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Ariana Grande looks like a totally different person these days – and we’re not just talking about her ditching her trademark high ponytail! The former Nickelodeon star has grown up in front of the camera, which means we are familiar with her natural features and can therefore detect any changes to her appearance – big or small – a lot easier.
But just in case anyone needs reminding, let’s take a look at a throwback picture of Ariana with her natural hair color (did you know her natural hair was this dark and this curly? We had no idea – but we love it!) and natural features.
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It’s safe to say that the smiling young girl in the picture looks nothing like the former Victorious star – and we’re not just referring to the hair color or hair style! Fans have been speculating that the 28-year-old “Positions” singer has had a lot of work done – especially over the past few years. Although she doesn’t appear to have gone overboard like so many other A-listers who have grown up in the public eye (we’re not naming any names!) fans can’t help but think that she has had some subtle – and some not-so-subtle – alterations, shall we say. Let’s assess the evidence, shall we?
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Ariana’s eyes look a little different
The “7 Rings” singer’s eyes seem to be a little different these days, and fans and plastic surgeons have often suggested that she may have had procedures such as a brow lift and eyelid surgery (more specifically, an eyelid tilt) to subtly change the appearance of her eyes. This doesn’t necessarily mean the shape of her actual eyes, but rather, the position of her eyebrows, which can also slightly alter the eye shape by stretching it. Other fans think that her slightly more elevated brows could also be achieved via Botox rather than going under the knife, which is a far less invasive approach. Either way, her eyebrows are very noticeably higher than they once were.
Her nose shape seems to have changed too
One of the most common procedures A-listers get is rhinoplasty, which Ariana definitely seems to have done. No contouring and highlighting routine is *that* good, right?! While Ariana's nose was petite and cute to start with (just like her!) there is a very obvious change in its size and shape when side by side pictures are examined. However, Ariana put an end to the rumors of a nose job back in 2019 when she saw that fans were discussing her nose and the potential work she had done on Twitter. She replied by writing: "hayyy this my birth nose what tf did i log onto today lemme have a cute nose."
What about fillers?
Several fans, surgeons and cosmetic doctors have a lot of theories when it comes to the "Thank U, Next" singer's face shape. The idea of chin surgery has been thrown into the mix, as have many fillers such as chin fillers, cheek fillers, and even – let's make sure we’re saying this right – nasolabial fold filler, which in simpler terms is a form of filler which plumps the skin and eradicates wrinkles. Does Ari even know what a wrinkle is at her age? Lip fillers are another common treatment which Ariana has allegedly had done, as her lips are a little fuller than they were a decade ago.
So what do you think after examining some of the before and after pictures? It's safe to say that the "Stuck With U" singer's appearance has changed dramatically over the years, but whether that's down to getting older, getting a better makeup artist, having some subtle injectables, fully going under the knife, or all of the above is currently a secret that Ariana intends to keep.
