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Authored by: Dr. Sam Sukkar, MD on April 3rd, 2026
Kris Jenner confirmed her second facelift performed in New York in a Vogue Arabia cover interview published August 26, 2025, roughly 14 years after her first. The reason her result stands out is simple: it looks lifted, not pulled, with smoother contours, a cleaner jawline, and preserved facial identity.
What separates this natural result from typical celebrity facelift plastic surgery coverage is that Kris has been unusually transparent about the work, explaining her reasoning, and framing the choice as her personal version of aging gracefully.
Kris Jenner, born Kristen Mary Houghton on November 5, 1955, in San Diego, California, is an American businesswoman, television producer, and media personality. She is widely recognized as the manager and matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner family, a role that earned her the self-coined title “momager.”
Kris worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines after high school before marrying attorney Robert Kardashian in 1978. Together they had four children: Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian. After their 1991 divorce, she married Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner) that same year, and they had two daughters, Kendall and Kylie. Kris and Caitlyn separated in 2013 and finalized their divorce in 2015. Since 2014, Kris has been in a relationship with entertainment businessman Corey Gamble.
In 2007, Kris pitched a reality show concept to producer Ryan Seacrest, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on E! that October. She served as executive producer across 20 seasons and multiple spin-offs, turning the family name into a global entertainment brand.
Kris manages careers and business deals for all six of her children, running Jenner Communications out of Los Angeles. The brands under her management include Kylie Cosmetics, Skims, Good American, 818 Tequila, SKKN by Kim, and Rob’s Arthur George apparel line. She takes a reported 10 percent management fee on her children’s business deals. Publications like Interview magazine have called her “the 21st century’s preeminent female pop-cultural brand-builder.”
In 2007, Kris pitched a family reality show to producer Ryan Seacrest, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered on E! that October. She served as executive producer across 20 seasons and multiple spin-offs, turning the family name into a global brand. After ending their run on E! in 2021, the family launched The Kardashians on Hulu in 2022, now in its 27th overall season across both shows. Kris continues to appear and executive produce.
Kris Janner has confirmed two facelifts publicly, separated by roughly 14 to 15 years. Her first facelift was performed in 2011. That procedure was filmed and featured on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Her second facelift came in 2025, performed in New York City. Weeks later, she appeared at the Bezos wedding in June 2025 alongside Kylie Jenner, Khloé, and Kim Kardashian, and her transformation dominated social media coverage of the event.
Kris broke her silence about the second facelift in a Vogue Arabia cover interview published August 26, 2025. She told the magazine she had her first facelift about 15 years prior and felt it was “time for a refresh.” Jenner described the decision as wanting to be “the best version of myself.” She also shared that Kylie was with her in person during the procedure and Kim joined via FaceTime.
Kris framed the surgery as her personal definition of aging gracefully. Multiple expert commentators have speculated the procedure involved a deep plane technique based on visible improvements to her jawline and neck, though Kris has not confirmed specific surgical details beyond the facelift itself.
Kris Jenner has been open about other procedures over the years. In the 1980s, she underwent breast augmentation, which was later revised. In 2018, she revealed she had an earlobe reduction surgery. She has also spoken publicly about using cosmetic enhancements like Botox and dermal fillers consistently, even giving Botox gift cards as Christmas presents in 2019.
Skin resurfacing treatments, including lasers and chemical peels, are also possible attributed to her smooth, even-toned complexion. Her overall approach remains remarkably consistent, maintaining a well-kept appearance that reflects each stage of her life rather than trying to look decades younger.
Kris Jenner’s 2025 facelift drew attention not just because of who she is, but because of how the results looked in unfiltered public appearances. From the Bezos wedding in June 2025 to her Vogue Arabia cover shoot that August, the response was consistent: her face looked lifted and structured without appearing tight or overdone.
Kris has been direct about her reasoning. In her Vogue Arabia interview, she said she chose to share the details “because I feel it can be very inspirational to people who aren’t feeling so great about themselves.” She added: “Even when I had my hip replacement, we filmed it, I have the conviction that sharing these things can be helpful.”
“I had a facelift about 15 years ago, so it was time for a refresh,” she admits. “I decided to do this facelift because I want to be the best version of myself, and that makes me happy. Just because you get older, it doesn’t mean you should give up on yourself. If you feel comfortable in your skin and you want to age gracefully – meaning you don’t want to do anything – then don’t do anything. But for me, this is ageing gracefully. It’s my version,” she said in a interview with Vogue Arabia.
A traditional facelift, sometimes called a skin-only lift, works primarily on the surface. Excess skin is removed and tightened. This can reduce sagging but often creates the pulled, windswept look associated with older facelift techniques. The results also tend to be shorter-lived because skin alone lacks the structural strength to hold a lift long term.
The SMAS facelift or deep plane facelift improved on this by targeting a deeper layer called the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system. This is a sheet of connective tissue, muscle, and fat that sits beneath the skin and supports facial structure. A standard SMAS lift, this layer is tightened separately from the skin, which creates better definition and a natural appearance. However, the SMAS technique typically targets the lower face and neck without fully reaching the midface. Results may last around five to seven years.
Kris Jenner’s recent facelift is widely believed to be a deep plane facelift. A deep plane facelift lifts deeper facial tissues for a natural, youthful look without a tight or pulled appearance.
Experts suspect her recent facelift included a neck lift, upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), fat transfer to the cheeks. Also, ongoing maintenance treatments, like dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, and chemical peels to support a smooth and refreshed appearance.
The deep plane facelift technique lifts the underlying facial layers rather than just skin, preserving natural expression and facial proportions. Combined with a skilled surgeon restraint and regular non-surgical maintenance, it creates a refined, balanced, and fresh appearance.
The deep plane facelift offers longer-lasting results compared to traditional facelifts, although it is not permanent. Skin continues to age over time, so ongoing maintenance with skincare, injectables, or laser treatments helps prolong the youthful appearance.
Kris Jenner’s 2025 facelift became one of the most talked-about celebrity cosmetic procedures in recent memory. Not because of secrecy or speculation, but because she confirmed it herself and explained why. Her Vogue Arabia interview, and her willingness to discuss the experience set her apart, from how figures handle cosmetic surgery.
The result, as seen across unfiltered public appearances, reads as structured and proportionate rather than overdone. For patients considering similar work, get a personalized evaluation based on your own anatomy. Prioritize long-term balance over copying someone else’s result.
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