Dr Alastair Clark – President
M.B., B.Ch.., GPSI Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine.
AAMSSA Committee:
- Medico Legal
Portfolios:
- CMAC
Dr Clark was installed in October 2007 as one of twenty international Global Trainers to give instruction to doctors internationally. He designs and delivers courses in the disciplines of filler volumisation, neuromuscular manipulation with botulinum neurotoxin, non-surgical thread lifts, IPL and laser, chemical peels, as well as physical treatments of the skin. Dr Clark has presented and given live demonstrations at numerous international congresses in Europe, Asia, and South Africa.
Current roles and responsibilities:
President AAMSSA
No industry affiliation
Dr Debbie Norval – Past President
MBBCh (Rand) Dip Pall Med (UK) M Phil Pall Med (UCT) Adv Dip Aesthetic Med (FPD)
AAMSSA Committee:
- Medico-Legal
Portfolios:
- Guidelines
- AAMSSA Reports/Updates
- Social Media
Other:
- CMAC International Expert Panel
MBBCh (Rand) Dip Pall Med (UK) M Phil Pall Med (UCT) Adv Dip Aesthetic Med (FPD). Dr Debbie Norval graduated as a medical doctor from the University of the Witwatersrand, in 1991. Postgraduate training includes a Diploma in Palliative Medicine through the University of Wales, a Master of Philosophy from the University of Cape Town, an Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine through the Foundation for Professional Development, and a City and Guilds Diploma in Adult Teaching and Training. Dr Norval is the convenor of the Johannesburg Aesthetic Doctors Journal Club and sits on the scientific committee of the Aesthetic Medicine Congress of South Africa (AMCSA). She is the Past President of the Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine Society of South Africa (AAMSSA) and serves on the CMAC International Expert Board. Dr Debbie Norval has a busy clinical practice in Parktown North.
Dr Cobus van Niekerk – Vice President
MBChB (Stellenbosch), BSc Med Sc Hons (Cum Laude), Adv Dip Aesthetic Medicine (FPD) (Cum Laude)
AAMSSA Committee:
- Medico-Legal
Portfolios:
- Social Media Indiscretions
- Functional – Integrative Medicine
- Scope of Practice Beauty Therapists
- Research
- Ethics
- UIME
Dr Jacobus van Niekerk is a GP with a special Interest in Aesthetic Medicine and Ethics, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is an AAMSSA (Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine Society of South Africa) Exco Member, with Medico-legal, Ethics, and social media as his portfolio. He graduated from the University of Pretoria in 1997 and received his BScMedScHons (Cum Laude) in Reproductive Biology from the University of Stellenbosch in 2001. He worked in the United Kingdom in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Trauma, and Intensive Care and became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg in 2007 in Accident and Emergency Medicine. Dr van Niekerk serves on the Aesthetic Medicine Congress of South Africa (AMCSA) Scientific Committee. Dr van Niekerk is a local and international speaker and completed the Advanced Diploma of Aesthetic Medicine (ADAM), Cum Laude. He is devoted to his fields of interest: Wellness, Aesthetics, and Ethics.
Dr Shahien Dollie – Treasurer
MBChB (UCT), Adv Dip Aesthetic Medicine (FPD) (Cum Laude)
AAMSSA Committees:
- Medico-Legal
- Regenerative
Portfolio:
- Functional – Integrative Medicine
- Scope of Practice Beauty Therapists
Aesthetic medicine is a rapidly advancing field of medicine, filled with unique ethical and regulation-related challenges. As new technologies, techniques and procedures come to the fore, medical doctors involved in this rewarding subspecialty need to maintain a firm grasp on upholding the professionalism of the doctor-patient relationship honoured by all specialties of medicine.
Dr Riekie Smit – Secretary
MBChB (UOFS), MSc Sports Medicine (Pretoria) Adv Dip Aesthetic Medicine (FPD)
AAMSSA Committee:
- Medico Legal
Portfolio:
- Memberships
Dr Smit has a private practice in Pretoria, South Africa. Her focus of her practice is aesthetic and skin treatments.
Dr Smit is the founder and ex-officio president of the Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine Society of South Africa and chairperson of the Aesthetic Medicine Congress of South Africa.
She is an international trainer on aesthetic medical subjects and author of medical articles, journals and scientific publications. Her field of expertise includes skin rejuvenation, facial injectables (neuromodulators and fillers), Thread Lifting, Chemical peels, Mesotherapy, PRP, Lasers and LED.
