Amy Schumer has broken her silence on her changed appearance after her ‘puffy and swollen’ face during a recent TV appearance sparked concern from doctors.
‘What happened to Amy’s face?’, Doctors Ask
The Life & Beth star, 42, appeared Wednesday as a guest on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon – but a clip quickly went viral on social media with doctors posing the question to the public, ‘What happened to Amy’s face?’
Taking to Instagram the star detailed her battle with endometriosis and autoimmune disease – but said she still felt ‘strong and beautiful’ in the midst of her health woes.
She Replies
She wrote: ‘Thank you so much for everyone’s input about my face! I’ve enjoyed feedback and deliberation about my appearance as all women do for almost 20 years. And you’re right it is puffier than normal right now.
‘I have endometriosis an autoimmune disease that every woman should read about. There are some medical and hormonal things going on in my world right now but I’m okay.
‘Historically women’s bodies have barely been studied medically compared to men. The book “all in her head” does a good job explaining this. I also believe a woman doesn’t need any excuse for her physical appearance and owes no explanation.
‘But I wanted to take the opportunity to advocate for self love and acceptance of the skin you’re in. Like every other women/person some days I feel confident and good as hell and others I want to put a bag over my head.
‘But I feel strong and beautiful and so proud of this tv show I created. Wrote. Starred in and directed. Maybe just maybe we can focus on that for a little.
‘I had backup dancers on Fallon but my face is the headline hahaha anyway I hope you enjoy life and Beth. Love and solidarity. Amy.’
The star also poked fun at her appearance during an appearance on Good Morning America this week – as she picked up a candy heart which read ‘bloated.’
What Doctors Think
Doctors and viewers had been quick to assume that Amy is taking steroids like prednisone and dexamethosone, which are used to treat inflammation.
Medical professionals also suggested that Amy could have an autoimmune condition like lupus or a hormone imbalance – which can also trigger swelling.
Amy Schumer’s Health History
The actress has previously been open about her struggles with endometriosis, chronic pain, and Lyme disease, all of which could lead to steroid use and swelling in the face.
The actor has admitted to using cheek fillers in the past – a treatment known to cause puffiness if performed badly.
