Kathy Griffin Drops Jaw-Dropping $218,000 on Third Facelift

According to a news report from November 13, 2025, comedian Kathy Griffin, 65, has opened up about the staggering cost of her latest cosmetic procedure. In a recent podcast appearance, Griffin revealed that she spent $218,000 on her third facelift, which she had done by the same plastic surgeon used by Kris Jenner.

Griffin joked that she would need to perform at least two comedy shows to cover the cost of the $218,000 surgery. She also discussed the pressure female comedians often face to maintain a youthful appearance, recounting how agents in the past had told her she'd need a nose job to have a better chance at landing roles.

The article notes that a "ponytail facelift" is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that creates a lifted and tightened effect on the face, mimicking the look of having the hair in a ponytail. Griffin revealed that in addition to her facelifts, she has also undergone an "upper eye job" featuring a "cat eye stitch" to give a lift at the corner of her eyes.

Despite the high cost, Griffin admitted she is "so vain" for getting the procedures, acknowledging that her fans don't come to her shows to see her "beautiful, youthful face." The article provides a glimpse into the world of celebrity plastic surgery and the financial and societal pressures that drive some performers to undergo extensive cosmetic work.