Television personality Karamo Brown publicly addressed speculation about his appearance on the November 2, 2025 episode of Watch What Happens Live, coinciding with his 45th birthday. He firmly denied ever undergoing plastic surgery, asserting that his look is entirely natural. People.com+1
Setting the Record Straight
While promoting his daytime show Karamo, Brown responded to widespread social-media commentary suggesting he’d had facelifts, nose jobs, or other surgical procedures. “The way people comment on my photos… they say I’ve had every plastic surgery,” he said to host Andy Cohen. “Thank you, but it’s all real.” People.com+1
Photo Editing Admitted, Not Surgery
Though denying surgery, Brown admitted he does occasionally edit his social-media photos, specifically smoothing the area around his eyes. “I do edit them because I like to smooth out my eyes,” he said. Yet, he emphasized that editing is not the same as surgery and urged people to stop scrutinizing others’ photos. WBLS+1
Public Response & Ongoing Debate
Despite his denial, some viewers remained skeptical. On X (formerly Twitter), users speculated about whether non-surgical enhancements like dermal fillers or Botox might be involved — suggesting that Brown’s claim of having “no plastic surgery” might still leave room for ambiguity. Decider+1
Why This Matters
The scrutiny of Brown’s appearance highlights broader conversations about celebrity body image, the distinction (or lack thereof) between cosmetic surgery and other procedures, and the pressures public figures face around maintaining a certain look. Brown’s frustration with online commentary reflects growing concern about how social-media culture fuels speculation and judgement.
Sources
People – “Karamo Brown Denies He’s Had Any Plastic Surgery, Says He’s ‘All Real’” → https://people.com/karamo-brown-denies-plastic-surgery-11842416
Decider – “Karamo Brown Says He’s Never Had Cosmetic Surgery On ‘WWHL’, Shocking Viewers” → https://decider.com/2025/11/03/wwhl-karamo-brown-plastic-surgery/
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