Barry Keoghan Undergoes Skin-Tightening Cosmetic Treatment in Video Posted Months After He Called Out Online Abuse Over ‘How I Look’
Barry Keoghan has undergone a second Xerf skin-tightening treatment, featured in a video posted by facial expert Nilam Holmes. The treatment uses radio-frequency technology rather than injections, and Keoghan said he feels better about himself after looking after his appearance. The video comes months after he said online abuse about how he looks had made him reluctant to go outside or attend events.
Holmes said she has cared for Keoghan’s skin for several years, including around film, campaign and press work. According to Dermaspa’s website, a face and neck session costs about $3,500; the treatment is intended to tighten skin and renew collagen. Keoghan said he had stepped away from social media to avoid hostile comments, though he sometimes checked reactions after public appearances.
In short
- Keoghan had a second Xerf skin-tightening treatment.
- The face and neck session costs about $3,500.
- He previously said appearance-related abuse made him withdraw from public life.
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The case for
A person’s appearance and decisions about cosmetic care are private matters, and choosing a non-injectable treatment may be a reasonable way for Keoghan to feel more comfortable in himself. Sharing the treatment can also help counter the idea that public figures should simply endure abuse without taking steps that make them feel better.
The case against
Publicising an expensive cosmetic treatment after discussing abuse about one’s appearance may risk reinforcing the idea that people should change their looks in response to hostile comments. It is also reasonable to question the wider pressures and commercial interests surrounding celebrity beauty treatments, while recognising that Keoghan’s personal choice remains his own.
Explained simply
Barry Keoghan is an Irish actor known for films including The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn. Actors often work with skincare professionals as part of preparing for filming, publicity and other public appearances.
Xerf is a cosmetic treatment that uses radio-frequency energy to heat tissue beneath the skin, with the aim of tightening it and encouraging collagen production. It does not use injections, and the price can vary depending on the provider and the area treated.
Keoghan has previously spoken about receiving hurtful comments online about his appearance and said they affected his confidence and willingness to attend events. His experience reflects wider concerns about the effect of online abuse on people who are frequently in the public eye.