Kylie Jenner hasn’t shied away from the topic of cosmetic procedures. Over the years, you’ve watched her grow from a young reality star into a beauty mogul, and she’s taken you along on that journey — including the deeply personal choices she’s made about her appearance. From teenage insecurities to motherhood reflections, Kylie has opened up about what led to her decisions, how she felt afterwards, and what she hopes her daughter will learn from her experience. The result is a story that feels real, raw, and undeniably human.
The Start of It All: Temporary Lip Fillers at 17
In 2015, Kylie first revealed that she had undergone a cosmetic enhancement. At just 17 years old, she received temporary lip fillers. The reason behind it wasn’t fame or vanity, but a comment that had stuck with her since one of her earliest kisses. As she recalled in the Keeping Up with the Kardashians reunion in 2021, a boy once told her, “Oh my God, you’re such a good kisser, but you have such small lips.” That remark made her feel “unkissable.” She said the experience planted a seed of insecurity that stayed with her for years.
During that time, Kylie explained her decision on her reality show. “I have temporary lip fillers,” she said. “It’s just an insecurity of mine, and it’s what I wanted to do. I’m just not ready to talk to reporters about my lips yet, because everyone always picks us apart.” That sense of being judged clearly weighed on her. You can hear the vulnerability behind her words as she shared that her desire for bigger lips led her to overline them with lip liner for a while, but eventually she turned to fillers to achieve the look she was after.
From Insecurity to Empowerment — or Not?
By 2017, Kylie had more to say about how her lips influenced her self-perception. On her show Life of Kylie, she admitted, “I just didn’t feel desirable or pretty.” She felt that bigger lips would give her confidence, and she got them done. Over time, she developed what she described as an emotional attachment to her lips. Despite initially being driven by insecurity, she gradually began to embrace the changes and the confidence they gave her.
Still, it wasn’t always a linear journey. Though she once described feeling “unkissable,” she later clarified that she doesn’t dwell on those old feelings anymore. “I obviously don’t think about it now,” she said in the 2021 reunion. That kind of personal growth shows a shift in how she sees herself, even after years of public scrutiny.
“Best Thing I’ve Ever Done”: No Regrets About Her Lips
Kylie set the record straight in 2023. Speaking to HommeGirls, she proudly said, “It was the best thing I’ve ever done.” She wanted her fans to know that her choice to get lip fillers wasn’t about being insecure. “I was always the most confident person in the room,” she explained. Kylie pushed back on the common assumption that she must’ve been insecure to change her face. She insisted that her personality was always bold, and she simply liked the look of full lips.
She also highlighted a crucial point. The idea that she’d had “so much surgery” was, according to her, false. She wanted people to understand that loving yourself and wanting to tweak your appearance don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Kylie’s words remind you that sometimes confidence means doing what feels right for you, regardless of public opinion.
Going Natural — Then Not-So-Natural
In July 2018, Kylie surprised fans when she admitted that she had dissolved all her lip filler. Someone commented on her Instagram, asking why she looked like “the old Kylie,” and she replied simply, “I got rid of all my filler.” It felt like a reset, but just a few months later in October 2018, she revealed she had gone back in for a “lip touch up.”
Her cosmetic injector, Pawnta Abrahim, explained to Refinery29 that they were going for a subtle, more natural look. “We went the natural route for her touch-up since she’s so naturally beautiful and a new mom,” Abrahim said. According to her, Kylie wasn’t doing anything beyond the lips. She also pointed out that since Kylie was still young, the fillers weren’t about reversing aging, but simply enhancing her pout. Their approach was grounded in the philosophy that less is more.
A Breast Augmentation — and the Regrets That Followed
You may remember when Kylie confirmed in 2023 that she’d gotten a breast augmentation at age 19. She shared the news during an episode of The Kardashians, noting that it happened before her pregnancy with Stormi in 2017. “I got my breasts done before Stormi, not thinking I would have a child when I was 20,” she said. “Like, they were still healing.”
