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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vented on Instagram about a plastic surgeon’s unsolicited offer to “fix” her nose, saying she’s perfectly happy with her body and that a male surgeon has no right to comment on her appearance; she posted the messages, rejected the tips, and urged discussing more meaningful topics.
Doctors say 'zombie filler'—cadaver fat injections for patients who’ve lost fat due to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs—offer a faster, more natural alternative to traditional fillers, but safety and ethical concerns persist.
A rising trend among young men, called looksmaxxing, drives some to self-inject fillers with black-market materials, prompting plastic surgeons to report a surge in DIY filler complications. Doctors warn of infections, migration of material, autoimmune risks, and costly corrective procedures, and urge people to seek professional care rather than risky at-home methods amid online influencers promoting questionable aesthetic advice.
Martha Stewart, who just turned 85 and recreated her 1995 People cover, reiterates she has never had plastic surgery, noting she uses some fillers, relies on facialists and peptides, stays healthy with exercise and a good lifestyle, and dismisses rumors about cosmetic enhancements.
Denise Richards discusses her 2025 full facelift on Bunnie Xo's podcast, saying she initially planned only a neck lift but ultimately had a lower-neck, lower-face and upper-brow lift (not lower lids) by Dr. Ben Talei; she notes the recovery is painful but the result is worth it and calls the procedure the best thing she did for herself.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can cause temporal wasting (loss of temple fat), leading to a suddenly older appearance even as other features may stay youthful. Surgeons note temple hollowing is a visible hallmark and reversal often involves fillers or fat transfer, though temple injections carry higher risks. Some patients seek treatment outside medical supervision via the gray market, while gradual weight loss may reduce the risk of this side effect.
Doctors say GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can cause rapid weight loss that leads to temporal hollowing (loss of temple fullness), a subtle change many patients notice as they seek plastic-surgery fixes. Treatments include fillers or fat transfer, but the temple is a high‑risk area due to nearby vessels, so overfilling can backfire. Experts urge gradual weight loss and strictly licensed medical care to avoid complications, warning against DIY approaches promoted online.
Below Deck Sailing Yacht alum Alli Dore shared raw before-and-after photos of her rib recontouring (rib modeling), detailing a 12-week recovery and a visible waist dip at about 5.5 weeks; she underwent the Bali procedure with a Piezotome device, wore a corset during early recovery, and says it’s the best cosmetic decision she’s made.
Two years after a deep-plane facelift and mild CO2 laser to address loose skin from a 40-pound weight loss, Ricki Lake posted unfiltered before-and-after photos on Instagram, detailing the procedure and praising her surgeon Dr. Allen Foulad while championing greater openness about cosmetic procedures.
Ricki Lake celebrated the two-year anniversary of her 2023 deep-plane lower-face and neck lift by posting unfiltered before-and-after photos on Instagram, praising Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Allen Foulad for natural, long-lasting results after she shed 40 pounds; she has discussed the procedure publicly before, and Rosie O'Donnell also commented in support.
The essay argues that Hollywood's beauty standard has become a homogenized look—slop face—driven by gatekeepers, cosmetic trends, and social media feedback, with more virtual casting and constant scrutiny pushing stars to alter features. It contrasts older, more distinctive looks with today’s uniformity, notes celebrity discussions of cosmetic work and rising numbers of younger patients seeking procedures, and questions whether the industry should prioritize individuality or profits over flaws.
A Minnesota jewelry designer, Ellen Larson, treated years of back pain and poor posture caused by very large breasts and weight fluctuations by losing about 25 pounds with GLP-1 medications and then undergoing breast reduction and liposuction in Barcelona. The €10,500 procedure lowered her bust from 36G to around 36C, though a nipple complication required a brief extra surgery. She’s thrilled with the results and excited to wear styles she previously avoided, sharing her journey to inspire others online.
Khloe Kardashian says she’s finally being honest about her cosmetic enhancements, listing a nose job, lasers and injectables (including Botox) and stressing ongoing maintenance, while noting she prefers non-invasive treatments for now and finds beauty in family moments at home.
A TikTok post by influencer Olivia Dayton shows liquid leaking from her nose after rhinoplasty, sparking curiosity and concerns about a CSF leak. Medical experts say temporary nasal drainage can occur as nerves and mucus regulation recover post-surgery and is often part of the healing process, though persistent drainage with pain, fever, or other red flags should be evaluated by a surgeon.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can cause ears to lose fullness after rapid weight loss, prompting some patients to seek cosmetic fixes such as fat transfer to the earlobes, earlobe reductions, or fillers.