Dr JM Breytenbach

Dr JM Breytenbach Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Surgical & Non-Surgical Procedures; Cosmetic and Reconstructive.

π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒐 π’…π’“π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’ˆπ’”.𝑺𝒓. π‘΄π’‚π’“π’•π’Šπ’π’” 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 π’‰π’†π’‚π’π’Šπ’π’ˆ. πŸ’›Today’s thank-you goes to Sr. Martins, our wound care sister who joi...
12/12/2025

π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒐 π’…π’“π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’ˆπ’”.
𝑺𝒓. π‘΄π’‚π’“π’•π’Šπ’π’” 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 π’‰π’†π’‚π’π’Šπ’π’ˆ. πŸ’›

Today’s thank-you goes to Sr. Martins, our wound care sister who joined us at the most perfect time β€” and quickly became a patient favourite (and a team one too!).

She has a special touch β€” not just in how she handles wounds or removes dressings gently, but in the way she calms the room. Patients feel safe with her, and it shows in the constant compliments we receive about her.
β€œShe’s amazing,” they say β€” and they’re absolutely right.

Sr. Martins, you’ve not only brought skill, but also heart. You’ve become a gentle mentor and a wonderful energy to have around. I’ve loved our quiet chats while waiting for patients, and I’m so excited for the beautiful working relationship that’s blossomed between us.

You’re adored by everyone here β€” not just because you’re brilliant at what you do, but because of the beautiful soul you bring with you into every space.

Thank you for being you.
With so much love and appreciation,
Dr. Jonel

𝑨 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒆 π’π’Šπ’”π’• π’Šπ’” π’π’π’π’š 𝒂𝒔 π’”π’Žπ’π’π’•π’‰ 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’˜π’π’Žπ’‚π’ π’˜π’‚π’π’Œπ’Šπ’π’ˆ π’ƒπ’š π’šπ’π’–π’“ π’”π’Šπ’…π’†. πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ’‰Today’s post goes to Dr. Lindie β€” our theatre a...
11/12/2025

𝑨 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒆 π’π’Šπ’”π’• π’Šπ’” π’π’π’π’š 𝒂𝒔 π’”π’Žπ’π’π’•π’‰ 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’˜π’π’Žπ’‚π’ π’˜π’‚π’π’Œπ’Šπ’π’ˆ π’ƒπ’š π’šπ’π’–π’“ π’”π’Šπ’…π’†. πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ’‰

Today’s post goes to Dr. Lindie β€” our theatre assistant and one of the friendliest, most dependable faces in the room.

Lindie, thank you for always going the extra mile β€” not just for the patients, but for me too. From prepping theatre to anticipating every need before I even say it, your support never goes unnoticed.

You’re calm, capable, and always willing to help wherever you’re needed β€” with a warm smile and a can-do attitude that makes even the longest days lighter.

You’ve become my right hand in theatre, and knowing you’re by my side brings such confidence to the work we do.

We appreciate your heart, your hard work, and your constant commitment to excellence.

With gratitude,
Dr. Jonel

π‘―π’†π’‚π’π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 π’Šπ’ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒆.𝑰𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 π’šπ’π’–π’“ 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆. πŸ₯¦πŸ’ͺToday we’re celebrating Tarina, our wonderful dietitian ...
10/12/2025

π‘―π’†π’‚π’π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 π’Šπ’ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒆.
𝑰𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 π’šπ’π’–π’“ 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆. πŸ₯¦πŸ’ͺ

Today we’re celebrating Tarina, our wonderful dietitian who’s been walking this journey with us for over two years β€” helping prep our girls from the inside out.

From customising pre-theatre meal plans to making sure each patient feels strong, informed, and nourished β€” Tarina brings a level of care that goes beyond just food. She truly prepares our patients, body and mind.

Her knowledge is solid, her advice always practical, and the way she empowers our patients with simple, manageable steps is something we’re so grateful for.

Tarina, thank you for being such a steady part of our extended team β€” for helping lay the foundation for beautiful recoveries, and for reminding us that healing is truly holistic.

