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Maybe you've started to notice that celebrities like Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling look a little fuller in the face. That's no coincidence. Face fillers have come for the dudes, famous and non-famous alike. According to Esquire contributor Adam Hurly, a little bit can go a long way in making you look healthy and vibrant. And too much? Well ... just make sure you follow our intensive guide, linked below, to ensure you get the best results.
—Chris Hatler, deputy editor |
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The days of swollen cheeks and overfilled jaws are behind us. Let us guide you through the new world of facial enhancement.
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Fillers have a branding problem. For years, they've been associated with overfilled cheeks, swollen faces, and a vague sense that something has gone wrong. It's a safe generalization to say that many men approach fillers with high levels of skepticism. But that reputation has far more to do with outdated technique than modern practice, says Anthony E. Brissett, a Houston-based double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon and current president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
At the core of Brissett's approach is a simple but often missed distinction. "Filler is not a shortcut; it's a tool," he says. Used correctly, it isn't about chasing a line or adding volume where something looks off. It's about restoring support in places most people don't immediately notice, reinforcing structure so the face ages better over time rather than being patched together session by session.
Let's get into the 411 on filler and everything you need to know about these facial defining injectables. |
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Artists are inspired by what they know—their experiences, their relationships, and, yes, the cars they drive. Musicians in particular have long romanticized vehicles in their lyrics, from the Weeknd's McLaren P1 that is "cleaner than your church shoes" to Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana's immortal "Beamer, Benz, or Bentley." Hell, I waxed poetic about hip-hop's love affair with the Hummer just a few months back.
Cars, after all, are never just a means of getting us from point A to point B. They're vehicles for self-expression, rolling extensions of identity. And there's the simple fact that our cars remain one of the places where we spend the most time listening to music. Artists have long relied on the "car listen" as a final step in mixing an album, a real-world stress test that accounts for road noise and factory audio systems, to ensure the music translates well beyond a controlled studio environment. While you shouldn't judge a book or album by its cover, you can absolutely tell a lot about someone from the car they drive.
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You probably have a core memory of when you first drank vodka. Maybe someone handed you a red solo cup of jungle juice at a frat party in college. Or maybe you were celebrating your 21st birthday, and everyone bought you vodka shots. Regardless, there's a reason that many people's first experience with vodka is early on: It gets the job done. Sylvia Plath put it best in her novel The Bell Jar: "I began to think vodka was my drink at last. It didn't taste like anything, but it went straight down into my stomach like a sword swallowers' sword and made me feel powerful and godlike."
Vodka is a chameleon; it blends perfectly into any cocktail but is approachable on its own. You can have it as a pick-me-up with Red Bull before you hit the town. Or bitterly cold, alone in a glass, tasting unapologetically of itself. Have it in lemon- or apricot-flavored form and seamlessly whip up a fruity mixed drink. Pick whatever suits your mood—contemplative (the martini), high-spirited (the espresso martini), hungover (what else? the Bloody Mary)—and gather your ingredients. We asked our favorite vodka brands, and the folks at Manhattan bar Jac's on Bond, what vodka cocktails they recommend. Make one yourself and cheers to the easy-drinking spirit. |
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