Plastic surgeons weigh in on Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling’s new looks after being branded ‘unrecognizable’

Eva Mendes and husband Ryan Gosling made a rare appearance on Thursday’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; However, fans couldn’t help but notice the duo’s very young faces.

The couple appeared on the show for the first time in almost a decade as the actor was promoting his latest movie, Project Hail Mary.

Gosling, 45, took 52-year-old Mendes out as a surprise to celebrate his birthday during the show, and Mendes wore a comfortable and cool outfit that included the blue and white striped Louis Vuitton cardigan Gosling had previously worn.

She completed her look with dark wash, flared denim jeans and a graphic tee featuring the cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 1980 album Double Fantasy.

Mendes looked younger than ever, striking out with a nude lip and smokey eyes before parting her hair to the side.

And it was her fresh face that sparked plastic surgery rumors on social media.

‘This is no Eva Mendes,’ one X (ex-Twitter) user wrote, while another shared: ‘Celebrities need to start embracing aging.’

But Gosling’s seemingly fresh face did not go unnoticed. He came on stage wearing a gray jacket with gold button detailing over a black shirt and trousers.

Mendes’s appearance younger than ever sparked plastic surgery rumors on social media. Image: Mendes in 2019 (left) and 2026 (right)

Her blonde locks were messy and disheveled, but she was also quickly caught up in rumors of cosmetic changes.

‘Oh shit do they both look like this now?’ one quipped, while another added: ‘They look like wax figures of themselves.’

So what could be behind Mendes and Gosling’s seemingly changing appearances?

Daily Mail spoke to the Oregon-based plastic surgeon Dr. Sean McNally to learn.

Starting with Mendes, she shared that it wasn’t exactly plastic surgery that contributed to her striking glow.

Dr. did not treat the player. McNally told the Daily Mail: ‘I see no evidence of recent facial surgical procedures.

But she suspects he may also be giving other cosmetic injections, such as Botox or fillers.

Also known as Botox or Botulinum Toxin, it is a cosmetic injection that prevents movement by blocking nerve signals to the muscles. It is often used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and aging.

But Gosling’s seemingly fresh face did not go unnoticed. Image: Gosling in 2013 (left) and 2026 (right)

D., lead provider at Doctor PDX and Réviance in Portland. After analyzing the pictures and videos, McNally shared: “I suspect she is a constant user of Botox and fillers.”

‘There are very few wrinkles on her forehead and this is most likely because she is 52 and given the volume available compared to older photos I suspect she has had filler in both her lips and mid-face,’ he said.

This comes as no surprise, as Mendes has talked about cosmetic treatments in the past, including in an interview in October 2024. The Times.

“I’m not afraid to try things that are safe because a lot of these little treatments are reversible,” she told a media outlet about her beauty regime.

‘If you get Botox and you don’t like it, it will go away. “There were times when I regretted something… and then you just waited,” he added.

Additionally, the plastic surgeon believes Mendes could benefit from high-tech facial treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or Broadband Light (BBL).

These facial treatments help get rid of hyperpigmentation and sun damage, encouraging the skin to look younger.

Dr. ‘Age spots are a common problem for patients over 40, and although good skin care and sun protection can help, I suspect using IPL or BBL (filtered light, not technically laser) to help keep dark skin spots at bay,’ McNally told the Daily Mail.

The doctor added that he believes Mendes looks “great.”

In the past, the Training Day actor had also revealed on social media that he has odd formations. TO! News.

The aim of the treatment is to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and increase collagen production.

In 2021, she took to Instagram to respond to rumors that she had gone under the knife after sharing an article claiming she was ‘fighting back’ against someone regarding the accusations.

She also denied rumors that she was taking time off from social media to recover from her procedures.

‘All I did was respond to a specific comment’ [social media]Mendes wrote on his Instagram story at the time, according to E! News. ‘I would never deny these things. That’s what I’m for. All. For. IT.’

‘When it comes to getting my work done, I do it whenever I want. But no, that’s not the reason,’ his message continued.

‘This is because I personally cannot balance family and social media. So – big shock – I choose family. ‘I love you so much there.’

Dr. turned his attention to Gosling and did not treat the actor. McNally had a similar perspective.

‘I don’t see any signs of major surgery, but it seems he has used filler in his midface over the last few years,’ he said.

The expert added: ‘This is a common concern with aging as the fat pad drops and shrinks, causing people to look older and more hollow there.’

Gosling has never publicly addressed speculation about his use of tweaks.

The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Mendes and Gosling for comment.