5. Melanie Griffith. Actress Melanie Griffith was a real beauty, but at 58 she shouldn't look that bad. It is obvious that she is a regular client of the plastic surgeon, although she will never admit it. Her face is motionless, it is frozen and lumpy, her lips are flat and deflated to the point that she can only wear bright lipstick, otherwise they will completely disappear. Griffith knows what people say about her: “Most people tell me I look terrible. I don't know if I look great, but I work out a lot. I have a trainer with whom I work out four times a week, and I also do yoga.” This is all great, of course, but it doesn’t explain what happened to Melanie Griffith’s face.
4. Madonna. Madonna was never an exceptional beauty, but there was something about her, unusual features, porcelain delicate skin. The singer reworked her image and music again and again. Along with these changes, her face also changed. At almost 60 years old, Madonna does not have a single wrinkle on her face, and this is suspicious. In addition, her aging process cannot be called natural, since she has all the same signs of Botox gone wrong: small eyes, a constant expression of surprise on her face and skin so tight that you can hardly grab it by the cheek. Madonna's Botox is so bad that other celebrities, like Sharon Osbourne, have started making comments about it. The star now looks puffy, constantly tired and exhausted, and her cheeks are so swollen. that it is unlikely that anything can be corrected now.
3. Lindsay Lohan. Actress Lindsay Lohan has not looked her age for many years. Back in 2011, everyone began to notice changes in her young face. Her cheekbones rose, but her cheeks were sunken, her eyes became small, narrow and unnatural. Lohan has never admitted to undergoing any cosmetic procedures, but several famous doctors have commented on her appearance. Plastic surgeon Garth Fisher, who works with stars, said that just by looking at photographs of Lohan, he immediately realized that she had gone under the knife. He added that the girl also used fillers. “She looks like she got too much filler,” he said.
2. Megan Fox. Over the past ten years, actress Megan Fox has constantly changed her face. She admitted that she corrected the shape of her nose, but did not change anything else. However, everything is written on the face, especially when the changes are so dramatic. She is only 30 years old, but she looks like she is almost 40. Of course, Megan will not admit that she injected herself with fillers, Botox or reshaped her face, but if you compare photos from 2020 and 2020, it is clear that Botox took place. The actress's forehead doesn't move, and her skin looks like it's about to burst. At one point, Botox did improve Megan Fox's appearance, but only when it was a minor, light correction. By 2020, the actress’s face was so stretched and “polished” that it began to look not young, but strange.
1. Renee Zellweger. Actress Renee Zellweger once looked cute, but now her face has become truly scary. For some time, the actress disappeared from the public eye, and when she returned, she was so unlike herself that only the lazy did not comment on it. When asked about the changes in her appearance, higher cheekbones and tighter skin, Zellweger initially remained silent until she realized some explanation was needed. “I'm glad people think I look different! I'm living a different, happier, more fulfilling life, and I'm thrilled that it shows... My friends say I look peaceful. I am healthy. For a long time, in this regard, everything was not as good as it is now,” said the actress. She added that she used to not take care of herself until she realized it was time to make a change. There is a suspicion that this change begins with the letter “b”. Botox.
Illegal sale
Be careful! Botox is not asleep. Moreover, most often a fake cannot be distinguished from the original. Too low a price should immediately alert you. Before you start experimenting, know what you're dealing with. If the product is very cheap, you shouldn't be happy about it. Most likely it was released illegally. Or the drug has long expired.
Keep in mind: the shelf life is short, and the storage conditions for Botox are very strict. If they are violated, the effectiveness decreases.
“Eyebrows of Mephistopheles” - the lesser of evils
Complications after botulinum toxin administration arise for two reasons. The first is poor quality material. In Russia, for example, “Chinese Botox” is widely used, which I have not yet seen abroad, as well as in clinics in Beijing, where I was on a business trip. After such a miracle drug is administered, other botulinum toxins rarely work. To get the desired effect next time, the patient will have to administer a larger dose of the drug. An alternative option is to forget about Botox for five years.
A large amount of counterfeit goods comes from Georgia and Turkey. Its main distribution area is the Southern Federal District, but the distribution area of illegal supplies is expanding every month due to the growing demand for cheap drugs. And most of them, unfortunately, are not registered.
