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Kris Jenner Denies Facelift Discontent, Hails $300K Surgeon

4/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kris Jenner denied on the April 29, 2026 “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast that she is unhappy with her facelift and called the “hates” headline a flat-out lie.
She praised Dr. Steven Levine as an artist and genius and said the $100,000-$300,000 procedure gave her a beautiful lift, refresh and jawline.
Jenner, 70, said she spoke out to protect her surgeon’s reputation and does not care about public opinion.

History

Historical Context

After World I, Harold Gillies pioneered facial reconstruction, laying groundwork for modern aesthetic surgery. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, founded in 1967, tracked rapid growth, and between 2020 and 2024 procedures rose 40%. Platforms like Instagram amplify celebrity endorsements, turning high-price cosmetic work into a mainstream cultural expectation.

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Story summary

Kris Jenner denied on the April 29, 2026 “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast that she is unhappy with her facelift and called the “hates” headline a flat-out lie.
She praised Dr. Steven Levine as an artist and genius and said the $100,000-$300,000 procedure gave her a beautiful lift, refresh and jawline.
Jenner, 70, said she spoke out to protect her surgeon’s reputation and does not care about public opinion.

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