Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a complex surgical procedure in which excess skin and fat from the abdomen is removed, and if necessary, the muscles of the abdominal wall are tightened. The intended result is a smoother, flatter abdomen and a shapelier torso.

Over time your eyelids can begin to look heavy as the skin stretches and loses its ability to withstand the pull of gravity. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a surgical procedure aimed at giving your eyes a more youthful, rested appearance.

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An arm lift, or brachioplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape the underside of the upper arm. It can dramatically reduce excess sagging skin often associated with significant weight loss.

Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures. Breast augmentation surgery (augmentation mammoplasty) refers to the process of reshaping or recontouring of the breasts.

Reduction mammoplasty is surgery to reduce the size of your breasts. If you have large, heavy breasts that cause you discomfort, you can find relief.

Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) cannot stop the aging process but it can turn back the hands of time. A facelift is a surgical procedure aimed at rejuvenating the face as well as the neck.

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure to change the size or shape of the labia, the inner lips of the vulva.

Lipoplasty, or liposuction surgery is a surgical technique that is aimed at giving a better contour to specific areas of the body that has unwanted fat deposits.

A deep plane lip lift is a surgical procedure that shortens the philtrum (the space between the upper lip and nose) by releasing and lifting deeper tissues, including the muscle, to make the lips look fuller and more youthful. 

"Lumps and bumps" surgery involves minor, typically in-office procedure to remove benign, or sometimes, suspicious skin lesions like cysts, lipomas, moles, and skin tags.

Otoplasty, or ear pinning/reshaping surgery, is a cosmetic procedure that alters the shape, position, or size of the ears to correct protrusion, asymmetry, or congenital deformities.

Surgical tattoo removal is the most definitive approach to eliminating unwanted tattoo ink.

Mastopexy is the medical term for a breast lift. This procedure is performed on patients who have lost weight, had multiple pregnancies, or had the development of droopy breasts since puberty.

At this time Dr Van Laeken is seeing second opinion breast reconstruction patients privately at the Specialist Referral Clinic.

Gynecomastia or excessive enlargement of the male breast can be treated effectively with surgery. This procedure is usually performed under a general anesthetic and often requires a combination of direct surgical excision of the breast tissue associated with some adjuvant liposuction to smooth the surrounding area.

Frequently asked questions with regards to our clinic and Dr. Van Laeken.