Dr Liana is a trailblazer in every sense. As South Africa’s first coloured female plastic and reconstructive surgeon, she has redefined what it means to deliver expert surgical care with empathy, precision, and deep personal understanding.
Her journey is not just one of qualifications — though those are extensive. It’s one of lived experience. After receiving a BRCA2+ diagnosis, Dr Liana underwent her own preventative surgery. That journey gave her more than clinical insight; it gave her emotional depth and the ability to connect with patients at their most vulnerable, without judgement.
She founded her practice to be more than just a surgical space. It’s a place where people feel informed, safe, seen, and supported — whether they’re pursuing aesthetic refinement, reconstructive restoration, or both.
MB ChB (Pretoria) — 2005
Fellowship in Plastic Surgery (FC Plast Surg – SA) — 2015
Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) — American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
Registered Specialist in:
South Africa
Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis
Member of:
APRASSA – Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of South Africa
ASPS – American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Every person is different. Every body is different. Every operation should be too.
Dr Liana believes that surgery is a collaboration — one that balances medical science with individual goals, and long-term results with short-term healing. Her process is highly individualised, and she prioritises patient education, consent, and shared decision-making above all else.
She often says:
“Every operation is possible, but not every patient is operable.”
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s purpose.
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