Singer Adele's striking physical transformation has captured public attention, with cosmetic experts offering insights into the potential reasons behind her altered appearance. The artist, known for taking extended breaks between album releases, appeared notably different during a recent public outing at the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain.
Fans have widely commented on Adele's changed look, which follows a well-documented 100-pound weight loss in 2020. Experts suggest that while significant weight reduction alone can dramatically alter facial features, subtle aesthetic procedures may have also contributed. Dr. Alma Kamenica noted that treatments like Botox could soften expression lines, and dermal fillers or collagen-stimulating injectables might restore lost facial volume. However, she emphasized that these are possibilities and cannot be confirmed without direct knowledge of Adele's choices, adding that the overall result appears balanced and natural.
According to Dr. Kamenica, a loss of facial volume and skin laxity is common after substantial weight loss, leading some individuals to opt for non-surgical skin tightening treatments like Morpheus8 Burst to stimulate collagen and improve firmness.
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul Banwell explained that changes in facial contour and skin quality can stem from a combination of factors including aging, weight fluctuations, skincare, makeup, lighting, and professional treatments. He stated that for subtle rejuvenation, common options include anti-wrinkle injections, conservative use of dermal fillers, skin-boosting treatments, collagen-stimulating therapies, laser resurfacing, or radiofrequency skin tightening. Dr. Banwell also pointed out that significant weight loss can make facial volume loss more apparent, potentially creating a hollower or drawn appearance, and that Adele's weight loss naturally altered her facial proportions.
Adele's weight loss journey first became evident in 2020 through an Instagram post. At the time, her former trainer Camila Goodis suggested that the changes were primarily due to a significant reduction in calorie intake, with Adele consuming around 1,000 calories daily, half the recommended amount for females. Goodis described the initial phase as intense, involving green juices.
However, Adele later clarified her approach in a 2021 interview with British Vogue. She stated that her weight loss was not the primary goal but rather a consequence of a two-year mission to become strong and healthy. "It was never about losing weight, it was always about becoming strong and giving myself as much time every day without my phone," she said. "The gym became my time. I realised that when I was working out, I didn't have any anxiety. It was never about losing weight. I thought, If I can make my body physically strong, and I can feel that and see that, then maybe one day I can make my emotions and my mind physically strong."
Adele revealed she became “quite addicted” to exercise, working out two to three times daily. Her routine included morning weightlifting, afternoon hiking or boxing, and evening cardio. She noted this regimen was not universally attainable as she had trainers and was not employed at the time. She also clarified she did not follow diets or intermittent fasting, stating she ate more due to her intense workouts.
She has also addressed the backlash to her weight loss, stating in a CBS special with Oprah Winfrey that she was neither shocked nor fazed, as her body had been objectified throughout her career. "Am I too big or am I too small, am I hot or not or whatever, I never looked up to anyone because of their body. I was body positive then and I'm body positive now. But it's not my job to validate how people feel about their bodies," she commented. She expressed empathy if her weight loss made others feel bad about themselves but reiterated her focus on her own life.
Adele also mentioned she doesn't concern herself with weight fluctuations, finding enjoyment in weightlifting, with her deadlift progressing from 10 pounds to 160 pounds. In 2022, she shared that she had taken up hiking as preparation for her Las Vegas residency, describing it as a significant walk within the venue.