In a political moment where appearances speak volumes, Karoline Leavitt (now the youngest-ever White House press secretary under the second Donald Trump administration) is making headlines not just for her fiery podium takedowns but for her sharply redefined facial features.
And Karoline Leavitt’s evolving appearance has ignited a firestorm of plastic surgery rumors. Speculation swirling on social media and expert analysis are now pouring in to confirm what many have suspected: she may have undergone a cosmetic transformation, and her nose is the tell. You won’t be able to unsee it, either!
Dr. Frederick Weniger, a board-certified plastic surgeon from Hilton Head, South Carolina, told Nicki Swift that Leavitt’s “before and after” photos show more than the effects of makeup and good lighting.
“The comparison suggests a notable change in nasal contour, particularly in the definition of the bridge and tip,” he explained, noting what he sees as hallmarks of a well-done rhinoplasty.
As Karoline Leavitt doubles down on political attacks (most recently going after CNN’s Natasha Bertrand for a report on U.S. strikes in Iran), critics have zeroed in on her public face, literally.
And while Leavitt hasn’t addressed the rumors, experts and eagle-eyed netizens are connecting the dots between her transformation and a long line of right-wing women known for extensive cosmetic work.
What a Plastic Surgeon Sees in Karoline Leavitt’s “New Look”
Dr. Weniger didn’t mince words when comparing old photos of Leavitt to her recent press briefing appearances. “To me, the earlier image shows a slightly broader nasal bridge and rounder tip, while the more recent appearance reflects a slimmer bridge and a more refined, elevated tip, characteristics consistent with subtle rhinoplasty,” he said.
While he acknowledged that factors like contouring and lighting can affect appearance, he emphasized that “perfect contour lines and angles” are more likely the result of surgical finesse than makeup magic.
According to Weniger, the estimated cost of a rhinoplasty like Leavitt’s could range from $15,000 to $50,000, depending on the market and surgeon credentials. But the nose isn’t the only suspect. Weniger believes her plumped lips and smoother jawline suggest injectable fillers and Botox, standard non-surgical enhancements.
“The overall facial refinement (…) may also indicate non-surgical enhancements such as dermal fillers or skin resurfacing treatments.”
Karoline Leavitt before and after plastic surgery. she… she cut half her face off!
she’s only 27. that’s a shame. pic.twitter.com/S4NyX2poZ4
— glitter & doom (@faintghostglow) April 2, 2025
Online observers have been less clinical.
One user compared her transformation to “the Michael Jackson nose.” At the same time, another blasted her surgeon with, “Whoever did Karoline Leavitt’s nose job needs to be banned from ever touching a scalpel again.”
Politics, Plastic Surgery, and Public Scrutiny
Leavitt isn’t the first figure in the MAGA orbit to come under plastic surgery scrutiny. Laura Loomer, Lara Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem have all faced speculation or criticism over their appearances.
In Karoline Leavitt’s case, her polished look coincides with a rise in political aggression: last week, she used her White House podium to slam CNN’s Natasha Bertrand, accusing her of pushing “fake and false narratives” about U.S. strikes on Iran.
HOLY SHT 🚨 Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt just ended CNN Reporter, Natasha Bertrand’s career in less than 90 seconds
“That’s not what reporting is. Journalism is trying to find the facts and the truth”
MIC DROP 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GoVw6IZFg6
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) June 26, 2025
That very public lashing (over a report later corroborated by The New York Times and Fox News) shows Leavitt is more than just a pretty face in Donald Trump’s inner circle.
But as her visibility grows, so does the scrutiny over how much of her presence is manufactured, both politically and cosmetically.
Here are some more glimpses of Trump’s Press Secretary.
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