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# Dr Palesa Phalafala

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- [Home](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/) - Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Dr Palesa Phalafala is internationally trained with extensive experience and a proven track record.
- [Dr Palesa Phalafala](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/about/plastic-and-reconstructive-surgeon-johannesburg-dr-palesa-phalafala/) - Dr Palesa Phalafala is a black female Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon based in Parktown, Johannesburg. She specialises in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery.
- [Virtual Plastic Surgery Consultations](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/about/virtual-plastic-surgery-consultations/) - Virtual Plastic Surgery Consultations. Dr Phalafala offers virtual consultations to make the plastic surgery process more accessible to those outside the Johannesburg area.
- [Lacerations](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/reconstructive-surgery/lacerations-cosmetic-surgery/) - Lacerations Cosmetic Surgery in Johannesburg. The surgeon will close the wound and rebuild the area where the cut was made ensuring it is more cosmetically appealing.
- [Burns](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/reconstructive-surgery/burns-reconstructive-surgery/) - Burns Treatment & Reconstructive Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. With surgery it's possible to rebuild the skin and improve its appearance.
- [Bedsores](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/reconstructive-surgery/bedsores-treatment/) - Bedsores Treatment & Reconstructive Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Surgery may be required for Stage 3 or 4 bedsores.
- [Cancer](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/reconstructive-surgery/cancer-reconstructive-surgery/) - Cancer Reconstructive Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Repairing, rebuilding, and restoring areas of the body after cancer removal surgery.
- [Trauma Wounds](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/reconstructive-surgery/trauma-wounds-treatment/) - Trauma Wounds Treatment in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Reconstructive surgery may be required to rebuild the area and restore the cosmetic appearance of the site.
- [Lower Limb Trauma](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/reconstructive-surgery/lower-limb-trauma-treatment/) - Lower Limb Trauma Treatment & Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Plastic and reconstructive surgery may be required for complex wound and soft tissue reconstruction.
- [Upper Limb Trauma](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/reconstructive-surgery/upper-limb-trauma-treatment/) - Upper Limb Trauma Treatment & Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Microsurgery and flap reconstruction is used to restore parts of the upper limb after deep cuts, nerve damage, and injury to the tendons.
- [Cyst Excision](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/cyst-excision/) - Cyst Excision in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Srgery is the standard method of removal for certain types of cysts, such as dermoid, Baker's and ganglion cysts.
- [Trauma Lacerations](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/trauma-laceration-treatment/) - Trauma Laceration Treatment & Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Trauma lacerations are traumatic injuries that impact the skin and underlying tissue.
- [Nailbed Repair](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/nailbed-repair/) - Nailbed Repair in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Nailbed repair involves minimising infection and then restoring the anatomy of the soft tissue and bone.
- [Foreign Body Removal](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/foreign-body-removal/) - Foreign Body Removal in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Plastic surgery may be necessary in some cases of foreign body removal.
- [Ear Lobe Repair](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/ear-lobe-repair-surgery/) - Ear Lobe Repair in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Repairing the earlobe following traumatic injuries, heavy earrings, or shrunken soft tissue.
- [Skin Tag Removal](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/skin-tag-removal/) - Skin Tag Removal Procedure in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Surgical procedures to completely remove the tag from the surface of the skin.
- [Scar Revision](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/scar-revision-surgery/) - Scar Revision Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to reduce the appearance of the scar.
- [Lipoma Excision](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/lipoma-excision/) - Lipoma Excision in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Lipoma excision is the surgical dissection of a non-cancerous, fatty growth.
- [Biopsy (Incisional and excisional)](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/skin-biopsy/) - Skin Biopsy (Incisional and excisional) in Johannesburg. Excisional biopsy removes the whole tumour. Incisional biopsy removes only a part of the tumour.
- [Skin Cancer Removal](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/skin-cancer-removal/) - Skin Cancer Removal Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Types of skin cancer include Basal and Squamous cell carcinoma, and Melanoma.
- [Keloidectomy](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/general-procedures/keloidectomy/) - Keloidectomy in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Keloid Removal Surgery is the surgical excision of keloid scars, which are abnormal and unsightly tissue growths.
- [Non-Surgical Procedures](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/non-surgical-procedures/) - Non-Surgical Procedures in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Lip Lift](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/lip-lift/) - Lip Lift in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Blepharoplasty](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/blepharoplasty/) - Blepharoplasty in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Fat Grafting / Fat Transfer](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/fat-grafting-fat-transfer/) - Fat Grafting / Fat Transfer in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Labiaplasty Labia Minora Reduction](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/labiaplasty/) - Labiaplasty Labia Minora Reduction in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Arm Lift](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/arm-lift/) - Arm Lift in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Brachioplasty removes excess sagging skin from the arms and tightens the supportive tissue.
