Danielle Fishel, who became a household name playing Topanga Lawrence on Boy Meets World and its sequel Girl Meets World, shared her thoughts on aging and cosmetic procedures. The 45-year-old admitted that she has not undergone plastic surgery so far, but Botox remains her go-to treatment as her skin ages.
Danielle Fishel discusses Botox, plastic surgery and skincare after breast cancer
In an interview with People, Fishel revealed, “With aging skin — I haven’t had any plastic surgery yet, still just clinging to my Botox, but I noticed that I actually look better when I wear less makeup and have less product on my face to settle into fine lines, which brings me back to skin prep.” She said it has helped her feel more confident about embracing her natural skin.
“I fill in my eyebrows, and I put a little bit of lip gloss on, and then, I actually feel more youthful just allowing that glow to shine through rather than trying to cover up imperfections or lines with pigment,” she explained.
Fishel grew up working with professional makeup artists who took great care of her skin. However, she admitted that she didn’t maintain the same skincare habits once she left the set. She said she often prioritized staying up late over following a proper skincare routine. “Back then, the things that I wanted to prioritize involved staying up later. Maybe I was going to wash my face, maybe I wasn’t going to wash my face,” she recalled.
Fishel also faced a major health challenge in 2024 when she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The diagnosis came after a routine mammogram in July that revealed she had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). She underwent 20 rounds of radiation therapy and announced in January 2025 via her podcast that she had completed active treatment. Fishel has since confirmed that she is cancer-free.
