Courtney Stodden leaves Beverly Hills clinic with bandaged nose amid talk of another rhinoplasty
The 31-year-old reality star was photographed in a mint robe with visible swelling, as she departed a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon's office; she has a history of cosmetic procedures and recently marked sobriety.
Courtney Stodden, 31, was wheeled out of Dr. Gary Motykie’s Beverly Hills plastic surgery office on Wednesday with a large bandage swaddling her nose, fueling speculation that she had undergone another rhinoplasty. Photographs show the reality TV figure appearing puffy and bruised, with swelling around both eyes, as a nurse pushed her to a waiting car and her movie producer husband, Jared Safier, 42, stood nearby. Stodden wore a mint-green silk robe and brown sandals, her bleach-blonde hair gathered in a messy ponytail, and she kept cool with an old-fashioned hand fan as she was helped into a car. Daily Mail did not immediately obtain comment from representatives.
Motykie is listed on his site as a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized expertise in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation, credentials that have made him a common recipient of high-profile nose work requests. The surgeon’s involvement, combined with Stodden’s visible post-procedure swelling, adds another chapter to a public life defined as much by cosmetic choices as by personal reinventions. Safier was seen accompanying his wife to the vehicle and then driving her home, a routine noted by photographers who have tracked the couple’s appearances in recent months. Stodden’s representatives have not issued a formal statement, and Daily Mail reported that contact attempts were unsuccessful.
Stodden’s decision to pursue nasal work is not new. In 2016, she underwent a nose job performed by Dr. Robert Kotler in Beverly Hills, who explained at the time that the surgery addressed a bump on her nose and aimed to improve breathing. Stodden has discussed how the procedure helped with breathing issues in addition to cosmetic concerns, underscoring that her surgeries have often carried both aesthetic and functional aims. While she has expressed openness to additional cosmetic procedures in the future, she indicated then that she did not want anything excessive. The 2016 operation was part of a broader narrative about a young woman whose public image has continually evolved under the glare of cameras and tabloids.
In addition to the nasal work, Stodden has previously acknowledged undergoing a breast augmentation in 2013, when she was 18, along with temporary lip fillers and porcelain veneers. Those disclosures have tracked with a long-running conversation about the pressures and expectations placed on reality TV personalities as they navigate fame, body image, and personal health on camera. The most recent appearance at a Beverly Hills clinic came amid a broader re-emergence in public life as she continues to discuss sobriety, resilience, and a future defined by personal well-being rather than public controversy.
Last month, Stodden celebrated what she described as her first sober birthday as an adult. In interviews with Daily Mail conducted around that milestone, she said she felt stronger than ever and looked forward to a healthy future, emphasizing that alcohol had once served as an escape but had become a trap. She described cutting ties with drinking as part of a wider effort to reclaim control over her life and health, remarks that have framed much of the public narrative about her recent years. “I’m finally cutting ties. Alcohol and I? Total toxic ex energy,” she said, highlighting a pivot away from past coping mechanisms.
The star’s personal history has long been entwined with high-profile relationships and legal questions about early marriage and age. Stodden was famously married to Green Mile actor Doug Hutchison when she was 16, and their union drew intense media scrutiny before their divorce was finalized in 2020. In recent years, Stodden’s mother, Krista Stodden, has publicly expressed regret over granting permission for the marriage at such a young age, a debate that has persisted in discussions about celebrity culture, consent, and the press’s role in shaping public perception of young talent. In interviews and on social media, Stodden has also spoken about the influence of that relationship on her life, including how it intersected with her experiences with alcohol and coping mechanisms that she has since worked to redefine.
As the Daily Mail noted, a representative for Stodden did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and the public narrative surrounding her latest appearance remains closely watched by fans and critics alike. The episode underscores ongoing conversations in Culture & Entertainment about how reality TV figures manage aging, body image, and personal recovery within a highly visible industry. It also illustrates the broader pattern of celebrities seeking cosmetic procedures as part of personal reinvention, while continuing to navigate public scrutiny, health, and evolving life choices.
Images captured of Stodden leaving the clinic show the broad arc of a public figure who has repeatedly shifted from early notoriety to a focused emphasis on sobriety and self-directed health. As with previous chapters in her story, the latest sighting rekindles discussion about the pressures of fame, the permanence or transience of cosmetic work, and the ways in which personal milestones—such as sobriety—can intersect with ongoing public interest in appearance and lifestyle choices.