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The people behind Blooming: plastic surgeon Robert de Wijn
Meet plastic surgeon Robert de Wijn, one of the talented specialists at Blooming Plastische Chirurgie. With a broad medical education, international experience in trauma surgery and cosmetic surgery in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Sydney, Robert brings exceptional expertise to breast corrections, abdominal corrections and eyelid corrections. His approach centres on clear communication and realistic expectations — because an informed choice leads to the best results.
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Morpheus8 After Liposuction at Blooming
Liposuction can improve body contours by removing localised fat deposits. How the skin adapts afterwards varies per person. When the skin remains somewhat lax, an additional treatment focused on skin quality may be considered. Morpheus8 is one of the options.
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Klaske Booij Leaves Blooming as of 1 January 2027
As of 1 January 2027, Dr Klaske Booij will no longer be working at Blooming Plastische Chirurgie.
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Meet Imani van Dijke, Skin Therapist and Morpheus8 Specialist
Meet skin therapist Imani van Dijke and learn how this innovative treatment firms the skin, refines texture and stimulates natural collagen production. Treatments from €600.
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Consultation at Blooming: What to Expect
A consultation with a plastic surgeon is the first step towards a treatment that fits your wishes and situation. At Blooming our experienced plastic surgeons take ample time to discuss your expectations, medical background and treatment wishes.
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Upper Eyelid Correction: Everything You Need to Know
Tired eyes, drooping eyelids or an upper eyelid that falls over the lashes. An upper eyelid correction, also called blepharoplasty, creates a fresher and more alert appearance. In this article you will find everything about the treatment, recovery and costs.
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Polynucleotides: A Natural Boost for Your Skin
Sometimes your skin does not need volume, no filler and no procedure. Sometimes it simply needs a powerful reset from within. Polynucleotides are exactly that: a smart, biological treatment that directs your skin to repair and renew itself.
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International Expertise, Personal Care: A Conversation with Dr Menno Huikeshoven
In plastic surgery, a good result depends not only on technique, but on experience, vision and careful guidance. At Blooming our specialists work from a personal approach, with realistic expectations and safely performed treatments at the centre.
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Farewell to Drs Van der Pot and Drs Ahmed as of 1 January 2026
As of 1 January 2026, two of our valued plastic surgeons, Drs Wouter van der Pot and Drs Kalam Ahmed, will leave Blooming to start a new medical project in Almere.
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Wrinkles Under the Eyes: Understanding and Treatment
Wrinkles under the eyes are a common concern for adults. Understanding the causes and finding effective treatment methods can help preserve or restore a youthful freshness.
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The Facelift: Trends and Developments
A facelift is a cosmetic procedure that turns back the clock on your face. Read here about the latest trends and developments in this field.
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Anaesthesia and Narcosis in Plastic Surgery
Anaesthesia and narcosis play a crucial role in plastic surgical procedures, ensuring the comfort and safety of the patient during surgery. These procedures allow patients to be pain-free and unaware of the surgical actions being performed.
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Liposuction: Removing Stubborn Fat
Despite diet and exercise, those last fat deposits can be hard to remove. Liposuction is the ideal solution. Read more about it here.
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- The people behind Blooming: plastic surgeon Robert de Wijn
- Morpheus8 After Liposuction at Blooming
- Klaske Booij Leaves Blooming as of 1 January 2027
- Meet Imani van Dijke, Skin Therapist and Morpheus8 Specialist
- Consultation at Blooming: What to Expect
- Upper Eyelid Correction: Everything You Need to Know
- Polynucleotides: A Natural Boost for Your Skin
- International Expertise, Personal Care: A Conversation with Dr Menno Huikeshoven
- Farewell to Drs Van der Pot and Drs Ahmed as of 1 January 2026
- Wrinkles Under the Eyes: Understanding and Treatment
- The Facelift: Trends and Developments
- Anaesthesia and Narcosis in Plastic Surgery
- Liposuction: Removing Stubborn Fat
- I Have Perioral Lines – What Now?
