"After Shedding 5 Stone by Eliminating One Food, Woman Spends £50k on Facelift to Achieve 'Snatched' Look Before Her 30th Birthday"

A WOMAN who shed five stone has disclosed that she spent £50,000 on a facelift to achieve a “snatched” look before turning 30.

While you might assume that such surgery is typically sought by those much older than Jade Mandongwe, the 28-year-old was unafraid to take bold steps in her quest to appear “refreshed”.

Jade Mandongwe prior to her weight loss and facelift at age 28Credit: Mirapress @isntitdarling_96 She desired the surgery to appear more ‘refreshed’Credit: Jam Press/Jade Mandongwe She’s delighted with the results, claiming they’re “worth every penny”Credit: Jam Press/Jade Mandongwe

Jade, a model who previously lost an impressive amount of weight by eliminating alcohol from her diet, traveled to Turkey in October to undergo a temporal brow lift and achieve a fox-eye effect.

She also had a breast lift with implants and dental enhancements.

Despite the staggering cost, Manchester-born Jade insisted it was “worth every penny”.

“I’ve always had a passion for beauty and am very conscious about my appearance,” she shared with NeedToKnow.

“This isn’t about insecurity; it’s about looking in the mirror and seeing the version of myself that I envision inside.”

Jade is part of a growing trend of individuals under 50 opting for surgery to achieve the “snatched” look, with the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) reporting an 8% increase in facelifts in the UK over the past year.

She hopes that by sharing her plastic surgery journey, she can “remind people that beauty also involves courage and vulnerability.”

“There’s immense pressure to be perfect, but I’m pleased with the outcome,” she smiled.

“I feel like myself—just the best version of who I’ve always been.”

Jade encouraged others to “respect the process” and conduct thorough research before undergoing surgery—to ensure they are as “physically and emotionally prepared” as she was before her own procedures.

“I aimed to be completely transparent,” she explained.

“People often see the final result but overlook the long recovery, discomfort, and patience involved.

“I wanted to demonstrate that it’s not easy, but it’s worthwhile when pursued for the right reasons.”

In conclusion, Jade described the surgery as a “life-changing experience,” stating that she feels significantly different both “physically and emotionally.”