Katy Perry’s appearance has altered dramatically since she initially debuted on the scene in 2008. The singer has denied having cosmetic surgery in a recent interview with Refinery29.

She told the publication, “I haven’t had any. I’ve done lasers and got [filler] injections under my eyes for the hollowing—which I’d recommend for everyone who wants a solution for their dark circles—but all of my assets are real. People tend to think they are fake, but it doesn’t really matter.”

In reality, Katy is a supporter of cosmetic surgery if it boosts a person’s self-esteem.

“We’re getting away from that negative stigma about physical alterations,” she said. “Of course, always be your authentic self—but if someone wants a nose job that makes them feel better, and they love their profile more because of it, it’s like ‘Go ahead!’ Do whatever makes you feel better about yourself. Stay in therapy, but get it, girl.”

Perry also discussed the Instagram cult and how she has gotten into it in other parts of the conversation. “A lot of us are living for that picture, and then the currency is the ‘like’,” she said. “It’s hard because I’d rather not care about that and just live my life. We buy clothing and products or pose a certain way or go to an event to get a picture — it’s not good for us as a society.”

“I think it’s actually the decline of civilization, if we’re going extreme about it,” Perry added. “We have to find a balance, and I’m trying to find my own personal balance with it because I’m just as much a victim as everybody else.” Charlie Brooker would nod his head in agreement.

Katy has had the same bleach blonde severe pixie haircut for over a year, and it has given her a boost in confidence. She explains, “Cutting my hair meant I didn’t have to hide behind it. My face really stands out [now], and I actually feel a lot prettier with my short hair. I’ve really gotten to know my face better.”

 

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Perry has also transformed her appearance by establishing a strict skin-care regimen.

“I used to have really, really bad skin in my early 20s when things were starting to pop off, so it was stress-related and my body was changing from coming out of the teenage years. I remember I was doing laser treatments, trying different ointments, going to very expensive facialists, and nothing worked,” she said.

She takes Proactiv herself, therefore she was telling the truth when she stated it works.

“Someone recommended I try the Proactiv cleanser and I thought, ‘No way, no how will that fix anything.’ And I’ve been using it for 10 years and it’s been incredible. I don’t break out because of that.”

Perry also keeps her skin looking beautiful by avoiding high-sugar comfort foods like McDonald’s ice cream, which she claims is her favorite.

“I love food, and sometimes if I’m in a bad mood, all I’ll want is the classic ice cream from McDonald’s that tastes the same no matter what country you’re in,” she remarked. “But that quick dopamine hit that makes you feel good for one second turns on you in the long run. In the past year, I’ve eaten better than I have ever eaten—less fast food, less sugar—and the sustainability of my body is so much better. My face just glows.”