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EXCLUSIVE Kylie Jenner's hidden surgery exposed as plastic surgeon says scar reveals more than just a boob job
Kylie Jenner is no stranger to plunging necklines and barely-there outfits.
But a recent bikini-clad photo from her vacation in Saint-Tropez this month has drawn attention for a different reason, the snap revealed a prominent scar under her right breast.
The 27-year-old makeup mogul has previously admitted to undergoing breast augmentation at age 19, revealing she had grapefruit-sized implants inserted in the summer of 2016.
Now, a leading plastic surgeon believes the scar may point to an additional, and previously undisclosed, procedure.
Dr Sam Fuller, a plastic surgeon in Indiana, told that she likely also had a mastopexy, or breast lift, to help her achieve her fuller chest.
The surgeon, who does several breast procedures a week, said: 'This scar is not typical of just a breast augmentation surgery.
'Typically, a very small one to two-inch incision is made at the center point of the crease in the breast in this procedure.
'But the fact there appears to be a scar extending along the breast is more consistent with a mastopexy, or lift procedure.'
Breast lifts are typically carried out at the same time as breast augmentations to reposition tissue over implants and make breasts appear fuller and perkier.
But some may also opt for them at a later date to raise breasts and tighten any drooping or sagging skin, including any caused by implants.
Dr Fuller did not examine Jenner in person, but based his comments on photos of the celebrity's scar that appeared under her breasts at the Saint Tropez beach and at an event in Rome, Italy, in May this year.
contacted representatives of the star before publication, but they did not return our request for comment.
He said it was possible that she had her breast lift at the same time as her breast augmentation, which would be 'very normal in practices'.
But added that in his view the scars appeared more fresh, which he said suggested she had the procedure within the last two years.
'I would say that she likely had this surgery at least six to eight months ago, and probably within the last two years,' he said.
'In the first three to six months, the scars from this surgery are pink, red and purple, but over time these will fade, and her scars do have a faded appearance.
'There is some thickening though, I believe, which makes it seem like this was within at least the last year or two.'
In a breast lift, surgeons make incisions around the nipple and along the breast crease before removing any excess skin and lifting and tightening the breasts.
The incision is made in the crease under the breasts to obscure the scar. It can be six inches long, but surgeons say more significant lifts require longer incisions.
Jenner confirmed on an episode of the Kardashians in 2023 that she had received a breast augmentation at 19, but said that she regretted the decision.
'I had beautiful breasts, like natural t**s, just gorgeous, like perfect size, perfect everything, and I just wished, obviously, I never got them done to begin with,' she said.
'I would recommend anyone who was thinking about it to wait until after you have children.
'But yeah, obviously I have a daughter too. I would be heartbroken if she wanted to get her body done at 19.'
She had the surgery shortly before she was pregnant with her first child Stormi, who is now seven years old, which she said raised concerns.
And last month, she revealed to a fan the size of the implants she used, saying in response to a TikTok video: '445 cc, moderate profile, half under the muscle! Silicone! [Dr] Garth Fisher! Hope this helps, LOL!'
The figure 445cc refers to 445 cubic centimeters, equivalent to 445 milliliters or a little under two US cups, about equivalent to a large grapefruit or medium-to-large mango.
Before revealing the implants, she said her breasts were down to a padded bra, periods and weight gain.
Dr Fuller said her comments had had a major effect on his own practice, revealing that many women would now ask for a 445cc implant.
But added that everyone's breasts were different, and that many would find another size of implant would work best with their appearance.
The FDA has approved silicone breast implants for those aged 22 years and over, but doctors may still implant these off-label.
Dr Fuller said he does get a number of women requesting implants from the age of 19 years, and says in these cases they are asked to come to repeat appointments to ensure they actually want the implants, rather than it being a passing phase.
About 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries are carried out in the US every year, making it one of the most popular procedures nationwide, with numbers still rising. About 143,000 breast lifts are also carried out every 12 months.
