Dr. Katrien Lagey eg
The battle against aging is lost from the day you are born.
Or not...?
Dr. Katrien Lagey, plastic surgeon
What can be corrected on the face and body? And more specifically: on your face or body? We will discuss this together during an initial extensive consultation followed by a clinical examination. We will look at your wishes and propose possible solutions, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
Lies Van den Houte, nurse
Lies assists Dr. Lagey in the operating room and during consultations and is responsible for administration and planning. She manages the info-mail and is happy to assist you with advice and support.
You can also contact her for certain treatments.
Beauty is a fragile gift
- Ovid
Plastic surgery is a specialty that consists of three components.
1 / Actual plastic surgery
Includes:
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Procedures such as abdominoplasty (tummy tucks), breast reduction, and hand surgery.
2 / Reconstructive component
Includes:
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Correction of congenital or acquired deformities
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Correction of scars after an accident or a burn
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Reconstruction after cancer surgery
3 / Aesthetic component
This focuses mainly on anti-aging surgery:
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Eyelid correction, facial rejuvenation (facelift), liposuction and liposculpture...
The aesthetic aspect has been attracting a lot of attention for some time now thanks to the growing number of TV programs and social media attention. As a result, plastic surgery has become more accessible to many people. Talking about his personal problem is easier. We have a clearer picture of the possibilities. And men are also increasingly turning to the plastic surgeon.
What is aging?
Age, gravity, sun exposure, smoking, stress and genetic predisposition can dramatically change the face.
The quality of the skin decreases: the skin sags. Fine lines and sometimes brown spots appear.
Fat tissue and bone mass decrease, causing the face to look sunken. The lines from nose to lips deepen, jowls become more visible.
Static wrinkles appear, superficial at first, but they deepen gradually. The dynamic wrinkles that were initially only visible when someone frowned or smiled become permanent.
A healthy lifestyle can slow down skin aging, but sometimes it's not enough.
The first consultation
The initial interview is extensive and thorough. Here are some of the questions you can expect:
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What can I do for you? What would you like to discuss?
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What procedures have you had in the past?
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Do you have any medical conditions and if so, what are they?
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Are you taking any medication, especially blood thinners?
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Nutritional supplements?
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Do you regularly consume alcohol or drugs? Do you smoke?
A physical examination will follow, after which we can assess exactly what you expect, whether those expectations are realistic, and which solutions are appropriate.
It's not about the beauty you have, it's about the beauty you desire.
- Plato