We love working with you and we value you more than words can say.

With appreciation,
Dr. Jonel

π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ 𝒂 π’„π’‰π’†π’„π’Œπ’π’Šπ’”π’•.π‘΄π’‚π’…π’†π’π’‚π’Šπ’π’† 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, π’‰π’π’π’†π’”π’•π’š, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’‰π’–π’Žπ’‚π’ 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉. 🀍Today’s post is for Madelaine, o...
09/12/2025

π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ 𝒂 π’„π’‰π’†π’„π’Œπ’π’Šπ’”π’•.
π‘΄π’‚π’…π’†π’π’‚π’Šπ’π’† 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, π’‰π’π’π’†π’”π’•π’š, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π’‰π’–π’Žπ’‚π’ 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉. 🀍

Today’s post is for Madelaine, our long-time social worker and a gentle force of compassion within our breast cancer support circle.

She doesn’t just counsel β€” she cares. Deeply.
She checks in on our patients before they leave. She holds space for the emotions they may not know how to express. She partners with our oncology team and continues that support far beyond hospital walls.

There’s a softness in how she speaks, a strength in how she listens, and a gift in how she lifts others up β€” emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Madelaine, thank you for the way you minister to our patients. For treating not just bodies, but the souls going through them. For making each woman feel seen, heard, and whole β€” in a time when they need it most.

We love having you as part of our circle. You are so loved. So valued. So appreciated.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Dr. Jonel

π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍 π’Žπ’–π’”π’„π’π’†π’”.π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍 π’˜π’π’–π’π’…π’”.𝑡𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔. 🀍Today’s thank-you is for our incredible physiotherapist Nasreen β€” o...
08/12/2025

π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍 π’Žπ’–π’”π’„π’π’†π’”.
π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍 π’˜π’π’–π’π’…π’”.
𝑡𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒔. 🀍

Today’s thank-you is for our incredible physiotherapist Nasreen β€” or as we lovingly call her, Nas.

For months, I quietly watched the way she worked with colleagues I deeply respect. I admired her energy, her touch, her calm presence. Until one day I knew β€” I needed her to care for our patients.

And what a gift that decision has turned out to be.

Nas, your beauty runs so much deeper than what meets the eye β€” it’s in how you speak life into every person you treat. It’s in your soft encouragement, your attentive care, and the way you minister to people in ways that go beyond movement and muscles.

You treat people with your whole heart. And in doing that, you help our patients feel safe, strong, and seen β€” mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Having you as part of our team gives me the confidence that my patients are being held, even in the moments I’m not there. That kind of trust is rare β€” and your presence is truly irreplaceable.

You are so loved. So valued. So appreciated.
Never stop doing what you do β€” exactly the way you do it.

With deep gratitude,
Dr. Jonel

π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒅𝒐𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 π’ˆπ’Šπ’—π’† π’”π’†π’…π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’β€¦π’π’•π’‰π’†π’“π’” π’ˆπ’Šπ’—π’† π’”π’†π’…π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’ 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍-π’”π’π’π’•π’‰π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’†π’π’†π’“π’ˆπ’š. πŸ»πŸ’‰Today’s post is for Dr. Brandon Piketh β€” the...
07/12/2025

π‘Ίπ’π’Žπ’† 𝒅𝒐𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 π’ˆπ’Šπ’—π’† π’”π’†π’…π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’β€¦
𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 π’ˆπ’Šπ’—π’† π’”π’†π’…π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’ 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒍-π’”π’π’π’•π’‰π’Šπ’π’ˆ π’†π’π’†π’“π’ˆπ’š. πŸ»πŸ’‰

Today’s post is for Dr. Brandon Piketh β€” the master of conscious sedation and our gentle giant in the operating room.

Brandon, thank you for showing up with so much care and thoughtfulness. You may come in looking a little nervous, but once you’re in action, it’s clinical artistry. The way you handle sedation is nothing short of expert β€” calm, precise, and deeply patient-centred.

