Van Lennep Kliniek: where natural beauty and medical precision come together

Anyone looking for a cosmetic clinic in The Hague or Oegstgeest will, sooner or later, come across the name Van Lennep Kliniek. And that is no coincidence. What began just over fifteen years ago as an initiative by KNMG-accredited cosmetic doctor Ludy Holst has grown into one of the most highly regarded clinics for injectables and skin rejuvenation in the Netherlands — with three branches, a team of more than ten practitioners and hundreds of enthusiastic reviews. Time to take a peek behind the scenes.

Small-scale, but with great expertise

Van Lennep Kliniek doesn’t feel like a factory where you pop in for a quick ‘injection’. And that’s exactly the intention. The clinic works with BIG-registered doctors who are members of the NVCG (Dutch Association for Cosmetic Medicine), supported by experienced skin therapists and consultants. The guiding principle: subtle, natural-looking results, achieved using FDA-approved products and in accordance with strict hygiene standards.

New clients start with a free initial consultation (normally €50), during which a doctor works with you to draw up a personalised treatment plan. No sales pitch, just honest advice — including the answer ‘I wouldn’t do this’ if that’s in your best interests. It is precisely this transparency that is consistently praised in reviews.

The range of treatments: from Botox to plastic surgery

The range is extensive. This includes Botox for frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines; hyaluronic acid fillers for the cheekbones, jawline, chin and tear troughs; and collagen-stimulating treatments such as Radiesse, Sculptra and Profhilo. In addition, there are skin-improving facial treatments: microneedling (including with PDRN), HydraFacial and chemical peels. For those wishing to go further, there is even a plastic surgery department, for example for the removal of moles. In short: from a cautious first step to a complete treatment programme.

Laser treatment: light that helps your skin recover

One of the clinic’s flagship treatments is laser therapy. Van Lennep Kliniek has a range of medical lasers and IPL equipment, including the Clearlift laser and fractional laser. By varying the settings and handpieces, virtually any skin problem can be targeted: pigmentation spots and melasma, couperose and rosacea, acne scars, unwanted hair growth and general skin sagging.

The beauty of laser treatment lies in its dual effect: the laser stimulates both the renewal of the epidermis and the production of collagen in the deeper dermis. The result? Fine lines and scars are softened, the skin becomes firmer, more even-toned and feels better hydrated. This is a particularly popular choice for the face, neck and décolleté.

Painful? Most people describe it as warm pricks and do not need anaesthetic. Expect a few days of redness or slight swelling, and make sure to use sun protection with a minimum SPF of 30. A single session already produces visible results, but on average four treatments are needed for optimal results — and, with a healthy lifestyle, those results will remain visible for years.

Lip filler: full lips without a ‘duck face’

Over the years, lips lose volume, turn inwards and develop smoker’s lines. A lip filler containing hyaluronic acid not only restores volume, but above all the shape and contour. And that’s precisely the art of it: at Van Lennep Kliniek, a lip filler is always tailored to your facial proportions, so that the result suits you and not some filter.