Who Is Dr Raj Kanodia? The Indian-Origin Surgeon Behind Khloe Kardashian's Nose Job
Khloe Kardashian is in the spotlight after a video analysing her facial transformation gained widespread attention. A UK-based cosmetic doctor, Dr Jonny Betteridge, compared her older photos to her recent look at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice. His video, posted on Instagram, listed several surgical procedures he believed she may have undergone over the years.
As the debate picked up, Khloe responded directly in the comments. The Good American founder insisted the speculation was inaccurate but confirmed she had undergone a nose job, fillers and other cosmetic work. She also gave a special mention to Indian-origin celebrity plastic surgeon Dr Raj Kanodia.
Dr Jonny Betteridge shared a side-by-side comparison of Khloe's photos. One photo was from Bezos' wedding and another from many years ago in order to highlight how her appearance has changed.
He wrote, 'A temporal brow lift to elevate the outer brow area, Upper blepharoplasty to smooth the upper eyelids, Rhinoplasty for a more sculpted nose, Lip filler to enhance volume and shape, A face and neck lift for overall tightness and definition, [and] A chin implant for lower face projection."
'She looks dramatically different from a few years ago, and whether you see it as a glow up or glam makeover, there's no denying she's created a bold new look for herself (sic)," the doctor added.
Khloe Kardashian Responds
Soon after, Khloe commented on the post, saying, 'I take this as a great compliment. First off I think these photos are about 15 years apart, but here's a list of things that I have done. I've been very open in the past about what I have done so here we go."
She confirmed she had undergone a nose job performed by Dr Raj Kanodia and went on to list some of the other treatments she has had. These include laser hair removal for her hairline and other areas at Sev Laser Aesthetics, soft wave laser for skin tightening at Software Therapy, and collagen baby threads under her chin and neck at The Things We Do.
The Kardashians star also mentioned that after getting skin cancer removed from her face in 2023, she received 'Botox and sculptra where my face tumor was removed in my cheek" at 70 Spa Laser + Aesthetic Center.
She ended her comment by saying, 'In 2025 there are many other things we can do before surgery but when it's time, and if I choose to, I know some great doctors," tagging Dr Raj Kanodia.
Who Is Dr Raj Kanodia?
Dr Raj Kanodia is a Los Angeles-based plastic surgeon who has built a strong reputation in the celebrity world. He is best known for his work in scarless rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation.
With over two million followers on Instagram, Dr Kanodia often refers to himself as 'Doc Hollywood." According to Lucia Clinic, he is a leading American Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specialises in Closed Rhinoplasty and Facial Rejuvenation.
His client list includes several A-list celebrities such as Britney Spears, Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, Cindy Crawford and Charli D'Amelio. He has also appeared on shows like Dr 90210 and E!.
According to Lucia Clinic's website, Dr Raj Kanodia has performed over 9,000 rhinoplasty surgeries in a career spanning more than 37 years. He uses the scarless rhinoplasty technique for all his procedures. His client list includes not just celebrities, but also politicians, business executives and even members of royalty.
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