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Hey Scottsdale1247, yes cosmetic procedure are very common in South Africa. Despite being cheaper than the States, it is still quite high end as our equivalent of medical insurance doesn't cover anything cosmetic. We also don't have local celebrity doctors or doctors involved in shows on TV. They tend not to market as aggressively, the market here is a lot smaller. That Dr Rey (90210) visited SA to market his range of creams etc... The local board certified (different term here- specialist Plastic Surgeon, means same) wouldn't allow him to talk at a congress as he's not board certified. :)

Hi Scottsdale 1247, yes everything is a lot cheaper in SA (other than designer clothes). Think this is partially due to the medico-legal insurance doctors pay in the states, it is more litigious than in South Africa- so far... However for lazer procedures and things like Endermologie, there is no justification whatsoever, the equipment probably costs more in SA due to import duties than the sates, yet is a lot cheaper- third of the price ect... The cost of a syringe per filler to Dr is same as US, however the margins in SA not as big.

Hi, thanks for your comment. Have tried replying a couple of times, something is going wrong :(
I've previously had Restalyne injected into my crimple lines (used to be dimples). Result was good,lines dissapeared, however, I didn't like the feeling- putty in my cheeks and felt weird. This was done about 4 years ago, haven't repeated the procedure, however there is still some residual Restalyne left in crimple lines, they are softer. The lines were minimal, would rather save up for a face lift, despite not needing one just yet.