Neck width reduction

Most patients experience only mild swelling and sensitivity after the procedure. Pain is usually well controlled with light painkillers.

Most patients feel comfortable enough to resume social activities or work after 10 to 14 days, depending on the nature of their job and personal healing progress.

Joa, Dr. O. Beckers' personal assistant, will support you throughout the entire process. She is available for any questions, coordinates post-operative care, and also manages the lymphatic drainage sessions to optimize your recovery.

All our facial procedures – whether it’s a deep plane facelift, deep plane necklift, or deep plane style minilift – are performed at Dr. O. Beckers' private clinic in Hasselt. Your entire aftercare will also take place at this location. Here, the sutures will be removed, RED light therapy will be applied, and lymphatic drainage will be performed to optimize your recovery.

Additionally, every patient receives a personal phone number, allowing you to contact us anytime, day or night, for any questions or concerns. This way, we guide you safely, professionally, and personally throughout the entire recovery process.

Yes, Dr. O. Beckers also treats international patients. All our facial procedures are performed at the private clinic in Hasselt, Belgium, and we ensure that international patients receive the same professional guidance and aftercare as Belgian patients. This includes services such as suture removal, RED light therapy, lymphatic drainage, and personal support via a direct phone number for any questions, both before and after the procedure.

Yes, swelling is a completely normal response after any facial procedure. The degree of swelling can vary between patients and depending on the type of procedure, but it gradually decreases over the weeks following the surgery. Swelling does not affect the final result; the ultimate outcome will only be fully visible once the swelling has completely subsided.

Yes, for our facial rejuvenation procedures, one overnight stay is included in the price of the proposal. You will stay at our private clinic in Hasselt, where you will be continuously monitored by our night nurse. During the night, the entire focus will be on your comfort and recovery, with someone available at all times should you need assistance. The next morning, Dr. O. Beckers will visit you personally for the first care check, after which you can continue your recovery at home.

For our international patients, Joa will arrange accommodation at a nearby B&B close to the clinic. You will then return regularly for check-ups, RED light therapy, scar laser treatments, and skin advice.

Yes, an online consultation is certainly possible. However, please note that Dr. O. Beckers must have seen you in person at least once before any procedure can be scheduled.

For an optimal overall result, additional procedures can be performed, such as upper and lower eyelid surgery, brow lifts, lip lifts, and ablative laser resurfacing. These procedures respectively improve the contours of the eyes, forehead, lip shape, and skin quality. Combining these procedures with the deep plane facelift ensures a comprehensive approach, addressing both underlying anatomy and skin structure.

During the deep plane procedure, the underlying tissue is lifted as a whole, including the deep ligaments and fascia. Because the skin itself is not overly tightened, the musculature remains free to move. This ensures that facial expressions are preserved, and the result looks natural, without the "pulled" effect that can sometimes occur with traditional facelifts.

Light activities can generally be resumed after 1 to 2 weeks. However, more strenuous physical exertion, bending, or lifting should be avoided for the first 2 to 3 weeks to prevent swelling and bruising. Post-operative care, such as lymphatic drainage and RED Light Therapy, will help support a faster and more comfortable recovery.

Dr. Olivier Beckers is a cranio-maxillofacial surgeon specializing in aesthetic facial surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Leuven and further specialized in aesthetic facial surgery with a focus on facelifts. His extensive expertise includes both bone and soft tissue surgery, which are intricately connected in the face. This can be compared to a tent, where the fabric (soft tissues such as skin, fat, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves) and the tent poles (the bone) together form the entire structure.

Dr. Beckers has completed several recognized fellowships abroad and earned his accreditation in aesthetic facial surgery at the University of Lyon. He offers a full range of facelift techniques and other aesthetic treatments. Whether you are interested in eyelid surgery, brow lift, lip lift, mini-facelift, or deep plane facelift, Dr. Beckers is dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals.