“I really genuinely care about looking good.” That’s what Kim Kardashian, the American beauty icon, had to say to Allure when questioned about the naturalness of her features in August 2022.
“I probably care more than 90 percent of the people on this planet. It’s not easy when you’re a mom and you’re exhausted at the end of the day, or you’re in school, and I’m all of the above,” the now 44-year-old added.
For many years, Kim Kardashian has been plagued by rumors of plastic surgery, mainly fueled by the massive transformations of her appearance. But did Kim Kardashian truly have plastic surgery?
While the American socialite refuted countless speculations of a permanent facial makeover, countless photos showing her before-and-after comparisons seem to tell a different story.
Let me share some sneak peeks of Kim Kardashian before surgery (alleged) and insights on the drama behind the star’s appearance.
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Quick Overview of Kim Kardashian
Born on October 21, 1980, Kimberly Noel Kardashian (formerly West) took off for her role in Keeping Up With the Kardashians (2007-2021), a reality TV series showcasing the lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Kylie, Chloe, Kendall, and Kourtney, Kim’s sisters, also featured on the show, alongside their brother, Rob, and mother, Caitlyn.
The reality series was a huge hit, winning several awards and spawning spin-offs of the same genre. Kim was catapulted into fame and has become a successful entrepreneur, founding the clothing line SKIMS and launching smartphone apps.
In 2015, Kim was recognized as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People with heavyweight names like Kanye West, Emma Watson, and Tim Cook.
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Kim briefly married Kanye West in 2014 before divorcing in 2021. The former couple shares four children: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.
Did Kim Kardashian Undergo Plastic Surgery?
Despite confessing to prioritizing her image, Kim Kardashian claimed to avoid cosmetic procedures that could drastically change her appearance, fearing looking “inappropriate.”
“There does come a point when you’ve taken it too far—overfilled, too tight, too much cosmetic work. There’s nothing worse,” the 44-year-old entrepreneur said, expressing her dislike of excessive surgical enhancements.
However, rumors of her getting facial enhancements were already swirling around this time, especially on her obviously-improved nose.
Many speculate that the star has had nose jobs at least three times throughout her career. Kim, for her part, continues to deny rumors of rhinoplasty.
“I have never had my nose done,” the SKIM CEO said while getting her makeup done on The Masterclass in 2019. She then attributed her transformation to makeup contouring techniques, later suggesting that her pregnancy may have had something to do with it.
Unfortunately, her fans aren’t convinced, and became even more so after @CelebFace posted before-and-after pictures of A-listers suspected of having their noses enhanced. Kim Kardashian was the first on the list.
Unlike her older sister, Khloe was upfront about her rhinoplasty, telling her fans that her “only regret” was not doing it sooner.
How Did Kim Kardashian Look Before?
The fashion icon once admitted that her biggest insecurity was her nose, which had a noticeable bump, perhaps owing to her Armenian lineage.
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“I used to hate this bump on my nose. Hated it. Now I love that it makes me look more ethnic,” she told Wonderland Magazine once. Sadly, as a celebrity, her fans could sometimes become her harshest critics.
In October 2022, netizens revisited the issue after Kim was photographed cheering for her daughter, North’s school basketball game, with her under-eyes looking somewhat swollen.
Some commenters quickly called it a “post-surgery” swelling.
While others respected the change, others seemed upset with the new look. “Her original nose was so perfect. Her face was so perfect! It’s sad what she has done to it,” one fan commented.
How Did Kim Kardashian Look After Rumored Surgery?
“It’s impossible to know exactly what she has done, but she has a softer, more refined look,” Dr. David Shafer, a plastic surgeon, once told US Weekly.
The surgeon further commented that her cheeks and lips now “appear filled,” providing a “smooth and youthful appearance.” He then conjectured that the star may have tweaked her face with facial fillers.
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Kim’s statements to Allure, however, contradicted this. “I’ve never had eyelash extensions. I’ve never done anything. I have a drop of mascara on today. I’ve never filled my cheeks. I’ve never filled my lips,” the Selfish author flatly stated.
That said, she did later concede to using Botox and other skin-tightening techniques to make her face look younger.
What Cosmetic Surgeries Has Kim Kardashian Undergone?
“If you told me that I literally had to eat poop every single day and I would look younger, I might,” Kim announced to the New York Times after launching her skin care line, SKKN.
Sure enough, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star has been known for trying the weirdest beauty regime, such as the vampire facial, to maintain her young image. Here are some cosmetic enhancements Kim openly admitted to using over the years.
Botox Injections
“I’ve tried Botox before. That’s the only thing I’ve done,” Kim confessed in one interview with ABC News’ Nightline in 2010. However, in her recent talks with Allure, the beloved fashion icon said she’s decided to cut back on the skin-smoothing procedure.
Stomach-Tightening Procedures
Kim has had several pregnancies, which naturally come with stretch marks—lots of them, especially around the belly button. After giving birth to her two oldest children, North and Saint, the Selfish author decided to have them removed.
“I’ve been so scared to do it, thinking it hurts so badly, and it didn’t hurt that badly,” the reality star shared to her Instagram followers.
Butt Injections
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You may find it surprising, but Kim Kardashian battles with psoriasis, a chronic skin ailment that results in rough, patchy, skin peeling on several body areas.
To alleviate her condition, the 44-year-old star decided to get butt injections in 2016. Unfortunately, the procedure left a huge indent on her buttocks, sparking another rumor of butt implants.
Breast Augmentation
While it remains a speculation for now, some sources claimed Kim underwent breast augmentation.
“Kim is obsessed with having the perfect body,” an unnamed source told Heat World. The insider then revealed that the socialite went on multiple boob job surgeries over the years.
“She studies pictures of herself every day…asking her family for their honest criticism,” they added.
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Final Thoughts
For many celebrities, admitting to having undergone cosmetic enhancement is a scary decision they hesitate to make. And despite more and more people becoming vocal about having some work done, there’s still a lot of shame attached to “unnatural” glow-ups.
That said, natural or not, no one can deny Kim’s impact on our culture’s beauty standards. Transforming from a reality TV star to a successful entrepreneur and fashion icon, you can bet Kim K will remain relevant for years to come.
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