Located in the heart of the Forêt de Soignes, in the exceptional grounds of the Dolce La Hulpe hotel, the Claris Clinic La Hulpe is ideally situated on the outskirts of Brussels. The clinic’s contemporary design is based on three approaches.
The Technology
Our two operating theatres have been designed to the most stringent standards, and have obtained ISO5 classification in accordance with the criteria of the Conseil Supérieur de Santé (Ministry of Health). The surgical and anaesthetic equipment is state-of-the-art.
Wellness
The interior design is geared to patient comfort, from the waiting room, through the consultation areas, to the bedrooms and recovery room. The green, relaxing setting also offers added comfort.
Safety
As part of its commitment to excellence, Claris Clinic is a member of the Belgian Society for Private Clinics and complies with its operating and safety standards. It is also regularly audited by an independent control body.
Our Team
Staff
- Erika SILVA
Beautician
Erika Silva holds a degree in aesthetics and cosmetology from Unifavip Wyden University (Brazil). She specialized in electrolysis and medical laser treatments at the MAM Academy in Paris and has more than nine years of experience in aesthetic treatments, first in Brazil and then in Belgium.
At Claris Clinic in La Hulpe, she performs laser hair removal, HydraFacial treatments, chemical peels, microneedling, and exosome treatments. She speaks Portuguese and French.
- Faustine VERCHEVAL
Beautician
Faustine Vercheval is a graduate of the Mottard School of Bio-Aesthetics in Namur. She worked at a beauty salon in Louvain-la-Neuve and then ran her own practice in Wavre before becoming a therapist for Caudalie in Brussels.
At Claris Clinic in La Hulpe, she performs HydraFacial treatments, among other services. She speaks French and English.
- Larissa REUL
Administrative and Sales Manager
Larissa Reul oversees the non-medical operations at Claris Clinic: administration, patient and vendor relations, and communications. She is fluent in four languages and has held similar positions in the fashion, wellness, and cosmetics industries, both in Belgium and abroad.
- Cécile NGONO
Operating theatre nurse
Cécile Ngono is an operating room nurse. After several years at the Etterbeek-Ixelles Hospital and other hospitals, she welcomes and assists patients on the day of their surgery and ensures that the surgical day runs smoothly.
- Sophie COULONVAUX
Operating theatre nurse
Sophie Coulonvaux worked as an emergency room nurse at the Clinique Sainte-Élisabeth in Brussels and the Clinique Saint-Pierre in Ottignies before joining the operating room at Claris Clinic. She prepares for surgeries and provides postoperative care for patients, working directly with surgeons and anesthesiologists.
- Stéphanie DEGAUQUE
Logistics Manager
Stéphanie Degauque manages operating room supplies and medical inventory. She prepares the surgical schedules and provides administrative support to the team as needed.
- Oriane DE BREUCKER
Operating Room Manager
A trained emergency nurse, Oriane De Breucker worked for several years in emergency departments, including the Clinique Sainte-Élisabeth in Brussels and the Braine-l’Alleud Hospital.
She has been the Operating Room Manager at Claris Clinic since 2014 and also leads informational consultations on plastic surgery; she is often the first person patients meet.
- Victoire GUIBERT
Victoire trained as a nurse. After working for several years in a university hospital, she decided to redirect her career and devote herself to aesthetics. At Claris Clinic, she is responsible for post-operative care, aesthetic treatments and certain medical-aesthetic treatments, which she carries out in collaboration with dermatologists and aesthetic physicians.
- Taher MORADI
Hair and Beauty Treatment Consultant
Taher Moradi supports patients throughout their hair treatment journey (PRP, exosomes, hair transplants) and aesthetic medicine procedures—providing information, scheduling appointments, and follow-up care—alongside Dr. Marc Moradi. He works at Claris Clinic in La Hulpe and Liège.
Other specialists
- Dr. Pauline OLLERO
Orthopedic Surgeon, Aesthetic Physician
Dr. Pauline Ollero is an orthopedic surgeon who graduated from the Université libre de Bruxelles in 2022 and specializes in hand surgery, which she performs at CHIREC.
Trained in aesthetic medicine, she is a member of the Belgian Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SBME).
At Claris Clinic, she performs botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid injections to rejuvenate and harmonize the face, offering treatments tailored to each patient and delivering natural-looking results.
