A Woman’s Facial Aging Journey &
Why Deep Plane Facelift is the Gold Standard
At British Face Clinic, we understand that facial aging is a gradual journey. It doesn’t happen overnight — and neither should your decision to seek treatment. Small, thoughtful interventions at the right time can help maintain your natural beauty, but there comes a point where only advanced surgical techniques will provide the transformative, yet natural, results you desire.
Under the leadership of Mr. Mrinal Supriya, Divisional Director of Surgery, British Face Clinic has been officially recognised as the UK’s Centre of Excellence for Facelift and Facial Rejuvenation Surgery. We specialise exclusively in the Deep Plane Facelift, offering patients the most advanced and natural-looking solution available today.
Here’s how the aging process typically unfolds — and how our expert approach can support you at every stage.
This is Why You Would Choose A Deep Plane Facelift Above Other Techniques
Stage 1: Lack of Definition & Desire for Facial Harmony
At this stage, patients are typically not yet concerned with aging but with definition. The desire is to enhance natural facial proportions, achieve a more sculpted profile, and bring harmony to the lower face.
Subtle interventions can help refine contours:
- Chin implants or fillers to improve projection
- Jawline contouring to define angles
- Buccal fat reduction to slim heavy lower cheeks
- Neck liposuction to restore clarity to the jawline
These procedures offer balanced, natural enhancements to facial structure before aging-related changes set in.
Stage 2: Early Skin Sagging &
Softening of the Facial Contours
Mild sagging of the mid-face, early heaviness along the jawline, and under-chin fullness become more noticeable. These subtle changes can make a face look tired or less vibrant, even though the underlying bone structure remains strong.
Additional treatments to maintain youthful balance may include:
- Submental liposuction to refine the neck profile
- Fat transfer to restore subtle mid-face volume
- Brow repositioning to open and refresh the eye area
At this stage, surgical intervention becomes a consideration as non-surgical methods alone may no longer provide meaningful improvement.
Stage 3: Visible Sagging,
Volume Loss & Tired Appearance
As facial tissues begin to descend, patients often notice sagging cheeks, early jowls, heaviness around the jawline, and hollowness under the eyes. This stage is when non-surgical treatments reach their limits and surgical solutions become more appropriate.
Additional treatments to consider:
- Eyelid rejuvenation (blepharoplasty)
- Fat transfer to cheeks and temples for volume restoration
- Skin quality treatments: TCA peels or advanced lasers for texture and radiance
However, once sagging and deep folds appear, the most effective and natural solution lies in addressing the deeper anatomical structures of the face — not just the skin.
Stage 4: Heavier Sagging, Jowls & Neck Laxity
Deeper folds, visible jowls, sagging skin around the neck, and softening of the jawline become more pronounced. Facial expressions may no longer reflect the patient’s inner vitality, and the face may appear tired, drawn, or heavier than it truly is.
At this point, superficial treatments and fillers cannot restore youthful structure. Correction requires lifting and repositioning the deeper layers of the face, particularly where the facial ligaments have loosened. Including:
- Eyebrow repositioning
- Forehead lift
- Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty
- Mid-facelift
- TCA peel or LASER skin treatments
- Deep plane face and neck lift
Stage 5: Advanced Aging
of Face & Neck
Advanced sagging affects the mid-face, lower face, and neck. Deep nasolabial folds, marionette lines, neck banding, and significant loss of facial volume combine to create a tired, aged appearance. Patients at this stage often describe feeling that their outward appearance no longer reflects how youthful and energetic they feel inside. A deep plane facelift surgery would be the ideal procedure to treat these conditions.
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Who’s Been There
Real Conversations. Real Confidence.
Thinking about a facelift but still have questions? We offer you the chance to speak directly with a previous patient who’s undergone a Deep Plane Facelift with Mr Mrinal Supriya. Get honest, unfiltered insights about their journey—from consultation to recovery and results.
Gain confidence from someone who’s walked the same path.
What Our Patients Have to Say
Anne, Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift Patient,
Shares a Once-in-a-Lifetime Facelift Experience
Discover Sarah’s Transformative Journey: A Patient’s Perspective
on Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift Procedures
What Can a Deep Plane
Facelift Do For You?
Mr Mrinal Supriya’s preferred technique is the deep plane facelift, which he has refined over the years. This method delivers the most natural and long-lasting results, now considered the leading technique in facial rejuvenation.
More Natural-Looking Results
The deep plane facelift involves releasing ligaments to achieve tension-free soft tissue repositioning, creating a natural lift throughout the face and neck.
Longer Lasting Results
Patients benefit from natural-looking results that also last longer, a combination that appeals to those wanting to look younger without an “operated” appearance.
Faster Recovery
Targeted tissue release in a deep plane facelift limits surgical dissection while achieving a significant lift, resulting in less trauma, swelling, and bruising, thereby a quicker and less painful recovery.
Wide Range of Treatment Areas
This advanced facelift technique can improve areas of the face that traditional facelifts cannot, particularly the mid-face, where fillers or fat grafting often fall short.
Why the Deep Plane Facelift?
At British Face Clinic, we offer only the Deep Plane Facelift — the most advanced, sophisticated technique available today for facial rejuvenation. We do not offer outdated SMAS or skin-only lifts, which provide limited and often unnatural results. As these facial lifts only lift the superficial tissue beneath the skin of the face.
