Why Kris Jenner’s Facelift Went Awry: The Risk Her Doctor Warned About
Kris Jenner’s latest glow-up may have come with a six-figure receipt: plastic surgeon Anthony Youn says she underwent a New York SMAS facelift costing around $150,000, per his chat on the Real Alex Clark podcast.
If you thought Kris Jenner was done redefining the phrase doing the most, think again. The momager reportedly shelled out six figures for a serious refresh, and now a plastic surgeon is explaining why the results might not stick around as long as you think.
The surgery, the price, the quick verdict
On The Real Alex Clark podcast, plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn said Jenner had a SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) tightening facelift in New York. When Alex asked what that kind of work runs, he didn’t flinch: about $150,000.
Alex called the immediate result 'super snatched' but said she could tell it was 'going to fall.' Youn’s response: 'Yes.'
Why a pricey facelift can fade fast
- Youn says Jenner, 69, is likely on a GLP-1 agonist weight-loss med, which can drain facial volume. Less padding under the skin = quicker droop after surgery.
- He thinks there are mild fillers in the mix too.
- Right now, he believes she’s in the 2-4 month 'sweet spot' where swelling and tightness make everything look pristine.
- His prediction: by the six-month mark, gravity starts winning again and the result settles closer to the Kris you’re used to.
- He also gave the Kardashians/Jenners credit for being unusually open about their cosmetic work.
'Give it about six months from now, you will start seeing that she looks a lot like the older Kris that we know and love.'
Kris’s take: my face, my rules
Over in Vogue Arabia, Jenner laid out why she did it and why she isn’t apologizing. She says she wants to feel like the best version of herself, period, and doesn’t think getting older means you stop trying to look how you want. If you prefer to age without procedures, great. Her version of aging gracefully just looks different.
'I decided to do this facelift because I want to be the best version of myself, and that makes me happy.'
She also said she shared details on purpose, hoping it helps people who don’t feel great about themselves. With her 70th birthday landing on November 5, she added that she feels good and she’s happy to be hitting that milestone.
The password-protected surgeon
And here’s a wonderfully Hollywood detail: on Amanda Hirsch’s Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Jenner said her surgeon, Dr. Steven Levine, won’t see you unless you know a secret password she came up with. He didn’t want the attention, she asked if she could name him, and he agreed on one condition: anyone calling to book under the 'I’m Kris Jenner’s best friend' banner has to say the magic word. Apparently, Levine’s office gets random callers claiming they’re tight with her — Jenner joked that names like 'Julie Monopoly' pop up — so the code weeds out the fakes. If you actually know her, you know the password.
So, was the $150k worth it?
Short term, sure — top-tier surgeons can deliver a razor-sharp glow-up, especially in that early post-op window. Long term, Youn’s take is that weight-loss meds plus time can make even the most expensive facelift soften faster. Agree or not, Jenner’s confidence in her choices is bulletproof, and she’s not pretending otherwise.