By
Carol Lee,
a beauty writer at The Cut
who wrote for Elle, Food Network Magazine, and The Pioneer Woman Magazine.
In January 2026, Kendall Jenner publicly denied the nose-job allegations that had followed her for years. Instead, she claimed that Accutane (also known as isotretinoin), a popular oral retinoid used to treat severe acne, had shrunk her nose. Other public figures, including Alix Earle, have also claimed that the medication changed the appearance of their noses, causing interest in the so-called “Accutane nose job” to skyrocket.
