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Kris Jenner Denies Facelift Rumors, Defends Surgeon on Podcast
4/30/2026, 9:57:16 PM
The Facelift Controversy
In April 2026, RadarOnline reported that Kris Jenner, 70, was “raging” about a recent facelift that was “already slipping” and that she might seek a revision. Jenner responded on her daughter Khloé Kardashian’s “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast on April 29, calling the headline a “flat-out lie” and affirming her satisfaction with the procedure and her surgeon.
Background
Jenner first had a facelift in 2011 performed by Dr. Garth Fisher. She disclosed a second, deep-plane facelift in August 2025 during a Vogue Arabia interview, describing it as a “refresh” ahead of her 70th birthday and a personal choice to be “the best version of herself.” The 2025 surgery was performed by Dr. Steven Levine, a New York-based plastic surgeon.
Data
- Age at surgery: 70 years
- Procedure date: reported as May 2025 and “late 2025” in different outlets
- Cost: $100,000 (most reports) vs. $300,000 (RadarOnline claim)
- Previous facelift: 2011, Dr. Garth Fisher
Official Statements & Criticism
Jenner repeatedly said the rumor “couldn’t be further from the truth.” She explained that the goal was a “beautiful lift, a refreshed look, and a defined jawline,” which she says was achieved. She added that the false story was “hurting someone else,” referring to Dr. Levine. RadarOnline’s article cited an unnamed source claiming the results were “slipping” and that Jenner was “desperate to get a revision.”
Why It Matters
The episode underscores how celebrity narratives shape public perception of cosmetic surgery and how rumors can affect a surgeon’s reputation, prompting high-profile figures to intervene directly.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources disagree on the exact cost and the precise timing of the facelift. No independent medical assessment of the outcome has been published, leaving the claim that the results are “slipping” unverified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The headline right now is that I hate my face-lift and I’m furious at my doctor Steven Levine, which couldn’t be further from the truth,” — Kris Jenner, *Khloé in Wonder Land* podcast (April 29, 2026)
- “It’s a flat-out lie. I love my facelift. I adore my doctor, I’m obsessed with him.” — Kris Jenner, same
- “[He's] one of the most talented, amazing men I've ever met and somebody who really put his heart and soul into what he did for me and what he does for any other patient that he has. He's the nicest man in the world with the biggest heart. And he's so smart and so meticulous. He's an artist and he really does a great job with all of his patients.” — Kris Jenner, same
- “The goal was to do a beautiful lift and give me a refresh and do a beautiful jawline, which I achieved.” — Kris Jenner, same
What’s Next
Jenner indicated she will keep discussing personal health topics, but no further comments on the facelift are scheduled. Media observers will watch for any follow-up on Dr. Levine’s practice or additional statements from Jenner.
