After full medical qualification, internship and community service, it takes a further 6-8 years and 3 examinations or a further degree to qualify as a specialist plastic surgeon eligible to join APRASSA.
Read more about what is required to become a registered plastic surgeon.South Africa is not only a top tourist destination, but also South African surgeons are reknown for their skills. It is also frequently cost effective to travel to South Africa for surgery.
Read more about safe medical tourism.WHEN YOU CHOOSE A DOCTOR WHO IS A MEMBER OF APRASSA, YOU CAN BE ASSURED THAT YOUR SURGEON IS QUALIFIED IN ALL ASPECTS OF COSMETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.
The Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of Southern Africa was formed in 1956. All our members are fully qualified Plastic surgeons that have been approved for APRASSA membership and will endeavour to provide you with excellent care throughout your plastic surgery journey.