Treatments
Plastic surgery
Are you considering plastic surgery? You will find a clear explanation of the most common plastic surgeries on these pages, including the advantages, disadvantages and risks involved.
Book an appointment with our plastic surgeon to discuss your needs in greater detail. He will explain the limitations and complications of the procedures in all honesty. This will give you a very realistic view on the chosen treatment, which will in turn avoid disappointment in the future. If needed, you can always combine this with a visit to our dermatologist for additional advice.
Chest
Face
Aesthetic dermatology
Mediclinic prides itself on its vast experience in the treatment of esthetic skin conditions. After consultation with our dermatogist, you will be advised on the safest and most efficient treatment. All treatments are supervised by our dermatologist. Mediclinic has an arsenal of lasers, devices and technologies to ensure you get the best results.
You will find a short description of the most common esthetic skin conditions on this website, including the different treatment options available:
Skin
Lasers
Medical wellness
Whoever thinks of Mediclinic, thinks of plastic surgery, esthetic dermatology, laser treatments,...
Today we have added a new dimension. The professional medical wellness now offers very gentle, pleasant, calming or rejuvenating treatments, that provide excellent results. These treatments include facials, medical pedicures, manicures, permanent epilation, skin tightening, peelings, cryolipolysis, etc. You're most welcome to enjoy a moment of pure relaxation at our clinic.
These treatments can be booked on their own or in combination with our dermatological or surgical interventions. A relaxed body and mind will prepare you for the more stressfull treatments and will make sure you can can recover in the best possible circumstances.
Mediclinic prides itself on its extensive experience and ensures you will get the best treatments based on the most recent developments in the field.The wellness treatments are not performed by our doctors but by our paramedical staff. The treatments were developed and selected by our dermatologist.
Ophthalmology
Mediclinic hosts the ophthalmological centre Medifocus, which specializes in eye surgery. The clinic has an operating room dedicated to eye surgery and equipped with the latest technology.
Book your appointment at Medifocus for:
- a consultation
- a preliminary examination before surgery
- eye surgery
Medifocus is specialised in laser eye surgery (to free yourself from your glasses), cataract removal and lens replacement.
Visit our partner website, www.medifocus.be/en, for more information.
Gynecology
Breast reconstruction
Breast reconstruction unfortunately never gives a perfect result, but it is very important in the eyes of most women. It allows them to regain their femininity and forget the illness to which they were exposed.
A new breast can be reconstructed after a mastectomy. The procedure can take place at the end of chemotherapy or radiotherapy or may also be performed at the same time as the mastectomy. There are different techniques for the reconstruction of a breast:

Breast implant
The insertion of anatomic breast implants is the easiest solution but unfortunately only possible if radiation isn't needed. If the reconstruction can only take place after the mastectomy, the skin will first need to be stretched by means of a small balloon inserted under the skin.
Latissimus dorsi flaps
If you have undergone radio or chemotherapy treatment or if the tissues are very thin, a piece of the the large muscle in the back can be used to reconstruct the breast, sometimes in combination with a breast implant.
Abdominal flaps
This procedure allows the breast to be reconstructed with one's own tissues. Together with the abdominal muscle, the rectus abdominis can be used to rebuild the breast. Ruptures of the abdominal wall are common and represent a major drawback. A preferred alternative is to take adipose (fatty) tissue from the stomach and leave the rectus abdominis muscle intact. The flap is then connected to the blood vessels of the chest through microsurgery. This procedure however takes much longer (8 to 14h) and holds a higher risk.
Nipple reconstruction
A nipple is relatively easy to make. This procedure takes place under local anaesthesia. Even though breast reconstruction can never recreate the perfect breast, it often means the world to women not to be reminded of their illness every time they look in the mirror.