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Hollywood Actors Debate $40K Facelifts as Casting Directors Warn

6/2/2026

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Hollywood actors and aspiring performers are increasingly debating whether to undergo cosmetic enhancements such as fillers, Botox, and deep-plane facelifts.
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Anthony Brissett reported that deep-plane facelifts can cost up to $40,000 in major metropolitan areas such as New York or Los Angeles.
Casting director Marie said visible plastic surgery “kills” auditions for most projects.

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Hollywood actors and aspiring performers are increasingly debating whether to undergo cosmetic enhancements such as fillers, Botox, and deep-plane facelifts.
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Anthony Brissett reported that deep-plane facelifts can cost up to $40,000 in major metropolitan areas such as New York or Los Angeles.
Casting director Marie said visible plastic surgery “kills” auditions for most projects.