What No One Tells You About Getting a Facelift in Your 40s & 50s with Dr. Ben Talei

What actually makes a facelift look natural? When is the right time to consider one? And could some of the treatments we're using to prevent aging actually be making us look older? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with **Dr. Ben Talei**, dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the doctor behind their own facelifts, for an unfiltered conversation about what really happens to our faces as we age. Dr. Talei explains why his goal isn't to make someone look different, but to restore the facial structure, volume and character they had when they were younger. He also takes us inside his approach to **Denise Richards' facial rejuvenation** and why her results resonated with so many people. Jennifer and Britney get candid about having their facelifts together, the emotional reality of recovery, the procedures they almost skipped, their lip lifts, Botox, filler regret—and why they're already asking Dr. Talei what they can do next. They also put some of today's biggest beauty treatments under the microscope. Dr. Talei shares his perspective on fillers, lasers, Morpheus, radiofrequency, threads, Sculptra, Botox, fat grafting and what he believes is actually worth doing after 40. **In this episode:** - Why some facelifts look natural while others look "done" - What Dr. Talei says made Denise Richards' results different - How facial volume loss changes the way we age - Jennifer & Britney's real facelift and recovery experience - How long facelift results can last - When it may actually be time to consider a facelift - Why Dr. Talei sometimes tells patients **no** - Filler fatigue and the return to more natural-looking lips - The difference between filler and a surgical lip lift - The story behind Dr. Talei's Cupid Lift® - Botox after a facelift and the areas Dr. Talei focuses on - Why more treatments aren't necessarily better - Lasers vs. radiofrequency—and why the treatment needs to match the problem - Morpheus, Matrix, Profound, Sculptra and threads - What younger women should know before starting aggressive aesthetic treatments - What Dr. Talei considers simple maintenance after 40 - Jennifer & Britney ask the ultimate question: **"What can we do next?"** This is an honest conversation about aging, surgery and aesthetics—and why looking younger doesn't have to mean looking like someone else. **Disclaimer:** This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and treatment options. ### Dr. Ben Talei — Contact Information Dr. Talei is a **dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon** whose practice focuses exclusively on the face. His official bio lists specialties including deep-plane facial rejuvenation, facelifting and minimally invasive rhinoplasty. He's also the originator of the deep-plane upper lip lift that became the basis of the Cupid Lift®. **Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery** Dr. Ben Talei — Official Website **Instagram:** @drbentalei **Cupid Lips®** Cupid Lips Official Website **Cupid Lips on Sunset:** 8648 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 **Phone:** (424) 667-0036 **Email:** [info@cupid-lips.com](mailto:info@cupid-lips.com) **Follow What She's Having:** Instagram: @officialwhatsheshaving YouTube: @whatsheshaving Website: https://whatsheshavingpodcast.com Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify **Sponsors:** 🌿 Firefly Recovery Use code WHATSHES15 for 15% OFF 🧬 BodyBio Use code WHATSHESHAVING for 20% OFF 💚 Leaf & Flower Use code WHATSHES15 for 15% OFF ✨ Najeau Use code WHATSHESHAVING20 for 20% OFF