Did She or Didn’t She? Adele’s New Face

Adele goes to a car race with her son, and by dinner strangers who have never met her are confidently explaining what she "had done." The real answer has almost nothing to do with a scalpel — it's a documented 100-pound weight loss, and the face gives up fat the same way the rest of the body does.Dr. Chang hands the mic to plastic surgeon Dr. Hillary Jenny, PA, Monica Thompson, who runs the practice's GLP-1 program, and master esthetician Carey McLaughlin for a girl-chat takeover on what fast weight loss does to your face. They get into why the face is the one place nobody wants to slim down, the honest trade-off between filler now and fat transfer later, why the dreaded "turkey neck" sits — in Dr. Jenny's words — "just below solving world hunger," and how a fat-transfer result gets protected with a simple rule: feed the fat.Adele's July 5 appearance at the British Grand Prix — her first major public outing in nearly two years — set off days of speculation, and the group uses it to separate what surgery actually changes from what 100 pounds and ordinary aging do all on their own.Source: IBTimes UK, Adele's new look at the British Grand PrixHOSTSHillary Jenny, MD, MPHPlastic SurgeonDr. Hillary Jenny is a plastic surgeon at Congressional Plastic Surgery specializing in head-to-toe aesthetic surgery, with particular interest in rhinoplasty, facelift, and mommy makeovers. She graduated with honors from MIT with a double major in neuroscience and music, earned her MD and MPH at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, completed her plastic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins, and trained in aesthetic surgery in Beverly Hills before returning to Northern Virginia.Carey McLaughlinLicensed Master EstheticianWith a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State University and a Master Esthetics education from the Esthetic Institute in Vienna, VA, Carey brings both clinical knowledge and hands-on expertise to her role as Master Aesthetician. Since joining the practice in 2019, she's been dedicated to helping patients feel confident and cared for—whether through customized skincare treatments or supporting them before and after surgery. When not in the office, you can find Carey in a Pilates class or catching up on the latest reality shows on Bravo.Monica Thompson, PAPhysician AssistantMonica is an experienced Physician Assistant with over a decade of expertise in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery. Known for her precision, warmth, and gentle touch, Monica is passionate about helping patients look and feel their best. When she's not in the clinic, you'll find her hiking and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two children, squeezing in a good run, relaxing with a book, or enjoying a chocolate chip cookie. Her current guilty pleasure? Love is Blind—because even the most skilled injector needs a little drama now and then.About Secret ServicesIn DC, everyone has secrets — especially when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Chang and his sharp-witted team see everything and say nothing — except on this podcast, where every week you'll get answers to confidential patient questions. Because in an era when aging gracefully and looking natural is easier than ever, it all depends on who you know—and what they're willing to tell you.LinksLearn more about Washington, D.C. plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher ChangFollow Dr. Chang on Instagram @dcplasticsurgeon @congressionalplasticsurgeryAnd on TikTok @congressionalpsurgeryHost: Christopher Chang, MDProducer: Eva Sheie @ The AxisAssistant Producers: Mary Ellen Clarkson & Laura MayusaEngineering: Chris MannTheme music: Harry's Perfume - Harry EdvinoCover Art: Dan ChildsSecret Services is a production of The Axis: theaxis.io