes, obesity or the use of certain drugs. Gynaecomastia surgery can improve the appearance and contour of the chest and can result in improved social confidence and a better body image.

How is the surgery performed?

There are various techniques used for Gynaecomastia correction, including liposuction and direct excision. The choice of technique is based on your body and the severity of the Gynaecomastia – it can be decided on at your consultation. The surgery is done under general anaesthesia and one night in hospital is required with recovery time usually taking two to three weeks.

Who are good candidates?

The best candidates for surgery don’t use any nicotine products or hormonal stimulants and are fit and healthy without medical illnesses.

What are the estimated costs?

  • Unilateral +/- R60 000 - R70 000
  • Bilateral +/- R85 000 - R95 000

Breast Augmentation

What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast Augmentation (or Augmentation Mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure in which breast implants are placed beneath your normal breast tissue or beneath the pectoral muscle to increase your breast size and give you fuller breasts. Breast Augmentation Surgery can have a positive effect on self-image and self-confidence, making it one of the most popular cosmetic procedures offered.

What can I expect?

Breast Augmentation Surgery can be done under conscious sedation or general anaesthesia. The surgery takes about an hour and a half and you may not need time in hospital at all. Recovery is typically one to two weeks.

What are the estimated fees?

  • Breast augmentation +/- R85 000 - R95 000
  • Removal of implants +/- R65 000 - R85 000

Breast Reduction

What is Breast Reduction?

A breast reduction (or Reduction Mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure to reduce the size of the breasts.

How is the surgery performed?

A breast reduction is performed under general anaesthetic and takes about one to two hours per breast.

Is it right for me?

If you are experiencing painful backache or other symptoms caused by excessively large breasts, or are concerned about the size of your breasts, this surgery is for you. It results in a breast size that’s perfectly proportioned to the rest of your body and is well known to help alleviate the symptoms of excessively large breasts.

What can I expect?

Recovery usually takes about two weeks and you may have to spend one night in hospital after the surgery. After care will be explained to you during your consultation.

What are the estimated fees?

  • Breast reduction +/- R105 000 - R115 000
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Breast Lift

What is Breast lift surgery or Mastopexy?

It is a surgical treatment to lift sagging breasts after weight fluctuations and breastfeeding or as a result of ageing – to give you youthful, contoured and perky breasts. The breast is raised, excess skin is removed and the surrounding tissue is tightened to reshape and support the new contour of your breast.

Breast Lift Surgery can also be combined with Breast Augmentation or Breast Reduction Surgery if you’d like a change in your breast size.

What can I expect?

Mastopexy Surgery takes 120 to 180 minutes and is performed under general anaesthesia. One overnight hospital stay is required and recovery takes two weeks.

What are the estimated fees?

  • Breast lift +/- R95 000 - R105 000

Tummy Tuck

What is Abdominoplasty?

Commonly known as a tummy tuck, it’s a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of a flabby tummy. Excessive skin and fatty tissue after pregnancy or weight loss may be difficult to shake simply with diet and exercise. Abdominoplasty can address this problem, helping to give you a flatter, firmer and smoother tummy.

How is the surgery performed?

An Abdominoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia and a hospital stay of two to three days may be required. Recovery takes roughly three to four weeks.

What can I expect?

Excess skin and fat is removed from the lower abdomen and the abdominal muscles are tightened. Liposuction may be combined with Abdominoplasty for an improved abdominal contour.

What are the estimated fees?

Labiaplasty

What is Labiaplasty?

The prominent appearance of the labia minora may be of aesthetic or functional concern to some women. Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape, rejuvenate and reduce the size of the labia minora to result in an improved appearance that you’re happy with.

What can I expect?

Surgery takes 60 to 90 minutes and can be done under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia. Recovery takes 14 days. Abstinence is recommended for six weeks following surgery to ensure proper, full recovery.

What are the estimated fees?

Mommy Makeover

What is a Mommy Makeover?

A Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures designed to restore your body after pregnancy. It typically includes a tummy tuck and breast surgery—this could be a lift, reduction, or augmentation. Together, these procedures can make a noticeable difference in your body shape and silhouette.

How is the surgery performed?

This procedure combines abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with restorative breast surgery and is done under general anaesthetic. It usually takes about five to six hours. Most patients can expect a recovery period of three to six weeks.

Is it right for me?

If you’ve noticed changes in your tummy area and breasts after pregnancy and want to restore your pre-pregnancy figure, a Mommy Makeover might be an option.

What are the estimated fees?

  • Mommy makeover +/- R165 000 - R195 000