- [Thigh Lift](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/thigh-lift/) - Thigh Lift in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. This procedure removes extra skin and fat from the thighs for cosmetic and comfort reasons.
- [Mini Abdominoplasty](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/mini-abdominoplasty/) - Mini Abdominoplasty in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. A mini tummy tuck is a much less intrusive surgical alternative to a full abdominoplasty.
- [Abdominoplasty](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/abdominoplasty/) - Abdominoplasty in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Tummy tuck surgery helps contour and tighten the abdominal region for aesthetic purposes.
- [Otoplasty](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/paediatric-plastic-surgery/paediatric-otoplasty/) - Paediatric Otoplasty in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Ear pinning surgery corrects the position, shape, and appearance of the ears.
- [Cleft Lip and Palate Repair](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/paediatric-plastic-surgery/cleft-lip-and-palate-repair-surgery/) - Paediatric Cleft Lip and Palate Repair in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Surgery to treat a congenital abnormality or a split in the palate or lip.
- [Breast Revision Surgery](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/breast-surgery/breast-revision-surgery/) - Breast Revision Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. This surgical procedure substitutes old breast implants with new and improved ones.
- [Male Breast Reduction](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/breast-surgery/male-breast-reduction-surgery/) - Male Breast Reduction Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Gynaecomastia surgery removes excess breast tissue from a man’s chest.
- [Breast Augmentation](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/breast-surgery/breast-augmentation-surgery/) - Breast Augmentation in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. This surgery is performed to increase the size of the breasts to be more appealing.
- [Breast Lift](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/breast-surgery/breast-lift-surgery/) - Breast Lift in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Mastopexy helps shape and improve the appearance of the breasts by elevating them.
- [Breast Reconstruction](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/breast-surgery/breast-reconstruction-surgery/) - Breast Reconstruction Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Breast reconstruction occurs directly after the treatment of breast cancer.
- [Breast Reduction](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/breast-surgery/breast-reduction-surgery/) - Breast Reduction surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. This surgery will help in reducing discomfort caused by having larger breasts.
- [Tendinopathies](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/hand-surgery/hand-tendinopathies/) - Hand Tendinopathies Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Common forms of tendinopathy in the upper limb are Trigger finger and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
- [Spasticity Surgery](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/hand-surgery/upper-limb-spasticity-surgery/) - Upper Limb Spasticity Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Surgical intervention is considered when spasticity does not respond to medication, physiotherapy, or injections.
- [Peripheral Nerve Surgery](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/hand-surgery/upper-limb-peripheral-nerve-surgery/) - Upper Limb Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Johannesburg, Gauteng. A plastic surgeon can repair, decompress, or reconstruct damaged nerves to restore function and sensation and relieve chronic pain.
- [Soft Tissue Masses and Cancers of the Hand](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/hand-surgery/hand-soft-tissue-masses-and-cancers/) - Hand Soft Tissue Masses and Cancer Surgery in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Treatment usually involves surgical excision - for both benign and malignant masses.
- [Replantation and Trauma of the Hand](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/hand-surgery/hand-replantation-surgery/) - Hand Replantation Surgery in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Replantation surgery is aimed at restoring severed fingers, thumbs, or entire hands, after traumatic amputation.
- [Congenital Hand Deformities](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/hand-surgery/congenital-hand-deformities/) - Congenital Hand Deformities Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Surgical intervention, especially when performed by a specialist in paediatric hand surgery, can dramatically improve the child’s quality of life.
- [Services](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/plastic-and-reconstructive-surgical-procedures/) - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Procedures in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Contact](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/contact-dr-palesa-phalafala-netcare-park-lane-hospital-parktown-johannesburg/) - Contact Dr Palesa Phalafala at Netcare Park Lane Hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg. Telephone 011 480 4148 or WhatsApp +27 (0)84 040 7454 to book an appointment.
- [FAQ](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from patients of Dr Palesa Phalafala, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Liposuction](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/cosmetic-surgery/liposuction/) - Liposuction in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. Lipoplasty involves removing fat cells from specific areas of the body to improve their appearance.
- [Burns and Reconstructive Burn Surgery](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/hand-surgery/hand-burns-reconstructive-surgery/) - Hand Burns and Reconstructive Surgery in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. The goals are to restore hand function, improve range of motion, relieve pain, and enhance the cosmetic appearance of the hand.
- [Lerato Michael](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/about/lerato-michael-practice-manager/) - Lerato Michael is the Practice Manager at Dr Palesa Phalafala's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Dr Zaba Mfeka](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/about/dr-ntombizabanguni-mfeka-likhoeli-anaesthesiologist/) - Dr Ntombizabanguni Mfeka-likhoeli is an Anaesthesiologist at Dr Palesa Phalafala's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- [Meet the Team](https://drpalesaphalafala.com/about/meet-the-team/) - Meet the Team in Parktown and Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng.