Ever wondered what top secret plastic surgery procedures celebrities do to ensure they look perfect and stay youthful?
at Blonde FilesAriel Lor asked Gloss Angeles podcast hosts Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan what are the undetectable procedures people do that the general public is unaware of.
They mentioned blepharoplasty, or “eyelids,” with beauty editor Kirbie Johnson saying it’s not “super invasive like a side brow lift” and helps “freshen up their eye area.”
The clip quickly went viral, with commenters weighing in on what they found remarkable and how they think the stars are defying ageing.
To find out some of the other hugely popular procedures, FEMAIL caught up with top plastic surgeons, who revealed that celebrities are embracing everything from salmon sperm facials to fat transfers.
On the Blonde Files in June, Arielle Lorre asked Gloss Angeles podcast hosts Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan what undetectable procedures people are doing
Some commentators have asked beauty editors to look at how some celebrities’ faces have changed, naming Lindsay Lohan (left) and Christina Aguilera (right), who appear to be aging backwards.
“We’re in this world where fillers and neuromodulators are part of people’s beauty routines,” Kirbie explained on the podcast.
“Once the Botox stops working around certain areas around their eyes,” they ask what else can be done, Kirbie added.
Kirbie and Sara also mentioned rhinoplasty and veneers as undetectable ways celebrities often change their appearance.
“I think the veneers are too obvious,” one person pointed out in the comments section. “Blephs can change your appearance for the worse. Attention!!!’ warned another.
Some commenters asked beauty editors to look at how certain celebrities’ faces have changed, naming Lindsay Lohan, Christina Aguilera and Stassi Schroeder.
Many people believed that some of the changes were due to GLP-1, writing, “A lot of what people think plastic surgery is better for is just weight loss.”
Famous facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Perskybased in Encino, California, confirmed to DailyMail.com that blepharoplasty offers “the biggest bang for the buck in facial rejuvenation.”
“The procedure has evolved from removing skin, muscle and fat to now leaving eye muscles intact and removing skin with or without fat repositioning,” explained Dr. Persky. “These changes resulted in less visible hollows around the eyes and a natural fresh look.”
The famous facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Persky (left) and Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Carl Truesdale (right) both gushed about the benefits of blepharoplasty
Ultherapy, a micro-focused ultrasound treatment, has been a big hit with the stars, and Christy Brinkley has been a spokesperson — above, she’ll be attending a cocktail party for the treatment in 2017
“Celebrities love the SkinVive treatment because the face looks like foundation and the make up is on all the time,” revealed Dr. Persky.
Recovery time is only a week or two, making it a celebrity favorite.
Dual Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA Dr. Carl Truesdale36, explained that an “upper blepharoplasty can be used to remove excess skin and fat or even add fat to make the eyes look more youthful and rested.”
Dr. Truesdale, who has a practice on Rodeo Drive, said that “changes in the position and shape of the eyelids can be made to enhance the eye as well,” calling the impact “subtle and powerful.”
Dr. Persky said the latest favorite A-list treatment is exGELa bioregenerative treatment “that is 100 percent natural made from the patient’s own blood” and is “an excellent natural alternative to eye filler without the risk of complications associated with hyaluronic acid filler injections.”
He explained that the gel is injected into the lower eyes, crow’s feet, cheeks, lip lines and nasolabial folds, then repeated two months later and maintained once a year.
Dr. Persky also mentioned a microneedle injection of hyaluronic acid mixed with Botox, vitamin C and skin whitening, as well as Ultherapy – a micro-focused ultrasound tightening treatment for which Christy Brinkley was a spokesperson – and SkinVive – a microdroplet injection that hydrates the skin and gives the skin a long-lasting glow.
After comparing the before and after images, Dr. Antell believes celebs like Matt Damon (left), Jennifer Coolidge and supermodel Gisele Bundchen (right) have ‘eyelid surgery’
“Celebrities love the SkinVive treatment because the face looks like foundation and the make up is on all the time,” revealed Dr. Persky.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Darric Adel he himself had a blepharoplasty or blepharoplasty twenty years ago.
The New York-based surgeon told DailyMail.com, “The procedure made me look rejuvenated and took years off my appearance.”
Dr. Antell has also performed the procedure on many satisfied customers over the years, and one recently compared it to a “mini facelift.”
She believes the procedure has become a favorite with many A-listers, who often combine it with other modifications as they age and eyelids stretch.
After comparing the before and after images, Dr. Antell said he believes “eyelid surgery has been done on celebrities like Matt Damon, Jennifer Coolidge and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.”
“Often, blepharoplasty is performed with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as a facelift, brow lift, or fat transfer,” said Dr. Antell.
Donald B. Yoo, a famous plastic surgeon Beverly Hills, California, explained that some of the best-kept beauty secrets involve innovative—and unexpected—skin care ingredients.
Dr. Yoo revealed that many stars use skin tightening devices, explaining: “Tighter, better-quality skin means sharper jawlines and necklines for decades longer than your average Joe or Jane” (stock image)
Dr. Darrick Antell (left) in New York City had a blepharoplasty or blepharoplasty twenty years ago, and Donald B. Yoo (right) also learned some of the best-kept beauty secrets
“Kim Kardashian may have introduced the idea of salmon sperm to American pop culture, but this K-beauty innovation has been keeping Hollywood royalty looking young and hydrated for nearly a decade,” said Dr. Yoo about Jennifer’s controversial procedure. Aniston swears by it too.
Dr. Yoo revealed that many stars use skin tightening devices, explaining: “Tighter, better-quality skin means sharp jowls and necklines for decades longer than your average Joe or Jane.”
He added, “Celebrities have relied on fat grafting and the use of nanofat to defy aging while flying under the radar.”
“The fat is harvested under low pressure, often when liposculpting is performed on an area with some extra fat, and once cleared it is used as a permanent facial filler,” revealed Dr. Yoo.
“Sunken cheeks, temples and under-eyes instantly look fresher, plumper and more youthful. The best part? It’s virtually undetectable after a week of mild swelling,” said Dr. Yoo, making it a must-have for celebrities who need to hit the red carpet or return to set.
