Dr. Carl Van Waes
Dr. Carl Van Waes is a certified plastic surgeon, Head of Plastic Surgery at AZ Jan Palfijn Hospital in Ghent, and a consultant at Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent) for transgender surgery. In 2023, he founded The Clinic Latem. He is a member of the Royal Belgian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and a Fellow of the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum (FCCP).
Dr. Van Waes places great emphasis on a personalized and calm approach. He believes it is crucial that every patient feels comfortable, that their concerns are genuinely heard, and that, through a thorough discussion, they collaboratively determine what a patient precisely wishes to achieve.
Specializations
Dr. Van Waes has developed extensive expertise in aesthetic surgery, with a clear focus on breast and facial surgery. His breast surgery practice includes breast augmentation, breast lifts, and breast reduction. Within facial surgery, he performs upper and lower eyelid corrections and specializes in the deep plane facelift.
In addition, he has further specialized through international fellowships in the latest facial surgery techniques (including in Ankara and San Francisco) and advanced body contouring surgery techniques (Charlotte, North Carolina). Within body contouring, this includes abdominoplasty, extensive liposuction, arm lifts, and thigh lifts. The pursuit of a natural and balanced result is central, starting from your physique, wishes, and expectations.
Visiting plastic surgeon at Cosmipolis
As a visiting specialist, Dr. Van Waes performs procedures at Cosmipolis. In our quiet and discreet environment, we combine high-quality infrastructure with a smoothly organized process, ensuring patients feel safe and comfortable. This is always achieved with an eye for detail, from reception to aftercare.
Education
Dr. Van Waes obtained his medical degree in 2004 from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL). Subsequently, he completed a three-year General Surgery residency under the guidance of Prof. Dr. P. Broos (KUL). He then completed his specialized training at the internationally renowned Plastic Surgery Department of Ghent University Hospital.
He graduated in June 2013 with great distinction in the nationally organized CCP examination.