Dr. Bob Casaer
Dr. Bob Casaer is a certified plastic surgeon with exceptional expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He is renowned for his refined approach to facial rejuvenation (including facelifts, eyelid corrections, and rhinoplasty) and aesthetic breast surgery. Patients value his attention to detail, technical precision, and commitment to natural, balanced results.
As one of the first plastic surgeons in Belgium, he introduced the deep plane facelift – an advanced technique that lifts not only the skin but also the deeper tissue layers for a lasting and natural result. He also takes a leading role in breast surgery, notably with the préservé technique for breast augmentation: an innovative method featuring minimal incision, muscle-sparing approach, and significantly faster recovery.
He is double-board certified, both as a Fellow of the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum (FCCP) and by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS). Additionally, he is an active member of the Royal Belgian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (RBSPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), which underscores his ongoing involvement in international developments in the field.
Specialties
Dr. Casaer focuses on aesthetic procedures of the face and body, dermatological surgery (skin lesions), and microsurgical breast reconstructions. His main specializations are:
- Facelift (with particular expertise in the deep plane technique)
- Eyelid corrections
- Nasal surgery
- Breast surgery (augmentation, lifting, and reduction)
- Reconstructive breast surgery (including DIEP flap)
Head of Plastic Surgery at AZ Sint-Jan Bruges
Since 2019, Dr. Casaer has led the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at AZ Sint-Jan Bruges. Under his leadership, the department has grown into one of Flanders’ reference centers, with particular expertise in breast reconstructions and aesthetic procedures. Here, he combines clinical leadership with an ongoing commitment to innovation and quality of care.
Private Practices: De Huidkliniek (Oostduinkerke) and Cosmipolis HIC (Bruges)
In addition to his hospital work, Dr. Casaer runs De Huidkliniek in Oostduinkerke together with his wife, dermatologist Dr. Stefanie Bracke. This practice focuses on integrating dermatology and aesthetic surgery, emphasizing healthy, natural appearance – from non-invasive treatments to refined surgery.
Since 2025, he has also been co-founder of the Cosmipolis Health Innovation Center in Bruges, an exclusive private concept combining top expertise in aesthetic surgery with personalized care in a state-of-the-art setting.
Education
Following his medical education at KU Leuven (graduating with High Distinction in 2002), Dr. Casaer completed a residency in general surgery at Heilig-Hartziekenhuis Roeselare (AZ Delta), followed by plastic surgery at AZ Sint-Jan Bruges.
His training was completed at the renowned Northern General Hospital in Sheffield (UK), focusing on aesthetic facial and breast surgery. He then further specialized at UZ Ghent, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Monstrey, Prof. Dr. Blondeel, and Prof. Dr. Hamdi – a leading team in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
International Speaker & Continuing Education
Besides his clinical work, Dr. Casaer continuously pursues further education. He annually attends international training sessions and conferences, and is regularly invited as a speaker to share his expertise with colleagues worldwide.
the person behind the expertise
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