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Jocelyn Wildenstein became famed across the world for the drastic change in her appearance over the years.
But the Swiss socialite, who died on Tuesday aged 84, always denied having plastic surgery.
She received the nickname Catwoman due to her slanted feline eyes and leonine features, and it was reported that she started undergoing cosmetic procedures after she got married to Alec N. Wildenstein in April of 1978.
Jocelyn has always disputed these claims though, despite debuting an unrecognisable look in the 1990s in comparison to photos from her younger years.
Surgeons however think the 'art dealer' did in fact go under the knife, suspecting Jocelyn actually had repeated work done possibly causing complications.
From repeated eyelid surgeries to chin implants, MailOnline looked at the experts' theories.
Jocelyn Wildenstein became famed across the world for the drastic change in her appearance over the years - but the Swiss socialite, who died on Tuesday aged 84, always denied having plastic surgery (Seen in 2022)
Jocelyn has always disputed these claims though, despite debuting an unrecognisable look in the 1990s in comparison to photos from her younger years (Seen aged 15)
Utah-based Dr. Jerry Chidester, or 'Dr. Chiddy', never treated Jocelyn personally, but based on her visible transformation he said he believed she may have received repeated facelifts, as well as eyelid surgeries, also known as blepharoplasty, cheek and chin implants, and repeated dermal filler injections.
'When a patient undergoes multiple or excessive procedures, especially to the face, it can lead to complications that may have both physical and psychological impacts in the short and long term,' Dr Chiddy warned DailyMail.com in October.
At one point, Jocelyn admitted to getting a face-lift because her then-husband Alec 'hates to be with old people,' although she later said he told her 'that I look very young.'
Dr. Chiddy also believed Jocelyn had an upper lip lift, as well as rhinoplasty surgery.
'These repeated alterations can eventually disrupt a person’s natural facial proportions, as evidenced by her early photos prior to plastic surgery,' he said.
'Additionally, each of these procedures carries its own risks, and performing them repeatedly or in combination can compound those risks, affecting both overall appearance and health.'
'While advancements in plastic surgery have made incredible transformations possible, it’s vital to recognise limits and respect the body’s natural structures to avoid complications,' Dr. Chiddy continued.
He explained that his role as a surgeon is 'not just to enhance but also to advise responsibly, ensuring patients understand the long-term implications of any procedure.'
Jocelyn Wildenstein underwent a dramatic transformation over the years. She is pictured left when she was younger and right in 2017
She received the nickname Catwoman due to her slanted feline eyes and leonine features, and it was reported that she started undergoing cosmetic procedures after she got married to Alec N. Wildenstein in April of 1978 (Seen in 1999)
Surgeons however think the 'art dealer' did in fact go under the knife, suspecting Jocelyn actually had repeated work done possibly causing complications (Seen in 2009)
Utah-based Dr. Jerry Chidester, or 'Dr. Chiddy', never treated Jocelyn personally, but based on her visible transformation he said he believed she may have received repeated facelifts , as well as eyelid surgeries (Seen in 1998)
Meanwhile, San Francisco-based surgeon Dr. Corey Maas, the former President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, said he believed Jocelyn's 'transformation began with surgeries on her nose, which was once quite elegant in her youth but gradually changed, resulting in a depressed nasal tip.'
Dr. Maas thought Jocelyn also underwent a lip-lifting procedure 'that compressed the space between her nose and mouth, further altering her facial proportions.'
He suspects one of the most significant changes to her appearance came from multiple eyelid surgeries in the '90s, which resulted in the cat-like slant to her eyes.
The plastic surgeon believed that Jocelyn's experience 'illustrates the complex issue of body dysmorphia within the realm of cosmetic surgery.'
'What began as aesthetic enhancements gradually escalated into a cycle of procedures intended to correct prior surgeries, contributing to her dramatic transformation over the years,' Dr. Maas said.
Jocelyn doubled down on her plastic surgery denial in a more recent interview in November 2024 with The Sun - but she has admitted to having had a few tweakments.
'I haven't had plastic surgery, I am scared of what can happen and I don’t like to have something heavy, sometimes it is a bit heavy and terrible,' she told the publication.
She also said that she hadn't had any fillers and had heard unfortunate stories from those who have.
The socialite, pictured here in 1998, credited her Swiss background for her 'high cheekbones and long hair'
'I don’t like the Botox,' she said, before adding: 'Everyone has a different reaction to it.
'I have had Botox only twice. I don’t know if I am allergic, but when I had it, it did not go well with me. It was not a good result, my face swelled up.'
The star, born Jocelyn Périsset, was taking a nap in a Parisian palace when died unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism on Tuesday, it was reported by Paris Match.
'Her partner Lloyd Klein is saddened to announce the death of Jocelyne Wildenstein in Paris,' it was shared by AFP.
She was last seen looking healthy on December 18 in Paris when with Klein.
The star smiled at onlookers while in a fur jacket, leggings and boots as she wore black sunglasses and her blonde hair in soft waves over her shoulders.
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