Years later, she expressed regret over the procedure. She reflected on her body before surgery and admitted she wished she hadn’t gone through with it. “I had beautiful breasts. Just gorgeous. Perfect size, perfect everything. And I just wish, obviously, I never got them done to begin with,” Kylie said. Her advice for anyone thinking about a similar procedure was clear: “Wait after children.” That’s something she’s learned with experience, and it’s a message she’s passing on to her fans.
Only Fillers — Not full Facial Surgery
Kylie has repeatedly denied rumors that she’s had full-blown facial surgery. She told PAPER Magazine in 2019, “People think I fully went under the knife and completely reconstructed my face, which is completely false. I’m terrified! I would never.” She did acknowledge getting fillers, but emphasized that makeup and hairstyling also play a big role in her appearance.
On a July 2023 episode of The Kardashians, she returned to this topic. “One of the biggest misconceptions about me is that I was this insecure child and I got so much surgery to change my whole face, which is false,” she said. “I’ve only gotten fillers. I feel like I don’t want that to be a part of my story.” Her message was consistent and direct. She doesn’t want you to believe that she reshaped her identity through surgery.
Denying More Rumors — Including Butt Implants
In 2016, Kylie addressed more plastic surgery speculation during a Q&A on her now-deleted app. She categorically denied having butt implants. “[I haven’t had] a– implants,” she said. The rumors didn’t stop there. She also denied getting a nose job or cheek and jaw surgery. “You think Kris Jenner, at 16 years old, would let me get cheek and jaw reconstructive surgery? Nah,” she said. She added, “I always used to love my jaw — I never was self-conscious about my jaw … I didn’t get a nose job. I’ve always had a cute nose. I’ve really always liked my nose.”
Kylie clearly felt the need to set the record straight. You might not realize just how deeply personal these denials can be for someone in the public eye, especially when the world is constantly watching and speculating.
A Mother’s Reflection on Beauty
Becoming a mom shifted Kylie’s entire perspective. She admitted in 2023 that thinking about her daughter Stormi having surgery as a teen would be heartbreaking. “Obviously, I have a daughter too. I’d be heartbroken if she wanted to get her body done at 19,” she said on The Kardashians. “She’s the most beautiful thing ever. I want to be the best mom and best example for her, and like I wish I could be her, do it all differently. I wouldn’t touch anything.”
Kylie also opened up about how Stormi helped her overcome a lingering insecurity. For years, she hated her “dopey” ears and never wore her hair up. But then she saw those same ears on her daughter and fell in love with them. “I never thought about my ears and then for five years, I never wore an up-do,” she said. “And then I had Stormi and she has my ears and it made me realize how much I love them.”
Pressure and Public Opinion from a Young Age
Having grown up in the spotlight, Kylie faced intense scrutiny from a young age. In a June 2024 episode of The Kardashians, she tearfully shared with Kendall Jenner how much that pressure had worn her down. “People have been talking about my looks since I was 13. It just gets exhausting,” she said through tears. “Like, I’ve never cried about this before, but I guess it does affect me.”
In a separate confessional interview, she admitted, “I hear nasty things about myself all the time.” Reflecting further with British Vogue in September 2024, Kylie said, “I just have to be gentle with myself… I was just trying my best as a human. I have to realize: ‘It’s OK, Kylie.’” Her words remind you that public figures aren’t immune to emotional pain — and that she was just a teenager making choices under a microscope.
Her Breast Augmentation Request Revealed in 2025
In May 2025, Kylie finally shared the specifics of her breast augmentation. A fan on TikTok asked how she got the “most perfect natural looking boob job ever,” and Kylie answered with transparency. “445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle!!!!! Silicone!!!” she commented. She also revealed that Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Garth Fisher performed the procedure. “Hope this helps lol,” she added, in her signature tone of honesty mixed with humor.
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Via: People
