Beauty is buzzing, especially online—from viral beauty hacks to trending hairstyles, we’re the most connected and dialed-up we’ve ever been on how we choose to present ourselves both URL and IRL. What that doesn’t mean, however, is that we can have any and all say about how people look. So, why is it that in such an age, people still think it’s okay to speculate over who has and who hasn’t had plastic surgery?
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Chrissy Teigen reposted a reel by plastic surgeon, Dr. Kay Durairaj. The video, which has since been deleted, was a walkthrough of what an overuse of cheek filler could look like—Dr. Durairaj used pictures of Chrissy as an example.
The caption read: “This post is not out of mean intentions. It is merely here to discuss overfill and its possible consequences. ‼️ Chrissy Teigen’s “New Face” ‼️ Look at how your face could become if you’re doing it wrong!”
Clapping back at the unjust, uncalled for, and, frankly, incorrect supposition, the mom-of-three wrote, “You are rude as f*ck, doc. I’ve always been honest, I’ve never had anything in my cheeks ever so now I just feel ugly and bad. Thanks!” The celeb then followed it up with a note that read, “I gained weight.”
Unfortunately, the consequences of such posts, as voiced by Chrissy, can have a negative impact on mental health. As I hope one would know, preaching about physicalities such as weight gain or loss, for example, is never okay. However, accusing* people of having ‘work done’ to their face is? The rhetoric behind such discussions need not be negative, anymore!
*Supposedly.
And while Chrissy did not need to justify why her face looks the way it does (side note: by that, I mean beautiful), with the plastic surgeon having over 350,000 followers and likewise, a number of interactions on her initial post, she understandably felt the need to speak her the truth.
Speculating about celebrity plastic surgery isn’t a new thing; after all, a Google search will highlight the unethical tabloid articles over the decades. But even despite the wide destigmatization of plastic surgery, it’s important to underpin how to go about its discussions—especially when angling from a negative viewpoint on a public forum used for personal gain, growth, and profit.
With wide-reaching platforms like Cosmo, Chrissy, and Dr Durairaj’s, we must remember to carry out a duty of care and compassion. So, let this be a lesson to us all.
Oh, and Mother, Queen and icon, Chrissy, I think you dropped this > 👑.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Assistant at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the latest beauty news to viral celebrity hair and makeup looks, she’s an expert in recognizing the next big beauty trend (before it ends up all over your Instagram feed). You’ll usually find her analyzing the newest skincare products, fangirling over the time Kourtney Kardashian viewed her Instagram story (yes, it’s true) or refining her Ariana Grande-inspired winged eyeliner. Follow her on Instagram.
