Dr. Marisa Heyns is a General Practitioner who specialises in Aesthetic Medicine. She obtained her medical degree ( MBChB) at the University of Cape Town in 2007 and is one of only a few doctors in South Africa with a European master’s degree in Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics (UNICAM, Italy). She brings a wealth of knowledge about regenerative skin treatments. Her passion is deeply rooted in a holistic approach to health and beauty, which is based on ethically sound and evidence-based medical principles. Her desire is to guide each client on the journey to graceful ageing and respect the client’s specific need to look and feel their best.

Her scope of practice extends from minimally invasive procedures such as botulinum toxin and the use of hyaluronic acid-based fillers to more invasive procedures such as Co2 Laser, Fractional Radiofrequency treatments ( Morpheus8) to deeply stimulate the skin tissue, as well as the use of threads to sculpt the face and neck. She also performs a variety of skin treatments focusing on tissue regeneration using adipose-derived stem cells, skin boosters to improve skin quality, and growth factors (PRP) to treat hair loss and improve intimate wellness.

When she is not in the office seeing clients, she enjoys current academic research, as well as the training of fellow doctors and therapists in aesthetic treatments.

Training & Accomplishments

2007: Graduated with MBChB at UCT
2010 – 2015: Medical officer working in Trauma and Accident and Emergency Medicine
2014:  Ventured into the field of Aesthetic Medicine with a particular interest in regenerative aesthetic medicine
2015:  Private practice and Aesthetic Trainer for Dermafrica in various aesthetic techniques ( PRP/PRF treatments, mesotherapy, Plasma technology)
2015 –  current:  South African trainer and KOL for Mesoestetic ( skin and medical division)
2016 – current:  Clinical Head of training and research at Dermafrica overseeing Mesoestetic, GMV technologies
2016-2017:  Completed Master’s degree in Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Camerino ( Italy)
2017 – current: Joined Nerina Wilkinson and associates as medical doctor practicing in aesthetics and overseeing clinical aspects to Nerina Wilkinson Skin
2017 – current:  South African and International Trainer, Speaker, and KOL for GMV PLEXR
2019 – current:  South African trainer and KOL for Regenera AMT
2024 – current:  On board of Global Clinical advisory team for Mesoestetic

Professional Memberships

• Health Practitioners Council of South Africa
• AAMSSA Aesthetic and Antiaging Medical Society of South Africa. Active Board Member since 2019