Martha Stewart is once again setting the record straight about her appearance.
The lifestyle icon, now 84, has addressed persistent whispers about plastic surgery, sparked yet again by her remarkably youthful look and a recent makeup-free moment that caught plenty of attention.
A Candid Conversation About Aging Gracefully
Speaking openly to People this week, Martha didn’t mince words when the topic turned to cosmetic procedures.
She made it clear she’s grown tired of the speculation, insisting she has never gone under the knife — no matter how convinced the internet might be otherwise.
“I’ve Never Had Plastic Surgery”
Martha doubled down on a claim she’s made before, stressing that the rumors simply aren’t true.
She emphasized that she’s being completely honest, even admitting her frustration that people refuse to believe her when she says she hasn’t had cosmetic surgery of any kind.
The One Exception She Doesn’t Count
That said, Martha did recall a single encounter with a plastic surgeon — though she’s quick to say it doesn’t qualify.
Years ago, one of her dogs accidentally slammed into her face while she bent down, causing a severe injury to her lip.
The accident was serious enough to require emergency care, and Martha specifically requested a plastic surgeon to handle the repair.
After braving a snowstorm to get to the hospital, she ended up with 16 stitches in her lip.
Why She Calls It a Repair, Not Surgery
For Martha, the distinction matters.
She described the injury as a brutal split that needed fixing, not beautifying.
The work healed so cleanly that it’s virtually invisible today — and she insists that’s the only time a plastic surgeon has ever worked on her face.
Why the Speculation Won’t Die
Despite her repeated denials, Martha’s glowing skin and youthful energy have kept the rumors alive.
They reached a fever pitch back in 2023 when she appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, prompting skeptics to accuse the magazine of heavy retouching.
Defending the Swimsuit Cover
At the time, Martha pushed back hard, saying the photos reflected exactly how she looked.
She even expressed relief that the images hadn’t been overly airbrushed, explaining that the natural finish was part of what made the shoot so special for her.
Her Real Beauty Routine Explained
According to Martha, her appearance comes down to discipline, not scalpels.
She credits daily green juice, vitamins, healthy eating, careful sun protection and regular visits to skin doctors. Hats and sunscreen, she says, are non-negotiable.
Botox Is a No-Go, With One Small Caveat
While she openly admits to disliking Botox — saying it makes her eyebrows sit in an unnatural shape — Martha does allow for the occasional filler.
She says she’ll address a small line here or there, but only sparingly and with caution.
A Podcast Confession With a Dermatologist
During a 2024 episode of The Martha Stewart Podcast, cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Belkin confirmed that Martha has also tried non-invasive skin-tightening treatments.
Devices like Sofwave, he explained, help firm skin without injections or surgery.
Her Honest Thoughts on Getting Older
Turning 85 later this year, Martha says she doesn’t obsess over age — but she also has no desire to look it.
She admits she works hard to maintain her appearance because feeling good and looking good go hand in hand for her.
Why Plastic Surgery Still Doesn’t Appeal
On a recent episode of the 50 & Unfiltered podcast, Martha reiterated that surgery simply isn’t for her.
She believes consistent self-care and sensible routines can carry someone through a lifetime without extreme interventions.
A Family Story With a Different Choice
Interestingly, her mother took a different path.
At 85, she asked Martha for help getting a facelift.
The surgeon was upfront, telling her he couldn’t make her younger — only better.
She went ahead with it, and Martha says the results were wonderful.
Social Media and a Bare-Faced Moment
Martha regularly shares selfies and videos online, often showing off her natural skin.
Just this week, she appeared in a Vogue Beauty Secrets video wearing a pale blue negligee and no makeup, confidently embracing her bare-faced glow.
Building Beauty From the Inside Out
Her routine also includes products from Elm Biosciences, the skincare brand she co-founded in September 2025.
From night creams to supplements, Martha incorporates the line into her daily regimen — proof that she’s still building, experimenting and evolving.
What’s Next?
With no plans to slow down — or to book cosmetic surgery — Martha Stewart seems content continuing exactly as she is: confident, candid and completely unbothered by the rumors that keep following her.
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