Berend van der Lei

Prof. Berend van der Lei is a Professor of Plastic Surgery specializing in Aesthetic Surgery at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. He holds external roles as Medical Director at Bergman Clinics and is associated with the Dutch Obesitas Clinic. His research focuses on aesthetic plastic surgery, patient outcome measurements, oculoplastic techniques, fillers/botox, and basic research in lipofilling and stem cells. He has published over 217 articles, with recent work emphasizing anatomical studies (e.g., facial glideplanes), injectable trends, and surgical innovations. His work addresses complications of botulinum toxin, adipose-derived therapies, and facial rejuvenation techniques. Notable contributions include systematic reviews on nanofat applications and comparative studies on surgical techniques.

Research Interests:

• Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Facial Rejuvenation
• Body Contouring
• Stem Cell Applications
• Injectable Therapies (Botox/Fillers)

Key Articles: Recent publications explore trends in Dutch injectable use, facial anatomy for lifting procedures, and adipose-derived cell isolation methods. His work bridges clinical practice with anatomical validation and patient outcome metrics.

External Roles:

• Medical Director, Bergman Clinics
• Supervisory Board, Institute of Hyperbaric Oxygen
• Associated with 'door plastisch chirurgen' initiative