Product Description

Dr. Loek Habbema is a distinguished Dutch physician with over 30 years of experience in cosmetic dermatology and surgery. He specializes in the removal of unwanted fat using a specially developed liposuction technique called Tumescent Liposculpture, which effectively targets areas such as the legs, stomach, arms, buttocks, and breasts. In addition, Dr. Habbema is a renowned expert in treating lipedema with this innovative technique. His significant contributions to the field have earned him a prominent position both nationally and internationally. He frequently lectures and performs demonstration surgeries, and his extensive body of work includes numerous scientific publications. Dr. Habbema is the only Dutch doctor certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and he plays a pivotal role in shaping policy guidelines for cosmetic treatments in dermatology in the Netherlands.

In recognition of his exceptional contributions, Dr. Habbema received the Karl Koller Award in 2015 for his pioneering work in Tumescent Local Anesthesia. More recently, he was honored by the World Association of Cosmetic Surgery (WAOCS) for his impact on the advancement of the profession. Dr. Habbema has treated many patients at Medisch Centrum ‘t Gooi, a private clinic he founded and directed, and now practices at the Bergman Clinic in Hilversum. He is registered in the BIG register under number 19021296601 and is a frequent speaker at major international conferences, holding numerous board positions in international associations. Dr. Habbema studied medicine at the University of Amsterdam and specialized in Dermatology-Venereology at the Academic Hospital of the Free University in Amsterdam. He later served as head of the outpatient clinic at the Academic Hospital Rotterdam, Dijkzigt, before establishing himself as an independent dermatologist at Medisch Centrum ‘t Gooi in Bussum, focusing on cosmetic dermatology and surgery.