How does Dame Arlene Phillips look so good at 80?

On Sunday evening, a multitude of theatre celebrities graced the occasion of the Royal Albert Hall in London for the yearly Olivier Awards. One of the attendees was a seasoned dancer and ex-adjudicator of Strictly Come Dancing, Dame Arlene Phillips. She was recognized with a resounding round of applause from the audience when she triumphed for the very first time for her choreography in the musical production, Guys & Dolls.

Phillips looked exceptionally stylish on the red carpet in her well-fitted black Vampire's Wife dress and glittering accessories. Prior to the event, she shared on her Instagram that her dress was a bit tight because she had indulged in some extra treats and was feeling a bit anxious. Despite this, she decided to skip any further snacking for the day, take a deep breath, and try her best to zip up without breaking anything.

To Phillips' delight, it turned out that she was one of the most attractive people present that evening, with skin that appeared to be as youthful as a 60-year-old. However, she is scheduled to celebrate her 81st birthday next month, leading us to ponder: what is the secret behind her remarkable appearance?

Phillips has been transparent about trying different treatments before, but has made it clear that she isn't interested in getting a complete facelift. Thankfully, the latest skin-enhancing treatments have advanced to the point where surgery isn't necessary, and there's no need to take four weeks off to recover. Phillips prefers a combination of skincare, injectables, and machines - a winning trio for anti-aging that's becoming increasingly popular. These are the modern methods for keeping your skin looking its best as you age.

Phillips, who was 78 years old at the time, participated in I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here and also underwent some cosmetic procedures in 2021. Ana Sakinyte, a facial aesthetician, gave Phillips Botox injections to lessen her forehead lines and crow's feet. The Telegraph reported that Sakinyte took a "gentle approach" to Phillips' treatments.

Sakinyte revealed that Phillips had worries about the skin on her lower face drooping. They addressed this issue by applying a filler from the Teoxane RHA series, which has a price tag of approximately £200 for each area and can maintain its effect for around 18 months. Additionally, they intended to administer a hyaluronic acid treatment called Profhilo, which is injected beneath the skin to rejuvenate and reshape sagging tissue. Phillips expressed her satisfaction with the results, saying that "Ana's work has brought a radiant sensation to my skin and face".

Apart from injections, there are now new machines available in the market that can do all the lifting and stretching for you. In the latter part of 2022, Phillips underwent a treatment called EmFace, which is an innovative procedure from the same company that introduced EmSculpt. The process includes placing pads on the body that simulate thousands of crunches in just a 30-minute session. This treatment has been extremely popular in Hollywood, as you would expect.

Think of EmFace as a complete exercise routine for your skin. You'll need to attend four sessions over the course of three months, with each session lasting for about 20 minutes. The goal is to give your face a more prominent appearance, and each session comes with a price tag starting from £600. Dr Nyla Raja, a cosmetic doctor from London and Cheshire, is the expert who administers EmFace. She specializes in non-invasive transformations and states that EmFace can provide the same benefits as a facelift without surgery.

Several celebrities, such as Amanda Holden, Karren Brady, and Rachel Johnson, have become fans of the EmFace treatment. Johnson even went as far as to describe it as a secure and refreshing experience that makes it seem as though your face has had a workout while you relax. The treatment uses radiofrequency to warm the skin and boost collagen levels, along with toning to lift the cheeks, mouth corners, and eyebrows. Marketed as a facelift without needles, EmFace pledges to provide "less wrinkles and more lift", which is evident in Phillips' face.

However, we shouldn't underestimate the influence of quality cosmetics as well. Alongside her talented make-up artist daughter, Alana, Phillips has achieved stunning red-carpet appearances. According to Phillips, Alana is her "secret weapon" in maintaining a youthful appearance by emphasizing the significance of skincare. Combining expertly fine-tuned beauty treatments, a skilled make-up artist, and a flawlessly tailored Vampire's Wife dress, it's evident that this is the key to Dame Arlene Phillips' stunning presence at 80 years old.