Timmerie just went there in this episode of Trending with Timmerie. She takes you into the world of Botox, plastic surgery, and our sometimes-awkward relationship with the mirror… and she does it with reverence and realism. Wait, Baby Botox is a Thing?! Yes. Yes, it is. And it's popular with teens and 20-somethings. Baby Botox = smaller doses of Botox to “start early” and prevent wrinkles. It’s now basically a rite of passage for some young adults… which is sad. What’s Really Behind the Needle? Timmerie challenges us to ask the why: -Why are we doing this? -Why do we feel not enough? -Why is our value so tied to how we look? She connects it to something deeper: the rise of body dysmorphia and our cultural obsession with changing what God already made good. Botox and surgeries don’t fix the real issue. Celebrity Regrets Tons of stars are now regretting their cosmetic tweaks: -Cameron Diaz: “I’d rather see my face aging than one that doesn’t belong to me.” -Kylie Jenner: Started procedures at 19, now says she hopes her daughter doesn’t. -Ariana Grande: Quit Botox/fillers because it felt like hiding. The wisdom from these women: Aging gracefully isn’t shameful. It’s authentic. Even Kids Aren’t Safe from the Pressure Brace yourself: Someone actually told Timmerie she should teach her little daughter not to be so expressive... because of future wrinkles. If that’s not a sign that our culture needs prayer, what is? Botox ≠ Harmless Think Botox is NBD? Think again. Timmerie points out: -Long-term use paralyzes muscles. -Some users are developing autoimmune issues and allergic reactions. -And yes; it’s a literal toxin being injected into your face. What the Church Says: Beauty, Body, and Limits She pulls in wisdom from the
USCCB's 2023 doctrinal note on the moral limits of tech and bodily manipulation. Key truths: Our bodies are good. Treating them like something we can endlessly “fix” or “upgrade” breaks down that truth. We’re body and soul, made in God's image... and messing with that order has spiritual consequences. So, Where Do We Go From Here? Here’s Timmerie’s loving (but bold) call to action: -Reclaim body literacy; know and understand your body. -Celebrate natural aging; your laugh lines are signs of joy! -Talk to your kids about where their worth comes from. -Root your identity in God, not filters and fillers. You are fearfully and wonderfully made, even if your face moves when you laugh. You don’t need injections to be beautiful. You need to see yourself the way God does. And that, friend, doesn’t come in a syringe. This episode is for anyone who’s ever looked in the mirror and sighed. You’re not alone. But let’s not let the world define beauty; let’s let the Creator do that. Wrinkles are not the enemy. Lies about our worth are.