Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner has always been open about undergoing certain cosmetic procedures. Since she is the matriarch of one of the most famous families in the world, we can say that she has a keen interest in looking good. She shows us how a long-term commitment to aesthetics can bring you beautiful, consistent results in her journey. More than 10 years ago, on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, she filmed a facelift and neck lift with Dr. Garth Fisher, which helped normalize the cosmetic surgery for millions of viewers.
Most recently, the topic of celebrity facelifts has resurfaced thanks to Jenner’s crisp and refreshed look. A representative confirmed the "artist" responsible for her 2024 rejuvenation was New York-based surgeon Dr. Steven Levine. Her outcomes are a great example of a complete and harmonious rejuvenation from a professional point of view. Experts analyzing before and after plastic surgery celebrities photos believe that she underwent a combination of surgeries. This likely included a deep plane facelift on the lower face and neck where the jawline was created that is very sharp and defined which gained popularity.
With a deep penetration beneath the facial muscle layer that is the SMAS, this deep plane technique allows for a strong vertical lift, without tightening the skin. This ensures the ‘windswept’ look of the older technique is avoided. Most probably, this was complemented with a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) for eye rejuvenation. Along with fat grafting to restore volume to the mid-face and cheeks for a balanced result. It is this versatile undertaking that makes her “sculpted” and young appearance highly praised. The host of confusing comments online triggered by the dramatic enhancement has raised questions about whether digital intervention was at play. Nonetheless, there is no doubt that Jenner’s job is a remarkable reflection of modern surgical art. And, perhaps, the new standard for before and after plastic surgery celebrities.
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs, a fashion designer has changed the game not just with what we wear but also how we talk about cosmetic surgery (especially for men). His trip is a bold and influential stand against the outdated stigma of male plastic surgery which is radical transparency. In 2021 Jacobs, 58, turned to Dr. Andrew Jacono, one of the most highly-respected names in the field, to tighten the sagging in his neck and jowls with an advanced deep plane facelift.
Why his experience was so effective was the fact that he shared it live on social media. Using hashtags such as noshameinmygame and fckgravity, he shared post-operative selfies, images from his hyperbaric oxygen therapy (which can speed up healing), and his recovery updates. He claimed that he is not embarrassed to be vain. And also wants to take the secrecy out of self-care.
From a clinical perspective, his results are a first-rate demonstration of the deep plane’s power. Dr. Jacono's signature technique involves the simultaneous releasing and lifting of deeper muscle and tissue layers. By repositioning the fundamental structures of the face, it effectively reverses the effects of gravity. The skin is simply re-draped without tension which results in a lift that appears completely natural. Jacobs' famous facelift results: before and after photos reveal a masculine jawline and smooth neck; he looks so much younger—by 15 to 20 years—but appears 100% like himself still. No doubt his story has given many other men the confidence to look into rejuvenation.
Sonja Morgan
Sonja Morgan, a star of The Real Housewives of New York City, gives an inspiring and relatable reason for why many people get a facelift. Her motivation was not a complete transformation, but a refreshing "pick me up" to align her external appearance with how vibrant she felt internally. After years of being on set, she felt she appeared tired and said the ‘gravity’ had worked against her.
Similar to Marc Jacobs, Morgan put her trust in Dr. Andrew Jacono and a deep plane lower facelift and neck lift to combat early jowling and wrinkling. She was happy with the change, a subtle change but change nevertheless. The facelift of Celeb is proof that surgery is no longer seen as a reaction to ageing but as a positive step towards managing it. Her surgeon noted that the process restored the clean lines of the lower face and neck, making the woman look 15 years younger.
Morgan's candidness received an outpouring of support from fans who appreciated her openness. Interestingly, after the facelift perfected her lower face, she felt her nose, which she had treated with fillers for years, looked more prominent by comparison, and she subsequently had a non-surgical rhinoplasty to maintain overall facial harmony. A facelift can be the centerpiece of an overall aesthetic plan, with smaller, complementary procedures fine-tuning the final outcome to achieve maximum harmony.
Vicki Gunvalson
A narrative about The Real Housewives of Orange County original star Vicki Gunvalson is particularly useful because it underlines an important trend in modern aesthetics: a surgical facelift can correct the unwanted effects of too many injectable fillers. This is a strong lesson in what non-op treatment won’t do and the superior structural result surgery can provide.
Over the years, Gunvalson has gotten fillers like Juvederm to look younger. However, she started to feel that the fillers were making her face look “puffy” and that she “didn’t look like myself.” She explained that the developing product felt like “granulated sugar” under her skin. Seeking a more natural and authentic look, she decided to have a lower facelift and neck lift and, importantly, had all of her previous fillers dissolved.
After the operation, she reported being very happy, feeling she got her face back. The result she achieved is an impressive example of a facelift that can create far more natural and refined youthful results than years of injections. While the fillers serve their purpose, they can sometimes create bulk without giving a lift. Gunvalson could no longer obtain a sharp jawline with a smooth neck through non-surgical methods. Due to this, she had to remove the filler and surgically tighten muscle and skin. Her case exemplifies a patient who felt she had ‘done too much’ with injectables and wanted a long-term permanent option that looked natural.
Gene Simmons
The legendary KISS bass player Gene Simmons gives us another important view from the line-up of actors with face lifts and famous people who had surgery. His journey normalises the procedure for men and goes on to show that wanting to look your best isn’t gendered. In 2007, he and wife Shannon Tweed underwent "his and hers" facelifts which they documented on their reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels.
Simmons’ motivation was direct and relatable. He did not like his developing jowls and wanted to do something about them. The operation went very well and included an eyelid lift. In having the procedure, we have successfully taken years off the clock and erased sagging along the jawline and neck while retaining a distinctly masculine appearance and strong identity.
Apart from the great results, his philosophy is interesting. He has always maintained that his philosophy on plastic surgery is to be true to yourself. Simmons helped tremendously in de-stigmatization of plastic surgery stars by being so vocal and open about it. Furthermore, through his decision of a facelift (that helps with looking younger), he demonstrates that a man can choose to have a facelift to boost his confidence while remaining entirely true to his own identity. His celebrity facelift is a classic example of growing old on one's own terms.