- Dr. Samy DAVID
Cosmetic Doctor
Dr. Samy David holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Lille (2019), a DIU in Morphological and Anti-Aging Medicine (Paris Descartes University), and the European University Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Facial Injections. He practiced aesthetic medicine in Paris and then in Lille before settling in Brussels.
At Claris Clinic, in La Hulpe and Brussels, he performs laser tattoo removal, vascular laser treatments, medical peels (TCA, Cosmo Peel), and facial injections, using a rigorous medical approach that delivers natural-looking results.
- Dr Mathilde DEWIGNE
Cosmetic Doctor
Dr. Mathilde Dewigne holds a medical degree from the Université libre de Bruxelles (with highest honors) and from the Swiss Aesthetic Medicine and Business Academy (SAMBA), where she graduated with the highest honors. She continues to further her education through specialized conferences and workshops.
At Claris Clinic, she performs injections (botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid) and facial aesthetic medicine treatments, using a measured approach that yields natural-looking results that respect each person’s individuality.
- Dr. Marc MORADI
Cosmetic Doctor, Hair Treatments
Dr. Marc Moradi is a specialist in anesthesiology and critical care medicine and in emergency medicine at the University of Liège. He holds a master’s degree in aesthetic medicine from Queen Mary University of London, a postgraduate diploma in hair loss and aesthetic laser treatments (University of Lyon), and a postgraduate diploma in analgesic hypnosis (University of Liège). He is a member ofthe International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
At Claris Clinic, in La Hulpe and Liège, he specializes in aesthetic medicine, laser treatments, and hair treatments: PRP, exosomes, and FUE hair transplants (in Liège). He has a particular interest in regenerative medicine.
- Dr. Candice DEWULF
Cosmetic Doctor
Dr. Candice Dewulf earned her medical degree from UCL (2013) and a degree in aesthetic medicine from the International College of Aesthetic Medicine in Paris. She is a member of the Belgian Society of Aesthetic Medicine.
A general practitioner in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre and a specialist in nutritional therapy (CERDEN), she now devotes most of her practice to aesthetic medicine, which she performs at Claris Clinic: facial injections and treatments.
- Dr. Emmanuelle STEELS
Dermatologist
Dr. Emmanuelle Steels earned her medical degree from the Université libre de Bruxelles (2000) and completed her residency in dermatology and venereology at the same university (2005, with highest honors). She holds a DIU in lasers, aesthetic dermatology, and cosmetology (Besançon, 2009) and a DU in cutaneous oncology (Montpellier, 2010).
She served as assistant chief resident at Brugmann University Hospital until 2020, where she conducted consultations in cosmetology and aesthetics. She currently practices atDelta Hospital (CHIREC). She is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Dermatology.
At Claris Clinic, she specializes in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments, including vascular laser therapy.
Plastic surgeons
- Dr Fanny BALLIEUX
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Fanny Ballieux has been certified by the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum and theEuropean Board of Plastic Surgery (EBOPRAS) since 2017. She is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery.
She practiced for two years in Australia, at Westmead Children’s Hospital (Sydney) and Pacific Private Hospital (Gold Coast). While there, she completed a fellowship at the Breast Academy, focusing on cosmetic breast surgery and facial rejuvenation.
At Claris Clinic, she performs breast and facial surgeries, focusing on achieving natural-looking results.
- Dr Oscar WINNINGER
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Oscar Winninger is a plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery who trained at the University Hospital of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. He is a member of the Royal Belgian Society for Plastic Surgery (RBSPS) and a Fellow ofthe European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS).
He has been involved in research and teaching in the field of microsurgery. He practices at CHIREC (Clinique de la Basilique) as well as in private practice in Brussels.
At Claris Clinic, he performs facial, breast, and body contouring procedures and also offers aesthetic medicine treatments. He sees patients in French, English, and German.
- Dr Jean-Valéry BERTHE
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Jean-Valéry Berthe is a plastic surgeon who has been certified by the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum and theEuropean Board of Plastic Surgery (EBOPRAS) since 2001. He is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery.
He served as assistant chief resident at Erasme Hospital (ULB) until 2014, where he taught in the D.E.S. program in plastic surgery; he remains a consultant there, as well as at CHIREC Delta (formerly the Edith Cavell Clinic).
