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Standardized Photo Guide (Deep Plane Facelift Evaluation)

Aesthetic Surgery Pr. Meningaud

To provide an accurate surgical opinion, please send 6–8 clear photos taken in natural daylight (near a window) or in a well-lit room, with a neutral background.

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Standardized Photo Guide

Deep Plane Facelift Evaluation in Paris

General rules (very important)

  • No filters, no beauty mode, no retouching
  • Hair pulled back (ears visible), no heavy makeup
  • Remove glasses (contacts are fine)
  • Keep the camera at eye level (not from above or below)
  • Distance: about 1 meter / 3 feet from the camera
  • Use the back camera if possible (better quality)
  • Expression: relaxed face, lips gently closed
  • Please avoid selfies if you can—ask someone to take the photos

The 6 required photos (neutral expression)

  1. Front (straight ahead)
  2. Right 45° (turn your head slightly to the left)
  3. Left 45° (turn your head slightly to the right)
  4. Right profile (full side view)
  5. Left profile (full side view)
  6. Neck / under-chin
    • head neutral, then a second photo with the chin slightly raised to show the neck contour

Optional but helpful (2 extra photos)

  • Smile (front) — to evaluate dynamic balance
  • Hairline/temples (if prior surgery or concerns about incisions)

Deep Plane Facelift in Paris for international patients

Standardized Photo Guide

  • Face evenly lit (no strong shadows)
  • No overhead spotlight creating shadows under the eyes
  • No flash glare on the skin
  • Phone held too close (distorts the face)
  • Camera angled from above (makes the neck look better than reality)
  • Dark room / yellow lighting
  • Heavy contour makeup or strong lipstick
  • Filters / smoothing

Please email the photos in full resolution (not compressed if possible) along with:

  • Your age
  • Your main concerns (top 3)
  • Any previous facial/neck surgery or fillers
  • Smoking/vaping status
  • Current medications and medical history (brief)

To request an online consultation:

Pr Jean-Paul Meningaud
Chirurgie Plastique, Reconstructrice, Esthétique et Maxillo-Faciale
65 avenue Foch, 75116 Paris