Khloe Kardashian made quite the entrance at Blue Origin’s all-female space launch this past Monday, not just for her star power but also for the buzz surrounding her appearance.
While the reality star was there to support the crew taking off toward the edge of Earth’s atmosphere, many fans couldn’t help but notice something else—her noticeably plumper lips and a more refined facial look.
Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Her New Look
Speculation has been swirling online, with fans and experts alike wondering if Khloe recently refreshed her look with some cosmetic help.
Though she’s been open in the past about getting Botox once and using fillers after undergoing surgery to remove a facial tumor, her latest appearance had people guessing whether she might have opted for even more enhancements.
According to Chris Bustamante, a New York-based aesthetic nurse practitioner, Khloe’s polished appearance likely results from a blend of treatments.
“Celebrities usually go for a multi-modality approach,” he shared.
That typically includes Botox across the face and strategically placed fillers to boost volume and refine facial contours—especially around the lips.
Khloe’s Cosmetic History: What We Know
Back in 2021, Khloe did confirm that she’d had a nose job, finally putting to rest years of speculation.
Aside from that and her post-surgery cheek fillers, she’s stayed pretty quiet about other potential procedures—though that hasn’t stopped fans from theorizing.
Suspicions have ranged from jawline and lip fillers to more invasive options like a breast augmentation or Brazilian butt lift.
But officially, Khloe credits her glowing skin and wrinkle-free appearance to good skincare, healthy habits, and non-invasive treatments.
Expert Opinions: What Might Be Behind the Transformation?
Dr. David Shokrian, a plastic surgeon in New York, also weighed in on Khloe’s noticeably fuller lips, suggesting she might have recently added a bit more filler than usual.
“Her upper lip appears plumper,” he noted, reinforcing fan theories that lip filler has been a part of her beauty routine since at least 2015.
Interestingly, Khloe has always maintained that she creates the illusion of fuller lips by overlining them with lip liner—a tactic her sister Kylie Jenner once admitted to before eventually confirming her own lip injections.
A Subtle Yet Striking Change
Dr. Diana Ponsky, a plastic surgeon based in Cleveland, also gave her take.
She praised the subtlety of Khloe’s enhancements, suggesting filler was likely used to enhance her lips in a way that still looks natural.
She also pointed out that Khloe’s upper lip now shows more of her front teeth—a possible sign of a lip lift, though she stressed it’s just speculation.
Beyond her lips, Dr. Ponsky noticed that Khloe’s entire face seemed more lifted and sculpted, especially around the jawline.
“That could be natural anatomy, or she might’ve had a mini facelift or even a deep plane lower face and neck lift,” she said.
This particular kind of facelift is more advanced and helps avoid that overly tight, unnatural look.
Did Weight Loss Prompt a Facelift?
Dr. Shokrian echoed the facelift theory, adding that major weight loss can often lead to sagging skin, which many people opt to tighten through surgery.
“She likely had her facial skin pulled back and deeper tissues lifted,” he said, pointing to Khloe’s snatched appearance as a likely post-weight loss makeover move.
The Skincare Routine Behind the Glow
Khloe’s youthful, glowing skin may also be thanks to treatments like laser resurfacing and RF microneedling.
These popular procedures help stimulate collagen production, smooth out skin texture, and reduce fine lines—something Khloe’s skin seems to benefit from.
Dr. Shokrian explained that a combo of microneedling and gentle laser therapy can really work wonders.
“Used together, they do a great job of improving pores, skin tone, and overall texture,” he said.
Botox or Not? It Might Be All in the Name
While Khloe has claimed she’s not a regular Botox user, Dr. Shokrian suggested she may be using similar treatments under different brand names.
Botox, after all, is just one type of botulinum toxin—there are several others that offer the same wrinkle-reducing effects.
So, her statement may be technically true, while still making use of these muscle-relaxing injectables.
“No treatment other than Botox or its alternatives stops muscles from moving,” he emphasized.
“Fillers, lasers, microneedling—they help in other ways, but not with muscle movement.”
Wrapping Up: Star Power Meets Speculation
Khloe wasn’t at the Blue Origin event alone—her mom, Kris Jenner, was right by her side.
Clearly moved by the space launch, Khloe shared her excitement with the media, saying, “It’s incredible.
It takes your breath away. I feel like I have all this adrenaline, and I’m just standing here.”
DailyMail.com reached out to Kardashian’s team for comment on the latest plastic surgery rumors, but so far, no response has been issued.