The first consultation for developmental abnormalities  (orthofacial/ orthognathic surgery) generally includes an investigation of the following: facial form, functional problems related to chewing, speaking issues, breathing patterns, and the patient’s motivation.
             The consultations and surgery, as well as the after care, take place in the General Hospital St. Jan in Bruges.

The first consultations for congenital abnormalities may actually take place before birth, especially when the presence of a cleft lip and/or palate has been determined with the help of a prenatal ultrasound. In such cases, parents are allowed to receive a more urgent consult, perhaps even after normal working hours.
             The consultations and surgery, as well as the after care, take place in the General Hospital St. Jan in Bruges.
             The control appointments mostly occur in the Cleft & Craniofacial Centre of Bruges. 
             A core cleft team of ear and speech specialists, orthodontic and surgery specialists meets the patients in the cleft clinic, which takes place twice per month, on Wednesday afternoons. Appointments with an even more extended team may be arranged on other days, if necessary.

The first consultations for anti-aging, cosmetic and facial makeover procedures take place in the Clinic Tilleghem. The surgical options, as well as the expected results, are explained to the patients with computer aided design.