Oct. 16, 2025, Published 2:14 p.m. ET
Kim Kardashian’s tell-all appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast got fans buzzing about how her face appeared so “frozen,” prompting a top plastic surgeon to exclusively share with RadarOnline.com what might have caused that dramatic effect.
The 44-year-old reality star discussed topics including her ex-husband Kanye West, their children, and her famous siblings. However, Kardashian was hardly able to crack a smile, and her wrinkle-free face barely moved despite addressing such deeply personal subjects.
‘Porcelain’ Appearance
“The ultra-smooth, ‘porcelain’ finish you’re seeing is the hallmark of recent skin-quality work — think fractional laser or RF microneedling — augmented by event-day hydrators and expert lighting,” explained Beverly Hills triple board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raffi Hovsepian, who has not treated Kardashian. “It’s a modern approach that enhances texture more than it changes facial shape.”
He added, “Minimal forehead and crow’s-feet motion on camera is most consistent with a well-planned neuromodulator pattern. When dosed precisely, it softens animation without making someone look frozen in person — though studio lighting can make that softness seem even more pronounced.”
‘Refreshed and Camera-Ready’
Kardashian has consistently maintained she’s never had filler in her face or lips and admitted in 2022 to getting a “little bit of Botox” but only between her eyebrows.
Dr. Hovsepian observed that the star’s “balanced midface volume, a crisp jawline, and subtly shaped lips” reflect results “typically achieved with small, strategic hyaluronic-acid filler placements rather than large volumes.”
“The overall effect is ‘refreshed and camera-ready’ rather than dramatically altered,” he noted.
‘Literally Frozen’
Regarding how Kardashian’s skin appeared so impossibly smooth during her interview, Dr. Hovsepian credited host Alex Cooper’s lighting and production setup for giving her face such a flawless glow.
“Viewers should remember that filters, diffusion, and post-production smoothing on a professional set can further blur pores and fine lines. What looks impossibly perfect on a paused frame is often a blend of skincare, procedures, and production,” he explained.
Fans quickly noticed the SKIMS founder’s face barely moved during the appearance.
“Kim doesn’t even look like a real human here. Her eyebrows and face are literally frozen,” one person commented in a Reddit thread about the All’s Fair star.
“They are always doing something to their face,” another user said, adding about Kim, “She looks very different. Her chin is kinda tapered.”
Mother Knows Best
A third user snarked in the comments on the Call Her Daddy YouTube channel, “Kim pretending that she hasn’t had a facelift.”
While Kardashian has always credited her incredible complexion to her rigorous skin care routine, including her own SKKN brand, her mother, Kris Jenner, made sure her daughter knows what to expect when it comes to cosmetic procedures like facelifts.
The famed momager, 69, opened up about why she got her second facelift earlier this year after having the first one in 2011.
“I decided to do this facelift because I want to be the best version of myself, and that makes me happy,” Jenner said in an August interview. She revealed that daughter Kylie Jenner “went with me” for the procedure performed by New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Levine, “while Kim was present at all times on FaceTime.”
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