Nicki Minaj plastic surgery claims have resurfaced after a report published on 18 September 2026 quoted plastic surgeon Dr David Shokrian, who estimated that possible cosmetic procedures could amount to around $155,000.
The figure is a hypothetical estimate, not a documented total Minaj has spent, and the rapper has not confirmed the procedures discussed.
Minaj has previously spoken publicly about some cosmetic work while rejecting other speculation about her appearance.
She has confirmed undergoing a breast reduction and has discussed receiving butt injections early in her career from someone she described as a random person rather than a medical professional.
The latest discussion has also appeared alongside renewed attention on Minaj's public image and her support for President Donald Trump.
Minaj has publicly supported Trump, describing herself as probably his 'number one fan' in January 2026. Trump later praised her appearance during a White House Black History Month event, commenting on her 'beautiful skin.'
Reports have used the phrase 'MAGA makeover' to describe Minaj's recent style choices, including blonde hair, clothing, and red outfits. However, that description is not Minaj's own wording, and no evidence links any alleged cosmetic procedures to her political views.
What Nicki Minaj Has Actually Confirmed About Cosmetic Work
The strongest confirmed details come from Minaj herself. She discussed undergoing a breast reduction in a 2023 Vogue interview.
She also previously addressed butt injections, explaining that she received them early in her career and later viewed the decision negatively.
Minaj said the choice was influenced by the beauty standards surrounding hip-hop culture at the time.
She described the experience as 'insane' and said the injections came from someone who was not a qualified medical professional. Those admissions, however, do not confirm the additional procedures mentioned in the recent report.
Shokrian, the founder and primary plastic surgeon at Millennial Plastic Surgery, which lists offices in Manhattan and Great Neck, New York, told Mirror US that he believed Minaj may have undergone several Brazilian butt lifts, commonly known as BBLs.
'She's reportedly had several BBLs, which is when fat is taken from one area of the body and added to the butt,' he said.
Shokrian estimated that a BBL could cost between $15,000 and $20,000 per procedure. He also suggested that Minaj may have undergone a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, which he estimated could cost between $15,000 and $25,000.
The report did not provide medical records confirming either procedure, and Minaj has not publicly acknowledged undergoing them.
Shokrian also discussed possible surgery to remove injected substances from the buttocks. He described this as a possible procedure related to previous injections and estimated the cost at between $70,000 and $80,000.
However, Minaj has not publicly identified the substance used in her injections. The available information does not establish that biopolymer removal applies to her or that she requires such treatment.
Why the Nicki Minaj $155K Estimate Remains Unverified
The $155,000 figure comes from combining estimated costs for procedures that have not been publicly confirmed. It should not be interpreted as a verified bill or evidence of Minaj's medical history.
The report does not state that Shokrian treated Minaj, nor does it include documentation showing that she underwent the procedures he discussed. Minaj has also pushed back against long-running claims that she had surgery on her face.
In a 2013 interview with Extra, she said, 'I've never had surgery on my face.' She specifically addressed speculation about her nose, saying people could mistake contouring for cosmetic surgery.
She pointed to makeup techniques, including those shown on RuPaul's Drag Race, as examples of how appearance can be altered without surgery. 'They'll see contour, and they'll think you had surgery on your nose. No, no, no,' she said.
Minaj returned to the subject in 2024, again rejecting nose-job speculation and saying her pointed nose was natural. She also said the feature had been present since birth, citing comments from her mother about its appearance.
The renewed plastic surgery discussion highlights the difference between confirmed information and outside assessments.
Minaj has acknowledged certain cosmetic procedures, denied facial surgery claims and has not confirmed the BBLs, tummy tuck or other treatments discussed by Shokrian. IBTimes UK cannot independently verify the additional cosmetic procedures described in the report.
