Paulina Porizkova, 61, Goes Makeup-Free and Sparks Debate About Plastic Surgery
Lucas Frank 
Supermodel Paulina Porizkova is showing why she has no plans to change her naturally hooded eyes. At 61, the former ’80s model recently shared a makeup-free video on Instagram, sparking a conversation about eyelid surgery, beauty standards, and the way women age.
In her November 11 post, Porizkova focused on the growing number of social media posts about blepharoplasty, commonly called a “bleph.” She showed her own heavy eyelids and asked whether she was the only person who still appreciated this natural feature.
Why Paulina Porizkova Is Talking About Eyelid Surgery
Porizkova said she has been seeing frequent posts about blepharoplasty on Instagram. While she understands why some women choose the procedure, she also shared a personal feeling about the changes she has noticed in her friends.
She explained that several of her friends have had the surgery and are happy with their results. She made it clear that she has no issue with their decisions.
However, she admitted that she sometimes misses seeing the faces she knew before their procedures. In her view, her friends were already beautiful, and the surgery changed their appearance rather than making them more beautiful.
She also acknowledged that this feeling may seem contradictory because she believes people should welcome change.
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a type of eyelid surgery that removes or repositions extra skin and, in some cases, fat around the eyes.
According to the Mayo Clinic's explanation of blepharoplasty, the procedure can address drooping upper eyelids and under-eye bags. Some people choose it for cosmetic reasons, while others may have surgery when excess upper eyelid skin affects their vision.
Porizkova's post focused on upper eyelids, particularly the naturally hooded look that some women have.
Paulina Porizkova Celebrates Natural Beauty
To make her point, Porizkova highlighted famous actresses known for their hooded eyes, including Lauren Bacall, Charlotte Rampling, and Faye Dunaway.
Her message was not that women should avoid cosmetic procedures. Instead, she supported women making choices that help them feel comfortable with their appearance.
That position reflects a theme she has discussed before. In a Vogue feature about her makeup-free selfie, Porizkova spoke about showing the natural changes that come with getting older rather than treating every sign of aging as a flaw.
Her Post Starts a Conversation About Aging
Porizkova's video prompted followers to share their own thoughts about hooded eyes, cosmetic surgery, and growing older. Some commenters expressed pride in their natural eye shape, while others discussed the changes they had noticed in themselves.
The discussion highlights a personal choice that has no single answer: some women feel more confident after cosmetic surgery, while others prefer to keep their natural features.
Porizkova's point is simple. Women should be able to decide what makes them feel good without feeling pressured to look younger.