Every cosmetologist, and especially chief physicians, receive mailings every day from agents offering both certified drugs and those whose names we don’t bother to remember.
The second reason for failure is the lack of necessary knowledge in the field of anatomy among cosmetologists. And this is the basic component of successful installation of botulinum toxin. If the point is chosen incorrectly, the patient may get “Mephistopheles eyebrows” or ptosis of the upper eyelid.
From the point of view of long-term and reversibility of the negative consequences, botulinum toxin injection is the lesser of two evils. The effect disappears after 6-8 months. But complications knock people out of their usual rhythm of life. If one eyebrow is higher than the other or the eyelid is completely drooping, it is difficult to calmly look at yourself in the mirror. Such patients can be rehabilitated, but not in two or three days. The process usually takes from three weeks to several months.
Overkill is not the best option
Excessive use of Botox can only cause harm.
If you stubbornly continue to inject the drug into the same place, your muscles will become so weak that they will simply refuse to work.
This result can make you look unnatural and the recovery will be very painful. If you overdo it with Botox injections in the neck, one side of your face may begin to droop (literally), or the drug will weaken your muscles to such an extent that you will not be able to swallow or hold your head up properly. And we mean it seriously.
Get your face back: stars who refused Botox and fillers
Courteney Cox may not star in blockbusters, but the 53-year-old "Friends" star is still loved and talked about by the public.
The last time, for example, the actress forced people to talk about herself, admitting that “fillers are no longer her friends,” she accepted her age and intends to return “natural beauty.” Cox, it must be said, is not the only celebrity who first got hooked on “beauty injections” and then was able to give them up. SPLETNIK.RU remembered which of the stars managed to “get off the needle” and regain their real face. Cameron Diaz
Age:
44 years old.
Dependency stage:
I tried it, but it didn’t work.
Smiling blonde Cameron Diaz, who will turn 45 this coming August, has already become acquainted with cosmetic products that return people to their “young” faces. However, it didn’t work, I didn’t like it. On the pages of her book “The Body Book,” in which the actress collected the secrets of self-care, Diaz wrote:
I tried Botox injections, but the procedure changed my appearance so much that I said to myself: “No, I’d rather look at my aging face than at one that doesn’t belong to me at all.” Do you know why I have wrinkles? Because I've been smiling all my life. And I love life.
Cameron Diaz
At the same time, Cameron does not condemn those who cannot get rid of addiction through injections for years.
If these treatments help people feel better and more confident, then why not? There are many examples where Botox made a person look like he took a little nap... Or simply made him look a little younger,
- says the actress.
Kim Kardashian
Age:
36 years.
Dependency stage:
sometimes a little bit at a time.
In the Kardashian-Jenner family, perhaps, you cannot find a person who, for one reason or another, has not consulted a plastic surgeon or cosmetologist. Kim, who grew up in front of video cameras, did not ignore the “beauty injections.” Back in 2010, the TV star admitted that she tried Botox injections, but soon realized that she did not need them yet.
Kim Kardashian (2009)
However, later Kanye West’s wife began doing these procedures again, abandoning them only during pregnancy. Although representatives of the press and Kim's fans were sure that this was not true.
Of course, I do not use Botox injections during pregnancy, as many tabloids claim. You have to be a sick person to expose your own child to such danger. Everyone knows very well that when a person gains weight, and this happens during pregnancy, his face changes dramatically: his nose becomes larger, his lips become plump, his cheeks become rounder,
— Kadashian wrote on her official website while pregnant with her son Saint.
Kim Kardashian during her second pregnancy (2015)
And one more thing: according to Kim, you can change the proportions of your face with the help of makeup. Hence, supposedly, all the rumors and assumptions of journalists about her passion for Botox and fillers.
Kim Kardashian (2017)
Nicole Kidman
Age:
50 years.
Stage of addiction:
cured.
The living mask is what Nicole Kidman's face was called when her Botox craze reached its apogee. Then, apparently, the actress’s relatives and friends were able to reach her, explaining that the pursuit of youth would not bring her anything good.
In 2011, Kidman decided to have a frank conversation on this topic. The actress spoke about her “addiction” and the fact that she was able to recover from it:
I have never consulted a surgeon. Yes, unfortunately, I used Botox... But that's already in the past. Now my face has finally become mobile again. My facial expressions are completely natural. I wear sunscreen, don't smoke, and take good care of myself. And I say this with pride.
