Dr. Van Genechten

Dr. Maarten Van Genechten is a surgeon with a deep commitment to rejuvenating the face and neck. As a craniomaxillofacial surgeon, with a subspecialty in facial rejuvenation surgery, he is the owner of Catershoek Surgical Center. Here, in a serene and professional setting, he carries out his work with a passion for perfection.

He also has the opportunity to perform the same procedures at AZ Klina Brasschaat and AZ Monica Antwerp as a senior staff member of the ZMACK group. For Dr. Van Genechten, it is not just about technique; it is about understanding the deeper, personal values of each patient and creating a result that fulfills them both aesthetically and emotionally.

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Dr. Maarten Van Genechten | Craniomaxillofacial Surgeon

“I treat every patient as if they were my own family. I give my patients three guarantees: I do not sell, I am honest and I give my very best. Patients receive my absolute dedication and precision; the best version of myself for the best version of yourself.”

Facial Surgery | Dr. Maarten Van Genechten

Education

The path of Dr. Van Genechten toward expertise in facial surgery is unique. He began his medical education at the University of Antwerp, where he specialized in craniomaxillofacial surgery.

His pursuit of absolute expertise in aesthetic facial surgery subsequently led him to international fellowships and training programs, where he refined his expertise under the guidance of some of the world's finest surgeons. With additional certified fellowships and training in Brisbane, Sydney, the U.S. and the UK, he has accumulated a total of seventeen years of specialized surgical training.

His dedication to facelifts and other facial rejuvenation procedures stems from his profound knowledge of and fascination with the anatomy of the face and his determination to achieve a natural result. Rejuvenating a face without changing it. He attends international congresses annually and maintains close collaborations with colleagues within this niche specialty of aesthetic facial surgery.

KU LeuvenUniversiteit AntwerpenZMACKThe University of QueenslandRBWHAAFPSEAFPS

Practice

Dr. Maarten Van Genechten specializes in aesthetic facial surgery, with a particular focus on facial rejuvenation. In his practice, he utilizes Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Plane Necklift techniques, where the anatomy of the face and neck always serves as the foundation.

Every treatment is individually tailored to the patient’s anatomy, aging pattern, and expectations. Each year, he treats hundreds of patients with facial procedures, striving for a result that visibly rejuvenates without altering the unique character of the face.

A facelift is a personal decision that often brings many questions. That is why Dr. Van Genechten places great value on a comprehensive and honest consultation. During this discussion, not only the possibilities of a treatment are reviewed, but also the limitations, alternatives, and the approach best suited to the individual patient.

As a senior staff member at ZMACK, a large group of craniomaxillofacial surgeons, he also remains active within broader facial surgery and the management of complex pathologies. He is also involved in training surgeons and fellows, as well as sharing and advancing knowledge within his field.

Facial Surgery | Dr. Maarten Van Genechten

Aesthetic philosophy

Dr. Maarten Van Genechten's aesthetic philosophy is simple but profound: to create a natural result that impactfully restores the effect of aging without changing a person's identity.

He believes that creating “natural” results means more than simply performing a facelift or procedure. It means understanding the underlying facial anatomy, understanding how aging affects the face, and very specifically reversing these - and only these - influences in rejuvenating facial surgery. Thus rejuvenating the face without changing it.

The best version of yourself. Not different, just younger.

Throughout his career, he has challenged himself and others to restore youth without changing the face. Like any surgeon, he has developed his own approach that combines both technique and empathy. For Dr. Van Genechten, it's all about maintaining the unique beauty of each face while respectfully correcting the signs of aging.

References

Dr. Maarten Van Genechten's scientific and clinical expertise within the head and neck region has been substantiated by an extensive series of publications in leading medical journals. These credentials illustrate his commitment to innovative techniques, in-depth knowledge of head and neck surgery, and his dedication to aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery.

View below a selection of publications that reinforce his expertise.

