NEW YORK — Brooks Nader says she dissolved her lip filler and joked on Instagram that the change was a “Christmas present to mom & dad,” sharing a close-up photo that showed post-procedure bruising, Dec. 24, 2025.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model’s decision lands amid a broader beauty swing toward “less is more” — and underscores how comfortable Brooks Nader has become narrating her look in real time, from glam shots to unfiltered recovery updates.
Brooks Nader’s “Christmas present” and what dissolving filler actually means
In the post highlighted by PEOPLE, Brooks Nader documented the aftermath of getting her filler reversed, while her sister also shared behind-the-scenes footage of the appointment on TikTok.
While cosmetic choices are personal, dissolving filler is not simply “erasing” a look overnight. Most lip fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, and providers can use an enzyme called hyaluronidase to break that material down. The Cleveland Clinic notes the approach typically applies to hyaluronic acid fillers — not every type of injectable — and bruising and swelling can occur around the injection sites.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says the most common reasons patients request reversal include dissatisfaction with the result, asymmetry, or concerns like migration, and it stresses the importance of an informed discussion with a qualified clinician before treatment. Read its explainer here.
E! News reported that Brooks Nader described the change as a holiday gift to her parents, pairing the message with a close-up image that showed bruising after the procedure. The outlet’s recap also pointed to her earlier comments about cosmetic upkeep and industry pressure.
Brooks Nader’s image, in public, over time
The moment fits into a longer, very public arc for Brooks Nader — one that has mixed career milestones with candid personal disclosure. She joined the SI Swimsuit universe after winning the open casting call, later becoming one of the magazine’s four cover models in 2023. Sports Illustrated’s announcement of that cover lineup, which included Martha Stewart, Megan Fox and Kim Petras, described Brooks Nader as a Swim Search success story. See the 2023 cover models announcement.
By 2024, SI’s own coverage framed Brooks Nader as a brand mainstay — a model who moved from open-call hopeful to “legend status” within a few years. That retrospective emphasized her continuity with the franchise and her comfort telling her story as the spotlight grew brighter.
And as her career accelerated, her personal life also became part of the public record: in May 2024, a representative confirmed to PEOPLE that Brooks Nader and husband Billy Haire were divorcing after living apart for months. Here’s that report.
For Brooks Nader, the lip-filler reversal reads less like a dramatic reset than a small, visible choice — one shared with the same directness that has helped her build an audience. Whether the change is permanent or simply a pause, it’s another example of a celebrity beauty narrative shifting from secrecy to documentation, one bruise and punchline at a time.
