Eva Mendes Opens Up About Cosmetic Procedures and Having Botox Regrets: ‘You Just Wait It Out’

Eva Mendes is getting candid about cosmetic procedures and her Botox regrets.

“I’m not afraid to try things that are safe, because most of these little treatments, let’s say, are reversible,” the Hitch star, 50, told The Sunday Times on Sunday, October 20.

Though Eva has been willing to try different procedures, she admitted that she hasn’t always been a fan of the Botox she received. Thankfully, the effects were temporary.

“If you get Botox, it goes away if you don’t like it,” she continued. “There have been times where I’ve regretted something … and then you just wait it out.”

The Ghost Rider actress has offered glimpses into her beauty treatments in the past. In 2020, she posted a since-deleted photo from her mono-threading appointment with Dr. Mariana Vergara , which featured needles sticking out of her neck.

“Oye! @marianalvergara has finally opened her own @beautyvillavergara,” Eva captioned the post. “This spa-home away from home is incredible! No office with bad fluorescent lighting. No sterile office vibe. This is my go to for all things beauty. A home where you can relax while being tortured by the best of the best. This is my happy place!”

Many fans were confused and alarmed by the needles under Eva’s chin, but her doctor reposted the photo and explained their purpose.

“Mono threads activate collagen synthesis, which produces a gradual skin thickening, skin tightening and rejuvenation effect,” Dr. Vergara wrote. “The threads shown are mono threads, which stimulate collagen.”

Earlier that year, Eva also responded to a critic who told her in an Instagram comment that she was looking “old.”

“Yes [you’re] right. Thank God I’m getting old. That means I’m still here,” she fired back. “I’m gonna be 46 soon and grateful everyday that I’m aging. Was your comment suppose to make me feel bad? It didn’t. It makes me feel grateful. So thank you for the reminder that I’m still here.”

In February 2021, the CIRCA Beauty creative director clapped back at claims that she “denied plastic surgery accusations” on Instagram after a follower claimed that she was spending less time on the social media platform because she had gotten work done.

“I’m not sure why I’m answering you but here I go. I’m posting less because I really want to be present for my family,” Eva wrote. “My little ones need me and posting takes up too much time. As far as getting work done. I’ll do that whenever I please. But no, that’s not the reason. The reason is I personally cannot juggle family and social media. So – big shocker – I choose family.”

Eva shares daughters Esmeralda and Amada with partner Ryan Gosling , whom she began dating in 2012. She seemingly confirmed in 2022 that they had gotten married by showing off a “de Gosling” tattoo — meaning “Mrs. Gosling” — and referring to Ryan, 43, as her “husband.”

The mom of two told The Sunday Times that Ryan plays a major role in keeping her confident.

“I feel really f--king sexy at times,” she said. “The way my man looks at me is just … at times I’m like, ‘Oh, my God.’”

Eva continued, “That might not sit well with people, but so much of how I feel is a reflection of what he’s giving me. There’s so many things that can make me feel sexy and I’d say that I feel more sexy than not. I guess because I’ve never considered myself beautiful, but I’ve always felt very sexy.”