Barry Keoghan has undergone a second XERF treatment at Dermaspa, a UK-based skincare clinic run by practitioner Nilam Holmes. An Instagram video shared by Holmes showed the actor receiving the non-invasive procedure while working on the upcoming quartet of Beatles biopics.
XERF uses radio frequency to support collagen production and improve skin firmness. According to the clinic’s website, results typically last between 12 and 18 months. The listed price is around $6,000 for two sessions or approximately $3,300 for one.
Holmes said she chose XERF for Keoghan because his current filming schedule is particularly demanding and leaves little room for recovery time. The treatment is intended to create a firmer, more rested appearance without the downtime associated with more invasive procedures. She also stressed that, despite sometimes being described as a “non-surgical facelift,” XERF is not designed to produce dramatic changes.
The treatment is best suited to people seeking subtle, natural-looking results and those with mild skin laxity. Holmes said Keoghan has been a client for some time and that his appointments are adjusted according to his skin’s condition. Depending on how tired he is from filming, she may use radio-frequency skin tightening or lymphatic drainage. If makeup has irritated his skin, she may combine a mild laser with a deep-cleaning HydraFacial.
Keoghan reportedly visits the clinic every four to six weeks. These appointments can include SkinPen microneedling, which is used to reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne scars and uneven skin texture. Once a year, Holmes said, he may receive a more intensive treatment such as Ultraformer III HIFU, a non-invasive ultrasound procedure, or Morpheus8, which combines microneedling and radio frequency. Both can involve some downtime.
The 34-year-old actor has generally kept details of his Beatles projects private, while speaking more openly about other parts of his life, including his experience growing up in foster care and the online abuse he has received about his appearance. In a March interview with SiriusXM, he said online comments about his looks had made him not want to go outside.
In Holmes’ Instagram video, Keoghan says he feels better about himself and looks better. Holmes framed his visits as part of routine skincare rather than an attempt to change his identity, saying that caring for one’s skin can be part of broader self-care. She added that her clinic has recently received more inquiries from young men amid the rise of “looksmaxxing.”
Sources: GQ.