Plastic surgeons weigh in on Millie Bobby Brown looking a decade older in recent red carpet appearances

Plastic surgeons weigh in on Millie Bobby Brown looking a decade older in recent red carpet appearances
Plastic surgeons weigh in on Millie Bobby Brown's much older appearances on red carpets (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Millie Bobby Brown's back-to-back red-carpet appearances at the SAG Awards and the premiere of her film ‘The Electric State’ has triggered much chatter as several fans noted the 21-year-old star has been looking way beyond her actual age. 

After the social media sphere abounded with comments that said she looked at least “a decade older,” cosmetic surgeons are weighing in on the probability of the ‘Stranger Things' actress going under the knife. 

Millie Bobby Brown attends the World Premiere of Netflix's
Millie Bobby Brown attends the World Premiere of Netflix's "The Electric State" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Speaking to Daily Mail, cosmetologists reflected on the fans’ concerns regarding the actress’s perceptibly mature appearance on the red carpets.

Millie Bobby Brown’s mature look on the red carpet sparks speculations

Millie Bobby Brown recently made two back-to-back glamorous appearances on the red carpet, which sparked speculations among her fans regarding her unrecognizable appearances. 

On Sunday, the Gen-Z heartthrob walked the red carpet for the SAG awards in a peachy satin gown, and for the premiere of her film, ‘The Electric State’ on Monday, February 24, Brown opted for a gold embellished gown. On both occasions, the star was accompanied by her husband, Jake Bongiovi, 22, who looked dapper on both occasions in black suits.  

(L-R) Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi attend the world premiere of Netflix's
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi attend the world premiere of Netflix's 'The Electric State' at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

However, on both occasions, her face stood out, with several fans claiming she looked older than her usual age. 

It further fueled the already present speculations of the ‘Enola Holmes’ star resorting to injections of fillers. However, recently, cosmetic surgeons too weighed in on the matter and provided their expert opinions regarding the theories behind Brown’s mature looks. 

Speaking about the ‘Damsel’ actress, who celebrated her 21st birthday just a week ago on February 19, award-winning consultant plastic surgeon Dr Paul Banwell theorized, “Her cheekbones appear higher and her lips appear fuller, which could be the result of filler.”

Millie Bobby Brown attends the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/WireImage)
Millie Bobby Brown attends the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Frazer Harrison/WireImage)

The cosmetic surgeon, who has not treated the Florence by Mills founder, added that if she had done any work, it is quite subtle, and is not “weighing her down.”

Dr Banwell also did not eliminate the possibility of her changed look as a result of “natural aging.”

Millie Bobby Brown makes a name for herself after appearing in 'Stranger Things' in 2016 (Screenshot/Netflix)
Millie Bobby Brown appeared in 'Stranger Things' in 2016 when she was just 12 (Screenshot/Netflix)

The star, who debuted as a child actress when she was just nine years old, has largely grown up under the spotlight. When she landed her breakthrough role as Eleven for the Netflix science fiction horror series ‘Stranger Things’ in 2016, she was just 12. 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Millie Bobby Brown attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild
Millie Bobby Brown attends the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California (Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Elaborating on his theory of ‘natural aging', Dr Banwell said, “Your bone structure and face shape will change as you get older, especially from such a young age of 12.”

Nevertheless, he added as a caution that the ‘Damsel’ actress should not risk her natural beauty by “over-doing” fillers. “This could cause 'pillow face' or a frozen face which is, I believe, not the true purpose of these sorts of treatments,” continued the award winning surgeon. 

Millie Bobby Brown attends the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Millie Bobby Brown attends the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

He added, “Fillers are a popular way for people to rejuvenate the skin and make the face appear plumper. Used well, it can create a more youthful, fuller look.”

“As we age, we naturally lose collagen and fat in our face, which leads to a less full, saggier appearance. This volume loss can lead to a less youthful look,” continued Dr Banwell before signing off, “The most popular cosmetic tweaks to the face tend to be filler and botox as they are more easily accessible and have quite instant results, if done correctly.”

Millie Bobby Brown recalls the last day of 'Stranger Things' shooting

Millie Bobby Brown, who is currently busy promoting her upcoming film, 'The Electric State', recently reflected on her heartwrenching experience while wrapping up the shoot for 'Stranger Things'. Speaking to E! News, the star opened up about the emotions she felt when the hit show finally wrapped up. 

She shared, "It was really upsetting on the last day, to say goodbye to my favorite crew members, to my favorite cast, my favorite directors I’ve ever been able to work with."

"What a wonderful, wonderful production that I was able to be a part of," added the star who had been a part of the show for almost a decade.


 
 
 
 
 
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In December, she also shared a montage of images from the set as she wrapped up shooting for the final time. Sharing the images, she wrote, "With love, el ❤️."

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