Overview

• Side-by-side images from the Season 2 premiere photos have prompted online speculation about slimmer cheeks and a more defined jawline.
• Multiple outlets reported that Ortega may have undergone buccal fat removal, an increasingly popular procedure for facial contouring.
• Ortega’s representatives have not addressed the rumors, leaving her fanbase divided on whether makeup, weight changes or surgery account for her appearance.
• Social media platforms like X and Instagram have amplified the debate, highlighting the intense scrutiny young actors face over beauty standards.
• Buccal fat removal has gained traction among celebrities such as Chrissy Teigen as a less invasive way to achieve sculpted features.