At Claris Clinic, he performs facial, breast, and body contouring surgery, as well as reconstructive breast surgery.
- Dr Michaël HEPP
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Michaël Hepp is a graduate of the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum in plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery and a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery.
Trained at the Saint-Luc University Clinics in Prof. Benoît Lengelé’s department, he spent a year in Paris working with Prof. Jean-Paul Meningaud and Prof. Barbara Hersant in the fields of facial plastic surgery, breast surgery, and female genital surgery. There, he developed expertise in managing complications related to injectables, before furthering his experience in Munich. He is the author of several scientific publications.
At Claris Clinic, he performs facial surgery, breast surgery, and intimate surgery, as well as BodyTite, FaceTite, and Morpheus8 radiofrequency treatments. He strives for harmonious results that respect each patient’s unique features.
- Dr Claudia MISZEWSKA
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Claudia Miszewska holds a degree in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery from the Free University of Brussels and is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery (RBSPS).
She practices at the Clinique Notre-Dame de Grâce in Gosselies and at Claris Clinic.
At Claris Clinic, she specializes in breast surgery—particularly breast lifts, correction of asymmetry, and lipofilling—as well as body contouring.
- Dr Giuseppe DILUISO
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Giuseppe Diluiso graduated with honors in plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery from the University of Siena. He completed his training with a fellowship in microsurgery at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, followed by a fellowship in cosmetic breast reconstruction at the ULB.
The author of more than fifteen articles in international journals and a member of several editorial boards, he practices at the Saint-Pierre University Hospital in Brussels and at CHIREC in Braine-l’Alleud-Waterloo.
At Claris Clinic, he performs breast, facial, and body contouring procedures and offers radiofrequency treatments, including BodyTite.
- Dr Filippo DI MEGLIO
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Filippo Di Meglio earned his degree in plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery from Sapienza University of Rome. He then completed a fellowship in advanced microsurgery at China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan.
As head of the plastic surgery department at Saint-Pierre University Hospital in Brussels, he trains resident surgeons and students from the Free University of Brussels.
At Claris Clinic, he performs facial, breast, and body contouring procedures and offers BodyTite treatments.
- Dr Anouk DE GELDER
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Anouk De Gelder is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgeon and a member of the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum and the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery.
She trained at UZ Gent in the department of Prof. Phillip Blondeel, an international center of excellence for breast surgery and microsurgery. She is the author of a paper published in the journal *Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery* and also practices at the Sint-Elisabeth Clinic in Zottegem.
At Claris Clinic, she specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, and female genital surgery—including labiaplasty—as well as abdominal liposuction.
- Dr Thierry CLEVE
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Thierry Clève is a plastic surgeon and a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery. He performs surgeries at CHIREC (Braine-l’Alleud-Waterloo Hospital) and at Claris Clinic.
- Dr Jacques DUCHATEAU
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Jacques Duchateau is a plastic surgeon who graduated from the Université libre de Bruxelles in 1985 and is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery.
He has been head of the plastic surgery department at the Etterbeek-Ixelles Hospital Center since 1995, a consultant at Erasme Hospital since 1990, and a practitioner at CHIREC Delta (formerly the Edith Cavell Clinic) since 1999.
At Claris Clinic, he performs the full range of plastic surgery procedures, with a special focus on breast augmentation, facial rejuvenation, and abdominal surgery (tummy tuck, liposuction).
- Dr Thierry FOUREZ
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Thierry Fourez is a plastic surgeon who graduated from the Université libre de Bruxelles in 1995. He holds a degree in microsurgery and is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery.
He has been practicing at the Etterbeek-Ixelles Hospital Center since 1996 and at CHIREC Delta (formerly the Edith Cavell Clinic) since 2006.
At Claris Clinic, he specializes in eyelid and breast surgery, as well as liposuction, tummy tucks, and facelifts.
- Dr Michel HEYMANS
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Michel Heymans is a plastic surgeon who graduated from the Catholic University of Leuven in 1994, holds a bachelor’s degree in microsurgery, and is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery.
