Singelberg Clinic: Cosmetic and plastic surgery in Belgium

Top quality cosmetic, reconstructive and maxillofacial surgery in Belgium, the Singelberg Clinic can offer treatment in either their private clinic or 2 Belgian general hospitals.

The Singelberg Clinic, cosmetic surgery in Belgium

Singelberg Clinic are amongst the few private clinics in Belgium with very strong and safe links to the reputed belgian general hospitals. All their consultants (Dr. Oelbrandt,Dr Colpaert and Dr Guelinckx) work in general hospitals, and will give you the choice of being operated in the private Singelbergclinic, or in the general hospital (Sint Jozef) in Bornem, Belgium, located 30 minutes from Antwerp or Brussels, the heart of Europe.

Plastic and Reconstructive surgeons in Belgium

Singelbergclinic has 4 Plastic and Reconstructive surgeons in Belgium):

• Dr Bert Oelbrandt, Dr Steven Colpaert and Prof Dr Paul-Julien Guelinckx: Belgian equivalent of FRCS (Plast): specialist fellowship in plastic surgery; all are members of the the belgian equivalent of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) .
• Dr Frans Noorman van der Dussen: FRCS (OMFS): specialist fellowship in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Special interest in craniofacial surgery.

Smaller cases (including breast enlargement, liposuction, eyelid surgery, mini facelifts, etc...) are done as a day case in the private SingelbergClinic; more complex cases are done in the  general  hospital, where longer operations and overnight stays are possible, i.e. DIEP flaps, maxillofacial surgery, Female Feminisation Surgery,etc…)

• Dr Bert Oelbrandt trained both in Belgium and abroad (UK  and India). He is fully registered with the Belgian and British General Medical Councils and is a member of the Belgian Royal Society of Plastic Surgeons. He will see you during your first consultation in London and guide you where and by whom to have your procedure. He is well-known for his  state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery techniques.

   

• Dr Steven Colpaert is the team leader of a  dedicated breast cancer unit, with a focus on breast reconstruction with DIEP, SIEA and SGAP flaps as a preferred technique. Latissimus or TRAM flaps are a second option. Dr Oelbrandt focuses on secondary breast augmentation while improving problems like capsular contracture and rippling after a first failed augmentation.

• Dr Frans Noorman van der Dussen is internationally well-known for his craniofacial work focusing on Female Feminisation Surgery (FFS) (30 years experience). Also, secondary rhinoplasty, cheekbone enlargement, chin implant, forehead remodelling, jaw and chin surgery with onlay grafts / osteotomies of upper and lower jaw (sagittal, bimaxillary, sliding genioplasty).

• Prof Dr Paul-Julien Guelinckx is a world-expert in facial reanimation after facial palsy (congenital, trauma, viral, after previous acousticus neurinoma surgery) by the use of mini - gracilis micovascular techniques (a small muscle from the upper leg). Then a dynamic reconstruction is performed, giving patients back their natural smile. 

Cosmetic surgery consultations in London

By bringing the consultations to London and the procedures to Belgium, Singelbergclinic can offer people a more affordable solution, whilst at the same time maintaining top quality. All consultations and aftercare/check-ups are done by the surgeons themselves .

Next-Day-Consultation-Surgery abroad in Belgium

The SinglebergClinic can offer your consultation and treatment on consecutive days. Since your treatment is abroad, it is recommended to send some pictures beforehand to your surgeon, in order to dicuss the possibilities.

SingelbergClinic: private cosmetic surgery clinic in Belgium

This is a brand-new and very private clinic where only smaller cosmetic surgery cases are performed. At the end of the day, the patient will go to a near-by hotel (one is a walking distance away, and the other is 10 min by taxi). The next day there is a check-up in the clinic.

Travel package : Eurostar + 2 nights in Belgium  =  £200

Cosmetic surgery in the Belgian general hospital

The Sint-Jozef Kliniek is situated in Bornem, in the northern part of Belgium, close to the well known Flemish town of Antwerp (20 km), but still only 30 kms (20 miles) from Brussels, the heart of European affairs.

The local railway station is just a 5 minute walk away from the hospital. Parking facilities are also available on the premises.

Here, the patient can stay overnight as long as is medically required. Problem’s such as MRSA infection  are uncommon in Belgium, thanks to a strict infection control policy. Sterilisation procedures in hospitals are very strict, and are consistently regulated by the national authorities.

The  Sint-Jozef Hospital  complies to   ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Quality Certificates for cosmetic and maxillofacial surgery.

Insurance – Professional Indemnity

All surgeons who work within a general (public) hospital must be professionally insured, whilst this might not the case if a surgeon only works in a private clinic.

In the  hospital, extra care is possible such as an accident and emergency department, intensive care, radiology , cardiology, vascular surgery, etc… Nearly all medical and surgical specialities are represented.

In practical terms, this means that unforeseen complications can always be dealt with in an appropriate manner.

Only surgeons who are fully licensed and recognised by the Belgian government may  call themselves 'plastic surgeon'. The Belgian GMC tags a number to every plastic surgeon, ending with – 210. That’s how you can recognise a Belgian plastic surgeon, equivalent to FRCS(Plast).

Aftercare

The immediate aftercare is done in Belgium. Most people stay 1-3 days in Belgium for the standard procedures, and 7-14 days in Belgium for the complex reconstructions.

Once back in the UK, you will have your check-up in London by one of our surgeons.

There is a 24/7 helpline available for advice and a nurse can be arranged to see you in the UK, every day postoperatively, but usually this is not necessary.

Contact details 

Singelberg Clinic (private clinic),  Grote Markt 32 , 9120 Beveren-Waas, Belgium (between Antwerp and Brussels)

Saint – Joseph hospital, 2880 Bornem (public hospital), Belgium (between Antwerp and Brussels)

London address for consultations:

Pulselightclinic

1st Floor (by stairs),

141-142 Fenchurch Street,

London,

EC3M 6BQ

Map of clinic

Closest tube stations:  Monument, Bank, Tower Hill, Aldgate

Tel UK office London: 0871 284 7000

Tel office Belgium: 0032-3-7555100

Bookings: info@singelbergclinic.co.uk

Web: www.singelbergclinic.co.uk

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