Advanced Aesthetics Clinic in South Africa

It is no secret that the South African and global aesthetic market is booming! The largest being within the 25-35 year age group and seeing males entering into the world of aesthetic medicine more openly. This has been attributed to the fact that stigma around aesthetic treatments are fading as people have become more aware of skin health and the preventative measures available to combat ageing.

The decision to begin an aesthetic journey can be rather daunting as there are thousands of cosmetic injectors available, a fortune of treatment options on offer and not to mention the fear instilled by popular reality television series. This creates confusion for new consumers - Where do they go? How do they start? What do they need? 

Drs. Vincent and Francois Ehlers, known as The Ehlers Docs, who run one of the largest Aesthetic Medicine facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, Aesthetic Options, have come up with a simple approach to help those who are interested in starting their aesthetic journey achieve safe and satisfying results.

Before Picking a Practice:

“It all starts with trying to define your goal. A simple approach to doing this is deciding whether you want to: 

a.) enhance a particular feature, 

b.) restore a younger version of yourself, or 

c.) redefine your appearance. 

Following this, attach an emotion to the choice made above. The response has no defined answer but is important to know so that we can work with our patients to give a result that will positively impact them both physically and psychologically. If you’re still uncertain of what you would like then a helpful exercise is to look at an unfiltered image of yourself now versus 5-10 years ago. Try to identify the features that you like or dislike and perhaps what has changed between then and now. The process of defining your goal or concern will direct us to address the underlying anatomy that effects that particular area and guides the treatment plan.”

Important Points to Remember:

“Remember, we call it a journey for a reason. Aesthetic treatments should not be seen as a single session solution to a desired outcome, but rather a path of prevention, preservation and restoration that you embark on with your doctor. This makes open communication and trust an essential part of the process. In saying that, the first practitioner you go to does not have to be the one you choose to do your treatments with. Don’t be shy or feel pressured to inject on the day, if you don’t feel comfortable courteously request some time to think about it.”

In Our Practice:

“The first consultation focuses on your concerns and providing education around the ageing process and lifestyle factors to empower you to make an informed decision about your wellness.”

“Once we have built rapport, together with our patient we create an individualised plan for their short, mid- and long-term goals. Treatment plans are unique to each patient but share common elements. These include correcting the underling foundation, refining facial contours, balancing proportions and improving skin quality. Ideally scheduling the treatments over 6 months, starting with smaller procedures and building as the relationship progresses. We keep a photo diary from the first consultation in order to track progress following each encounter.”

Picking a Practice:

When you are new to the industry it can be challenging to find a reputable facility with a trustworthy doctor that has been extensively trained in the intricate anatomy of the face, has adequate experience in an array of procedures, products and techniques available. If you are unable to attend our facility in Umhlanga or are uncertain of where to go we offer virtual consultations to help guide you in making these decisions.

The Ehlers Docs facility offers one of the largest ranges of aesthetic procedures, but it is the combination of regenerative and integrative medicine that sets them apart. Making use of the latest developments in the field it has afforded them the opportunity to not only make a youthful appearance attainable but also to fundamentally alter the ageing process to preserve beauty and reverse the signs time.