Inside Susan Dell's '$50k MAGA makeover' as many ask 'what happened'
Inside Susan Dell's '$50k MAGA makeover' as many ask 'what happened'
Ellie Hook & Hannah FurnellWed, October 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM UTC
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Susan Dell has once again appeared alongside President Donald Trump at the White House -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited
Susan Dell sparked widespread discussion as she appeared to make a major multimillion-dollar announcement.
On Wednesday, October 7, Susan, 62, and her husband, Michael Dell, 61, the CEO of Dell Technologies, stood alongside President Donald Trump at the White House as they announced that automatic enrollment in the $1,000 government seed deposit for children born between 2025 and 2028, also known as Trump Accounts, is now active.
This comes nearly a year after the couple announced an eye-watering $6.2 billion donation to Trump Accounts. At the time, observers found themselves fixated on dramatic alterations in Susan's appearance - specifically her facial features. Numerous people questioned whether the mom-of-four had received plastic surgery or aesthetic treatments.
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Taking to X, one user asked, "What is wrong with Susan Dell's face/eyes?" as a second echoed, "Yes, I can't get over it??? What happened? Don't want to be mean but??" prompting a third to chime in, "On another note, can you tell me what is happening with Susan's face? It took me back a minute."
Someone else admitted they were taken aback by Susan's appearance, writing, "Wow, Susan's face is kinda freaking me out," while a fourth blasted, "Susan Dell needs to chill with the eyeliner and plastic surgery. She looks like a puppet."
President Donald Trump appeared with Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, and his wife Susan Dell, at the White House
With rumors swirling, Irish Star US contacted Dr Ross Perry, Medical Director of Cosmedics skin clinics, to help shed light on the possible reasons behind Susan's noticeably different look.
"Susan has sparked widespread speculation about whether she may have undergone cosmetic treatments. In comparison to earlier photographs, her face appears noticeably tighter and tauter, and her eye area looks more open than usual. Several aesthetic procedures, surgical or non-surgical, could create this type of result," the medical director explained.
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"There is a possibility she may have undergone a full facelift, as the skin around the jawline and mid-face appears lifted," he noted, continuing, "Another possibility is upper blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), which can make the eyes look more open, refreshed, and awake, an effect that looks likely in the recent images."
He further observed, "However, non-surgical treatments can also achieve significant changes. Botox can smooth forehead and frown lines, while dermal fillers in the cheeks or tear troughs can restore lost volume and create a more youthful contour. In some cases, overuse of injectables, such as excessive Botox around the eyes or too much filler in the mid-face, can even contribute to a slightly 'wide-eyed' or startled appearance."
Susan Dell's appearance was questioned in December after she visited the White House -Credit:Getty Images
Nevertheless, Dr Ross emphasized, "It's also important to remember that lighting, makeup, camera angles, weight loss, or even temporary swelling can significantly alter how someone looks in photos. Without a professional consultation, any discussion of cosmetic work remains purely speculative.
"That said, if procedures have been performed, costs can vary widely: a full facelift can reach up to $40,000, eyelid surgery around $8,000, Botox typically ranges from $300 to $800, and fillers from $600 to $1,500," he concluded.
The Irish Star also sought the expertise of Dr. Gerard Lambe, cosmetic surgeon and founder of the Reflect Clinic, who supported Dr. Ross's assessment.
"Based on recent public appearances and images, Susan Dell appears to have invested significantly in facial rejuvenation procedures. Without examining her personally, I can only offer professional observations about what treatments might contribute to such changes.
Two physicians helped shed light on the possible reasons behind Susan Dell's noticeably different look
"Possible procedures observed include extensive facial fillers, particularly in the cheek and mid-face area, creating increased volume at $3,000-5,000 per session with likely multiple sessions, possible fat transfer to face for volume restoration at $8,000-12,000, likely upper and lower blepharoplasty at $8,000-12,000, potential facelift or mini-facelift procedure at $15,000-25,000, regular Botox treatments at $800-1,200 per session, and possible lip augmentation at $800-1,500," he noted.
"Total estimated investment could be $50,000-100,000 or more over time," the surgeon cautioned, adding, "The most noticeable aspect appears to be overfilling syndrome - when too much volume is added to the face, particularly in the mid-face area. This can create what we call 'pillow face' where the natural contours are lost."
He went on to say, "Additionally, there may be overcorrection of volume loss leading to an unnatural fullness, possible filler migration over time, loss of natural facial proportions, and the challenge of treating mature skin that may not respond as predictably."
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