Bella Hadid Clears Up Facelift and Fox Eye Surgery Speculation
I guess I should clarify Bella Hadid’s latest beauty claim so you’re not left in the dark. After fresh screenshots and fan theories flooded Instagram, the supermodel has finally addressed whispers that she secretly went under the knife for a facelift and that she engineered her signature “fox eye” look through surgery. In a candid Instagram Story shared last week, Bella rolled her eyes at the chatter and said, “I haven’t touched my face—I promise.” She even walked viewers through her post-flight skincare routine, illustrating how lighting, contouring, and a new brow gel can transform one’s appearance far more dramatically than any scalpel.
The rumors sparked when eagle-eyed fans noticed sharper cheekbones and a subtly upturned eye shape in recent runway snaps. Online outlets like BuzzFeed and People Magazine traced the speculation to a viral TikTok comparing Bella’s 2016 and 2023 selfies. A Harper’s Bazaar stylist told readers that the illusion of a “fox eye lift” can be achieved with strategic makeup placement and a little brow lamination—no surgery required. Meanwhile, an anonymous ear, nose, and throat surgeon told ET Online that Bella’s jawline could simply be the result of weight fluctuation and impeccable contour techniques.
Bella didn’t just deny the facelift myth with a flat “Nope”—she also offered a playful tutorial on how she uses her go-to highlighter to make cheekbones pop and how a precise winged eyeliner can mimic that feline shape everyone’s calling a “fox eye.” She even teased, “I love a good filter as much as the next person,” reminding fans that phone apps and studio lighting deserve some of the credit for her glow. If you’ve been blaming genetics alone, she suggested you factor in Photoshop, TikTok trends, and the makeup artists behind her most viral Met Gala and Versace moments.
Of course, tabloids are having a field day—Page Six ran a headline claiming Bella’s “transformation” was undeniable, while The Daily Mail pointed to a throwback photo as “evidence.” But both outlets stopped short of legal names or doctor confirmations, making their “proof” pretty thin. With her latest confession, Bella sidestepped any potential lawsuits and reminded us all she’s got better things to do than hide behind a surgeon’s mask.
So are these surgery rumors truly buried? Probably—for now. Bella’s lived-in face is only proof that beauty evolves, whether by time, lighting, or good skin care. Next time you spot a rumor-scrolling notification, remember to take it with a grain of contour powder.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and BuzzFeed, People Magazine, ET Online, Harper’s Bazaar
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