Our local aesthetic and beauty industry is booming, driven by consumers that prioritise affordable luxuries despite tough economic times. Statistics… - According to the ⁠ISAPS 2023 Survey, over 37,000 surgical procedures are performed annually in SA. - The leading procedures are dominated by face/head surgeries (18,269), breast augmentations and reductions (12,405), and body contouring like liposuction and abdominoplasty (6,709). - Non-surgical treatments like Botox, fillers,

Paediatricians are vital because they specialise in the unique physical, emotional, and social needs of developing bodies (children). In SA, there are 279 registered paediatrician locations as of April 2026, marking a 3.7% increase since 2023. Why Are Paediatricians Important Unlike general practitioners, paediatricians are trained specifically to manage children from birth through young adulthood (typically up to age 16 or 18). Their importance lies in several key areas: - T