Celebrities: They’re not just like us. And there’s no time of year when that fact is more apparent than during awards season (or what everyone outside of LA calls “winter”). Sure, we know a little about the A-list crowd's red carpet prep — there are makeup artists, manicurists, and hairstylists at the ready; so-called “red carpet facials” are a staple. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, folks. Sure, celebs have to give good face, but in a time when plunging necklines and cutouts are dominating red carpet fashion, it’s also about giving good sideboob, butt, hip, bicep, you name it. And you won't’ believe the treatments that are designed to do just that. Among them, injections to help cope with aching, stiletto-strapped feet, butt injections to give temporary lift, and virtual reality-led facials to help achieve pre-show Zen. Ahead, L.A.’s cosmetic surgeons and aestheticians to the stars give a glimpse of what prepping for the most scrutinised red carpet appearance is really like. Turns out, picking the dress is the least of it. Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here? You Won’t Believe How Much The Red Carpet Has Changed In 10 Years You Have To See What The Oscar Nominees Looked Like On Their First Red Carpet Kanye West's Plans To Launch Makeup Are Officially In Motion
Celebrities are turning to cosmetic and aesthetic treatments such as Sculptra during the awards season to make sure they are looking their best. The company has been in business for more than a decade, but it is now being used by celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Hudson who have turned to its products after seeing results on social media. The injections use lactic acid in water to give a plumper look that disappears after three days but helps to stimulate collagen in the long term. The treatment costs between $6,000 and $40,000 and the results can last for up to five years.