Madonna was seen sporting dark sunglasses the other night. But what was unusual about it? As camera lights from the paparazzi flashed away, pictures exposed Madonna's black eyes. The chances she was involved in a heavy brawl are highly unlikely. So that really leaves one explanation for why she had the puffy dark circles under her eyes.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out Madonna doesn't magically stay wrinkle free while the faces in rest of the world crumple up to look like an old leather jacket. The Daily Mail speculates she had a facelift. Why are people so surprised and amazed when they hear about a star like Madonna getting a face lift? Let's be realistic. The woman turns 50 next year. No 50 year old has a perfect complexion without getting some work done.

Secondly, who cares? The media is already criticizing Madonna for going under the knife. The speculation is ridiculous. Plus, I think facelifts are fabulous. If one grows to hate their leathery complexion and wants to change it with a face lift, I'm all for it. It's unfortunate, but the world is judgmental and cruel. How many times have we seen tabloids poke fun of the dimples on Britney's derriere? If I were famous, I would feel the pressure. In fact, I'm NOT famous and I still feel the pressure to look good.

It's all about self esteem too. If a young, youthful face makes Madonna feel confident and secure with herself, then let the woman do want she wants. But she shouldn't deny getting plastic surgery, nor should all the other celebs. If they go under the knife and get a good nose job, they should flaunt it rather than blame it on a deviated septum. If we have the technology to look marvelous, we should take advantage, but not overdo it. For instance, no one needs countless procedures. A facelift at 50 is understandable. A nose job for a ridiculously large nose is justifiable, and a tummy tuck for someone who had kids and can't get rid of the extra pudge is okay too.