Plastic surgeons weighed in on Selena Gomez’s look after the newlywed became embroiled in rhinoplasty speculation.
The singer and actress, 33, has been in the limelight since she was a child, but some fans recently began to speculate that she may have undergone a subtle cosmetic procedure after noticing a change in her nose.
Cosmetic experts have since analyzed photos of Gomez over the years to theorize about the surgeries she may have had.
Dr. Rian Maercks he told the Daily Mail believes the Only Murders In The Building star appears to have undergone a ‘well-executed rhinoplasty’.
“Her earlier nasal architecture featured more widely spaced nasal bones and a gently broad mid-tray — features that gave her face a naturally open, balanced quality,” he explained.
The specialist, who has not treated Gomez himself, explained that in more recent images the nasal bones appear “refined and closer together,” which has narrowed the middle dome (the middle third of the nose) and streamlined her overall profile.
“Her luminous highlights—the highlights that dance from the tip of the nose—are now more focused and cohesive, reflecting precise sculptural finesse,” he shared.
Dr. Maercks, who directs the Maercks Institute in Miamihe added that in certain lighting he could also see a “faint linear shadow appearing along her mid-roof” — a side effect that sometimes occurs after a rhinoplasty.
Plastic surgeons weighed in on Selena Gomez’s look after the newlywed became embroiled in rhinoplasty speculation. Photo: Gomez in 2008 (left) and 2025 (right)
“It probably indicates separation at the cartilage-bone junction, which can disrupt the smooth passage of light across the bridge,” he explained.
The surgeon continued: “Although subtle, it is a recognizable post-operative feature and can be corrected through a minor revision or even an accurate filling restoration to restore surface continuity.”
However, Dr. Maercks admitted that it is impossible to know for sure whether Benny Blanco’s new wife has undergone surgery.
“Celebrity images today are filtered, edited and manipulated to perfection,” he pointed out.
“Nevertheless, the convergence of these anatomical changes—narrow medial dome, tapered tip, altered columella, and the presence of this shadow in the middle—strongly suggest that she has indeed undergone rhinoplasty,” he concluded.
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. John Diaz told the Daily Mail that he sees no evidence that the actress has had a rhinoplasty.
“Her nose looks a little more defined than when she was younger, but that’s normal as we age and our faces mature,” she pointed out.
“She has a noticeable edge to the cartilage at the bottom of her tip on both sides – this looks unchanged from the older photos, making it less likely that she had rhinoplasty surgery,” he continued.
“She has also lost some weight, and weight loss can reduce the ‘stuffiness’ of the nose,” Dr. Diaz pointed out.
The singer and actress (pictured in 2008) has been in the limelight since she was a child, but some fans recently began to speculate that she may have undergone a subtle cosmetic procedure after noticing a change in her nose
Cosmetic experts have since analyzed photos of Gomez over the years to theorize about the surgeries she may have had. Pictured: Gomez in 2009 (left) and 2025 (right)
I also noticed some makeup on her nose. Contouring can be done to make a nose look more defined, and it’s likely to do something about it,” the surgeon said.
Dr. Diaz also reminded fans that many photos shared online have been touched.
“This could be a final contributing factor in making her nose look more refined,” he said.
The Daily Mail has contacted Gomez’s rep for comment.
Gomez recently opened up about her appearance, admitting that receiving negative comments about her weight was painful.
“I got stung by a person who said I was fat. Why is that? [emotion] is he coming?” The actress, whose recent weight loss sparked Ozempic rumors despite previously saying health issues caused the fluctuations, said.
“I’ve dealt with a lot of weight issues in my life and it’s something I’m very sensitive about,” she said.
She explained that dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) helped her unmask these feelings by identifying them at times when her health caused her weight to fluctuate.
“Oh, now I see, it stems from that time when I was going through some medical stuff and I had put on weight…” he added. “You definitely have to be willing to do the work, and that part can be difficult.”
In her 2022 documentary My Mind & Me, Selena revealed that she would cry her eyes out over harsh comments about her fluctuating weight.
“My weight was constantly fluctuating because I was taking certain medications. And obviously, people ran with it,” he said. “It was like they were dying to find something to bring me down. I was ashamed that I gained weight because of my wolf.’
I lied. I would go online and post a picture of myself and say, “It’s okay. I don’t accept what you’re saying,” the actress continued. “All the while, I’m in the room posting and crying my eyes out because no one deserves to hear this stuff.”
“Even though I posted these things saying it doesn’t bother me, because I didn’t want it to bother other people who are going through the same thing, being ashamed of what they look like, who they are, who they love,” she added. “I think it’s so unfair. I don’t think anyone deserves to feel less than that.
In 2023, Selena said the only cosmetic surgery she’s ever had is Botox, after a doctor’s video online speculated about the cosmetic procedures she may have had
“Honestly, I hate this. I was in stripes due to exasperation. I have botox. That’s all. Leave me alone,” he responded in the video.
