ABOUT
Dermatologist with
a mission
Dr Izolda Heydenrych (MB,ChB) is a born and bred Capetonian and was educated at Stellenbosch University where she qualified as a medical doctor. Before specializing in Dermatology, she obtained an Hons.B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine (University of Stellenbosch) and Diploma in Anaesthetics (SA College of Medicine).
Her special interests include procedural safety, trust, empathy and the consultation process; as well as the specific needs of the younger aesthetic generation (GenZ).
Who I am
Dr Izolda Heydenrych (MB,ChB) is a born and bred Capetonian and was educated at Stellenbosch university where she qualified as a doctor.
What I do
Dr. Heydenrych has instituted many programmes and holds various positions of esteem in the medical dermatological community.
My mission
She is passionate about the empowerment of both patients and practitioners of dermatology and aesthetics.
ABOUT
Some
Background
Dr. Heydenrych has been involved in aesthetic medicine and dermatology teaching for over two decades. As the co-founder and director of the Cape Town Cosmetic Dermatology Centre and currently in full-time private practice, she is able to fully realize her ideals in her own capacity. Due to her passion for teaching and sharing she holds a honorary consultant’s post at Stellenbosch University (Division Dermatology) where she is currently involved in teaching both aesthetic medicine and dissection anatomy.
She is passionate about the empowerment of both patients and practitioners and is dedicated to education regarding the the long-term implications of good and ethical practice. For her this resonates particularly within a South African context as she has a deep love for her country and its people. Her research has proved invaluable in the advancement of education and appropriate practice both locally and abroad.
Her holistic approach to research and the integration of medical ethics into her work has established Dr Heydenrych as a trusted voice in the progression of the industry. She has delivered key note lectures and seminars globally on a variety of specialized dermatology and aesthetic medicine topics and is also director and co-founder of the Cape Town Cosmetic Dermatology Centre alongside Dr Ean Smit.
ABOUT
The medical
community
Dr. Heydenrych has instituted many programmes and holds various positions of esteem in the medical dermatological community:
- President of the South African Society of Dermatological Surgery (SASDS) (2016-2018)
- Pioneered and instituted short courses in Cosmetic Dermatology and the Dermatology Aesthetic Review meetings (DARM)
(2012-2019) - Under her SASDS leadership, Certifications in Topicals, Lasers and Sclerotherapy have also been formalised
- Instituted formal resident training (RATS) for South African Universities
- Served on the Executive Board of the Dermatological Society of South Africa
- Founding/EXCO member of the African Women’s Dermatologic Society
- Awarded the SASDS Lifetime award for exceptional contribution to procedural dermatology
- Honorary Consultant’s position in Aesthetics at the University of Stellenbosch
- International KOL for Allergan, SKinCeuticals, L’Oreal and La Roche Posay, lecturing extensively at both local and international level
- Elected to be part of Female Leaders in Aesthetic Medicine (FLAME)
- Serves as an International Expert for Dr Mauricio de Maio’s MD Codes Training.