Surgical Procedures
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that elevates droopy eyelids by removing extra fat, skin and muscle.
Facial fractures
Bones anywhere in the face may break due to a traumatic injury from a car accident, sports injury, assault or sudden fall. A break can occur anywhere along the cheeks, jaw and nose and near the eyes.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is the surgical redevelopment of the nose, reshaping the structure of the nose.
Lipofilling
Lipofilling (fat grafting) is a popular aesthetic technique commonly used in breast surgery. Fat is taken via liposuction from one part of the body (buttocks, stomach or thighs) and converted into a refined fluid. The fluid is then injected into the breast to recreate the mound.
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
Cleft lip and palate repair is corrective surgery done in stages on babies from 6 to 12 months. This procedure entails sealing the opening in the top part of the mouth (roof) and rearranging the surrounding muscles and palate lining.
Facelift
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is exactly as the name suggests, which involves lifting and rearranging loose facial tissue. As a result, wrinkles are ironed out, and extra skin is removed. An eye or brow lift is often done in conjunction with a facelift for the maximum benefit. In contrast, a mini facelift is a minor surgery that lifts droopy skin by making tiny incisions along the hairline. Neck lines are improved with this technique too.
Otoplasty
Otoplasty is surgery to improve the alignment, shape and size of the ears. An otoplasty can be done to improve misshapen ears as a result of a congenital abnormality or traumatic injury.
Dr Wayne Kleintjes offers free reconstructive surgery for patients eligible for surgery who cannot afford these procedures. Patients can apply for assistance by emailing the doctor’s practice and sending images of their injuries. Dr Kleintjes strives to assist at least one patient a month.
Cosmetic procedures
Dr Kleintjes performs both surgical and non-invasive cosmetic procedures to improve form and function. His special areas of interest include facelift surgery and breast augmentation.
Minor cosmetic procedures include:
- Botox injections
- Facial peels
- Botox injections
- Facial peels
Burn reconstructions
Reconstructive burn surgery aims to improve the appearance of burn scars and contractures by resurfacing the area using skin grafts, free flaps and tissue expansion.
Dr Kleintjes manages the following:
- Acute adult burns
- Paediatric burns
