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Dr Rory Dower - Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon

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Dr Rory Dower - Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon

Dr Rory Dower is a specialist plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Somerset West.

He is an internationally trained and committed to offering his patients the very best surgical techniques to achieve a refreshed and natural look. Dr Rory Dower is a specialist plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Somerset West, South Africa.

10/03/2026

The Conversation Has Changed 🗣️

Facelift surgery is back in focus — but not for the reasons you think.

There was a time when surgery was whispered about.

Today, it’s discussed openly — and understood very differently.

Modern facelift surgery is no longer about pulling skin tight. It’s about repositioning deeper facial structures for results that look natural, refined, and balanced. ⚖️

Techniques such as deep plane lifting and structural repositioning allow patients to look like themselves — just fresher, more rested.

The stigma is fading. What’s replacing it? Appreciation for precision, planning, and artistry.

In the next post, we’ll answer one of the most common questions I’m asked: When is the right time to consider a facelift?

17/02/2026

✨ Trend #2: Subtle Is Powerful 💪🏽

The most requested look for 2026?

✨ Refreshed, not transformed.

Think:

• Soft facial rejuvenation
• Balanced proportions ⚖️
• Results that friends notice… but can’t explain 🤩

09/02/2026

More than aesthetics — this procedure can improve both vision and quality of life. 👀

As we age, drooping upper eyelids can begin to interfere with sight, cause eye fatigue, and create a constantly tired or heavy appearance. 🫩

repair combined with upper helps lift and support the eyelids, restoring a more open field of vision and a brighter, more alert expression — while still looking completely natural and in harmony with your features. ✨

The goal is not to change how you look, but to help you look like yourself again: rested, refreshed, and confident. 🤩🤩🤩

06/02/2026

What’s Next in Aesthetic Care: 2026 Trends 📈

We’re breaking down the biggest self-care and procedure planning trends. Over the next few posts, we’ll be sharing the key trends shaping aesthetic care in 2026.

✨ Trend #1: Intentional Aesthetics

2026 is the year of thoughtful self-care, meaning less impulse treatments and more long-term planning.

Patients are choosing:
• Consultations with a roadmap 🗺️
• Gradual, natural-looking results
• Treatments and procedures that fit into real life 🗓️

Aesthetic surgery is no longer about doing more — it’s about doing what’s right for you.

05/02/2026

This patient’s transformation was achieved through a comprehensive body contouring plan — one of my key areas of surgical focus. 🧑‍⚕️

Her procedure included a combination of:

• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to restore abdominal contour
• Breast lift to improve shape and position
• Targeted contouring to create better balance and proportion across the body

Rather than addressing a single area, looks at the body as a whole.

My approach is always to create harmony between the abdomen, chest, and waist, while maintaining natural-looking results. 🌱

Every treatment plan is carefully tailored to the individual — considering anatomy, lifestyle, and long-term goals — with safety and recovery forming an essential part of the process. 🩹🏥

Body contouring is not about changing who you are, it’s about helping you feel more comfortable, confident, and aligned with your body again.

29/01/2026

Nothing means more to us than hearing how a patient feels on the other side of their journey. Grateful for the trust, the courage, and the kind words. ✨

02/01/2026

🎉 As we step into a fresh year, we’re simply grateful — for the familiar faces, the new ones, and the trust you place in us every day.

If 2026 is the year you’re ready to prioritise confidence, refine what’s been bothering you, or explore a treatment you’ve been curious about, consider this your sign.

Wishing you a year filled with courage, clarity, and choices that make you feel good in your own skin.
Let’s make it a beautiful one. ✨

Happy New Year! 🥳

26/12/2025

✨ Merry Christmas from Dr Dower & Team 🎄

What a year it’s been — full of real moments, real stories, and the privilege of caring for the people who walk through our doors.May your holidays be restful, joyful, and filled with the kind of moments that make you pause and smile.😊

From our practice to your family,
Merry Christmas 🎅🏼🎄

23/12/2025

As we reach the close of another year, we reflect on the extraordinary journeys that took place behind the theatre doors.

This year, we’ve been privileged to play a part in deeply personal transformations — the kind that go far beyond the before-and-after. 🌿

The kind that reconnect patients to confidence, identity, and the version of themselves they’ve long envisioned.

✨Each represented precision, restraint, and respect for individuality — delivering results that look refreshed, never replaced. Natural harmony remains the signature.
✨Whether restoring shape after motherhood, lifting with elegance, or achieving balanced augmentation, this year brought countless stories of renewed confidence.
✨Each breast augmentation was tailored, measured, and aligned with the patient’s lifestyle and hopes.

As we look back, we’re reminded that transformative surgery is never simply about change — it’s about clarity, confidence, and stepping into life with renewed ease.

Thank you to every patient who entrusted us with your journey. — Dr Rory Dower & Team 🙏🏻

19/12/2025

A Year of Transformation ✨

As this year comes to an end, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the many body contouring & face lift journeys we were part of in 2025.

From abdominal refinement to post-pregnancy reshaping, and enhancements - each transformation was approached with care, intention, and a deep respect for the personal stories behind them.

Body contouring & face lift surgery continues to be some of the most meaningful parts of my work. Helping patients feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies is a responsibility I hold with genuine gratitude.

Thank you for allowing me to walk
this path with you.🙏🏻

12/12/2025

🌲🎅🏼 This & nobody telling me ‘You don’t need that’ 😎✌🏻

Wrapping up the year with some last minute spoils! 💉🧖‍♀️💆🏽‍♀️ Book Online 📱 ✨

11/12/2025

Breast Lift with Augmentation 👙

This patient underwent a breast lift with , restoring fullness and position while maintaining soft, natural proportions.

By combining reshaping with volume restoration, the aim is always harmony — not exaggeration.

Every lift, every implant choice, every incision is planned to complement you — your frame, your goals, your confidence. When done with care and precision, even a small enhancement can bring back balance, lift, and a natural, confident shape.
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2 Stellendal Road
Somerset West
7130

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Website

http://www.plasticsurgerycentre.co.za/

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