As head of the plastic surgery department at the Clinique Saint-Pierre in Ottignies, he serves on the Faculty Board of GC Aesthetics, one of the leading manufacturers of breast implants. He conducts seminars on surgical techniques in several European countries.
At Claris Clinic, he performs procedures such as face and neck lifts, rhinoplasty,otoplasty, and abdominal liposuction.
- Dr Aurore LAFOSSE
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Aurore Lafosse is a plastic surgeon who has been a graduate of the Collegium Chirurgicum Plasticum since 2012 and is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery.
She practiced for three years at the Saint-Luc University Clinics, where she specialized in reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery. At the same time, she conducted FNRS-funded research in regenerative medicine and cell therapy for skin regeneration. She also performs surgeries at the Clinique Sainte-Anne Saint-Remi in Brussels.
At Claris Clinic, she specializes in breast surgery.
- Dr Roxana MATASA
Dr. Roxana Matasa is a plastic surgeon who graduated from the European Board of Plastic Surgery (EBOPRAS) in 2011 and is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery. She also holds an inter-university diploma in microsurgery.
Dr. Matasa currently works in private practice at the Clinique de la Basilique, part of the CHIREC group, and as Head of Clinic at the Brugmann University Hospital, where he plays an active role in training plastic surgery assistants from ULB and abroad.
Dr Matasa practices plastic and aesthetic surgery, with a particular focus on breast, facial and body contour surgery.
- Dr Christine WALRAVENS
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Christine Walravens is a plastic surgeon who graduated from the Catholic University of Leuven in 2007 and is a member of the Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery. She trained in Luxembourg and Paris, where she earned a diploma in microsurgery from the École du Fer à Moulin.
She also works at the Clinique Sainte-Anne Saint-Remi in Brussels.
She has been with Claris Clinic for more than five years, where she specializes in breast surgery—particularly breast augmentation—as well as facial and body contouring surgery, with a focus on achieving natural-looking results.
Anaesthetists
- Dr Serge BROKA
Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Dr. Serge Broka is a specialist in anesthesiology and critical care medicine who graduated from the Catholic University of Louvain in 1994. He practiced and taught anesthesia for nine years at the UCL Clinics in Mont-Godinne before focusing on outpatient anesthesia at day clinics such as Claris Clinic.
He is a member of the European Society of Anesthesia and Resuscitation’s working group on out-of-hospital anesthesia.
- Dr Pierre HOFFREUMON
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Pierre Hoffreumon is a specialist in anesthesiology who trained at the Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc (UCL) andthe Geneva Cantonal University Hospital. He has been practicing since 1991 in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Clinique Saint-Pierre in Ottignies.
A member of the Belgian Society of Anesthesia and Critical Care, he has participated in seminars organized by the Committee for European Education in Anesthesiology since 1993 and teaches anesthesiology to nursing students at the Haute École Parnasse-ISEI in Louvain-la-Neuve.
- Dr Eléonore POWIS
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Eléonore Powis trained in anesthesia at the Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc from 2011 to 2017. Since then, she has divided her practice between hospital anesthesia, chronic pain management, and outpatient anesthesia.
Trained in hypnosis, she uses it both in the operating room and in the treatment of chronic pain.
- Dr Bernard VANDERICK
Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Dr. Bernard Vanderick holds a degree in anesthesiology and critical care medicine and trained at the Saint-Luc University Clinics (UCL). He has been practicing at the Clinique Sainte-Anne Saint-Remi in Brussels since 2000. He has been providing anesthesia for outpatient surgery outside of hospitals since 2009, with a constant focus on quality standards.
Algology—the treatment of pain—is a major part of his practice.
- Dr Stéphane DENEU
Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Dr. Stéphane Deneu is a specialist in anesthesiology and critical care medicine. He graduated from the Université libre de Bruxelles in 2000 and completed his training at the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hospital in Aalst and the Armand-Trousseau Hospital in Paris. He has been practicing at the Braine-l’Alleud-Waterloo Hospital (CHIREC) since 2006.
- Dr Elisabeth YANKO
Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Specialist
Dr. Elisabeth Yanko earned her medical degree from UCL (1995) and has been an anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist at the same university since 2001. After completing her residency at the Catholic University of Louvain, she has served as assistant chief resident in anesthesiology at the Etterbeek-Ixelles Hospital since 2005.
