Plastic Surgeon Tells Us Kim Kardashian's Barely Visible Waist At 2024 Met Gala Isn't Natural At All
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to red-carpet gossip with her history of dramatic form-fitting gowns and surgically enhanced curves. This time, however, she might have gone too far. At the 2024 Met Gala, which took place on Monday, May 6, the reality star strolled up the legendary Met steps in her interpretation of the "Garden of Time" theme. She wore a silver, waist-cinching corset and sheer skirt by John Galliano for Maison Margiela that exaggerated her hourglass figure to extreme proportions. She didn't end up on Glam's worst-dressed list for this year's Met Gala, but she did surprise, well, everyone. But how did she achieve the look?
"For a high-profile event like the Met Gala, celebrities often employ a combination of methods to achieve dramatic physical transformations," board-certified and Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon Dr. Dan Yamini of Visthetic Surgery Institute and Medspa explained to Glam in an exclusive chat. Therefore, it's highly likely that Kardashian relied on various techniques to pull off her teeny-tiny waistline rather than one miracle method. These techniques would have been "tailored to her specific needs and goals," Dr. Yamini added. Here's what those methods might have included.
Kim likely used both lifestyle changes and medical procedures to achieve her figure
Of the many resources available to A-list celebrities looking for an eye-catching transformation, most would agree the go-to methods include both personal training and cosmetic procedures. According to Dr. Dan Yamini in our exclusive chat, "[i]ntensive dieting and specialized exercise routines focusing on core strengthening and reduction can help slim down the waist area." Celebrities rely on qualified personal trainers and nutritionists to watch over these specialized routines, Dr. Yamini added.
Additionally, "[t]echniques such as CoolSculpting, which freezes and reduces fat cells in targeted areas, or liposuction, where fat is surgically removed, can be used for more permanent alterations," Dr. Yamini explained. The 43-year-old entrepreneur isn't shy about her sculpting procedures and, despite any risks associated with them, has previously undergone CoolSculpting, Morpheus8, and Emsculpt NEO procedures for tightening her abdomen. Celebrities also employ certain medications to take advantage of their weight-loss side effects, such as Ozempic, which doctors typically prescribe for "diabetes management," Dr. Yamini shared.
What's more, the trend-setting socialite has admitted to taking breathing lessons specifically for corsets in preparation for the tight-fitting one she wore underneath her 2019 Thierry Mugler Met Gala gown, so it's probably not too far off the mark to assume she relied on breathing tips and waist-training sessions to achieve last night's extreme cinched-waist look. "Traditional and modern corsets can dramatically cinch the waist to create the illusion of an extremely small midsection," Dr. Yamini added, so "[w]earing these for special events can provide temporary sculpting effects."
Why viewers shouldn't take Kim Kardashian's Met Gala waist as gospel
The Skims founder has disappointed, enraged, and entertained fans in equal measure with her Met Gala ensembles, and her 2024 Maison Margiela look is no exception. That said, preparation may have begun months in advance to achieve her barely there waistline, as each technique "requires different lead times and care post-procedure," Dr. Dan Yamini exclusively told Glam. Given the final result, she must've spent a lot of time and effort implementing the necessary routines, tips, and tricks for this corset.
While her organ-crushing ensemble certainly turned heads, it's led to much controversy and concern online. For instance, on Kardashian's Met Gala Instagram post, one user commented, "Looks like you're in pain." Another commenter admonished the celeb for perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards, writing, "Let's not normalize this unhealthy waistline for our young women. This is NOT glamorous." Her Met Gala look has garnered many reactions from outsiders, yet it appears this year's fashion experiment veered too close to dangerous for most folks.
"For individuals at home, it's crucial to understand the extreme measures and resources celebrities might employ to fit a specific aesthetic for an event, which are often not sustainable or healthy for long-term application. My advice is to focus on realistic and healthy body image goals," Dr. Yamini explained. "Embrace practices that enhance your health and well-being rather than striving for an unattainable standard set under highly controlled and professionally managed conditions."