Dr Smit is the course developer for the officially recognized Advanced Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine in South Africa. She is also a faculty member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine training doctors in Asia, Africa, Europe and UAE.
Dr Smit is a global KOL for various aesthetic medical and pharmaceutical companies in the industry.
Dr Alek Nikolic
MBBCh (WITS) ATLS (ACS) MBA (UCT)
Portfolios
- Research
- UIME
Dr Nikolic is a General Practitioner with a special interest in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine and is at the forefront of the latest developments in his field. He is very driven and has lectured extensively and has performed live demonstrations throughout South Africa and Internationally including Bangkok, Rome, Paris, Monte Carlo, Prague, China, and Warsaw.
Dr Nikolic’s focus is on skin care, skin ingredients, and cosmetic dermatology treatments such as Botulinum Toxin, and Dermal Fillers.
As a long-standing member of the Exco and having been in the medical aesthetic industry for 17 years he has a great passion not only in mentoring other doctors but also in helping to shape the aesthetic medical industry’s future.
Prof Jacques Snyman
MBChB ( Pretoria), MPharmMed (Pretoria) and MD 1995 University of Pretoria
AAMSSA Committee:
- Medico-Legal
Portfolios:
- Research
- UIME
- SAMA
Jacques Snyman is a renowned expert in various fields of Clinical Pharmacology and has contributed significantly to the advancement of Clinical Pharmacology in South African. He has lectured extensively locally and abroad on various topics including: Research ethics, Inflammation, Pharmacodynamics, Outcomes Research etc. At present he focuses on clinical trial design and development of managed care products for implementation in the medical Insurance environment.
Published more than 80 publications in International Scientific Journals. Is the Business Development Director Agility Global Health Solutions (Pty) Ltd , the Chair of the South African Medical Association research ethics committee since 1999, President South African Chapter of ISPOR since 2009, is a member of the South African Pharmacology Society, the founder member of the College of Medicine SA in Clinical Pharmacology.
Held positions as the Professor and Head of the Dept of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Pretoria, Past President of the South African Pharmacology Society, Past Chair Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences( University of Pretoria) and is a member of numerous faculty committees such as: Research Ethics Committee, Faculty Day Committee, CPD accreditation committee, Ministerial appointed member of the MCC, Ministerial appointed member of EDL programme and has research interest in the Inflammation and immune modulation; Clinical trial design, Pharmacodynamics, and Clinical outcomes research (pharmacoeconomics) and has editorial Commitments in MIMS and is on the Editorial Board of Therapeutic Drugs, Adis International.
Dr Levashni Naidoo
Portfolio:
- Education & Webinars
Dr Lev Naidoo completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, graduating MBChB – cum laude in 2006 and obtaining the Fellowship of the College of Dermatology with distinction in 2014 when she was awarded the Peter Gordon Smith medal for academic excellence. During her postgraduate training she was a recipient of the D43- Fogarty- Fellowship Programme which allowed her to complete a short-term fellowship in Epidemiology at The Mailman School of Public Health at The University of Columbia in New York. She went on to complete her Masters in Medicine in 2015. Post- fellowship she remained at The University of KwaZulu- Natal as a consultant and lecturer. She relocated to Johannesburg in 2018 where she founded her own clinical practice, The Dermatology Room. She serves as an executive committee member of the Aesthetic and Anti-aging Medicine Society of South Africa and as well as the South African Society of Dermatological Surgery and is a member of The Dermatological Society of South Africa, The Vitiligo Society of South Africa, The Skin Cancer Foundation of South Africa, and The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. She serves as KOL for several skincare companies, and is passionate about offering her services to enhance the integration of skincare and skin procedures amongst her colleagues, as well as developing platforms to improve public education on skin health and skincare.
Dr Nerina Wilkinson
MBCHBFCS – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
AAMSSA Committee:
- Regenerative
Portfolio:
- Guidelines
Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, Dr Nerina Wilkinson is a Plastic surgeon with 25 years’ experience in aesthetic medicine. She is the director of Dr Nerina Wilkinson and Associates situated in the V&A Waterfront. Her clinic is an integrated clinic combining Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic medicine, and Skin Science. She is a shareholder of the prestigious Cosmetic Surgery Institute in Cape Town.
