Consultation
A full review of your medical and surgical history, then an open discussion of what you want to change. Expect around 45 minutes.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery — Johannesburg
Redefine your Confidence
For Dr Wei-Han Chen, art and surgery have always been one calling. A specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon, he brings an artist's eye for proportion together with meticulous surgical precision — to enhance what is already yours, never to replace it. Every plan begins with listening, and an honest conversation about what surgery can, and cannot, achieve.
Enquiries answered within one working day · Your initial enquiry carries no obligation
FC Plast Surg (SA)
MMed Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Wits)
MBChB (UCT)
Accredited hospital theatres only
Operating at Netcare Rosebank Hospital Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital Lenmed Randfontein Hospital
01 / Procedures
What we do, and who it suits
Surgical and non-surgical care across every area of the practice. Every treatment plan is built around your anatomy and your goals, with an emphasis on proportion, safety and results that still look like you.
Breast surgery
Breast surgery may enhance volume and shape, improve symmetry, relieve physical discomfort or restore the breast following previous surgery. Each procedure is individually planned to achieve a balanced result that suits the patient's body and goals.
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
Body contouring
Body-contouring procedures reshape specific areas by addressing resistant fat, loose skin and changes following pregnancy, weight loss or ageing.
- Liposuction
- Abdominoplasty & mini-abdominoplasty
- Mommy makeover
Facial & non-surgical
Restoring balance, definition and a more rested appearance while preserving the features that make each patient recognisable — from eyelid, brow and nasal surgery to non-surgical injectable refinements, all planned to complement your natural anatomy rather than change your identity.
- Face lift
- Neck lift
- Facial fat grafting
Skin cancer & reconstructive
The removal and reconstruction of skin lesions, treatment of problematic scars and complex wounds, and restoration of form and function following injury, illness, cancer treatment, burns or previous surgery — with attention to both recovery and appearance.
- Skin lesion assessment
- Skin cancer excision
- Reconstruction after cancer removal
02 / Your surgeon
Dr Wei-Han Chen
FC Plast Surg (SA) | MMed Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Wits) | MBChB (UCT)
Dr Chen is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose work joins two lifelong callings — a desire to help people, and a deep appreciation for art, form and beauty. His interests span facial aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, and the reconstruction of skin cancer.
His approach is deliberately unhurried and personal. Every consultation begins with listening, and every result is planned to enhance what is already there — natural, balanced and unmistakably you. If a procedure is not right for you, he will say so.
03 / Your pathway
From first enquiry to full recovery
Four stages, in order. You will know what happens at each one before you commit to anything.
Surgical plan
A written plan setting out the procedure, hospital, anaesthetist, expected recovery and a full quotation. Yours to take away and think about.
Surgery
Dr Chen reviews the plan with you again on the morning. You meet the anaesthetic team before theatre. Always in an accredited hospital.
Recovery
Your follow-up is booked and medication arranged before you leave hospital. Scheduled reviews continue until you are fully healed.
04 / Costs
What it costs, and what medical aid covers
Nobody enjoys asking. Here is the honest position before you pick up the phone.
Reconstructive procedures
Reconstructive and medically indicated procedures — such as breast reconstruction, skin cancer excision, scar revision and non-healing wounds — may qualify for medical-aid benefits, subject to the rules of your scheme, available benefits and pre-authorisation. We submit the motivation on your behalf.
Functional procedures
Breast reduction, upper blepharoplasty affecting vision, and gynaecomastia may qualify where clinical criteria are met. We will tell you at consultation whether yours is likely to.
Cosmetic procedures
Purely aesthetic surgery is self-funded. Your quotation covers surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital and follow-up as separate line items, with no unlisted extras.
The consultation itself
Your consultation has a set fee, confirmed when you book so you know it upfront, and payable on the day. Medical aid members may be able to claim it back, depending on their plan and available savings.
Ready to talk it through?
A consultation is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation about what you would like to change and what is realistically possible — with a written plan to take away.
Book a consultation05 / Locations
Three rooms across Gauteng
The same standard of care at each. Tap any number to call directly.
Netcare Rosebank Hospital
11 Sturdee AvenueGround Floor, Suite 3
Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196
Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital
9 Burger StreetFirst Floor, Lift 5
Krugersdorp, 1739
Lenmed Randfontein Hospital
Lister RoadSessional Rooms
Randfontein, 1759
Hospital+27 87 087 2700
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06 / Insights
Reading before you decide
Plain explanations of the procedures people ask about most.
When Should Breast Implants Be Replaced?
Modern breast implants have no expiry date. When replacement is genuinely worth considering, and when the change you've noticed isn't the implant at all.
What makes an Eye Look Youthful
Transform your tired eyes with blepharoplasty at WHC Plastic Surgery. Rediscover a refreshed, youthful, and natural look!
What contributes to an Attractive Buttock shape
Discover the art of buttock aesthetics! Explore how proportion, shape, and skin quality create natural, balanced results in body contouring.
Breast Implants Through the Years
Explore the evolution of breast implants! Discover modern options for safe, natural results tailored to your unique needs.
07 / Reviews
What patients say
Rated 5.0 from 30 reviews on Google.
“I cannot thank Dr Chen enough for being the amazing plastic surgeon he is. His work is flawless, he is kind and compassionate and I couldn't have hoped to be in better hands in my time of need. Highly recommend without a doubt.”
“Dr Chen did an excellent job on my daughter's surgery. He was very skilled and super friendly, making us both feel comfortable and cared for. We are really happy with the outcome. I would definitely recommend him to any parent.”
“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude and highest recommendation for Dr Chen, whose exceptional care and dedication made an enormous difference during my treatment.”
08 / Questions
Questions patients actually ask
What happens at my first consultation?
A thorough review of your medical and surgical history, then an open discussion about what you would like changed. Dr Chen will examine the area concerned, explain what is realistically achievable, and set out the options. You leave with a written plan and a quotation, not a decision to make on the spot.
How long will I need off work?
It depends on the procedure and on how you heal. As a rough guide: eyelid surgery and minor excisions, a few days. Breast surgery and liposuction, one to two weeks. Abdominoplasty and combined procedures, three to six weeks with lifting restrictions. You will get a specific figure at consultation so you can book leave with confidence.
Will my medical aid cover it?
Reconstructive and medically indicated procedures may qualify for medical-aid benefits, subject to the rules of your scheme, available benefits and pre-authorisation. Purely cosmetic surgery is not covered anywhere in South Africa. We will tell you which category yours falls into and, where cover is possible, submit the motivation for you.
Is plastic surgery safe?
All procedures are performed in accredited hospital theatres with a qualified specialist anaesthetist present, never in a consulting room. That said, every operation carries risk. Those risks, and how likely they are in your case, are covered in detail at consultation and written into your surgical plan before you consent.
Can I see before and after photographs?
No — we do not share before-and-after photographs. In keeping with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and our respect for patient privacy, patient images are kept confidential. Your consultation instead focuses on your own anatomy and goals, and an honest discussion of what surgery can realistically achieve for you.
09 / Get in touch
Ready when you are
Call the rooms directly, send a WhatsApp, or complete the enquiry form and our practice manager will call you back within one working day. Weekend enquiries are answered on Monday.
Consulting hours
Consultations are on Mondays & Fridays, 08:00 - 17:00 — kept to two days so each one has Dr Chen's full, unhurried attention. Theatre days vary, so your call back may come from the practice manager.