Bunnie Xo, 46, Reveals Unfiltered Look After Facelift Surgery

The "Dumb Blonde Podcast" host shared before-and-after photos of her cosmetic procedure on Instagram.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:25pm

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Bunnie Xo, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, posted a transformation video on Instagram Reels showing the swollen, post-surgery effects of her recent facelift. The 46-year-old podcast host had previously revealed on her show that she would be undergoing the cosmetic procedure on March 15. In the video, Bunnie Xo is seen with her face marked up for surgery before the operation, and then later with her head wrapped in gauze as she recovers, with a swollen, nearly closed-shut appearance.

Why it matters

Bunnie Xo is known for preaching self-love and body positivity, so her decision to undergo a facelift at age 46 has generated some backlash and questions from her fans about the apparent contradiction. However, she has been transparent about her reasons, citing a "wonky" eye and a desire to address the effects of aging that she has been open about experiencing.

The details

In the Instagram Reels video, Bunnie Xo first showed herself on the operating table with markings on her face for the surgeon's guidance. The video then cut to footage of her post-surgery, wearing a zip-up sweatshirt and with her entire head wrapped in gauze as she recovers. Her face was visibly swollen, with her eyes nearly closed shut. Bunnie Xo captioned the video "Day 1" and compared her appearance to comedian Bert Kreischer, which drew some backlash that she later clarified.

  • Bunnie Xo revealed on a March 13 episode of her podcast that she would be undergoing the facelift surgery on Sunday, March 15.
  • Bunnie Xo posted the before-and-after transformation video to her Instagram Reels on Monday, March 16.

The players

Bunnie Xo

The host of the "Dumb Blonde Podcast" whose real name is Alisa DeFord. She is 46 years old and recently underwent a facelift procedure.

Jelly Roll

Bunnie Xo's husband.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to look crazy, guys. I'm going to be bruised. It's going to be a little weird. Don't freak out. My doctor is really f---ing good, so everything's going to go great.”

— Bunnie Xo, Podcast Host

“Some lady said to me, she was like, 'At least wait until you're 45 to get a facelift.' I'm like, 'Lady, I'm going to be 46 in two weeks.'”

— Bunnie Xo, Podcast Host

What’s next

Bunnie Xo will continue to document her recovery from the facelift surgery on her social media channels.

The takeaway

Bunnie Xo's transparency about her decision to undergo a facelift at age 46, despite her public advocacy for self-love and body positivity, has sparked a nuanced discussion about the complexities of personal choices around cosmetic procedures and aging in the public eye.