Kim Kardashian Kicks Off Met Gala Prep with $4K Skin Treatment.
With the 2025 Met Gala just days away, celebrities are ramping up their beauty routines — and Kim Kardashian is already setting the bar high. According to Page Six, the reality star and fashion mogul has kicked off her red carpet prep with a $4,000 skin-tightening procedure, proving once again that for Kim, no detail is too small when it comes to making an entrance.
In a recent Instagram Story, Kardashian revealed she underwent Sofwave, a non-invasive ultrasound treatment designed to smooth wrinkles and boost collagen. “This is one of the few lasers that actually works,” she wrote, adding that it was “beyond worth it.” The treatment was performed by Dr. Simon Ourian, a trusted celebrity cosmetic doctor based in Beverly Hills and a longtime favorite of the Kardashian family.
While a Met Gala ticket can reportedly cost up to $75,000 — and is famously invite-only — the real costs for stars come from everything surrounding the event. According to Page Six, Kim’s $4,000 laser session is just one of “several high-end treatments” she’s investing in for this year’s gala. “She’s spending thousands just getting ready,” a source told the outlet.
From flawless skin to custom couture, every detail is scrutinized under the glare of Met Gala spotlights. And for Kardashian, known for her dramatic and often headline-grabbing appearances, the stakes are higher than most. Unlike lesser-known attendees, Kim is typically invited by major fashion houses, which means her ticket is covered. However, the glam, styling, beauty, and wellness costs are almost always self-funded — and expensive.
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In 2024, Kardashian turned heads in a custom Maison Margiela corset gown adorned with over 50,000 pearls, topped with a soft gray shawl. The look went viral within minutes of hitting the carpet and was heralded as one of the standout fashion moments of the night. Yet perhaps her most infamous Met Gala moment came in 2022, when she wore Marilyn Monroe’s original “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress — the same one Monroe famously wore to serenade President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
That historic gown, purchased by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for $4.8 million, holds the record as the most expensive dress ever sold at auction. Kim wore the original briefly before changing into a replica but still faced intense backlash for risking damage to such a rare piece of fashion history. She later revealed she lost 16 pounds in three weeks to fit into the dress, sparking debates over body image and the pressures of red carpet perfection.
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Still, none of this has deterred Kardashian, who views the Met Gala as more than just a party — it’s a cultural stage. With just days to go until the 2025 event, her $4,000 skin treatment is likely the first of many meticulous (and costly) steps in her beauty countdown.
Kim Kardashian has turned Met Gala appearances into a fine art — blending high fashion, pop culture, and meticulous self-care. Her willingness to invest in herself, from non-invasive treatments to iconic designer collaborations, reflects a sharp understanding of her brand and the expectations that come with her status.
Whether she's breaking the internet in a pearl-covered gown or walking in a piece of fashion history, Kim continues to push creative boundaries while owning her spotlight. Her dedication, vision, and business acumen ensure she’s never just attending the Met Gala — she’s shaping it.
