Met Gala: Extreme Celeb Beauty Hacks, From Drugs to Last-Minute Surgery

May 05, 2025 Komal Das

The Met Gala, held every first Monday of May, isn't just about glamour. The extreme lengths stars go to for the red carpet often tell a different story

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Some celebs use beta blockers like propranolol to stay calm and sweat-free. VIP pharmacists deliver last-minute prescriptions just in time

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Extreme corsets leave stars bruised. Kim’s 2019 Thierry Mugler gown and 2024 metal corset pushed her limits, causing severe discomfort

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Midnight lymphatic drainage treatments fix swelling after long flights. One celeb’s unzippable dress was saved hours before the event

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Surgical tweaks like fat transfers are pre-Gala routines for some. One star turned her procedure into a full-blown party with her team

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From diets to diuretics, stars pull out all the stops for perfection. Every inch matters when the spotlight is on

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The Met Gala dazzles, but the sacrifices behind the glamour raise questions about the pressure to meet impossible beauty standards

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