10/17/2026
Did Marilyn Monroe get facial plastic surgery?๐ค
Fans have speculated for decades about whether Marilyn Monroeโs beauty was all natural, and in 2013, medical records confirmed what many suspected.
Marilyn Monroe had both a chin implant and a rhinoplasty to refine her features.
Her story began around 1950, when an offhand comment about her โchinlessโ profile pushed her to consult a surgeon.
After a subtle chin enhancement, a director later quipped, โHoney, you shouldโve cut your chin two years ago.โ
By the late 1950s, Monroe returned for a follow-up on her chin implant, made from bovine cartilage, since modern silicone implants didnโt yet exist. Over time, it dissolved, leaving only a scar.
โจ Todayโs facial implants are light-years ahead of the early days, designed with advanced materials and customized using 3D imaging for natural, lasting results that enhance harmony and balance.
๐ David Hecht, MD, FACS | Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon | Scottsdale, AZ
๐ฌ What do you think about the director's comments about Marilyn's post-surgery appearance? Tell us in the comments!