Male celebrities are facing increasing pressure to maintain a youthful appearance, a trend celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow says can lead to a "feminized" look if not approached carefully.
Dubrow, known for his work on "Botched," told Fox News Digital that while women have long been scrutinized for aging in Hollywood, men are now under a similar microscope, especially in the age of social media and constant red carpet appearances. He noted that while the goal for women might be "forever 35," for men, it's often "forever 45," a desire to lock into a younger age range that doesn't align with their actual age.
"I think it's pretty obvious that people are sort of trying to get locked into a certain age range and, for a man, it maybe isn't ‘forever 35.’ It might be ‘forever 45,’ but it's not ‘forever 65,’ the actual age these people are," Dubrow explained.
Changing Perceptions of Cosmetic Procedures
The surgeon pointed to Kris Jenner as a pivotal figure who changed the public's perception of cosmetic procedures, particularly facelifts, by speaking openly about her own experience. This candor, he believes, has made it more acceptable for both men and women to discuss and undergo such treatments, with other celebrities like Rosie O'Donnell and Denise Richards also being open about their procedures. John Stamos, for example, has been open about a childhood nose job and the use of Botox, though he has indicated no plans for a facelift.
The "Feminizing" Mistake in Male Procedures
Dubrow expressed concern that the same surgical techniques used successfully on female celebrities are sometimes applied to male patients, resulting in an undesirable, feminized appearance. He cited issues such as excessive skin removal from upper eyelids and overly tight facelifts and neck adjustments, which he argues do not align with the natural aging process for men over 60.
"They're taking too much skin from the upper lids, too tight in the face and neck. I mean, there is no man over 60 who doesn't have some excess eyelid skin and some laxity in their neck. It just doesn't look normal," Dubrow stated. He emphasized that for men, removing all upper eyelid skin can result in a look that is not only younger but also unnatural, as men typically retain some degree of upper eyelid skin even in their youth.
The Rise of Non-Invasive Treatments
Instead of drastic changes, Dubrow highlighted a growing trend towards subtle, non-invasive procedures as the current status symbol in Hollywood for male celebrities. Treatments like radiofrequency and microneedling, when performed consistently every six to eight weeks, are favored for maintaining a refreshed appearance without obvious signs of surgery.
"I think the big deal now is, is that there's a new series of non-invasive procedures that all of Hollywood is doing," he said. "And, you know, you've heard of them, the Xerfs and the radio frequencies and the micro-needling and so on. But the difference now is that we realize they only work if you do them all the time."
The ultimate goal, according to Dubrow, has shifted from appearing significantly younger to looking naturally youthful, to the point where any work done is imperceptible.