Dr. Alex Roher Breaks Down the Aesthetic Secrets Behind Paris Hilton and Cheryl Burke

Dr. Alex Roher
Feb. 24 2026, Published 2:04 p.m. ET
When celebrity beauty becomes part of the cultural conversation, audiences are increasingly curious about what is natural, what is enhanced, and what modern aesthetic medicine makes possible. According to Dr. Alex Roher, a cosmetic physician known for translating clinical insight into accessible beauty education, the fascination is less about judgment and more about understanding how subtle treatments can preserve or refine a person’s natural features.In a recent aesthetic analysis, Dr. Roher shared his professional observations on two high profile women whose looks continue to spark admiration: Paris Hilton and Cheryl Burke. His commentary reflects a broader shift in how beauty is discussed today — not as a mystery, but as a blend of genetics, maintenance, and modern technology.

Paris Hilton wearing a dress by Alexandre Vauthier attends the premiere of The Trainer during the Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theatre in New York on June 7, 2025
Paris Hilton: Preserved glamour with modern polish
Paris Hilton has long been synonymous with polished, camera ready beauty. Dr. Roher emphasizes that her appearance starts with a strong natural foundation.“Paris Hilton is obviously naturally beautiful but if I had to guess, I’d say she’s gotten lip filler. They’re just too perfect. I also suspect she’s gotten Botox in her forehead, between her eyebrows and crows feet. There isn’t a wrinkle on her upper face which would be impressive for a 44 year old. Her skin is glowing. I suspect some laser treatments as well.”From a physician’s perspective, these potential enhancements represent what Roher describes as maintenance aesthetics — treatments designed to preserve youthful features rather than dramatically change them. Botox, when strategically placed, softens expression lines without freezing natural movement. Lip filler can refine shape and symmetry, while laser resurfacing is often used to maintain skin brightness and texture.The result, he explains, is a look that reads as effortless glamour. Hilton’s face still feels recognizably hers, which is increasingly the gold standard in aesthetic medicine: enhancement without erasure.

Cheryl Burke at the Elton John Academy Awards Viewing Party at West Hollywood Park on March 2, 2025 in West Hollywood, CA
Cheryl Burke: Balanced refinement and facial harmony
Cheryl Burke’s evolving appearance reflects a different aesthetic narrative — one centered on facial balance and the visible effects of lifestyle change.“Cheryl Burke looks amazing. Looks like she lost some weight either with or without a GLP1 as she appears to have lost some volume in her face. Her lips are beautiful either naturally or I suspect with a little help from filler. She has some dropping of her eyelids, especially on her right eye. She would benefit from an upper eyelid blepharoplasty or some Upneeq, a drop that makes her appear less tired by further opening her eyes and makes them look bigger.”Weight fluctuation can significantly affect facial volume, something many patients experience when adopting new wellness regimens. Dr. Roher notes that subtle filler use can restore balance when natural volume changes occur. His observation about eyelid heaviness highlights a common concern: as skin elasticity shifts, the eyes may appear more tired despite good overall health.Today’s patients are less interested in chasing trends and more focused on preserving identity while optimizing features. Subtle interventions when done thoughtfully allow individuals to age on their own terms.


Dr. Alex Roher


