Your operation

Prepare properly for your operation

Avoid alcohol and taking aspirine two weeks before the procedure.

Try not to smoke.

Take your blood thinning medication and follow the instructions the doctor gave you at your consultation.

If you were given a prescription for vitamins start taking them one week before your procedure will take place.

Preparing for the recovery period

Make the necessary arrangements with regards to work and plan your social activities for your recovery period. 

After your procedure ask the doctor to give you a sick note if you need one.

Following the procedure, allow yourself the necessary time to rest.

Timing of your operation

A few days before your procedure we will contact you to let you know what time it will take place.

Please arrive on time.

Medication

It is important that your surgeon is properly informed about any medication you are taking (as well as any drugs).

Bring with you all medication that you have been taking recently to the Wellness Kliniek. If you are taking daily medication (prescribed by your doctor) in most cases you can take it the morning of your operation.

Take your blood thinning medication, follow your surgeon's specific instructions carefully.

Nails - contact lenses - false teeth - jewellery

• Remove nail varnish from both hands
• If you wear false nails you need to remove the nail from the index finger on your right hand.
• Do not wear contact lenses, jewellery or a watch
• You may possibly leave your false teeth in.
• Do not bring any valuables with you.

Reservation

You can reserve your operation a few months in advance.

We will confirm the date of your operation once we receive:

• your signed reservation form
• your treatment agreement
• your deposit

The reservation form and the treatment agreement are given to you at your consultation.

Make sure someone accompanies you

Make sure that someone comes to pick you up.

You must be supervised for 24 hours following a procedure and you are not allowed to drive yourself.

The night following your day treatment it is important that you are accompanied by a responsible adult.

Receiving visitors after your operation

Family and friends are welcome to support you the day of your procedure and afterwards.

If you have a private room you may receive visitors between 14:00h and 19:00h.

Your companion could visit Genk while your operation is being performed. The Wellness Kliniek is located in the centre of the town.

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Check-up

We will contact you a few day before your procedure. You will be given a date and time for your check-up.

Please make the necessary arrangements in advance for this very important appointment. 

Hygiene

It is extremely important that you wash yourself thoroughly before the procedure.

It is also important for small procedures that you bath or shower the morning of your operation, and that you lather your body completely and rinse properly.

Remove all traces of make-up from your face, eyes, lips and neck.

Clothing

• We will provide you with a bath robe and slippers.
• Wear comfortable clothes after the procedure, such as a tracksuit.

If you are staying at the clinic overnight then bring pyjamas or a nightdress and your toiletries with you.

Pay Online

You can pay online by credit card

Foreign patients

Are you having a day treatment?

We advise patients who have a long journey to stay overnight in a nearby hotel, and to leave for home a day later.

 if you are using public transport  it is definitely not advisable to leave for home immediately after your operation.

Make a hotel reservation.

More questions?

Do you still have questions about your procedure?

Don't hesitate to call us or to book a second free consultation to discuss them with the doctor.

Preoperative Fasting

You need to fast before you arrive on the day of your procedure.

If your operation is going to be performed in the morning, you must fast as of midnight. If your operation is planned for the afternoon, then you may have a light breakfast before 8am. 

Intravenous sedation and anaesthetic

The sedation takes some time to wear off.

To avoid feeling nauseous it is better not to eat anything during the hours directly after your procedure.

Patients who stay at the clinic overnight will be provided with a late evening meal and breakfast.

Read more about anaesthetic-sedation.

Home care

Carefully follow the special aftercare instructions that you are given.

• Allow yourself a few days rest
• Make sure that you have painkillers such as paracetamol at home.
• Once you get home you can eat and drink as normal, unless you are advised otherwise.
• Try to avoid smoking
• Avoid alcohol for a few weeks after your operation.
• Make time for your subsequent check-ups.
• Have your stitches or staples removed on time.  

Payment by bank transfer

We require full payment before your operation is performed.

You can find the payment and cancellation terms and conditions on the operation reservation form that you received.

 Payment can be made by bank transfer to account number :

 IBAN: BE03 4530 2988 5184

Please include your name and the date of your treatment as a reference with your bank transfer. 

BIC: KREDBEBB.