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Did Linda de Mol have a neck lift? Yes, and she wrote about it herself
In March 2025 one of the Netherlands’ best-known TV presenters wrote in her own magazine that she had had a neck lift and is happy with it. Here is what Linda de Mol said, where it was published, and what a face and neck lift involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In March 2025 Linda de Mol wrote in her magazine LINDA., as Ze.nl reported, that she had had a neck lift.
- She said her turtlenecks and scarves are back in the wardrobe and that she has been insecure about her looks since childhood.
- A face and neck lift works on the skin and the deeper SMAS layer under general anaesthesia.
- Swelling and bruising fade in 2–4 weeks, and the final look settles in 3–6 months.
- At City Medical Centre a lower face and neck lift starts from $2,400, and the consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Main healing2 months
- Final result3–6 months
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Pricefrom $2,400
In the latest issue of LINDA. she honestly shares that she has had a neck lift and that her turtlenecks and scarves are back at the back of the wardrobe ... 'I never found myself particularly beautiful and was insecure about my looks from childhood.' ... 'The harsh opinions about it, which started the moment I became a well-known Dutch person, certainly did not make that better.'
What did Linda de Mol say about her neck lift?
Linda de Mol, one of the best-known faces of Dutch television and the founder of LINDA. magazine, wrote about it herself in her magazine in March 2025. As Ze.nl reported, she shared honestly that she had had a neck lift and that her turtlenecks and scarves have gone back to the back of the wardrobe. About the result she said: “I’m simply very happy with it.”
She also explained where her decision came from: “I never found myself particularly beautiful and was insecure about my looks from childhood.” And: “The harsh opinions about it, which started the moment I became a well-known Dutch person, certainly did not make that better.” She added that she would like to have the confidence to let everything simply happen, but she is happy with the choices she has made.
That is all this article relies on. She did not say which technique was used, when exactly or where, and we do not guess. Where the text below explains facelift and neck lift techniques and recovery, it describes the operation in general, not her treatment.
Why her openness matters
Many women in the public eye prefer to say nothing about cosmetic surgery, or attribute the result to skincare and good genes. Linda de Mol chose the opposite: she named the operation and explained the feeling behind it. She described years of insecurity made worse by public comments, and a practical change in daily life — no longer hiding the neck under high collars.
That is a useful frame for anyone considering a lift. The goal of a neck lift is not a new face, but tissues that have descended over the years put back in place. A good decision starts with an honest answer to the question of what exactly bothers you and why. Nothing in this article judges anyone’s appearance; the point is how the decision was made.
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How a face and neck lift is done today
A modern surgical lift works deeper than the skin. The surgeon lifts and redrapes the skin, redistributes fat in the lower face and neck, and lifts and secures the deeper SMAS layer of muscle and fascia. Working at this depth is what gives a natural look and a lasting result. Incisions are hidden along the hairline and around the ears. At City Medical Centre the operation is performed under general (inhalation) anaesthesia.
Lower face and neck lift (SMAS)
- Best suited to
- Sagging mainly at the chin, jowls and neck
- How long the result lasts
- 7–10 years with SMAS work
SMAS facelift (mid and lower face)
- Best suited to
- Jowls, sagging cheeks, deep nasolabial folds
- How long the result lasts
- 7–10 years
Endoscopic brow and temple lift
- Best suited to
- Drooping brows, forehead lines
- How long the result lasts
- Decided individually
Full (circular) facelift
- Best suited to
- Marked changes in several areas at once
- How long the result lasts
- Up to 10 years
Whether the neck alone is treated or the lower face as well is decided by the surgeon at the consultation, not from a magazine column.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
A lift is usually considered after 40, when the skin has clearly lost firmness. Typical reasons are a blurred jawline and jowls, a double chin and loose neck skin, deep nasolabial folds and drooping brows.
- Tell the surgeon about earlier treatments, including injections, fillers, threads and laser treatments, so the plan is realistic.
- Mention chronic conditions and the medicines you take; the surgeon decides what needs to be checked before surgery.
- Check contraindications: age under 30, acute skin inflammation, pregnancy and breastfeeding, severe cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, cancer and decompensated diabetes.
What recovery looks like
The first 7–10 days are for rest, a compression bandage and reduced physical activity. Swelling and bruising are a normal part of healing and fade in 2–4 weeks. Full recovery takes about two months, and the face and neck take on their final look within 3–6 months. The operating surgeon follows the patient through the whole first year. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after a facelift usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral (inhalation) anaesthesia; the surgeon lifts the skin and the deeper SMAS layer through hidden incisions.
- Days 1–10Rest, a compression bandage and reduced physical activity.
- Weeks 2–4Swelling and bruising fade.
- About 2 monthsFull recovery.
- Months 3–6The face and neck take on their final look.
- First yearFollow-up by the operating plastic surgeon.
A facelift at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs surgical facelifts only, and patients from other countries can start with an online consultation. The first consultation is free: the surgeon examines you, suggests the option that fits and gives the final price. The lower face and neck lift, SMAS facelift, endoscopic brow lift and all-inclusive facelift start from $2,400; the full circular facelift is priced on request.
The price includes inhalation anaesthesia, an inpatient stay with 24/7 monitoring and meals, personal support, and a year of follow-up by your plastic surgeon. More details are on the facelift page; you can book the free consultation there or write to the clinic on Telegram.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Linda de Mol or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who chose to talk openly about the procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Did Linda de Mol have a neck lift?
Yes. She wrote in LINDA. magazine in March 2025 that she had had a neck lift and that her turtlenecks and scarves are back at the back of the wardrobe.
Why did Linda de Mol choose to have a neck lift?
She wrote that she had been insecure about her looks since childhood and that harsh public opinions made it worse, and that she is happy with the choices she has made.
Is a neck lift the same as a facelift?
A neck lift is one of the facelift options. At City Medical Centre the lower face and neck are often treated together with the SMAS technique; the surgeon decides what fits after the examination.
How long is recovery after a facelift?
The first 7–10 days are for rest and a compression bandage, swelling and bruising fade in 2–4 weeks, full recovery takes about two months and the final look settles in 3–6 months.
How much does a facelift cost at City Medical Centre?
The lower face and neck lift, SMAS facelift and endoscopic brow lift start from $2,400; the full circular facelift is priced on request after the free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Ze.nl, 20 March 2025
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