Vanessa Williams is aging like fine wine. In an interview with People, published July 25, the 61-year-old beauty revealed that she isn’t using cosmetic procedures like Botox or dermal fillers to maintain her youthful appearance. She’s all natural.
“We were literally just talking about fillers, Botox, who’s had work, who hasn’t done work,” the Miss America winner shared. “I have not gotten any… I don’t do fillers, I don’t do Botox anymore. I haven’t had a facelift, I do micro-current and nano-current technology, which is amazing.” She continued, “I want to look like myself. I want people to know this face has lived. That’s kind of where I am at this point, at 61.”
Vanessa Williams was crowned Miss America in 1984. Source: Bettmann / Getty
Do Black people use Botox and fillers?
The phrase “Black don’t crack” has long been ingrained in the Black community, celebrating the perception that Black individuals age more slowly compared to other ethnicities. However, there appears to be a shifting perspective among Black people regarding the narrative. In 2020, a study published by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed that 1.7 million Black adults underwent cosmetic procedures. Among the popular treatments chosen by Black women and men were Botox injections and soft tissue fillers.
Dermal fillers, also referred to as injectable implants or soft tissue fillers, are FDA-approved medical devices used to enhance facial features by creating a smoother or fuller appearance. They are commonly used in areas such as nasolabial folds (the lines from the sides of the nose to the mouth), cheeks, chin, lips, and hands.
Similarly, Botox, short for Botulinum toxin, is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In medicine, it is used therapeutically via injections to treat various muscular conditions and cosmetically to reduce wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles, the Mayo Clinic notes. It is commonly used on the forehead, around the eyes (crow’s feet), and between the eyebrows (glabellar lines).
Vanessa Williams arrives at the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 30, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. Source: Steve Granitz / Getty
Williams is embracing the aging process.
Since Williams stopped using Botox and embraced the aging process, she has grown to appreciate every aspect of her face and body, including those stubborn wrinkles that have become more pronounced from her frequent sunbathing. “I love the sun, dammit! If the sun is out, I will sit out in the sun and do my crossword and have a nice glass of wine. If that shows on my décolleté, too bad. I’m embracing my age,” she told People.
To stay healthy and fine, Williams opts for natural and minimally invasive procedures like Bioidentical hormones which are synthetic hormones that are designed to replicate the molecular structure of hormones naturally produced by the body’s glands. They are used to alleviate symptoms caused by hormone imbalances or deficiencies, which are common during peri-menopause or menopause. Taking bio-identical hormones can help manage symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness by restoring hormone levels to a more balanced state.
“…I do testosterone, progesterone and estrogen. I do sublingual drops for liver, kidney, adrenal. I do stem cell under my tongue as well,” she added. “So I’ve got all the tricks that keep me feeling good. I kick box, I lift weights, I cycle, I swim, I do whatever it takes. I want to stay alive.”
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