In recent years, medical tourism has become a popular topic. A lot of people are going abroad for aesthetic treatments and medical procedures, especially to places like Turkey.
They’re after things like shiny veneers and contoured Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs). But now, in South Africa, a new trend is starting. Celebrities and influencers there are choosing local medical experts instead of going overseas.
Mpumi Mophatlane, who’s known as Mrs Mops from “The Mommy Club”, is one of the latest local stars to show her preference for South African procedures. She recently showed off her BBL journey, which was done by a trusted local surgeon.
Influencer Vanessa Padi is following in her footsteps. Padi shared her amazing experience of getting beautiful veneers and caught the public’s attention. She went on TikTok to show the highlights of her dental transformation at House of Smiles. There, famous cosmetic dentist Dr Khongelani Ntshani carefully created her “Hollywood smile”.
In a sincere video, Padi was excited and said, “New smile, who is this?” She thanked her dentist for the new look that has clearly boosted her confidence. Veneers usually cost a lot. Padi told her followers that her new smile cost between R150 000 and R200 000. Even though it was a big investment, the influencer said the result was definitely worth the money.
As Padi’s video got more views, it started a lively discussion among viewers about how good and affordable South African medical professionals are. Many people on X (formerly Twitter) said they now appreciate local talent more. One person wrote, “Saw a local influencer get veneers done locally and shame, there’s no reason for us to participate in medical tourism, our doctors are so good here.”
This change in thinking shows a bigger trend in society. People are valuing local knowledge and talent in an industry that used to be more attracted to international cosmetic cultures.
More South Africans are choosing local professionals. Celebrities like Padi and Mrs Mops are showing that great medical care can be found right at home.
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