Her memberships include the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and she is an Exco member of the Aesthetic and Anti-aging Medicine Association of SA. She is a lecturer and trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute presents scientific papers at congresses and publishes in health-related magazines.
Dr Wilkinson has a major interest in aesthetic surgery of the face and breast, closely integrating surgical with other non-invasive procedures.
Dr Nerina Wilkinson is a Plastic surgeon practicing in Cape Town. She is a lecturer and trainer for Allergan Medical Academy presents scientific papers at congresses and publishes in health-related magazines.
Dr Wilkinson has a major interest in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, closely integrating surgery with other regenerative non-invasive procedures.
Dr Manoj Bagwandeen
Portfolios:
- Social Media Indiscretions
- Ethics
I am currently a GP with a special interest in medical aesthetics, and I developed this interest about 12 years ago and it’s what gets me out of bed each day since. My passion is in ‘natural results’ based aesthetics and in sticking to my ethics, values and principles as a medical practitioner first and foremost. I have been a teacher and KOL for various distributors in SA and I enjoy teaching colleagues the skills and knowledge I’ve learnt from those who taught me. My aim in being a part of the AAMSSA exec. will be to continue the immense growth and influence the organisation has achieved thus far and to ensure we stay the course as ethical practitioners. Continuing the efforts to get this field of practice recognised as perhaps a sub-speciality, will also feature prominently in my efforts.
Dr Barlodien Kotze
AAMSSA Committee:
- Regenerative
Portfolio:
- Guidelines
Since 2009, I have devoted myself passionately to the field of aesthetic medicine, witnessing its remarkable growth in South Africa. Over the years, I have been actively involved in training and refining my expertise to provide the best care to patients. It fills me with immense pride to witness the progress of the AAMSSA and the unwavering support and dedication it extends to the field and its members.
Believing in a cause is not enough; action is imperative. I firmly believe that one cannot simply stand on the sidelines. Instead, I am eager to step up and contribute my skills and knowledge to help make our shared vision for the field of aesthetic medicine even more extraordinary.
Being part of the AAMSSA Executive Committee would be an incredible honour, and I am genuinely excited about the prospect of working alongside like-minded professionals. Together, we can strive to advance the field, advocate for ethical practices, and foster a sense of unity within our community.
I am committed to serving as an advocate for our members, empowering them with resources and opportunities for growth. My goal is to actively contribute to the association’s initiatives, ensuring that our field continues to evolve, flourish, and deliver the highest standards of care to our patients.
Thank you for considering my candidacy. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to be part of a body that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the field of aesthetic medicine and the lives of those we serve. Let us work together to create a truly wonderful future for our profession.
Dr Edward Ngwenya
Portfolio:
- Education & Webinars
- SAMA
Dr Edward Ngwenya is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Senior Lecturer (University of Pretoria) as well as a Non-Executive Board Director (South African Medical Association).
He has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Medical degree (MBBCh) from the University of the Witwatersrand, and achieved a Fellowship in Surgery [FCS(SA)] and a Master of Medicine in General Surgery (MMed Surgery) from the University of Pretoria, for which he received the Golden Key award –an award bestowed only to candidates who graduate in the top 15% of the country. He further specialised in the field of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery [FCPlast Surg (SA) and Master of Medicine in Plastic Surgery (MMed Surgery)] which is his current vocation.
Having a double surgical speciality, Dr Ngwenya is thus skilled in diverse surgical procedures and knowledgeable as an authority in his field. His interests include, but are not limited to, Breast Surgery (Cosmetic and Reconstructive), Body contouring (body shaping procedures), Onco-plastics (Cancer surgery), and Cosmetic Surgery. He is also experienced in non-surgical aesthetics, thus often requested to present and train doctors both locally and internationally.
Dr Ngwenya runs his own private practice from Fourways (Life Fourways Hospital) and Kempton Park (ARWYP Medical Centre).
A man with many talents, Dr Ngwenya has an unassuming and gentle nature and is very passionate about his vocation.
He is a man who wears many different hats; a dedicated family man, decorated academic, passionate public speaker, successful medical professional, and astute businessman.
He serves, inter alia, as the National Vice-Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA) Board of Directors, Executive Committee of the Breast interest Group of Southern Africa (BIGOSA), South African Health Business Academy (SAHBA), and Board Trustee for the Professional Provident Society (PPS Holdings).
Dr Ngwenya embodies all that defines passion, dedication, excellence, and an astounding finesse in one’s vocation.