Bristol Palin is considering undergoing plastic surgery to correct her facial paralysis.
“Today I’m going to consult with a plastic surgeon in Austin,” the former speaker, who is the daughter of Sarah Palin and Todd Palin, said in a video she shared on her Instagram Story on Monday.
“I read that she specializes in facial paralysis type things, so let’s see what she has to say.”
The 35-year-old woman, who recorded the video in her car, asked her followers for “prayers” so doctors can heal her left eye.
“When you smile or express yourself, the sound closes off,” she explained. “The crookedness of my mouth doesn’t really bother me, but my eyes… it’s really embarrassing. I feel like I should wear an eyepatch or something.”
Bristol added: “It looks crazy and I feel like I can’t even laugh because it’s just shutting down.”
Bristol said she was hopeful Botox or plastic surgery could cure her condition, which she has been battling for more than a year.
“So, let’s see. There are probably some options. Maybe she can help with this eye, or just the overall symmetry,” she added.
Hours later, the “Dancing with the Stars” alum told fans in a follow-up video that “plans went well” and that she would share more updates soon.
Bristol first revealed her facial paralysis in January 2025, claiming it was caused by a neurological condition “brought on by stress.”
The “Teen Mom OG” star explained that “the whole left side of my face is numb, just numb,” and she can’t even blink.
She then underwent a CT scan, underwent tests and was prescribed “steroids and other drugs,” but the paralysis persisted.
“Nothing came back. I think I just got Bell’s palsy from stress and lack of sleep…I think it was caused by stress,” she explained.
On the one-year anniversary of her paralysis, Bristol spoke about how her life had improved since the onset of her paralysis. This included the realization that she was following the path that “God told her to follow.”
“We’re not called to shoulder so many burdens, and I wouldn’t call myself a Christian, but I still can’t be controlling and perfectionist in many areas of life,” she said in January, noting that her facial paralysis has forced her to live a “healthier” life.
“So by surrendering everything to God, I was free.”