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  • Bran, G., Van Genechten, M., Koziej, M., Manisali, M., Diesch, S.-T. (2026). Anatomic Comparison of Two Incision Designs on Scalp Advancement for Hairline Lowering Surgery. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
  • Vermeiren, F., Alsharif, U., Vercruysse, H., Nadjmi, N., Van Hemelen, G., Dielen, D., Van Genechten, M., Stevens, S., Van de Perre, J., Van de Casteele, E. (2026). Sex-related differences in skeletal relapse after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: A retrospective case-control study. Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery 54(9).
  • Bran, G., Van Genechten, M. (2023). Surgical Anatomy of the Ligamentous Attachments in the Supero-posterior Scalp Region. Aesthetic surgery journal / the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic surgery 43(1).
  • Kustermans, L., Van Genechten, M. et al. (2022). The deep-plane facelift as a treatment modality for antiretroviral therapy-induced cervicofacial lipodystrophy. ResearchGate.
  • Kalantary, S., Politis, C., De Vos, W., Stevens, S., Van Genechten, M., Vercruysse, H.J., Van Hemelen, G. (2021). A rare case report of syphilis mimicking an oropharyngeal neoplasm. Stomatology Edu Journal 8(1):78-82
  • De Vos, W., Van Genechten, M. (2018). Head and neck tumors: Surgical approach and reconstructive techniques. Update 34(10)
  • De Vos, W., Van Genechten, M. (2018). Aesthetic facial surgery. Update 34(7)
  • Oztel, M., Rahmel, B., Van Genechten, M., Batstone, M.D. (2018). A Tip for the Reconstruction of Larger Maxillary Defects in Complicated Cleft Patients. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 55(1):132-135
  • Van Genechten, M., Batstone, M.D. (2017). The fate of the free flap pedicle after free tissue transfer to the head and neck area. Oral Oncology 65:65-67
  • Van Hemelen, G., Van Genechten, M., Renier, L., Desmedt, M., Verbruggen, E., Nadjmi, N. (2015). Three-dimensional virtual planning in orthognathic surgery enhances the accuracy of soft tissue prediction. Journal of cranio-maxillofacial surgery.
  • Van Genechten, M., Batstone, M.D. (2015). The relative survival of composite free flaps in head and neck reconstruction. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45(2).
  • Van Genechten, M., Batstone, M.D. (2015). Analysis of the vascular pedicle of free tissue transfer in head and neck reconstruction: how long does the pedicle last? International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44(1):e156
  • Van Genechten, M., Batstone, M.D. (2015). The relative survival of different composite free flaps. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44(10):e156
  • Van Genechten, M., Batstone, M.D. (2015). Red or white? Use of high color-rendering index, light-emitting diodes in monitoring of free flaps of the head and neck. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 53(8)
  • Van Hemelen, G., Van Genechten, M., Renier, L., Desmedt, M., Verbruggen, E., Nadjmi, N. (2015). Three-dimensional virtual planning in orthognathic surgery enhances the accuracy of soft tissue prediction. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery 43(6)
  • Nadjmi, N., Van Genechten, M., Kustermans, L., Nadjmi, M. (2013). Controlling the nasal width during LF I type osteotomy. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 42(10):1334
  • Van Genechten, M., Schelfout, K., Wojciechowski, M., Van Schil, P.E. (2007). Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (Masson's tumor) on the anterior chest wall in a 3-year-old boy. European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 30(6):938
  • Van Genechten, M., Schelfout, K., Geronpré, P., Deschepper, K., Van Schil, P.E. (2005). Benign Oncocytoma of the Trachea. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 80(1):e3-4

Personal life

In his daily life, Dr. Van Genechten is a devoted father, husband and passionate athlete. He lives with his wife, two daughters and their Dobermann in picturesque 's-Gravenwezel in Antwerp.

In addition to his surgical career, he is a keen cyclist, trains in strength conditioning, plays tennis and practices martial arts. He also follows Formula 1 and is a sports car enthusiast.

What his patients appreciate most is his ability to listen and his dedication to his profession. He is a surgeon who is not only a master craftsman, but also someone who truly understands his patients' stories.

Facial Surgery | Dr. Maarten Van Genechten
Facial Surgery | Dr. Maarten Van Genechten

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