Model Emira D’Spain Shares the Cosmetic Treatments She’s Tried

There’s a high chance you’ve come across Emira D’Spain’s stunning face on your TikTok FYP. The 27-year-old model and social media influencer is beloved by millions on the app for her hilarious “get ready with me” videos and beauty tutorials. However, offline, D’Spain’s life and career have generated just as much buzz. She became the first Black transgender woman to model for Victoria’s Secret in 2022 and has continued to work with impactful brands like Covergirl and Fenty Beauty since.

As a prominent face in the beauty and fashion industry, D’Spain has always prioritized being an authentic, honest voice. She’s opened up to her followers with frank honesty about her experience as a trans woman, and when it comes to beauty treatments, she has also never been shy about discussing what she’s had done. Ahead, D’Spain fills us in on her favorite beauty procedures and advice for those considering cosmetic treatments.

What’s Currently In My Face

“I think people assume I’ve had more done, but I’m actually really bad at keeping up with my treatments. I’ve been getting Botox and Dysport since I was 19. My eyebrows naturally sit lower, so we inject the neurotoxins all along my forehead and brows. Dysport lasts much longer for me, and I think it looks more natural. When it comes to filler, I got my lip filler dissolved a few years ago. Dissolving the filler was scary and painful. I had an allergic reaction to the dissolver, but it went away in a few hours. However, I currently have filler in my cheeks and chin, which lifts and elongates my face.”

The Last Cosmetic Treatment I Tried

“A few days before visiting my boyfriend’s parents for the first time, I decided to get microneedling done. I know—terrible idea. But it was pre-fashion week, and I needed my skin to be flawless. I did PRP microneedling, where they draw your blood and spin it in the centrifuge before using the microneedling device to pump it back into the skin. It was more painful than expected, but the aftermath wasn’t that bad. By the third day, I could cover most of it with makeup. My skin was flawless after it healed. My skin was glowing, and my smile lines faded.”

The First Injectable I Tried and the Age I Tried It

“Like most people, my first injectable was Botox. I was 19 when I got Botox for the first time. They market it as ‘preventative’ when you’re so young. But in reality, I don’t have an expressive forehead because I ran into my cousin while playing and split my forehead open when I was a kid. I had to get stitches in the emergency room because of it. Since then, my forehead’s skin has been very taut, and naturally, I can’t raise my brows that much. However, because there is a scar along my right upper brow, it sits lower, so my eyes have this ‘sleepy’ look. When I was 19, I started getting into makeup and was so frustrated with my minimal lid space, so I started getting Botox brow lifts.”

The Cosmetic Treatment I’m Dying to Try

“Morpheus8, or any radiofrequency microneedling. I hear that the results are incredible, and it keeps your skin youthful and fresh. I also want to try a laser for my freckles and dark spots.”

The Lasers That Work 

“I haven’t tried that many lasers, to be honest. I did a round of BBL Laser (not the BBL you’re thinking of). The BBL stands for Broadband Light, and it burned my skin a little. To anyone close to my skin tone and darker: [Make sure you know which] lasers are safe for melanated skin. As much as I love to draw my freckles on with makeup, I want to try Fraxel to eliminate my natural freckles and spots so my skin will be more even.”

Cosmetic Procedures I’ve Had

• Rhinoplasty 
• Botox/Dysport Brow Lift
• Chin Filler
• Cheek Filler
• Evoke Skin Tightening
• Microneedling
• BBL Laser

The Cosmetic Treatment That’s Made the Biggest Difference 

“I don’t have a lot of filler, but it’s meticulously placed. Chin and cheek filler balanced out my face so much. Naturally, my cheekbones are high—but they were never even, so adding filler there and to my chin gave my face a heart-shaped look that I love.”

My Injectable Schedule

“I only get my Dysport and filler touched up once a year. Usually, I do everything at the end of August, ahead of fashion month. I get Dysport, so it lasts much longer, and I don’t want to overdo my filler, so I keep it very light.”

My Favorite Derm and Plastic Surgeon

“New York City has some of the most talented derms and plastic surgeons—it’s all about finding which ones align with your aesthetics. I always go to my friends at Velour Medical for anything injectable and aesthetic. Dr. Michael Kennis and Nurse Kori are talented and always make me feel comfortable. The best plastic surgeon in NYC is Dr. Ryan Neinstein of Neinstein Plastic Surgery. I love his team and his practice. Nurse Tara is also incredible.”

Advice for Those Considering Cosmetic Procedures

“My biggest piece of advice is to only get procedures done if you genuinely are bothered by something, not because other people are telling you to be bothered by it. I’ve had friends get rhinoplasties because their exes made fun of their noses. Aesthetics are so personal and unique to each individual, so the only person influencing how you look [should be] you.”

Thoughts on the Stigma Surrounding Cosmetic Procedures, Treatments, and Injections

“It’s so played out to have a negative take on cosmetic procedures. I think a lot of the stigma comes from people not being honest about it—like influencers lying to their younger audience about not having work done. Listen, if you’re doing it for the wrong reasons, then there are conversations to be had. But if you genuinely want to change something because it bothers you and you are blessed to be able to do it, then do it.”