But what I love most? You actually listen to all the little YouTube clips I send your way β€” the mindset videos, the religious ones , the ones I always say β€œjust watch this one quick.” That means more to me than you know.

Thank you for your skill, your softness, and your big heart. You’re more than part of the theatre team β€” you’re part of the soul of it.

You are deeply appreciated,
Dr. Jonel

π‘¨π’π’†π’”π’•π’‰π’†π’•π’Šπ’”π’• β€” 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 π’šπ’π’– 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂 π’”π’Žπ’π’π’•π’‰ π’…π’“π’†π’‚π’Žπ’π’‚π’π’… 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓 πŸ˜ŒπŸ’‰Today’s thank-you goes to Dr. Steyn β€” adored b...
06/12/2025

π‘¨π’π’†π’”π’•π’‰π’†π’•π’Šπ’”π’• β€” 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒆 π’šπ’π’– 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒂 π’”π’Žπ’π’π’•π’‰ π’…π’“π’†π’‚π’Žπ’π’‚π’π’… 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓 πŸ˜ŒπŸ’‰

Today’s thank-you goes to Dr. Steyn β€” adored by patients and always the gentleman guiding them off to dreamland with steady hands and a calm voice.

Let’s just say there’s never a dull moment when you’re on the list. From the stream of compliments before induction to the classic β€œDoc, why’s my throat sore?” after β€” there’s always a laugh waiting somewhere in between.

All jokes aside β€” thank you for your consistent care, cool composure, and the trust you help build in every case. You bring calm to the chaos and heart to the healing.

We truly appreciate you
With gratitude,
Dr. Jonel

Anaesthetist β€” π’˜π’‰π’†π’“π’† π’„π’π’Šπ’π’Šπ’„π’‚π’ π’„π’‚π’π’Ž π’Žπ’†π’†π’•π’” 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒐𝒔 π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ 𝒂 π’”π’Žπ’Šπ’“π’Œ. πŸ’‰πŸ˜‚Today’s thank-you goes to the one and only Dr. Andrew Jac...
04/12/2025

Anaesthetist β€” π’˜π’‰π’†π’“π’† π’„π’π’Šπ’π’Šπ’„π’‚π’ π’„π’‚π’π’Ž π’Žπ’†π’†π’•π’” 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒐𝒔 π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ 𝒂 π’”π’Žπ’Šπ’“π’Œ. πŸ’‰πŸ˜‚

Today’s thank-you goes to the one and only Dr. Andrew Jacobs β€” our anaesthetist who brightens up the room just because he is there.

Your theatre presence is unmatched β€” equal parts clinical confidence and comic relief. You have this way of keeping things steady… with your exceptional gift for drip insertions . And teeth? Let’s just say your β€œhands-off” approach is now a team-wide safety policy. πŸ˜…

But in all seriousness β€” thank you for showing up with care, quick wit, and a solid dose of humanity. You make every list more efficient, more fun, and more memorable (sometimes very memorable).

We appreciate your skill, your banter, and your heart for the patients behind the monitors.

With a smile (and mouth guards ready),
Dr. Jonel

𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 π’‘π’“π’‚π’„π’•π’Šπ’„π’† π’Žπ’‚π’π’‚π’ˆπ’†π’“β€¦π’”π’‰π’†β€™π’” π’Žπ’š π’“π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’• 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅. πŸ’ΌπŸ€Today’s appreciation post is for Sasha β€” the woman who someho...
03/12/2025

𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 π’‘π’“π’‚π’„π’•π’Šπ’„π’† π’Žπ’‚π’π’‚π’ˆπ’†π’“β€¦
𝒔𝒉𝒆’𝒔 π’Žπ’š π’“π’Šπ’ˆπ’‰π’• 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅. πŸ’ΌπŸ€

Today’s appreciation post is for Sasha β€” the woman who somehow juggles schedules, systems, and support with quiet confidence.

From navigating chaos to holding it all together when I’m pulled in every direction, Sasha shows up with loyalty, sharp instincts, and a whole lot of heart.

