Somerset West
1 Morkel Street, Bene, Somerset West.
Consulting [days]Doctor-led aesthetic medicine in Somerset West and Bellville
Dr Melanie Lambrechts, MBBCh (Wits), 30 years in medicine
- HPCSARegistered
- MBBChWits, 1996
- 30 yearsIn medicine
- Trains other doctorsIn injectables
Treatments
Treatments and prices
Guideline prices, confirmed at consultation. Consultation R1,500.
Wrinkle-relaxing injections, per unitMost areas are priced by the number of units used.R99Forehead lines, about 20 unitsSoftens horizontal lines across the forehead.[confirm]R1,980Jaw (masseter), about 40 unitsRelaxes the jaw muscle for clenching.[confirm]R3,960Underarm sweatingReduces sweating for several months.[confirm]from R8,000
Lips, first treatmentAdds shape or definition to the lips, planned in proportion to your face.[confirm what's included]R7,500Dermal filler, per 1mlCheeks, chin, jawline and folds, priced by the amount used.R5,600
First consultationHistory, examination and a blood test request with Dr Mel.R3,500Follow-up consultationReview of your progress, any side effects and your plan.R1,500
Frown lines: from R[ ]Crow's feet: from R[ ]Lips, top-up: from R[ ]Under-eye filler: from R[ ]Filler dissolving: from R[ ]Skin boosters: from R[ ]Hybrid fillers & biostimulators: from R[ ]Not sure what you need?
Start with a consultation, R1,500.
Weight loss
Medical weight loss
A doctor-supervised programme for adults who want medical help with their weight. It starts with a full consultation: your medical history, an examination and blood tests. If it is clinically appropriate, your plan may include prescription medication, with regular follow-ups with Dr Mel.
| Programme fees | Price |
|---|---|
| First consultation | R3,500 |
| Follow-up consultation | R1,500 |
About
About Dr Mel
Dr Melanie Lambrechts qualified in medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1996. She has worked in emergency medicine, general practice and as a pharmaceutical medical advisor, and in 2011 she founded The Centre of Wellness in Johannesburg. She holds a postgraduate diploma through the Foundation for Professional Development and trains other doctors in injectable techniques.
She now consults in Somerset West and Bellville. Every plan starts with a medical history and ends with a review appointment to check the result.She now consults in Somerset West and Bellville. Every plan starts with a medical history and ends with a review appointment to check the result. [confirm]
Dr Melanie Lambrechts, MBBCh (Wits)
First visit
How a first visit works
- 1
Message or call us
Tell us which location suits you and what you would like to discuss. We reply within one working day.Tell us which location suits you and what you would like to discuss. We reply within [one working day].
- 2
Consultation with Dr Mel
About 30 minutes. Dr Mel takes a medical history and gives you a written plan with prices. R1,500.About [30] minutes. Dr Mel takes a medical history and gives you a written plan with prices. R1,500. [confirm]
- 3
Treatment, if it suits you
On the day or at a later appointment. You sign a consent form before anything is done.
- 4
Review appointment
We see you again at about two weeks to check the result and answer questions.We see you again at about two weeks to check the result and answer questions. [confirm]
Locations
Where Dr Mel consults
Bellville
6 The Reeds, 62 Welgedacht Drive, Welgedacht Estate, Bellville, Cape Town.
Consulting [days]Journal
From the journal
How long do lip fillers last?
What affects how long filler lasts, and what a top-up involves.
Reviewed by Dr Mel[date]
What happens at a first aesthetic consultation with a doctor?
The questions Dr Mel asks, what she checks and when treatment can go ahead.
Reviewed by Dr Mel[date]
How long do wrinkle-relaxing injections last?
What changes how long the effect lasts, and how often people come back.
Reviewed by Dr Mel[date]
FAQs
Questions
Dr Mel sees you for the consultation and does every treatment herself.[confirm with Dr Mel]
A consultation is R1,500. Guideline treatment prices are on our pricing page, and Dr Mel confirms the price of your plan before you agree to anything.[confirm with Dr Mel]
No. You're welcome to go home and think it over, and book treatment later. If you go ahead on the day, you pay the consultation fee and the treatment price.[confirm with Dr Mel]
Dr Mel plans treatment around your face as it is and would rather add a little at your review appointment than use too much on the day.[confirm with Dr Mel]
Whichever is closer. Somerset West is at 1 Morkel Street. Bellville is a private treatment room at Welgedacht Estate.