City Cast DC ‘Mar-a-Lago’ Face is Taking Over DC
Nov 19, 2025
Joanna Weiss, a POLITICO Magazine journalist specializing in cultural trends in D.C., dives deep into the rising phenomenon of 'Mar-a-Lago Face.' She explores who is opting for these aesthetic changes, the discreet nature of D.C.'s beauty scene, and how political dynamics influence looks. The conversation touches on chin implants and their ties to masculinity, the impact of social media on younger generations, and why appearance is a significant asset in politics today. Get the inside scoop on how looks affect power in the capital!
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Secretive, Subtle Aesthetic In D.C.
- D.C.'s elite favor subtle, "plausible deniability" cosmetic work to appear natural and maintain privacy.
- Joanna Weiss says a small set of trusted surgeons craft discreet looks for high-powered clients.
Cloak-And-Dagger Clinic Practices
- Joanna Weiss relays surgeons' tactics like timing procedures around congressional recess and using secret entrances.
- Practitioners schedule recovery and use hidden entries so public figures can recover unnoticed.
Jawline As Political Signaling
- Chin augmentation has long been marketed as a way to project masculinity and authority.
- Joanna Weiss links stronger jaws to perceptions of leadership and power in politics.