Women, it seems, can never win when it comes to cosmetic surgery. If they refuse to undergo plastic surgery or Botox, they are vilified for their wrinkles and sagging skin. If they undergo procedures to change or maintain their appearance, they are vilified by the media and portrayed as shallow. Selena Gomez is the latest celebrity to tackle this double standard, shutting down rumors about her appearance.

Earlier this week, Selena Gomez, who just celebrated her 32nd birthday, commented on a TikTok comparing photos of her as a teenager and as an adult. The video suggested that Gomez had undergone some kind of plastic surgery and did not reveal it, but she set the record straight in her comment. 'Honestly, I hate this. Honestly, I hate this. 'I have Botox. That's it. Leave it alone."

Other commentators have speculated that the stripes could be read as "steroids," Gomez's lupus treatment. This is just one of many instances in which Gomez admitted to having Botox; in December, in a reply to an Instagram comment in which another person speculated that she had undergone extensive plastic surgery, she wrote, "Hahahaha, I have Botox bb girl."

While Gomez's brief comment sparked a media firestorm, the Emmy nominee seemed to hit back further by embracing her appearance. The next day, July 29, she took to Instagram to share a carousel of close-up selfies. She captioned it, "Face, phase."

Gomez is one of many celebrities who have spoken out about Botox. Dolly Parton, Kim Kardashian, Courteney Cox, Pamela Anderson, Cindy Crawford, and many other celebrities have spoken openly about trying Botox injections or getting them regularly. Some confide that they use the injections to relieve migraines, while others admit that it is completely for appearance. Some admit to using injections to relieve migraines, while others admit that it is completely for appearance. They all seem to agree that getting injections is a personal choice and nothing to be ashamed of for whatever reason. 9]

As Halle Berry said in an interview about her choice to try Botox, "I think it's something everyone has to decide for themselves."

As Hal Berry said in an interview. [Botox and plastic surgery are personal decisions. Botox and plastic surgery are personal decisions, and changing one's appearance (or not!) The last thing anyone wants is to feel as if they are being examined and condemned for doing so. Selena Gomez's comment is worth repeating: when it comes to other people's faces, leave them alone.