Health: How to avoid plastic surgery complications

Health: How to avoid plastic surgery complications

From Lunch with Pippa Hudson by CapeTalk

May 1, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

Saskia Falken discusses the rise in complications from cosmetic procedures with Dr Nombulelo Metuse.

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr Nombulelo Metuse, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Mediclinic Muelmed about the worrying rise in complications and so-called “botched” result of cosmetic procedures. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk  https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk   For more from the show go to  https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs  or find all the catch-up podcasts here  https://buff.ly/fDJWe69   Subscribe to the…

People in this episode

Host: Saskia Falken

Guest: Dr Nombulelo Metuse

Topics covered

  • plastic surgery
  • complications
  • cosmetic procedures
  • health
  • interview

Keywords

  • plastic surgery
  • complications
  • cosmetic procedures
  • health
  • interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mediclinic Muelmed, CapeTalk

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