Why Doctors Say Kris Jenner Is Playing A Dangerous Game

Kris Jenner’s ability to seemingly stop time has long fascinated fans, but doctors now warn that one area of her body may be putting her at serious risk. 

While the momager’s recent facelift has drawn praise, renewed focus on her hands has sparked intense speculation and concern from medical experts. 

Surgeons caution that trying to cosmetically “fix” aging hands is far more complex than facial work, and for someone of Jenner’s age, the consequences could be permanent and life-altering.

Kris Jenner has once again found herself at the center of cosmetic surgery chatter after recent photos highlighted a striking difference between her face and her hands. 

The 70-year-old has proudly shown off her $100,000 facelift in recent months, debuting a noticeably refreshed and youthful appearance above the shoulders. 

However, images taken during a trip to St. Barts revealed hands that appeared far more weathered, reigniting discussion about age-revealing body parts that are notoriously difficult to alter surgically.

For months prior, Jenner had been spotted wearing gloves, a detail that didn’t go unnoticed by fans. 

When she finally appeared without them, the difference was described as impossible to miss.

The reality TV matriarch had smooth, tightly lifted skin on her face, but visibly wrinkled hands below. 

Those images quickly fueled reports that Jenner may be considering a drastic new cosmetic solution. 

While Jenner has not publicly confirmed plans to address her hands, experts say the speculation alone raises red flags, not because the concern is unusual, but because the potential fix carries far more danger than many realize.

Plastic surgeons speaking exclusively to the Daily Mailhave made it clear that a so-called “hand lift” is not comparable to facial rejuvenation. 

Dr. John Diaz, a Beverly Hills board-certified plastic surgeon, stressed that the hands are among the most complex parts of the body to operate on.

“The hand has a lot of very important nerves, tendons, and blood vessels – and any damage can result in severe disability,” Diaz said. 

He warned that even minor surgical errors could lead to devastating outcomes, adding, “Permanent numbness of the fingers, inability to bend or move the fingers, and even tissue death are possible.”

Dr. Ariel Ostad, MD, one of New York’s top cosmetic dermatologists and facial cosmetic surgeons, echoed those concerns, emphasizing that age significantly amplifies the risks. 

“Worst case scenario is loss of motor function,” Ostad explained. He noted that while all cosmetic procedures come with inherent dangers, those risks increase with advancing age.

“In older patients, concerns include delayed wound healing, increased risk of infection, prolonged swelling, scarring, changes in skin sensation, and vascular complications,” Ostad added. 

Despite acknowledging that Kris Jenner fits the typical demographic of patients who inquire about hand rejuvenation, Dr. Diaz cautioned that the biology of aging hands makes surgery uniquely risky. 

He explained that hands tend to betray age faster than other body parts due to two main factors.

“There are two main changes,” Diaz said. “First, loss of volume makes tendons and blood vessels more visible. Second, skin changes lead to hyperpigmentation and age spots.” 

Unlike facial skin, the hands have thinner tissue and far less margin for error during surgical manipulation.

Jenner herself has seemingly been aware of the scrutiny for years. At her lavish 70th birthday celebration in November 2025, she showcased her refreshed face while keeping her hands concealed beneath long black opera gloves. 

The choice only added fuel to speculation that she is sensitive about that particular area.

Public fascination with Jenner’s appearance has spilled onto social media, where fans have been blunt in their observations. 

In October, a Reddit thread titled “Hands don’t lie” went viral after users noticed the television personality seated with her fingers clearly visible. 

One commenter joked, “Watch her start wearing gloves now!! New fashion statement,” while another added, “Madonna wears them too. The hands don’t match the face.”

Despite the online commentary, both Dr. Diaz and Dr. Ostad cautioned against letting public pressure dictate medical decisions. 

Ostad stressed that surgery isn’t always the smartest option, especially later in life. 

“Chronological age alone isn’t the sole determinant of risk,” he said. “Overall health, skin quality, lifestyle, and technique matter. That’s why non-surgical or minimally invasive treatments are often preferred in older patients.”

Diaz agreed and outlined a safer path forward. He suggested adding volume and resurfacing the skin. 

“That can mean using the patient’s own fat or injectables to fill spaces between tendons, combined with CO2 laser resurfacing to improve texture and pigmentation.” 

The goal, he emphasized, is rejuvenation without jeopardizing function.

Kris Jenner is no stranger to cosmetic enhancements, which is why doctors say the stakes may feel deceptively low. 

Her most recent facelift, performed by celebrity surgeon Dr. Steven M. Levine, was confirmed earlier this year. 

Reflecting on the procedure in an August interview with Vogue Arabia, Jenner said, “I had a facelift about 15 years ago, so it was time for a refresh. I decided to do this facelift because I want to be the best version of myself, and that makes me happy.”

On “The Kardashians,” she has also joked about her long relationship with cosmetic work, joking that her nose might be the only real thing left, a comment that prompted daughter Kim Kardashian to reassure her that her teeth were still natural. 

Beyond facelifts, Jenner has openly discussed Botox use, a breast augmentation in the 1980s, an earlobe reduction in 2018, and a “very scary” hip replacement in 2022.

Doctors say that history matters. Each procedure adds cumulative risk, and when it comes to the hands, there is far less room for correction if something goes wrong.