In October 2024, speculation about plastic surgery surrounded Taylor Swift following her appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Swift donned a sleek, glittering silver one-shoulder dress with a daringly high hemline, showcasing her stunning legs. However, many fans were more focused on her facial features. Screenshots from the late-night show circulated on X, previously known as Twitter, where some users speculated that Swift might have indulged in excessive cosmetic procedures, including injections and surgery.

Comparisons between early career photos of Swift and more recent images highlight noticeable changes in her appearance. During her initial rise to fame, Swift often sported a more relaxed, natural hairstyle, even at glamorous events. Her older photos reveal soft, voluminous curls that gently framed her face. In contrast, her current look, though still tousled, appears more refined and deliberate. While evolving hairstyles are common, what truly catches the eye in these photos is the transformation of Swift’s eyes. The “Last Kiss” singer once relied heavily on mascara and eyeliner to accentuate her feline-like features. Despite her later use of even more eyeliner and possible eyelash extensions, the shape of her eyes today differs from her earlier years.

Nicki Swift previously consulted an expert to address rumors of eye surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. Frederick Weniger observed changes in Swift’s eyelids over time but doubted the involvement of blepharoplasty. “It seems unlikely she underwent surgery on her upper eyelids,” Weniger commented in September 2025. Instead, he suggested that other cosmetic techniques might have been used to enhance her eye appearance and sustain a youthful look. “She most likely utilized Botox to adjust her brow position and elevate it,” Weniger explained.

Comparing that photo from Taylor Swift’s early career with a recent picture illustrates just how much she has changed over the years. Back then, she often wore her hair in a looser, more natural style, even at high-profile events. In the older shot, her curls are soft and voluminous, with strands casually framing her face. The newer image, while still tousled, has a more polished, intentional feel. Changes in hairstyles are common, but what really stands out when comparing these two pictures is the difference in Swift’s eyes. The “Last Kiss” singer previously went heavy on the mascara and eyeliner to emphasize her catlike features. Makeup would not be enough to account for the transformation, however, as the pop star went even harder with applying eyeliner later on, and looked to have eyelash extensions. Looking at the two photos, the shape of Swift’s eyes is different today from what it was in her younger years.

Previously, Nicki Swift spoke to an expert to weigh in on whether the rumors that Swift had surgery on her eyes were true. Plastic surgeon Dr. Frederick Weniger noted that Swift’s eyelids appeared to have changed over time, but he did not believe it was blepharoplasty. “It does not seem likely she has undergone surgery on her upper eyelids,” Weniger told us in September 2025. The surgeon believed she had other cosmetic procedures to help widen her eyes and maintain a youthful look. “She most likely has used Botox to address her brow position and elevate it,” Weniger added.

Regardless of the exact reason for the change, it is clear that Swift has undergone a major transformation since she first made a name for herself.