Dr. Javier Herrero Jover brings _doctor_1728_years_ of expertise with 10,000+ procedures performed, specializing in endoscopic neck lifts. The platysmaplasty package may cost around $17,640 – typically covering surgery under general anesthesia, 1 night hospitalization, compression garments, and follow-up visits. A pioneer in 3D surgical planning, Dr. Herrero operates at the JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon, part of Spain's Quirónsalud Group. His techniques focus on hidden incisions for natural-looking results.
Centro Médico Teknon is a private multi-specialty medical center in Barcelona, Spain, and part of Quirónsalud, Spain’s largest private hospital group. The center specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics, oncology, and heart surgery, with expertise also covering cardiology, fertility, ophthalmology, and advanced diagnostics. JCI accredited and recognized as one of Barcelona’s leading private hospitals, Centro Médico Teknon treats complex cases and welcomes international patients, including public figures, athletes, and celebrities. The center serves adults only and welcomes around 10,000 patients each year, with patients most often coming from Russian-speaking countries, Europe and the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
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ANDSURGEONS Clinic uses a visiting-specialist model to deliver UK-trained surgical expertise in partner hospitals across Spain. Core specialties include facial plastic surgery, ENT, head and neck surgery, and thyroid procedures. The clinic collaborates with Teknon Medical Center and Hospital Vithas in Barcelona.
HM Nou Delfos, part of Spain's largest HM Hospitals network, offers Neck lift procedures with prices typically running $6,000–$6,700. The clinic features advanced surgical facilities and collaborates with the JCI-accredited Institut Guttmann for rehabilitation. Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina, an expert cardiac surgeon with European Board certification, brings extensive experience in complex surgical procedures to the team.
Hospital HM Nou Delfos is part of HM Hospitals, the largest private hospital network in Spain. This comprehensive medical-surgical center in Barcelona specializes in surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiology. It holds EFQM excellence recognition and TÜV NORD ISO 9001 certification.
Antiaging Group Barcelona specializes in neck lift procedures, with costs typically ranging from $6,000 to $6,700. The clinic is recognized by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and other leading medical associations, ensuring high-quality care for international patients.
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Dr. Javier Herrero Jover is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is a pioneer in virtual surgical planning and uses 3D simulation for precise results. Dr. Herrero Jover founded Alma IT Systems to develop patient-specific medical imaging software. He has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures throughout his career.
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ANDSURGEONS Clinic uses a visiting-specialist model to deliver UK-trained surgical expertise in partner hospitals across Spain. Core specialties include facial plastic surgery, ENT, head and neck surgery, and thyroid procedures. The clinic collaborates with Teknon Medical Center and Hospital Vithas in Barcelona.
Dr. Oomen brings specialized ENT surgical expertise to neck lift procedures, with a background in both pediatric and adult ENT surgery.
Dr. Karin Petra Quirina Oomen is a consultant ENT surgeon with over 5,000 procedures performed. She holds a rare dual specialty in pediatric and adult airway and voice surgery. Dr. Oomen completed a prestigious surgical fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. She is fully registered with the GMC in the UK and holds specialist licensure in the Netherlands, Spain, and Andorra.
ANDSURGEONS Clinic uses a visiting-specialist model to deliver UK-trained surgical expertise in partner hospitals across Spain. Core specialties include facial plastic surgery, ENT, head and neck surgery, and thyroid procedures. The clinic collaborates with Teknon Medical Center and Hospital Vithas in Barcelona.
Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina is the Head of Cardiac Surgery at Bellvitge University Hospital in Barcelona. He specializes in valvular heart surgery, heart transplants, and artificial heart treatments. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.
Hospital HM Nou Delfos is part of HM Hospitals, the largest private hospital network in Spain. This comprehensive medical-surgical center in Barcelona specializes in surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and cardiology. It holds EFQM excellence recognition and TÜV NORD ISO 9001 certification.
A minimally invasive procedure to tighten saggy skin and reduce wrinkles for a youthful appearance.
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