You’d expect a decade of hosting a late-night talk show, with its toll on sleep and stress, to leave visible signs on the face.
But plastic surgeons say Tonight Show frontman Jimmy Fallon has maintained the same near-creaseless complexion since beginning his tenure in 2014.
They believe that his appearance may not be purely due to genetics.
The experts told DailyMail.com they think Fallon has undergone a steady stream of subtle injectables, fillers and laser treatments over the years to achieve his age defying look at 50.
His forehead, once expressive during sketches in the 2000s, now seems unusually frozen, suggesting Botox use, according to San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr Corey Maas.
Dr Mass said: ‘His brow, unnaturally smooth and unwrinkled, contrasts with his otherwise animated features, creating a slight but perceptible mask-like effect.’
Cosmetic dermatologists told DailyMail.com that visible differences in the appearance and depth of lines on Fallon’s forehead, particularly when he smiles, suggests doctors use small, steady doses of Botox or Dysport every few months over a period of years
The keys to aging gracefully with the help of modern medicine are to do a little bit over a long time and to see a doctor with a light hand, according to Dr Angela Lamb, a cosmetic dermatologist in New York City.
She told DailyMail.com that ‘when people go to folks that have a heavier hand, those types of things tend to distort faces.’
She speculated Fallon started with non-surgical procedures such as Sculptra, an FDA-approved injectable filler that replenishes lost volume in the face that comes with aging, smooth wrinkles, and enhance the contours of the face.
It’s also possible that Mr Fallon receives relatively regular injections of Botox, which temporarily freezes facial muscles and restricts their movement in order to soften existing wrinkles and stop new ones from forming.
Or he may have had procedures that involve blasting the face with low-strength radio-waves to stimulate collagen production, which promotes a more youthful appearance by tightening the skin, improving texture, and reducing fine lines.
Dr Lamb said: ‘They don’t distort your face, so those are going to be the ways to look the best version of yourself, or in his case, the best version of 50, but not look unrecognizable once you start doing more things like fillers, Botox.’
She added: ‘He might have just done them and done them very subtly, like my patients.
‘When we do them, it’s very subtle, and we do a little bit at a time so again, it’s not noticeable.’
Dermatologists commonly use regular touch-ups with neurotoxins such as Botox and Dysport every three or four months to prevent deeper lines from forming around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
This allows for a more graceful aging process that won’t leave the patient looking permanently surprised or unable to move their lips.
Dr Gary Motykie, a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, said: ‘His smooth forehead with little to no visible movement is a common indicator of Botox use.’
Cosmetic dermatologists said Fallon may have received low doses of filler to his jawline in recent years to keep it full and as defined as possible
In addition to his line-free complexion, Mr Fallon’s face remains full and youthful at 50.
Generally, as a person ages, the fat in their face loses volume as the natural supports of the skin begin to break down and fat pads shift downward, leaving a more tired and sunken appearance.
According to Dr Motykie, Mr Fallon’s face, particularly around the cheeks and under the eye, is the exception.
‘This could suggest the use of fillers or facial fat grafting to restore volume and maintain a smooth, refreshed look.’
Hyaluronic acid is the most commonly used filler in cosmetic procedures, and Dr Joel Kopelman, a New York City-based plastic surgeon, believes it may have been in use.
He told DailyMail.com: ‘Fillers like hyaluronic acid-based products can help restore volume to areas like the cheeks, soften nasolabial folds, and give the face a more lifted and youthful contour.
‘This can also enhance the skin’s smoothness and create a more refreshed appearance.’
Mr Fallon’s jawline has also maintained its definition over the years, which Dr Lamb said could indicate that his doctor injected filler there.
She said: ‘That’s one of the most popular things that men do.
‘They want to have a strong jaw, that masculinizes you, helps keep you looking young. [Doctors] can just kind of, along that jaw angle, place some filler just to give people back some of that volume.’
Cosmetic dermatologists noted the differences over the years in the volume of Fallon’s cheeks. They appear fuller, smoother, and plumper than they did before hitting the Tonight Show stage in 2013
Many other treatments on Medspa menus could help a star achieve such a flawless complexion.
Microneedling, which uses tiny needles to create small wounds that prompt the skin to heal itself, and Morpheus8, which combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to enhance these effects, help boost collagen production and tighten the skin, which improves its texture and reduces fine lines, Dr Motykie said.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments target problems like dark spots and sun damage, helping to even out skin tone and giving a brighter, more youthful appearance.
Dr Kopelman added that microneedling, laser resurfacing, and similar less-invasive procedures ‘help address skin texture and pigmentation, providing a more polished look’ and ‘can lead to a noticeable improvement in skin quality over time.’
A near-flawless complexion like Fallon’s can be achieved with a combination of injectables and medical-grade skincare products designed to boost collagen and hydrate the skin. Sunscreen to protect against the sun’s harmful UVA rays is also crucial.
Dr Motykie said: ‘This combination of noninvasive treatments, injectables, and proper skin care can help maintain a flawless, youthful complexion, just like the one Mr. Fallon is known for.’
Mr Fallon’s representatives have not returned a request for comment.
