26.5.2025

A Coffee with Linde - “I look the way I feel again. And vice versa.”

Linde is 53, and noticed after a tough period that her face no longer reflected how she was feeling inside. She decided to get something back: herself. In this candid interview, Linde shares how a subtle treatment at Aēstec restored her appearance and self-confidence.

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A Coffee with Linde - “I look the way I feel again. And vice versa.”

Who are you and what do you do in your daily life?

“My name is Linde and I'm 53 years old. I am affiliated with several secondary education schools in Amsterdam. There, I have supervised students who struggle socially and emotionally. The problem can be anything, from small to large and very diverse. Beautiful work that I do with all my heart.”

Why did you choose Aēstec?

“After a tough period, I had unintentionally lost a lot of weight. My face was sunken and I looked tired. That didn't feel like who I was.”

What did you get done?

“I chose the Aēslift™ with a minimal amount of fillers and a little bit of botox — just to refresh my face and relieve fatigue.” The treatment was performed by one of Aēstec's expert doctors. Linde: “She knew so well what she was doing, that gave me peace of mind. For me, that's important, as your face is your business card. I'm not just handing that over.”

What changed after that?

“After the treatment, I saw myself as I was before the tough period in my life. How lovely!” Her environment also saw the difference. “At first, people said, 'You look tired'. Now I hear: “We can see that you're doing better again!” How fun is that?”

What does that do to you?

“That does something to your whole being. I feel more energetic and happier. Especially when I look in the mirror.”

What does “Graceful Aging” mean to you?

“Glad I chose Aestec and looked the way I feel again and vice versa. Getting older is a great gift — and I like to keep that a little bit beautiful.”

Welcome to the most confident years of your life ✨

Linde's story reminds us that sometimes feeling good starts with what you see in the mirror. That it's not about change, but about finding back. To be able to say again: this is me! At Aēstec, we call that Graceful Aging.

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