Filler Fatigue

With worries about facial distortion and a shift towards the natural, is it time to sav goodbye to these corrective tweaks?

- SAKSHI RAWTE

In 2015 when Kylie Jenner finally admitted that lip fillers transformed her face and not just puberty, Google searches for fillers surged by whopping 11,000 per cent in just four hours. In the years that followed, multiple celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Chrissy Teigen, and Courteney Cox were seen with noticeable changes in their appearance. Raised eyebrows, lifted cheeks, plump lips, and smooth skin became markers of injectable use. Soon, fillers became a common topic in discussions about cosmetic enhancements. Netflix’s 2020 series, Skin Decisions, showcased real-life individuals undergoing aesthetic procedures, offering viewers a glimpse into these treatments. However, many of these celebrities later spoke publicly about their regrets regarding fillers. “I went too far with fillers, and they’re my biggest beauty regret,” said Courteney Cox on a podcast. Others— including Kristin Davis and Simon Cowell—joined in, expressing regret about their experiences with fillers, often lamenting that they shouldn’t have made so many attempts to enhance their appearance.