How do you choose the best plastic surgeon for your procedure?

Save time in your search for the ideal surgeon. At Claris Clinic, we have the privilege of working with highly qualified and respected specialists in the field!

However, choosing the best plastic surgeon in Brussels (or in Belgium) for your procedure, whether for blepharoplasty, facelift, breast augmentation or liposuction, is above all a very personal choice! That’s why we’ve put together a few tips to help you make the right choice and ask the right questions.

How to choose your surgeon

1. First of all, check that the surgeon is certified by the Belgian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SBCPRE). The importance of this certification lies in the guarantee that he or she has received adequate training and has considerable experience in his or her field. Many so-called “aesthetic” surgeons in fact have neither the requisite certification nor diploma. At Claris Clinic, all aesthetic surgeons are plastic surgeons, members of the SBCPRE.
2. Ask for references and before-and-after photos of patients who have undergone a similar procedure to the one you have chosen. This gives you an idea of the quality of the surgeon’s work and what to expect after the procedure. It also verifies that the surgeon has significant experience.
3. Discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure with the surgeon and make sure you understand all the details. This ensures that expectations are realistic, risks are understood and accepted, and all questions have been asked.
4. It’s important to understand that the advertised price for a cosmetic surgery procedure may not include all the costs associated with the operation. It is therefore essential to ask for details of the costs that will be included in the final price, such as the surgeon’s fees, anesthesia, hospitalization and material costs.
5. Make sure the surgeon listens to your needs and expectations and takes the time to answer all your questions. This means that the surgeon takes the time to understand your concerns, which is crucial to making you feel confident and secure, and also helps to avoid misunderstandings and dissatisfaction following the operation.
6. Don’t hesitate to consult several surgeons so that you can make a comparison and choose the one that suits you best. This will give you the opportunity to compare the different options and the different levels of skill and experience of the surgeons. It will also make you feel more comfortable and confident in your final choice.

At Claris Clinic, we also offer an information consultationby a specialized consultant, who will provide you with information on the different techniques performed by different surgeons, and their specialties. She will be able to inform you and help you make a choice of plastic surgeon, according to your expectations and sensitivity.

How do you choose your clinic?

In addition to choosing a plastic surgeon, it’s also important to choose the right location for your surgery: If you’re considering an abdominoplasty, breast reduction, or any other type of plastic surgery procedure, here are a few tips to follow when choosing the best cosmetic surgery clinic in Brussels or elsewhere in Belgium:

1. Check that the clinic is accredited by the relevant health authorities, such as the Agence Fédérale des Médicaments et des Produits de Santé (AFMPS).
2. Make sure the clinic has qualified, experienced staff andmodern, appropriatefacilities. It’s also important to find out about hygiene and safety procedures, post-operative follow-up protocols, and complication and success rates.
3. It’s also important to check the certifications and accreditations of the surgeons working in the clinic, as well as their qualifications and experience. Some clinics use unqualified surgeons to perform cosmetic surgery procedures.
4. It’s important to understand what’s included in the advertised price of a cosmetic surgery procedure. Some clinics may only quote an attractive amount, but it’s important to take into account all the other costs involved, such as anesthesia, hospitalization and any implanted materials. So be sure to ask for a complete cost estimate before making a decision.
5. Don’t hesitate to consult several clinics so you can make a comparison and choose the one that suits you best.

In short, choosing the best cosmetic surgeon and cosmetic surgery clinic in Brussels or elsewhere in Belgium requires you to research and consult several options. By taking the time to do this research, you’ll be able to choose the surgeon and clinic that suit you best, and feel confident about your cosmetic surgery procedure.