Knowing when you're ready for a facelift often comes down to a simple feeling,  I look older than I feel. With social media making facelifts more mainstream, people are talking about it more and feeling less judged, but at the same time, there’s a subtle pressure to do it earlier than necessary. The real sign that it might be time? When your reflection, or a photo, no longer matches how vibrant and youthful you feel inside. That disconnect is usually the moment patients start thinking seriously about facial surgery.

During a consultation, I always encourage patients to bring in a photo that really bothers them - that one image that made them say, “This isn’t me.” It helps me understand what features you focus on and what results would feel meaningful to you. A good surgeon should help you balance what’s possible with how you feel. If you're 60 but feel 30, we want to restore harmony, not make you look unrecognisable. It’s not about chasing perfection, it’s about bringing your outer appearance back in line with your inner energy. That’s when a deep plane facelift can make all the difference.