Celebrities, Fillers & Anti-Wrinkle: Facts Before Trends

Celebrity interviews can start a useful conversation about fillers and anti-wrinkle treatments. They cannot tell you which procedure is right for your face. The most useful starting point is what a person has actually said, followed by an assessment of your own goals, anatomy and medical history.

What have celebrities actually said?

Courteney Cox: reassessing filler

In her NewBeauty interview first published in June 2017, Courteney Cox described having repeated filler treatments before deciding to have her fillers dissolved. She said she preferred recognising her own features and allowing facial movement. This is a dated account of her experience, not evidence of what treatments she has now.

Ariana Grande: choosing to pause

In Vogue’s September 2023 Beauty Secrets video, Ariana Grande discussed previous lip filler and anti-wrinkle injections. She said she had stopped in 2018 and spoke about wanting to see her natural expression lines. Her account describes a personal choice at that time; it does not establish her current treatment history.

Both accounts show that preferences can change. Neither is an endorsement of MHB, a recommendation for another person, or proof that a particular treatment will deliver a particular appearance.

Why photographs are not a treatment history

An online comparison does not establish what happened between two photographs. Lighting, camera angle, expression and make-up can all change how facial features appear. Without a reliable statement from the person, naming a procedure is speculation.

If you bring a reference photograph to an appointment, use it to explain a feature you like: a more defined lip outline, for example. Ask whether that goal makes sense for your own features rather than requesting a copy of someone else’s face.

Filler and facial-line treatment are different decisions

A concern about lip volume is different from a concern about lines that appear when you frown. These should not automatically lead to the same treatment, product or plan. Describe what you notice at rest and during expression, how long it has bothered you and how much change you would feel comfortable with.

A useful consultation also considers doing less, waiting or having no treatment. A celebrity name should not replace an explanation of the proposed procedure, alternatives and limits. At MHB Aesthetic in Mayfair, use the consultation to discuss your own priorities and ask for a clear plan before deciding.

Questions worth asking before treatment

• What is causing the feature or line I want to address, and what are my options?
• What exactly would be used, and why is it appropriate for this area?
• Who would carry out the procedure, and what relevant training and insurance do they have?
• What can go wrong, what recovery should I plan for, and who provides aftercare?
• What is the total cost, and would further treatment or maintenance be optional?

The NHS advises checking the practitioner’s qualifications, training and insurance. It also notes that complications from fillers can be serious. A familiar treatment name or a fashionable result does not remove the need for those checks.

Give yourself time to decide

The NHS recommends thinking carefully about your reasons for a cosmetic procedure and discussing expectations. You should have space to consider the information without pressure. If your goal changes during the appointment, it is reasonable to leave and think about the revised plan before booking treatment.

Keep the focus on a change you want for yourself. Deciding against treatment is a valid outcome of a consultation.

Common questions

Can a clinic reproduce a celebrity’s result?

A photograph is a reference for discussion, not a predictable result. Your plan needs to reflect your own features, health and preferences.

Does a celebrity’s account prove a treatment is safe?

No. One person’s experience cannot establish the risks or suitability for someone else. Ask for an explanation of the procedure and its possible complications.

Should I book the treatment first and discuss it afterwards?

Use the assessment to decide whether to proceed. Confirm the practitioner, procedure, costs and aftercare before committing to treatment.