About us
Excellent service since 2014…
Dr Nothabo Makgofa is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and sole proprietor of Dr Nothabo Makgofa Plastic Surgery Inc.
She completed her undergraduate degree (MBChB) at the University of Cape Town in 2010. She worked as an Intern at Kalafong Hospital prior to serving the rural community of Bochum, at Helen Franz Hospital in Limpopo.
It was during internship that she discovered her passion for plastic surgery and made the commitment to pursue the speciality.
Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery is where a person chooses to have an operation, or invasive medical procedure, to change their physical appearance for cosmetic rather than medical reasons.
Non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and dermal fillers – typically used to relax or fill crease lines – do not involve surgery.
Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive surgery is a procedure that restores your body after an injury, after a disease, or it corrects defects you were born with. It not only restores your body, but your comfort and confidence.
Quick Reads!
First Female Surgeon From The 19th century
Known as Madame Noel, Suzanne Blanche Gros Noel (1878-1954) is known as the first female plastic surgeon in the world. At a time when women at large were prejudiced against, she practiced her skill during the world wars.
Her primary interest as is mine was cosmetic surgery a profession frowned upon at the time. She extended her expertise as a confidant to women requesting plastic surgery cosmetic procedures. Madame Noel gave a voice to women, supporting their right to choose how they desired to look. She hid their scars and camouflaged them with dyed dressing, hair styles and hats keeping them away from the onlooking judgmental eyes.
In her book……………………. She documented many a private consultation with woman in particular wanting to hide their surgical procedures from their spouses. Though women are more liberated nowadays, many still carry the shame of wanting to alter an aspect of themselves despite it causing them a great deal of embarrassment. Still shackled to the perceptions of other people their voices and rights remain subdued. Religion and tradition do not make it any easier.
Yes through many a private consultation I have been taken into the lives of many women whose wellbeing could be improved by looking more “normal”. It is because of this enlightenment that I do not take lightly my patients’ grievances. Is it not normal to want to feel normal?
Your concern is our number one concern.
Beauty
“Beauty lies within the eyes of the beholder”, they say. Many people have crossed paths with the most beautiful looking people who are amongst the vilest of people. Well beauty really starts within, when one considers themselves beautiful, they feel and act happy. Thus happy people are amongst the most beautiful people one can ever come across. Contributing to patients happiness is a privilege l hold with the utmost regard.
Your concern is our number one concern
Sexuality
It is not possible to divorce sexuality from the manner which one perceives and feels about themselves. The confidence one exudes in matters of sexual appeal are based upon one’s self perception and simultaneously upon one’s appearance. When we see our own self image we consider ourselves desirable, first to ourselves before anyone else.
Your concern is our number one concern