The Deep Plane Facelift addresses the root cause of facial aging by releasing and repositioning the deeper facial layers — including the SMAS and ligaments — to restore the face’s youthful structure. This technique achieves elevation of the mid-face, jawline, and neck in a way that looks entirely natural, without tightness or tension on the skin.
Key Benefits of the Deep Plane Facelift
- Restores natural volume and contour to the cheeks and mid-face
- Redefines the jawline and eliminates jowls
- Lifts and smooths the neck without visible scars or distortion
- Softens deep facial lines and folds
- Provides elegant, natural, and long-lasting results
The Deep Plane Facelift is performed by less than 5% of surgeons because it is a technically more difficult procedure and requires intense training and excellent surgical skills. Want to learn more and see if this procedure suits you? Please reach out for a consultation.
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Meet Mr Supriya - The Best Choice
for Deep Plane Face Lifts
Meet Mr Mrinal Supriya | Facial Cosmetic Surgeon
FRCS (OTOL-HNS), MRCS Ed,
DO-HNS, MS in ENT, MBBS
Mr Mrinal Supriya is the Divisional Director of Surgery. He is highly experienced Head and Neck Surgeon, specialising in facial cosmetic surgery. He currently serves as the clinical director for head and neck services in Northamptonshire and is the lead head and neck robotic surgeon at the University Hospital of Northamptonshire. His previous positions include ENT Consultant roles at St. George’s University Hospital, London and Ninewells University Hospital, Dundee.
Mr Supriya has worked in top hospitals worldwide, including in the UK, Australia and the USA. He trained with Dr. Andrew Jacono, one of the top facelift surgeons in the USA. As one of only 30 surgeons in the UK certified by The Royal College of Surgeons for facial cosmetic surgery (2022), Mr Supriya brings a wealth of expertise and advanced skills to his practice.
Why Choose British Face Clinic?
Under the expertise of Mr. Mrinal Supriya, a leading Consultant Facial Plastic Surgeon, British Face Clinic has become the trusted destination for advanced facelift surgery. As a Centre of Excellence for Facial Rejuvenation Surgery, we are known for:
- Specialist expertise in facial anatomy and aesthetics
- Exclusive focus on the Deep Plane Facelift
- Natural-looking, refined, and balanced results
What’s Different About the Deep Plane Facelift &
What to Expect Before and After the Procedure?
Is It Time for a Facelift?
The answer isn’t about age. It’s about how you feel when you look in the mirror. If sagging, heaviness, or volume loss are changing how you see yourself — and non-surgical treatments no longer give you the result you want — it’s time to consider a consultation.
At British Face Clinic, we offer honest, expert advice and create personalised surgical plans tailored to your facial structure and long-term goals.
Book a Consultation with
Mr. Mrinal Supriya Today
Discover how a bespoke Deep Plane Facelift can help you look refreshed, elegant, and naturally youthful — without looking like you’ve had surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best age to get a deep plane facelift?
There is no specific “best age” for a facelift. The right time depends on your facial anatomy and signs of aging. Many patients begin considering surgery in their 40s to 60s when non-surgical treatments no longer deliver noticeable results. At British Face Clinic, we assess your individual stage of aging to recommend the most suitable intervention.
How do I know if I need a deep plane facelift?
You may need a deep plane facelift if you notice sagging cheeks, jowls, deep facial lines, or neck laxity, and non-surgical treatments no longer provide sufficient improvement. If your appearance feels tired or no longer reflects your energy, it’s worth considering a consultation.
What is a Deep Plane Facelift and how is it different?
The Deep Plane Facelift is the most advanced facelift technique. Unlike traditional SMAS or skin-only lifts, it lifts and repositions the deeper facial layers, including muscles and ligaments. This results in a more natural, youthful appearance without the “pulled” look, and offers longer-lasting results.
Who is a good candidate for a Deep Plane Facelift?
Ideal candidates include individuals with moderate to advanced facial sagging, jowls, or neck laxity who want natural-looking and long-lasting rejuvenation. It’s suitable when fillers and other surgical or non-surgical options no longer provide the desired effect.
What procedures can complement a facelift?
Complementary procedures include:
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Chin augmentation or buccal fat removal
- Facial fat transfer
- Brow lift or forehead lift
- Skin resurfacing treatments (TCA peels or laser therapy)
These enhance overall facial balance and optimise facelift results.
Why choose British Face Clinic for deep plane facelift surgery?
British Face Clinic is the UK’s Centre of Excellence for Deep Plane Facelifts. Led by Mr. Mrinal Supriya, Consultant Facial Plastic Surgeon, we focus exclusively on advanced, natural-looking facial rejuvenation using proven surgical techniques.
Will my deep plane facelift results look natural?
Yes. The Deep Plane Facelift is designed to restore youthful structure without visible signs of surgery. By lifting the deeper tissues rather than pulling the skin, results appear refined, elegant, and never overdone.
Our Locations
- London City
The Wellington Hospital, 15 – 17 Lodge Road
London NW8 7JA
- London City
98 Harley Street
London, W1G 7HZ
- Milton Keynes
Athena Surgical Centre
16 Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes, MK5 8PL
- Northampton
The Three Shires Hospital
The Avenue
Northampton. NN1 5DR
London City
The Wellington Hospital
15 – 17 Lodge Road
London NW8 7JA
London City
98 Harley Street
London, W1G 7HZ
Milton Keynes
Athena Surgical Centre
16 Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes, MK5 8PL
Northampton
The Three Shires Hospital
The Avenue
Northampton. NN1 5DR
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