The Polyester Podcast Kylie Jenner's Boob Job, Kris Jenner's Facelift & The Problem With Choice Feminism
Jun 8, 2025
Kylie Jenner embraces her 'girl's girl' persona by discussing her boob job, while Kris Jenner reveals her double facelift. The hosts dissect the normalisation of plastic surgery influenced by social media, questioning if choice feminism has skewed our views on empowerment. They explore the implications of beauty standards enforced by influencers, raising concerns about self-worth and privilege in a culture obsessed with self-improvement. With humor, they navigate the pressures women face regarding appearance, offering an engaging critique of modern beauty expectations.
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Kardashians’ Uniform Look Explained
- Kris Jenner's facelift caused shock as her drastically changed look was caught candidly on video, differing from usual photoshopped images.
- Kardashian family members' surgeries converge towards similar beauty standards, making them look increasingly alike.
Surgery Normalization Is Illusory
- Plastic surgery is far less common than social media representation suggests, with only about 27,000 surgical cosmetic procedures in the UK yearly.
- Social media overexposure of celebrity surgeries distorts public perception, making cosmetic alterations seem ubiquitous.
Surgery Influencers Spark Insecurity
- Influencers share detailed videos of their plastic surgery journeys, including nose jobs and before/after transformations.
- This transparency can fuel insecurities among viewers who cannot afford such procedures.
