Extravagant outfits were on full display at the Met Gala this week, but equally visible was celebrities’ obsession with cosmetic ‘tweakments’ and surgeries.
‘As the Met Gala continues to be a global barometer for beauty and style, it’s clear that facial aesthetics are becoming just as influential as fashion on the red carpet,’ said Dr. Norman Rowe, a celebrity-favorite plastic surgeon in New York.
The expert told the Daily Mail he saw several hallmarks of brow and face lifts as wells as fillers and Botox on the carpet on Monday.
‘When done correctly, facelift results are very natural,’ he said. ‘Many patients now prefer the subtle and longer lasting benefits of surgical lifts over fillers.’
Based on photos from Monday’s big night in New York City – which raised money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute with its annual ball – multiple plastic surgeons revealed to the Daily Mail which A-listers on the blue carpet have likely gone under the knife.
Anne Hathaway
The Oscar-winning star’s noticeably smooth complexion and youthful complexion was on full showcase while she did an interview with Vogue on the blue carpet
The Oscar-winning star’s noticeably smooth and youthful complexion was dazzling while she gave an interview on the blue carpet.
Even when letting out a big laugh, the Devil Wears Prada actor’s forehead did not reveal one wrinkle or crinkle – leading many to wonder if she has undergone surgery.
While the 42-year-old actress has not yet commented on ongoing speculations, Dr. Rowe believes she may have had a facelift and brow lift.
‘Anne Hathaway’s profile looks eloquently defined, and she has an overall lifted and rejuvenated look,’ Dr. Rowe said.
‘I’m not certain if or if not she has undergone surgery, but Anne’s new look could be attributed to the combination of a lateral brow lift and a facelift.’
A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that tightens the face and neck by pulling a flap of skin on each side of the face back and removing the excess.
The procedure can reduce sagging skin as well as smoothen folds on the cheeks and jawline.
A brow lift intends to naturally lift the eyebrows and the adjacent skin surrounding the eyes and forehead, which results in a refreshed look without the telltale signs of surgery, according to Dr. Rowe.
Additionally, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Fuller noted Hathaway has most likely undergone skin-tightening procedures to reverse laxity.
Skin laxity refers to the loss of skin elasticity and firmness, resulting in sagging or loose skin. It is usually caused by a decline in the production of collagen and elastin, two proteins responsible for providing structure and elasticity.
‘Even several months ago there appeared to be very visible laxity and skin excess in the lateral cheeks,’ he said. ‘While at the Met Gala, her skin was tight, vibrant and rejuvenated.
‘I don’t think there is a non-invasive laser or treatment on the market that can obtain those results without surgical intervention.’
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey may have undergone the knife to maintain her ‘Old Hollywood aesthetic’ and balance her features, Dr Christopher Costa said
Newly-married Lana Del Rey may have gone under the knife to maintain her ‘Old Hollywood aesthetic’ and balance her features, Dr. Christopher Costa, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Las Vegas theorized.
‘As far as her face is concerned, it’s possible she’s had a conservative rhinoplasty and some lip enhancement to balance her features while keeping her signature vintage vibe,’ he said.
Dr. Donald Yoo, a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, also noted she may have had surgery to slim down her nose and undergone lip augmentation.
‘When comparing photos of Lana Del Rey in her teens versus at the Met Gala, it does appear that she has benefited from some good cosmetic surgery to enhance the appearance of her face,’ Dr. Yoo said.
Pictured: Dr Donald Yoo, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon
‘The disappearance of her dorsal hump on the bridge of her nose along with the overall slimming and changed appearance of the dorsal aesthetic lines on her nose would be difficult to explain without a rhinoplasty, whether surgical or nonsurgical.
A dorsal hump, also known as a nasal hump or dorsal bump, is a visible bump or ridge on the bridge of the nose – typically caused by a combination of bone and cartilage.
Dorsal aesthetic lines (DALs) are imaginary lines that define the ideal shape of the bridge of the nose when viewed from the front.
They essentially depict the smooth, gently curving contours at the top that define the bridge’s appearance, running from the inner brow towards the tip of the nose.
‘The volume and shape of her lips do appear augmented beyond what simple makeup would achieve, and is likely the result of lip augmentation with fillers,’ Dr. Yoo told the Mail.
Charli XCX
Basking in her ‘brat summer’ fame, Charli XCX also made an appearance at this year’s Met Gala to celebrate the ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ theme of the night
Basking in her ‘brat summer’ fame, Charli XCX also made an appearance at this year’s Met Gala.
While many thought that she underwent major surgery leading up to the event, Dr. Fuller disagrees.
‘In my medical opinion, Charli XCX appeared the most natural at the Gala when compared to other celebrities,’ he said.
‘Her lips look much more like moisturizer and natural fullness rather than actual injected filler that can make anatomical landmarks more vivid.
‘In the same way, her upper eyelids and skin around her eyes and mouth appear natural and not over-tightened or augmented. From my perspective, no invasive procedures were performed on Charli XCX.’
However, Dr. Yoo thinks otherwise – stating she may have undergone a subtle nose job, as well as minor lip filler and brow lift.
‘Charli XCX appears to have had a subtle rhinoplasty to slightly enhance the refinement of the tip of her nose,’ Dr. Yoo theorized. ‘Her lips also look to have benefitted from additional fullness from lip fillers.
‘The change in shape and position of her eyebrows could be explained by makeup and grooming, but also suggests a surgical temporal brow lift to help elevate and enhance the lateral part of her eyebrows.’
Halle Berry
The former Bond girl has been in the limelight for over nearly four decades now and boasts legions of fans across the world.
While Halle Berry’s Oscar-winning performances have long mesmerized cinema lovers, it was her rejuvenated and wrinkle-free face that drew attention on Monday – even though it was covered by a veil.
‘Halle Berry would be one celebrity I would point out that went a bit overboard on the cheekbone filler,’ Dr. Fuller said.
‘The cheekbones, is a common location to highlight and augment with filler due to the natural process of aging that causes volume loss and descent of the cheek skin.
‘However, her gala appearance certainly looks less natural and more of the result of filler placed into the upper cheek.
‘When contrasted with some of the volume loss and descent of her remaining cheek, it jumps out as an area that likely was treated prior to the event.’
Dr. Fuller said she looked less postoperative and more like she had filler or Botox, ‘particularly around her eyes and forehead.’
Dr. Gizem Seymenoglu, a London-based facial aesthetics practitioner, claimed that Berry may have had injection ‘sometime before March – possibly around February of this year.’
Madonna
The pop icon, 66, showed off a stunning unfiltered look as she wowed in a cream silk Tom Ford suit, designed by Haider Ackermann
While many stars left fans wondering about whether they had undergone surgery, it was Madonna’s undone look that stunned the crowd.
The pop icon, 66, who was branded ‘unrecognizable’ after showing off her plump cheeks and pout in 2023, sported a less surgically altered look at the Met Gala this year.
Dr. Fuller argues that it is likely not any new surgery or reversals the star has undergone, but instead suggests her face has finally healed from previous procedures and is now showing results.
‘In Madonna’s facial appearance, I use her facial evolution over time to illustrate not only the effects of multiple facial surgeries but the length of time that it takes to fully recover from surgery,’ he said.
‘Swelling and final results may not be seen for one to 2 years post-operatively, so celebrities like Madonna who cannot hide outside of media attention and cameras are going to be visible during their transformative months of healing.
‘These temporary phases of healing stir controversy and attention as we as fans and plastic surgeons speculate on whether we are observing botched surgeries versus those that are in the process of healing.’
