Who Is Steven Levine, The Plastic Surgeon Behind Hollywood’s Recent Glow Ups?
Meet Dr. Steven M. Levine, the name quietly shaping the recent glow‑ups of Hollywood’s icons.
A board‑certified plastic surgeon based on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Levine has carved a niche with notoriously "natural" results. The internet recently exploded over several high-profile rejuvenations, particularly when Kris Jenner, 69, turned heads in Paris.
Confirmed to be Dr. Levine’s work, she’s sparked global fascination and memes. A rival surgeon even claimed her transformation looked "anatomically impossible," suggesting AI-enhancement rather than surgical skill. The price tag alone, ranging from $45k to $174k, has fueled the mystique surrounding Levine’s craft.
From NYU to Celebrity Waiting List
Levine earned his medical degree at NYU, followed by 7 years of plastic surgery training, including fellowships in reconstructive microsurgery. After honing his craft under mentors like Dr. Daniel Baker, he launched his practice in 2019, complete with a private surgical suite on Park Avenue. Outlets like SuperDoctors and NY Top Docs praise his artistry and attention to "balanced" enhancements. Discretion and consistent results mean his waiting list is perpetually full.
Mastering the "Zoom" Aesthetic
During the lockdowns, Levine saw an influx of clients frustrated by "Zoom necks" and unflattering video angles. With social downtime during lockdowns, many sought enhancements in facelifts, neck-lifts, eyelid work, and non-surgical touch-ups.
A-List Clients, Discreet Results
Levine’s roster includes A-list actors and supermodels, though he maintains absolute client confidentiality. His signature work? Facelifts with under‑the‑radar finesse, buccal‑fat removal that sculpts without overdoing it, neck‑lifts that withstand the scrutiny of a Zoom camera, and subtle breast contouring.
The spotlight turned to Levine after Kris Jenner debuted a rejuvenated look that had fans demanding a touch of Dr. Levine’s magic. While the exact techniques remain a mystery, insiders and her team confirmed the transformation was Levine’s work. Experts suggest a refined SMAS or deep‑plane facelift with a meticulous neck lift without the "operated" look.
Public reaction has ranged from praise, like “This is the best facelift/face work I’ve ever seen,” to criticism about the extreme fear of aging among many celebrities that seems to have become increasingly mainstream.
The Art of "Invisible" Enhancement
While Dr. Levine has become synonymous with high-end transformations, there’s another end of the cosmetic spectrum gaining traction. The rise of social media influencers and budget beauty clinics has made exaggerated features like overfilled lips, ultra-snatched noses, buccal-fatless cheeks, and sky-high brows surge in popularity. These cheaper, more aggressive treatments often promise instant results, but they come at the cost of long-term facial harmony.
“Instagram face,” a look characterized by heavy contouring, inflated lips, and cartoonishly sculpted bone structure, has created a new kind of beauty fatigue. As a result, a growing number of women are beginning to crave the opposite, and that’s where surgeons like Levine step in.
He shuns hype-driven trends like thread lifts and fast-fix injectables, favoring enhancements that look like elevated versions of one’s natural face, not a complete overhaul. His philosophy is rooted in restraint, balance, and timeless aesthetics, and in a culture saturated with filters and filler, that subtle mastery has positioned him at the forefront of 21st‑century cosmetic surgery.