These days, it’s harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s been digitally enhanced—especially when it comes to celebrity transformations.
Case in point: Kris Jenner’s recent appearance in Paris had everyone doing a double take.
The 69-year-old matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner clan looked decades younger, sparking a flurry of speculation across social media.
While many fans were eager to know who helped her pull off this youthful glow, one well-known plastic surgeon isn’t buying the hype—and he thinks something more artificial may be at play.
Social Media Went Wild Over Her Look
Kris Jenner’s Paris debut alongside daughter Kim—who was dealing with court-related matters—set social media ablaze.
Her skin looked flawless, her jawline was sharp, and fans were stunned.
Some joked she had found the “fountain of youth,” while others desperately wanted to know who her surgeon was.
Her team later confirmed that Kris had turned to celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Steven M. Levine, dubbed “the facelift maestro,” for her transformation.
But not everyone’s convinced the results are purely surgical.
Surgeon Sounds the Alarm: “This Isn’t Just Surgery”
Dr. Gary Lawton, a plastic surgeon based in San Antonio who’s built a massive online following by debunking beauty myths, threw a wrench into the glowing praise.
In a viral Instagram post with over 250,000 views, he questioned whether Jenner’s photos had been altered using AI tools or morphing software.
“This isn’t a typical surgical result,” Lawton claimed, emphasizing that the images defied “surgical and anatomical realities.”
In other words, he believes we’re looking at digital edits—not just cosmetic procedures.
“Not Physically Possible Without Evidence of Surgery”
Dr. Lawton went even further in his analysis.
He pointed out specific facial changes in Jenner’s recent photos that raised red flags: a noticeably narrower jawline, a sharper chin, and dramatic reshaping of the jawbone area.
“To achieve that kind of severe slimming at the jaw’s angle,” he explained, “you’d need bone recontouring and extensive soft tissue repositioning.
And yet, there’s no surgical trace, no leftover swelling or recovery signs—nothing.”
He added that this kind of dramatic facial shift typically involves V-line surgery, which removes parts of the jawbone to refine and narrow the face.
While the incisions are usually hidden inside the mouth, recovery can be lengthy and noticeable. So where were the signs?
The Cheeks and Mid-Face: Too Perfect?
Lawton didn’t stop at the jawline. He also took issue with how Kris’s cheeks appeared—remarkably lifted and plump, with no shadows or texture.
According to him, neither mid-facelifts nor fillers could create that level of elevation without any imperfections.
“The volume and projection in the cheeks are exaggerated,” he said. “It’s suggestive of digital enhancement.
Real procedures—no matter how good—don’t result in totally flawless surfaces.”
A History of Cosmetic Work—But This Feels Different
Kris Jenner has always been open about dabbling in cosmetic enhancements.
Back in 2011, she was even filmed getting a facelift on Keeping Up With the Kardashians just before Kim’s wedding to Kris Humphries.
She’s also previously admitted to having breast augmentation, earlobe surgery, Botox, fillers, and laser treatments.
Dr. Lisa Friederich, another expert who spoke to MailOnline, said Jenner’s current appearance likely results from a blend of treatments.
She noted that the tightness in Jenner’s face and neck was more likely the result of a facelift or mini-lift, especially given her age.
She also pointed to the fuller cheeks, which could be from dermal fillers meant to restore volume.
But even Friederich’s analysis doesn’t fully explain the hyper-smooth finish seen in the viral pictures.
Creating Unrealistic Beauty Standards?
For Dr. Lawton, the bigger concern is the message this kind of imagery sends.
“Cosmetic surgery can absolutely deliver impressive results,” he said.
“But this level of flawlessness, symmetry, and smoothness—it just sets unrealistic expectations.”
He warned that presenting digitally altered results as if they were real only adds to the pressure people feel to look perfect.
In the comments on his Instagram post, many followers seemed to agree. “Thank you. Someone had to say it,” one user wrote.
Another added, “It’s hard to believe anything you see these days.”
Not Just Kris—Lindsay Lohan’s Glow-Up Under Scrutiny Too
Interestingly, Dr. Steven M. Levine—the same surgeon linked to Kris Jenner’s look—is also rumored to have worked on Lindsay Lohan, who recently debuted a noticeably refreshed appearance.
Though the Mean Girls star hasn’t confirmed any surgeries, speculation includes everything from a nose job and chin augmentation to face and neck lifts, Botox, and filler work.
Lohan, now 38, credits her skin’s glow to her dermatologist in Dubai.
But as with Jenner, some experts and fans are skeptical about just how natural the transformation is.
So, What’s Really Behind the Glow?
At the end of the day, Kris Jenner’s face has once again sparked a broader conversation about beauty, technology, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion.
Whether her new look is the result of expert surgery, digital enhancement, or a mix of both, it’s clear that public perception—and expectations—are being shaped in a whole new way.
And if even seasoned plastic surgeons are questioning what’s real, what chance do the rest of us have?