What to Expect During Your Plastic Surgery Consultation with Dr MP Madzhia

Deciding to explore plastic surgery is a deeply personal decision. A consultation should never feel rushed, pressured, or commercialized. At UNAKA Medical Aesthetics, your initial appointment is designed as an open, educational conversation focused entirely on you.

Here is what you can expect during your consultation with specialist plastic surgeon Dr MP Madzhia at our Polokwane or Mbombela suites.

1. A Conversation First: Listening to Your Goals

The consultation begins with Dr Madzhia asking you about what brings you in. Whether you are dealing with chronic physical discomfort from heavy breasts, looking to reconstruct form after cancer, or wanting to refine your silhouette, your personal motivations, lifestyle, and concerns form the cornerstone of your treatment plan.

2. Medical Assessment & Physical Examination

Dr Madzhia conducts a thorough review of your medical history, including previous surgeries, chronic conditions, medications, allergies, and lifestyle factors (such as smoking). An anatomical physical examination is then conducted with a clinical chaperone present to evaluate skin quality, tissue thickness, symmetry, and structural landmarks.

3. Exploring Options: Surgical & Non-Surgical

Not every concern requires invasive surgery. Dr Madzhia discusses the spectrum of possibilities that may suit your anatomy, including non-surgical aesthetic alternatives when appropriate. You will learn:

• What the proposed procedure can realistically achieve.
• What limitations exist based on your unique tissue characteristics.
• Potential surgical risks, complications, and how they are prevented.
• Where your procedure would take place (accredited day clinic or hospital theatre).
• Expected downtime, garment wear, and recovery milestones.

4. Honest Pricing & Written Quotation

Transparency is a core value. Following your clinical assessment, you receive a detailed written quotation outlining the surgeon’s fee, theatre and hospital costs, anaesthetist fees, and post-operative garment requirements so you can plan with clarity.

5. No Obligation: Taking Time to Decide

No decision is required on the day. We actively encourage patients to take their time, review educational information, discuss with loved ones, and return with any follow-up questions before booking surgery. Good surgery begins with confidence, clarity, and trust.