Thank you for being the person I can lean on, both in the practice and in theatre.

We’ve built something special… and I couldn’t do it without you.

With love,
Dr. Jonel

π‘―π’‚π’‘π’‘π’š π‘©π’Šπ’“π’•π’‰π’…π’‚π’š π‘©π’†π’‚π’–π’•π’Šπ’‡π’–π’ π‘ͺπ’Šπ’π’…π’š πŸŽ‰Today we celebrate someone whose kindness shows up in the smallest moments β€” a warm gree...
02/12/2025

π‘―π’‚π’‘π’‘π’š π‘©π’Šπ’“π’•π’‰π’…π’‚π’š π‘©π’†π’‚π’–π’•π’Šπ’‡π’–π’ π‘ͺπ’Šπ’π’…π’š πŸŽ‰

Today we celebrate someone whose kindness shows up in the smallest moments β€” a warm greeting at the desk, a gentle phone call, or simply the way she makes our patients feel seen and welcome from the moment they arrive.

Cindy, thank you for bringing a lightness to the practice β€” the quiet giggles behind the scenes, your attention to detail, and the way you show up every day with grace and consistency. You’re that calm voice on the line, the friendly face up front, and someone we all enjoy working with.

It’s rare to find someone who brings both professionalism and sparkle to the role β€” but you do it so effortlessly.

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and a little extra spoiling β€” because you deserve it.

πŸ’ Happy Birthday, Cindy! May the year ahead be filled with beautiful things, just like you bring into our space every day.

With love,
Dr. Jonel & the team

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 π’Žπ’†π’…π’Šπ’„π’Šπ’π’† π’Šπ’” 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 π’Šπ’” 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 π‘―π’–π’Žπ’‚π’π’Šπ’•π’š. 🀍There are colleagues you work with, and then th...
01/12/2025

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 π’Žπ’†π’…π’Šπ’„π’Šπ’π’† π’Šπ’” 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 π’Šπ’” 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 π‘―π’–π’Žπ’‚π’π’Šπ’•π’š. 🀍

There are colleagues you work with, and then there are those who become part of your rhythm β€” your day-to-day, your patient stories, your go-to sounding board when things get hectic. For me, Dr. Karmi has become all of that, and more.

This year, we’ve shared theatre lists, patient care plans, post-op discussions β€” and in between all the clinical precision, we’ve shared something even more valuable: laughter.

Somehow, no matter how serious the schedule or how complex the day, there’s always a lightness when you’re around. You’ve brought humour into the operating room without ever compromising focus. And that balance β€” of excellence and warmth β€” is rare.

Thank you for trusting me with your referrals, for showing up with professionalism, and for always bringing your full self to the work we do. But above all, thank you for being a true friend outside the hospital halls β€” the kind that reminds me why collaboration is one of the most beautiful parts of medicine.

Here’s to many more shared surgeries, shared successes, and shared smiles.

With deep gratitude,
Dr. Jonel

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Gratitude in Practice: A Year-End Thank You Series βœ¨πŸŽ„As the year draws to a close and we prepare for a much-needed pa...
01/12/2025

πŸŽ„βœ¨ Gratitude in Practice: A Year-End Thank You Series βœ¨πŸŽ„

As the year draws to a close and we prepare for a much-needed pause, I want to take a moment to spotlight the people who walk this journey with me β€” the ones behind the scenes, beside me in theatre, in consultations, in emergencies, in late-night calls and quiet patient wins.

This festive season, I’ll be sharing a few thank-you notes to the colleagues and collaborators who’ve helped shape 2025 with compassion, excellence, and care.

These posts are small gestures β€” but the appreciation runs deep.

To my colleagues:
Your referrals, trust, teamwork and friendship have helped bring healing to so many of our patients this year.

To my patients:
Every hand you don’t see in your surgical journey matters. And this series is a way of honouring them.

With a heart full of thanks,
Dr. Jonel

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