— Dr I M Essack
Providing the most sophisticated procedures, delivering natural-looking, subtle rejuvenation. We specialise in safe, effective treatments for optimum results, alongside a five-star service. Emphasis is placed on balancing, restoring and enhancing beauty.
Removing skin layers to reduce wrinkles or irregular depressions is an effective way to regain smoother, more youthful looking skin.
Hyperpigmentation is a medical term used to describe darker patches of skin, it is a common skin condition, and there are a number of different treatment options available.
Living with scars can be difficult. A scar can change the way you think about and see yourself, but it can also affect your life in bigger ways. Some scars can even limit your motion. There are several ways to reduce the look of your scars, including laser treatment.
Dr Essack was born in Johannesburg and lived most of his life in Durban. He completed his undergraduate medical degree (M.B.Ch.B.) at the University of Natal Medical School (now known as the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine – University of Kwa-Zulu Natal) in Durban in 1998.
He completed his internship at King Edward VIII Hospital in Durban in 1999. In 2000, he spent a year doing Community Service at R.K. Khan Hospital in Durban. During this time, he obtained experience in trauma and emergencies, general family medicine and paediatrics. The following year, he continued at King Edward VIII Hospital, spending time in the paediatric speciality units for gastroenterology, haematology, endocrinology, neonatology and ICU. He then obtained experience in internal medicine at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Durban.
In 2003, he joined the Department of Dermatology as a Medical Officer at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban. The following year, he began post graduate studies at the Department of Dermatology at the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine.
In 2006, he obtained a Fellowship of the College of Dermatologists of South Africa (F.C.Derm (S.A.)). After spending more than a year as an acting consultant, he continued for a further year as a consultant with responsibilities including teaching undergraduate and postgraduate dermatology. He moved to Johannesburg in 2009 for family reasons, where he started private practice. He has interest in skin cancers and their treatments, dermatological surgery, HIV dermatology and general medical dermatology.
Dr Essack is called upon regularly to lecture at dermatology workshops and symposia and continues to be involved in the teaching of dermatology to other practitioners.
Dr Essack is also a regular guest on radio educating the public on issues pertaining to the skin and also writes and edits articles for print and digital media.
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