- 5 Persistent Myths About Breast Augmentation
- Is My Treatment Covered by Insurance?
- Mommy Makeover: Restore Confidence After Pregnancy
- A New Beginning with Labiaplasty
- Men in the Media: The Changing Beauty Ideal
- How Can I Get Rid of My Wrinkles?
- Facts and Myths About Botox
- When Can I Exercise After Surgery?
- Rhinoplasty: The Ins and Outs
- Tummy Tuck: The Ins and Outs
- The New Motiva Breast Implants at Blooming
- Feeling Good Again After a Tummy Tuck
- 4 Reasons for a Breast Reduction
- Younger Skin with Your Own Body Fat: Lipofilling
- A Tighter Neck with a Neck Lift
- Breast Augmentation: Good Information Is Important
- The 4 Most Asked Questions About Eyelid Corrections
- The Versatility of Botox
- Breast Reconstruction Improves Quality of Life
- Uneven Breasts
- When Should You Have a Tummy Tuck?
- Frequently Asked Facelift Questions
- Breast Implant Information for Patients
- Everything You Need to Know About a Mini Tummy Tuck
- Are You a Man with Unusual Breast Growth?
- 4 Things You Should Know About Lip Augmentation
- Ask the Doctor: About Facelifts
- Facts About Moles
- Wouter van der Pot Shows How Lower Eyelid Correction Works
- Pros and Cons of Breast Reconstruction
- Pros and Cons of Breast Augmentation
- Pros and Cons of Rhinoplasty
- Pros and Cons of Eyelid Correction
- Are You a Suitable Candidate for Eyelid Correction?
- Pros and Cons of a Facelift
- The Pros and Cons of a Tummy Tuck
- Pros and Cons of Breast Reduction
- Brotox: Everything You Need to Know About Botox for Men
- Ask the Doctor About Gynaecomastia
- Q&A: Dr. Gilean Nolst Trenité on Rhinoplasty
- 10 Tips to Improve Your Skin Through Diet
- What Is Plastic Surgery?
- About Scarring
- Lip Augmentation
- What You Need to Know About Upper Eyelid Correction
- The Latest Techniques: Deep-Plane Neck Facelift
- Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy
- Types of Breast Implants
- Replacing Breast Implants
- Buttock Augmentation
- The Nose in Focus
- Are You a Suitable Candidate for Rhinoplasty?
- Ask the Doctor About Rhinoplasty
- A First at Blooming: The Motiva Ergo2® & JOY® Programme
- From What Age Can You Have Breast Augmentation?
- Breast Augmentation After Pregnancy
- Ask the Doctor About Eyelid Corrections
- Round or Anatomical Breast Implants?
- Age Limit for Plastic Surgery: From 18 to 21?
- What to Consider Before Having Breast Augmentation
- A Fresh Look
- Brow Lift: More Than a Cosmetic Procedure
- What Is the Best Age for a Facelift?
- Facial Wrinkles: Botox, a Facelift or Fillers?
- Lara About Her Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation
- Cosmetic Doctor Christopher Brandt
- A Soft Breast Using Your Own Fat
- Dr. van der Pot on Botox
- Eyelid Surgery and Your Health Insurance
- When Is Upper Eyelid Surgery Reimbursed by Your Health Insurer?
- The Best Plastic Surgeons in the Netherlands 2021
- 4 Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation
- Are You Happy with Your Nose?
- Kalam Ahmed in Linda Magazine on Celebrity Influence
- What to Consider After a Facelift
- What You Didn't Know About Breasts
- Klaske Booij on Her Career as a Plastic Surgeon
- Tattoo Removal
- Our Response to the Radar Broadcast on Breast Implants
- Alternatives to Silicone Breast Implants
- Wouter van der Pot and Kalam Ahmed in Podcast
- Skin Tightening with Renuvion (J-Plasma)
- Plastic Surgeon Robert de Wijn on Eyelid Surgery: Before, During, and After
- 14 Types of Noses
- About Botox and More
- Is Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
- About Complications with Breast Implants
- Wouter van der Pot in Mirror Mirror
- Joost Staudt Leaves Blooming
- Plastic Surgeon Kalam Ahmed Featured in De Parool
- What Is a BIG Registration?
