Gwen Stefani’s Facial Transformation Analyzed by Our Plastic Surgeon

Buccal fat removal surgery is easily one of the most popular celebrity trends of the 2020s. If you’re unfamiliar, it involves removing fat from the lower cheeks to create a more sculpted, contoured face. When we compare Gwen Stefani’s face from the 1990s to now, it’s clear her cheeks have lost a lot of volume. But is that due to aging, which naturally reduces facial fat, or a little surgical help? Dr. Golpanian thinks she might have had some buccal fat removal, but stops short of saying it with certainty. He is, however, certain that aging looks good on Stefani: “Some people look better as they age because they lose facial fat, which can actually add more definition to areas like the jaw and cheekbones. She’s one of those people.”

Still, Dr. Golpanian believes Gwen could benefit from one slice of advice he gives all his patients: Stay consistent. “We’re not immortal, and at some point, no procedure is going to make us look good forever,” he points out. “But as long as she maintains a healthy lifestyle — good food, good exercise — along with Botox, fillers, and good skincare, she can continue to look great for a long time.”