A 28-year-old solicitor and model from Manchester has spent £50,000 on a facelift in Turkey, insisting it was 'worth every penny'. Jade Mandongwe underwent a mid-facelift, temporal brow lift, and fox-eye effect procedure in October 2025, along with a breast lift with implants and dental work.
Jade, who has over 2,000 Instagram followers, said she is 'very conscious' about her appearance and wanted to see the physical version of how she feels internally. 'This isn't about insecurity, it's about looking in the mirror and seeing the version of myself that I imagine inside,' she explained.
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has recorded an 8% rise in facelifts across the UK in the past year, with a growing number of under-50s seeking the 'snatched' look. Jade documented her journey to maintain transparency and shed light on beauty standards.
'There's a lot of pressure to be perfect. I wanted to remind people that beauty also comes with courage and vulnerability,' she said. 'It's a delicate procedure and should never be taken lightly. I studied, researched and made sure I was emotionally and physically ready.'
Jade previously made headlines after losing 5 stone by giving up alcohol, and now feels fitter than she has in years.