- Klaske Booij in For You Magazine
- Jacky Part 3: From A to C
- Jacky Part 2: From A to C
- Joost Staudt in For You Magazine
- One of the Most Common Procedures: Upper Eyelid Correction
- Blooming Plastische Chirurgie Has a New Look
- Buttock Augmentation: The Latest Beauty Trend
- A Modern Technique for Lifting the Face
- Do Perfect Breasts Exist?
- Situations in Which We Advise Against Plastic Surgery
- Eyelid Correction Without Surgery: Is That Possible?
- New Season of RTL Verminkt Now on Videoland
- Botox Subscription
- Opening of Blooming Plastische Chirurgie
- Bloemingdael Becomes Blooming
- Blooming Turns 10!
- Experience Mandy
- Shocking: This Is What the Sun Does to Your Skin
- Are You Wearing the Right Bra Size?
- Not All Fillers Are Dangerous
- Breastfeeding After Breast Augmentation
- 2 Treatments That Will Change Your Blue Monday for Good
- Rare Form of Cancer Associated with Breast Implants
- Rare Surgery: Toe Becomes Thumb
- Denise Kooij in Jan Magazine
- Plastic Surgeon Kalam Ahmed in the BrugKrant
- Dr. Menno Huikeshoven in ForYou Magazine on Breast Reconstruction
- Claire Shares Everything About Her Implant Exchange
- Dr. Menno Huikeshoven Talks About His Profession in Villa D'Arte
- Plastic Surgeon Kalam Ahmed in Inzicht Magazine
- Why You Are Better Off Having Plastic Surgery in the Netherlands
- Diesna Loomans About Her Botox Treatment
- As Seen on RTL Verminkt: The Tummy Tuck
- In De Telegraaf: Burns Professor Writes World Plan
- Never Get Treated with Permanent Fillers
- Blooming in Lijf en Leden Magazine
- Mandy About Her Upper Eyelid Correction
- Blooming in Body & Health Magazine
- Daphne's Upper and Lower Eyelid Correction
- The Beauty Specialist
- Denise About Her Breast Augmentation at Blooming
- Blooming Featured in Body & Health
- The 6 Most Popular Treatments at Blooming
- How to Best Prepare for Rhinoplasty
- 90% of Women Would Choose Breast Reconstruction Again
- In Memoriam: Plastic Surgeon Dr. Paris Melis
- Plastic Surgeons Advise Against the Thread Lift
- The Most Popular Plastic Surgery Treatments for Men
- What to Keep in Mind After Rhinoplasty
- Breast Augmentation with Your Own Body Fat Through Lipofilling
- More Going On Than You Might Think
- New NVEPC President: Dr. Paris Melis
- Information About the NVPC (Dutch Society of Plastic Surgeons)
- Yamuna's Tips: Eating for Beautiful Skin
- Drs. Wouter van der Pot on the Modern Facelift
- Meet Our New Colleague: Dr. Menno Huikeshoven
- The Facelift in 2015
- Merger of Kennemer Gasthuis and Spaarne Ziekenhuis
- Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy
- What Is a Chemical Peel?
- Tips to Prepare for Your First Consultation
- Blooming Plastic Surgeons Featured on 100% TV
- Relocation of Blooming Clinic
- Blooming Featured in DA Magazine
- STAUDT Scar Cream
- Jacky | Part 1: Temporary Breasts
- Warning: PIP Implants
- Patients Willing to Travel for Better Care
- Staudt Scar Cream
- Vriendin Magazine: Just a Little More Beautiful