Reconstructive &
Cosmetic Surgeon
in Johannesburg

Your initial consultation is a detailed, unhurried conversation focused entirely on your goals and concerns. Dr. Lahouel will review your medical history, perform a clinical assessment, explain your procedural options, discuss expected outcomes, and answer every question you have. No procedure is recommended unless it is clinically appropriate and genuinely right for you.

Suitability is assessed individually and depends on your overall health, medical history, lifestyle, and the specific procedure. Dr. Lahouel applies the same high standard of care to every patient regardless of procedure complexity. The consultation is the appropriate time to determine candidacy — patients who are in good general health, have realistic expectations, and are motivated by personal goals tend to be the strongest candidates.

All procedures are performed at fully accredited hospital facilities in Johannesburg under the care of qualified anaesthetists. The type of anaesthesia — general, sedation, or local — depends on the procedure and will be discussed in detail before your operation. Safety is central to the practice ethos: "Quality & Safety is our Culture." Pre-operative assessments help identify and mitigate any individual risk factors well in advance.

All surgical procedures are performed at three accredited hospital locations across the Johannesburg area. Accreditation means these facilities meet rigorous standards for equipment, staffing, hygiene, and emergency protocols. Dr. Lahouel does not operate in non-accredited or unregulated settings — patient safety is non-negotiable at every stage of care.

Recovery timelines vary depending on the procedure, your individual health, and how closely post-operative instructions are followed. Minor procedures may require only a few days of downtime, while more involved surgeries such as breast reconstruction or a face and neck lift typically involve a longer healing process of several weeks. Dr. Lahouel provides each patient with a personalised recovery plan and schedules follow-up appointments to monitor progress throughout.

Surgical results evolve gradually. Initial swelling and bruising are a normal part of healing and will subside over weeks. For many procedures, a significant improvement is visible within four to six weeks, while the full, settled result — including final scar maturation — can take six to twelve months. Dr. Lahouel will give you a realistic picture of the timeline during your consultation so your expectations are fully aligned with what is achievable.