When it comes to celebrities, it can be a bit of a guessing game to determine who has had plastic surgery. Even when surgery is painfully obvious, many celebrities choose to deny that they have had any work done, instead claiming that diet and exercise alone has added two cup sizes, thinned out an awkward nose, or removed years of excess body fat overnight. There is no doubt that plastic surgery is popular, and why shouldn't it be? One thing that caught many people by surprise, however, was when supermodel Cindy Crawford admitted that the beauty of her skin was due to cosmetic surgeons.

When we think of supermodels, we think of pure natural grace and beauty. What many people do not expect, however, is for these beautiful women to ever age. Looking at most supermodels, you would think that the ageing process skips them entirely, and that is what makes Crawford's revelation so appealing to people.

When most people look at a woman like Cindy Crawford, they wonder what great genes she must have or what expensive products she must use to stay so beautiful. Crawford debunked that myth, letting women know that even supermodels age and get sagging skin. She admits that she owes the tightness and elasticity of her skin to a very skilled team of cosmetic surgeons as well as to Botox and other products. While with many celebrities, this might seem like uneventful news, it has helped to break that inhuman perception many people have of supermodels, instead showing that they are indeed just like the rest of us.

Cindy Crawford is still a natural beauty, but knowing that even she experiences the signs of ageing is strangely comforting to many people. It also helps to show the benefits of cosmetic procedures such as Botox and the effect they can have on the skin. The truth is that if Crawford had never admitted to the procedures, we would likely still wonder if she simply had genes that the rest of us only dreamed of. That may be true to some degree, but Crawford is living proof that even supermodels age…and she admits it.

Ageing is nothing to be ashamed of, and neither is cosmetic surgery. We all desire to look a bit younger or a bit shapelier. With the right cosmetic surgeon and the right attitude, you can follow in Crawford's footsteps and gracefully combat the effects of ageing on your skin.