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Experts Weigh in on Whether Taylor Swift Has Gotten Cosmetic Procedures amid 'Different' Look Comments

Olena Mosiichuk
Oct 14, 2025 - 03:58 A.M.

Taylor Swift's appearance in a recent interview has ignited online speculation, with fans and plastic surgeons weighing in on whether subtle cosmetic tweaks could be behind what many are observing as a noticeably different look.

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Taylor Swift has made several TV and online appearances to promote her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," but much of the attention has shifted away from the music. Instead, viewers have zeroed in on her appearance, flooding social media with questions and speculation about why the pop star looks noticeably different.

Taylor Swift during her interview on "The Zane Lowe Show," which aired on October 8, 2025. | Source: YouTube/Apple Music

Taylor Swift during her interview on "The Zane Lowe Show," which aired on October 8, 2025. | Source: YouTube/Apple Music

"I don't normally comment on stuff like this but her Botox or thread person is doing her DIRTY. That looks like it hurts," one person wrote. Another user asked, "Is it filler in her eye area? She looks like she was pulled way too tight."

"It's called too much Botox - it pushes her eyes down - it will wear off in 1–2 months - not a good look and a bad injector!" another comment read. "She looks so different? like a cat maybe?," one more user added.

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Taylor Swift's makeup look during her interview on "The Zane Lowe Show," which aired on October 8, 2025. | Source: YouTube/Apple Music

Taylor Swift's makeup look during her interview on "The Zane Lowe Show," which aired on October 8, 2025. | Source: YouTube/Apple Music

"Love Taylor! She's classy, gorgeous and her songs are fun! But did she do something different to her eyes? Lids? Lift?" one fan asked.

Others were more direct, saying, "Did she do something to her eyes?" while another commented, "I just wish her face would move......."

Taylor Swift's noticeably lifted eyelids and eyebrows during her appearance on "The Zane Lowe Show," posted on October 8, 2025. | Source: YouTube/Apple Music

Taylor Swift's noticeably lifted eyelids and eyebrows during her appearance on "The Zane Lowe Show," posted on October 8, 2025. | Source: YouTube/Apple Music

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Plastic Surgeons Say Fillers and Botox Are Likely

The Daily Mail consulted three board-certified plastic surgeons who examined Swift's recent photos. None have treated her, but each gave their professional opinion based on her appearance.

All three experts said Swift likely had cheek fillers, and two suggested signs of Botox, particularly in her brow area. Dr. Smita Ramanadham said celebrities often get small enhancements ahead of major events. "Taylor Swift appears to be no exception," she noted.

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She added that because Swift’s enhancements appear subtle, those without a trained eye might miss the changes or not notice them right away.

However, she noted that Swift's face looks especially full in the cheek area, as compared to the singer's youthful, rounder face that fans were accustomed to.

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When asked whether the appearance change may be due to weight fluctuations, she explained that the fullness seen in the new images is more centralized around Swift's cheeks, while the rest of her face is still similar to earlier photos. She added that Swift is slim and in shape.

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Experts Note Eyebrow and Eye Changes

Dr. Gary Linkov, a New York-based plastic surgeon, agreed that cheek fillers and Botox are likely responsible for the change. He pointed out that Swift's eyebrows appear more arched than usual, a common result of Botox injections.

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Dr. Barry DiBernardo shared a similar opinion. "It definitely looks like there is filler going on," he said. "Her cheeks look a bit bigger, fuller, and her face looks a little wider." He also suggested Swift may have had jawline filler, adding, "It is also possible she had filler put into the jawline, which can make it more pronounced." He compared her current look to earlier photos where her face appeared slimmer.

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Are Her Eyes Less Open?

Dr. Ramanadham also commented on changes around Swift's eyes. "You get that her eyes are not as bright and as open, which can also be because of filler in her cheeks," she explained.

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She also mentioned Swift's angular eyebrows, another possible sign of Botox. However, she added that Swift's hairstyle often covered her brows, making the change less obvious to fans. Dr. Linkov agreed that her brow shape looked different and echoed the theory that Botox may be the reason.

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He also clarified that he did not see signs of lip filler, instead suggesting that Swift may have overlined her upper lip with makeup. Daily Mail reached out to Swift's representatives for comment, but there has been no response so far. A source close to Swift, however, claimed she has not had any cosmetic procedures.

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Botox and Fillers: What They Do

Botox is a drug that temporarily paralyzes facial muscles, often used to smooth wrinkles. It's also used for medical issues such as migraines, excessive sweating, and eye twitching.

Facial fillers are injectable gels placed under the skin to add volume and reduce lines. They are biodegradable and naturally absorbed by the body over time.

Whether or not Swift has had cosmetic enhancements, the reaction to her recent appearances underscores the level of attention and cultural influence that continues to follow the pop star wherever she goes.

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