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“Never Needed Work Done”: Kim Kardashian’s Throwback Pic Has Fans Slamming Her Plastic Surgeries
Young woman smiling in a casual setting, highlighting natural beauty amid discussions on plastic surgeries and looks.
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“Never Needed Work Done”: Kim Kardashian’s Throwback Pic Has Fans Slamming Her Plastic Surgeries

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You looked better before,” the dreadful words no one who’s undergone extensive plastic surgery wants to hear, were finally thrown at Kim Kardashian after she posted a throwback photo that had fans stunned by the difference in her face.

The 44-year-old reality TV star surprised her fans by uploading a picture of her 1993-self to Instagram. In the photo, a 13-year-old Kim is seen smiling while holding a nail brush. 

Highlights
  • Kim Kardashian shared a 1993 throwback photo, leading fans to compare her natural look to her current appearance.
  • Fans criticized Kim's plastic surgeries, claiming she looked better before and questioning the extent of her procedures.
  • Kim admits to Botox but denies major surgeries like nose jobs or butt implants, despite public skepticism.

Captioned “1993 Linds,” the post was meant as a tribute to the person who allegedly took the picture, her late childhood friend Lindsay May, who passed away earlier this year after battling cancer.

However, instead of focusing on the tribute, fans were instead drawn to the physical differences between Kim’s current self and the one seen in the photo.

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    “Wow… I never realized how much work you’ve had done,” one fan commented. “Beautiful either way, but wow!”

    “Natural beauty. Never needed work done,” another said, bluntly.

    Kim, who has publicly admitted to using Botox but denied more invasive procedures like a nose job or butt implants, is now once again facing scrutiny from fans who feel she went too far in her aesthetic transformation.

    Kim Kardashian posing in a white corset and jewelry in a glamorous setting, with fans discussing her plastic surgeries.

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    “Much prettier in her natural face,” one user wrote.

    “Kim jacked up her face big time. She was naturally pretty. Nowadays the whole family is unrecognizable.”

    The outrage comes just over a week after Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the Kardashian family, had the internet doing double takes after unveiling her own plastic surgery transformation which made her look eerily similar to her daughter.

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    “Is that Kim?” one viewer asked, echoing the sentiments of many that, while recognizing the effectiveness of her latest batch of surgeries in making her look younger, were stunned by how similar mother and daughter look now.

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    “They’re all starting to look the same,” a self-described longtime fan of the family lamented, saying how each member undergoing the same surgeries and treatments has slowly eroded all traces of their individuality.

    At the same time, many notice how much the mogul’s 13-year-old self resembled her daughter Chicago’s appearance.

    Fans believe the TV personality has undergone more procedures than she admits to

    Kim Kardashian and her daughter smiling in a throwback selfie sparking discussions about plastic surgeries and natural beauty.

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    “I genuinely can’t understand why the f**k Kardashians got surgeries done. They were literally natural beauties,” a viewer said.

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    The backlash isn’t new. Back in December 2024, Kim posted another throwback from the ’90s—this time, a smiling photo booth snapshot.

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    The comments at the time mirrored those she received now. Far from admiration or gentle encouragement, her fans weren’t asking Kim to “embrace her former self” as if she could turn back time. They were pointing out that the transformation is irreversible—and in their view, unnecessary.

    Young woman with long brown hair and choker sitting in a car, linked to Kim Kardashian throwback and plastic surgeries discussion.

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    While the TV personality has admitted to Botox, she’s denied more invasive procedures like butt implants or nose jobs.

    However, some of her longtime followers believe that “anyone with eyes” can see that her appearance has changed dramatically.

    It seems no matter when or why Kim uploads a throwback photo, the overwhelming message from her fanbase remains the same: “You didn’t need to change in the first place.”

    The Kardashian-Jenners have long played coy about what work they’ve had done

    Kim Kardashian in a throwback bikini photo, sparking debate over her plastic surgeries and natural look.

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    Kylie Jenner has admitted to lip fillers and breast implants. Khloé Kardashian confessed to a nose job and “a few injections.” Kourtney owned up to a boob job and some non-surgical procedures. Kendall Jenner insists she’s had nothing done. Meanwhile, Kim continues to dodge the full list of alleged enhancements, despite mounting public speculation

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    Nowadays, accusations of being “more plastic than human” seem to follow them wherever they go.

    For instance, as Bored Pandapreviously reported, a collaboration between the Kardashians and Crumbl Cookies caused the company to land in hot water with their fans, who accused the brand of ruining the image by associating themselves with celebrities that “embody everything Crumbl supposedly isn’t.”

    “Like they even ate the cookies. What a stupid idea. They are all on Ozempic anyway,” one user said.

    “I bet they taste like plastic and silicone,” another added.

    “Natural beauty.” Netizens took to social media to reflect on Kim’s evolving appearance

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    Abel Musa Miño

    Abel Musa Miño

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    Abel Musa Miño

    Abel Musa Miño

    Writer, Entertainment News Writer

    Born in Santiago, Chile, with a background in communication and international relations, I bring a global perspective to entertainment reporting at Bored Panda. I cover celebrity news, Hollywood events, true crime, and viral stories that resonate across cultures. My reporting has been featured on Google News, connecting international audiences to the latest in entertainment. For me, journalism is about bridging local stories with global conversations, arming readers with the knowledge necessary to make up their own minds. Research is at the core of my work. I believe that well-sourced, factual storytelling is essential to building trust and driving meaningful engagement.

    What do you think ?
    Ann Kapoxeet
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so sad seeing how cute --and human-- she looked. breaks my heart. I wonder if she wants that for her children.

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TIL chimichangas are deep fried. (Sometimes I live under a rock.)

    Serena Myers
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on, that lot has had more work done on it collectively than the M25. That's a lot of work. In 20 years, ok, but they really cannot expect anyone to believe this.

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Ann Kapoxeet
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so sad seeing how cute --and human-- she looked. breaks my heart. I wonder if she wants that for her children.

    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TIL chimichangas are deep fried. (Sometimes I live under a rock.)

    Serena Myers
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on, that lot has had more work done on it collectively than the M25. That's a lot of work. In 20 years, ok, but they really cannot expect anyone to believe this.

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    This comment has been deleted.

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