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Dr. Suleman Vadia

Deep plane facelift surgeon · Johannesburg, South Africa

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Dr. Suleman Vadia is a deep plane facelift surgeon in Johannesburg, South Africa, listed on DEEPPLANE™ from public sources.

Board certification
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (Plastic Surgery)(as listed in public sources)
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On record at DEEPPLANE™: ORCID 0009-0001-8489-7569. This is a record, not a rating.

According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Suleman Vadia is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in Johannesburg, South Africa, board-certified by Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (Plastic Surgery) (as listed in public sources).

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Board certification
Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (Plastic Surgery) (as listed in public sources)
Society memberships
Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of South Africa (as listed in public sources)

The Instagram account on file for this surgeon mentions the deep plane facelift (read by us on Oct 11, 2026). That is what the account says; we have not confirmed it.

Dr. Suleman Vadia reviews: what the record shows

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4.9from 63 reviews · as of October 6, 2026

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$10,000 – $12,000

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Deep Plane Facelift · typical in South Africa

$10,000 – $12,000

DEEPPLANE estimate for South Africa: not this surgeon's quote

Pricing details
Published Research

Peer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed and OpenAlex. Most recent 3 of 3 on record.

  1. Negative pressure wound therapy use: recommendations from a South African panel of experts
    Journal of Wound Care · 2026 · co-author
  2. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Use: Recommendations and Insights From a Middle Eastern Panel of Experts
    International Wound Journal · 2025 · co-author
  3. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and Closed Incision Negative Pressure Therapy Use in South Africa: Expert Panel Recommendations
    International Wound Journal · 2025 · co-author

Dr. Suleman Vadia is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Rated 4.9/5 based on 63 Google reviews.

About

As of October 2026, Dr. Suleman Vadia is a plastic surgeon practising in Johannesburg, South Africa, who focuses on the deep plane facelift and broader facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Suleman Vadia is listed as board-certified by Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (Plastic Surgery), the credential recorded on this DeepPlane profile.

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The deep plane facelift sits at the centre of Dr. Vadia's aesthetic work, a technique that repositions the deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin.

Facial rejuvenation, in the hands of Dr. Suleman Vadia, treats the face as a layered structure where muscle, fat and skin each age differently and each deserves separate attention.

The practice of Dr. Vadia is based at Netcare Rosebank Hospital and Netcare Milpark Hospital, two established private facilities in Johannesburg.

Membership of the Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of South Africa places Dr. Suleman Vadia within the country's organised plastic surgery community.

Deep plane technique asks more of a surgeon than a conventional lift, because the dissection travels beneath the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a sheet of muscle and connective tissue that gives the lower face its shape).

Tissue repositioning is the quiet engine of the deep plane approach, lifting the cheek, jawline and neck as a single connected unit rather than pulling the surface taut.

Facial aging, Dr. Vadia's work recognises, begins in these deeper layers long before the skin itself begins to fold, which is why surface-only lifts can look stretched.

Rejuvenation of this kind aims for a face that still moves and expresses naturally, a goal that guides how Dr. Suleman Vadia plans each operation.

Recovery is treated by the practice as part of the result, not an afterthought, with the early healing weeks shaped by careful tissue handling during surgery.

Johannesburg gives Dr. Vadia a setting of accredited private hospitals and a cosmopolitan patient base drawn from across the city and beyond.

Consultation with Dr. Suleman Vadia is built around listening first, mapping what each face needs before any surgical plan is proposed.

Affluent patients seeking facial rejuvenation in Johannesburg often want restraint rather than transformation, and this measured philosophy runs through the work of Dr. Vadia.

The surgeon's clinical attention to the deep plane facelift, combined with a wider interest in facial rejuvenation, defines what Dr. Suleman Vadia offers through this DeepPlane listing.

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Deep Plane Faceliftfacial rejuvenation

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As of October 2026, Dr. Suleman Vadia is a plastic surgeon practising in Johannesburg, South Africa, who focuses on the deep plane facelift and broader facial rejuvenation. Dr. Suleman Vadia is listed as board-certified by Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (Plastic Surgery), the credential recorded on this DeepPlane profile. The deep plane facelift sits at the centre of Dr. Vadia's aesthetic work, a technique that repositions the deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the…

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Quick Facts: Dr. Suleman Vadia

Specialization
Deep Plane Facelift
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Google Rating
4.9/5 (63 reviews)

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Dr. Vadia's Surgical Approach

Dr. Suleman Vadia approaches the deep plane facelift as an operation on structure, not on skin, lifting the face from beneath its supporting layers.

Related: How does Dr. Vadia perform deep plane facelift?

Dr. Vadia's Credentials & Training

Dr. Suleman Vadia is listed as board-certified by Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (Plastic Surgery), according to the record held on this DeepPlane profile.

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Patient Reviews & Reputation

According to 63 Google reviews, Dr. Suleman Vadia holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, a strong signal of patient satisfaction.

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How Dr. Vadia Compares

Dr. Suleman Vadia stands within a small, defined group of deep plane facelift surgeons practising in Johannesburg, a focused rather than crowded field.

Related: best facelift surgeon in Johannesburg

The procedure questions are answered once, on their own pages: What it costs · Deep plane facelift in Johannesburg · Recovery, week by week · Travelling for surgery · Preparing for your consultation

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CREDENTIALS

Credentials & Experience

Board-Certified

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (Plastic Surgery)

Society Member

Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of South Africa

PRICING

DEEPPLANE estimate

Deep Plane Facelift in South Africa

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$10,000 – $12,000

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Practice Location

Netcare Rosebank Hospital, Netcare Milpark Hospital

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Suleman Vadia

What procedures does Dr. Suleman Vadia specialize in?
Dr. Suleman Vadia specializes in Deep Plane Facelift, facial rejuvenation, practicing in South Africa. The deep plane facelift is an advanced rhytidectomy technique that releases the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS layer and repositions the fat, muscle, and skin as a single composite unit for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. As of October 2026, Dr. Suleman Vadia is a plastic surgeon practising in Johannesburg, South Africa, who focuses on the deep plane facelift and broader facial rejuvenation. Dr.
Is Dr. Vadia board certified?
Dr. Vadia is listed as board-certified by Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (Plastic Surgery), based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. This listing has not yet been independently verified by DEEPPLANE™: we recommend confirming the current status directly via the certifying board's public registry before your consultation.
Where is Dr. Vadia located?
Dr. Vadia practices at Netcare Rosebank Hospital, Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is Dr. Vadia verified on DEEPPLANE™?
Dr. Vadia's profile on DEEPPLANE™ has not yet been verified. This listing is based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. The surgeon has a 4.9/5 rating on Google from public patient reviews. Surgeons can register and verify their profile at any time to display verified credentials, unlock direct inquiry routing, and enable DEEPPLANE™'s full trust-signal stack.

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