Nicole Kidman (2009)
Nicole Kidman (2014)
Now Nicole adheres to proper nutrition, goes to the gym and relies on anti-aging creams, but she does not undertake to condemn those who follow the road from which she left:
Every person has the right to do whatever he wants with himself. I don't judge anyone.
Although some cosmetologists and plastic surgeons are sure that Nicole continues to indulge in youthful injections.
Nicole Kidman (2017)
Naomi Watts
Age:
48 years old.
Dependency stage:
not yet, but very close.
It is quite difficult to catch Naomi Watts using Botox or fillers, and the actress herself insists that anti-aging injections are a disaster for an actor.
It’s hard for me to decide to get Botox injections, but at the same time it’s hard not to. Sometimes I think that I really need “help”, but I always remember that first and foremost I am an actress. Most of the characters I play go through a lot of emotional turmoil, so my job requires me to do a lot of facial expressions. All those actresses who haven't done anything to their face can still play great roles. But some of those who corrected their appearance spoiled themselves - they look a bit strange,” Naomi once said, hinting that in the future she might still resort to beauty procedures that preserve youth.
Naomi Watts
Pamela Anderson
Age:
49 years old.
Dependency stage:
delayed.
While Pamela Anderson turned to a plastic surgeon when she was young, it took her a long time to get Botox injections. In general, she overcame this path, but was not impressed - she tried it and was disappointed.
I thought that I would be the last person to decide on this, but at some point I felt that I needed it.
Pamela Anderson (2009)
Pamela Anderson (2015)
I used to inject Botox often. At some point, I simply stopped looking like myself. My eyes became sunken after the injections. Then I stopped, but there are people who go too far,” Anderson admitted in one of her interviews, adding:
I'll be turning 50 very soon, but I feel like I'm getting younger. Look at Jane Fonda and Brigitte Bardot. Their beauty comes from within!
However, something tells us that Pamela is being a little disingenuous - photographs of her appear in the press every now and then, in which she looks either younger or older. And it's not about makeup.
Pamela Anderson (2017)
Jessica Simpson
Age:
36 years.
The stage of addiction:
a small experiment.
Jessica Simpson has not yet admitted that she injects fillers into her forehead and glabellar cavity (and plastic surgeons are sure of it!), but she willingly talks about her experiment with lip augmentation. And it is useless to deny the fact of their “inflation” - everything is obvious.
I once enlarged my lips using Restylane (a filler based on hyaluronic acid - editor's note). It was just terrible - the lips looked so unnatural! Fortunately, within four months they returned to their previous appearance. My face became the same again
— Simpson said in one of her interviews.
Jessica Simpson (2001)
Jessica Simpson (2014)
Jessica Simpson (2017)
Christie Brinkley
Age:
63 years old.
Stage of addiction:
“on the needle,” but it’s for the better.
One can only envy the appearance of 63-year-old Christie Brinkley, but it is better to learn from her example in order to meet old age with dignity. The model's secret is that she found a "cosmetic balance." Over the years of her life, she managed to try many procedures - some were a nightmare, others were a success.
There are many ways to refresh your face and body, from volumizing injections to lasers, radio wave lifting, photo lifting and even techniques that use growth hormones from your own blood to create new cells.
Christie Brinkley (2010)If you want to look refreshed, then rejuvenating procedures should be carried out by the experienced and light hand of a good doctor. It will help remove wrinkles without changing your facial features. You need to strive to remain yourself and look natural, Brinkley shares on the pages of his book Timeless Beauty, noting that there is a procedure for everyone and the same Botox can become a friend:
Botox injections in the forehead were a disaster for me. Looking back, I don’t understand why I did it. After the injections, my face should have acquired a calm and relaxed appearance, but Botox “dropped” my eyebrows, and my face itself became sad, expressiveness disappeared. I couldn't wait for this effect to end. Then I stopped with Botox injections in my forehead. But recently I began to notice vertical cords on my neck. I made inquiries and found out what could be done about it. The simplest solution to the problem was injecting a small amount of Botox into these “strings”. A miracle happened!
Why not? The main thing is moderation in everything.
Christie Brinkley (2013)
Christie Brinkley (2017)
