Hardus Bester

Hardus Bester

Hardus Bester is the founding member and Marketing Director of The Melrose Aesthetic Centre. He has a flaming passion for life and his dynamic enthusiasm draws people to him. He considers beauty to be an essential part of modern life and encourages people to always look their best, accentuating their inner beauty as well.

He studied music at the University of Pretoria where he attained his B.Mus Performing Arts degree. He also has a jazz diploma from the Technikon of Pretoria and has a broad taste in music. Hardus performed in several orchestras and in 1996 he left the music industry and started various business ventures, now making music for pleasure.

He became involved in the beauty industry in 2000 and he has since become somewhat of a pivotal figure in this industry. He was personally responsible for introducing Botox® and other non-surgical brands to the South African market and at present, The Melrose Aesthetic Centre is one of the most successful Medi-Spa Centres in South Africa. Years of networking, perseverance and sheer hard work are the secrets of his success.

Hardus has created The Melrose Aesthetic Centre brand and its clientele, which includes several well-known South African celebrities. The professional service, sober advice and outstanding treatments offered at The Melrose Aesthetic Centre constantly exceed the expectations of their loyal clientele.

Our Specialists

Dr Gordon Cohen

Dr Gordon Cohen, our leading Aesthetic Specialist, joined The Melrose Aesthetic Centre in July 2006.

He is a graduate of WITS Medical School, and after living in the United States for the last 11 Years, he recently returned to South Africa.

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Dr Mark Opperman

Dr Mark Opperman, recently joineded The Melrose Aesthetic Centre Professional team.

Dr. Opperman, a qualified Medical Practitioner, has been specialising in non-surgical treatments for a number of years, and now brings his own unique professional style and personality to the Clinic.

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Cherie Fraser

Cherie completed her O & A Levels with British International College. She went on to study at Camelot International and completed her Degree in Somatology.

There after she continued her education in the United Kingdom, where she completed courses in Chemical Peels & Micro-dermabrasion.

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