Deep Plane Facelift: Was It Worth $40,000? w/ Catt Sadler

Catt Sadler is an Emmy-winning entertainment journalist and television host, best known for her work on E! News. She joins Amy Chang for an intimate conversation about her experience undergoing a deep-plane facelift while in the public eye. Together, they explore the emotional dimensions of identity and plastic surgery, the realities of recovery, Catt’s experience with complications and painful side effects and why she’s become a sherpa for other women in her community embarking on their own facelift journey. ⏰ Timecodes 00:00 The Reality of Facelift Recovery (Sleeping Upright) 01:21 Why Facelifts Are Suddenly Everywhere 02:44 From Secrecy to Transparency in Plastic Surgery 04:44 Why 48 Felt Like the Right Time 06:01 Botox, Microneedling & Hitting the Ceiling 07:30 “You Need a Facelift” — The Consult Shock 10:30 The 5 Types of Facelifts Explained 11:20 Why She Chose Deep Plane + Neck Lift 12:10 Adding Upper Blepharoplasty 14:39 CO2 Laser: Pain, Downtime & Healing 16:50 What a Real Consultation Looks Like 19:30 Surgery Prep: Tests, Labs & Clearance 21:34 Surgery Day: IV, Xanax & Face Mapping 25:09 First 48 Hours: Drains, Swelling & Pain 28:00 Jaw Tightness, Nerve Tingling & Panic 32:02 When You Can Go Back Into Public 35:38 When Results Truly Settle (12–14 Months) 38:48 Where the Incisions Are Placed 42:50 Partner & Public Reactions 45:00 Skincare After a Facelift 51:08 Peptides & Inflammation Talk 53:10 Perimenopause, HRT & Brain Fog 58:44 What She Wishes She Knew Before 60:45 The One Thing She’d Do Differently 64:30 The Cost Breakdown ($15K–$200K Range) 69:00 Her Facelift “Bible” on Substack → Have a beauty question you want me to tackle on the next Inbox? DM @mirrormirrorwithamy on Instagram → Subscribe so you don't miss next week's full Mirror Mirror episode. ABOUT MIRROR MIRROR Mirror Mirror is a podcast that cuts through the noise and uncovers the science shaping beauty and the psychology driving our desire for it. Hosted by Amy Chang — LA Times contributing writer, Marie Claire 2024 Power Player, and a trusted authority in beauty, with over 2.4 million followers who turn to her for insights on cutting-edge treatments and science-backed skincare. Expect unfiltered conversations, expert insight, and the freedom to love your lipstick — while still questioning what perfection means. LISTEN ANYWHERE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/bh/podcast/mirror-mirror-with-amy-chang/id1876357199 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcpTY7ObN43ugrGsZtxgl?si=dbeb2c865aec4b21 Instagram: @mirrormirrorwithamy #beautymyths #skincare #aesthetics #haircare