Celebrities seem to be more transparent than ever when it comes to plastic surgery now that “it has become more accepted in society,” according to experts.
Recently, a popular Instagram account run by an aesthetic physician’s assistant asked her followers to speculate about what work “Love Island” host Ariana Madix has had over the years, juxtaposing an older and newer photo of the reality star’s face.
But the “Vanderpump Rules” star surprised everyone by commenting on the post herself, sharing all the surgery and additional work she’d had done.
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Ariana Madix was recently spotted out in Los Angeles makeup-free after coming clean about her cosmetic surgery. (GP/MEGA)
“I’ll tell you what I’ve had,” she replied. “You’re partially correct. [Botox] in 11’s, outer brow, and my neck. [Evevate] for my neck in 2019 by @theneckdoctor. Minimal lip filler [because] my face is too small to handle very much and filler in my chin. Absolutely no filler anywhere else and def no [blepharoplasty] yet,” she wrote. “Hope this helps! I’ll keep y’all posted if I do anything else.”
The reality star was showered with praise by fans, commending her for being so forthcoming.
“I love your openness and willingness to share, but remember you never owe anyone anything. You are a queen for so many reasons and I respect your straightforward, no nonsense response to your entire life. Stay winning,” one user wrote.
“THIS!!! This kind of honesty helps remove the stigma around cosmetic work, and also helps other women when considering their own path if they want cosmetic work. Thank you for this,” another commented.
But Kevin Mercuri, CEO of Propheta Communications and executive in residence at Emerson College, told Fox News Digital a move like Madix’s could be strategic.
Ariana Madix was applauded for her honesty regarding cosmetic surgery. (River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
“The benefits of a celebrity disclosing their cosmetic procedures depend upon their level of star power. Lower-tier celebrities, such as reality stars, need to be in the tabloids constantly to monetize themselves. Revealing their cosmetic procedures is an easy way to remain in the news and build a rapport with their fans,” he said. “A-list celebrities…do not benefit from the same level of transparency. A-listers benefit from staying out of the tabloids and cultivating a sense of mystery.”
Dr. Johnson Lee, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, told Fox News Digital that celebrities often can’t avoid being transparent, especially with before-and-after pictures readily accessible.
“Thanks to the internet and social media, we’re constantly exposed to beauty treatments and cosmetic procedures, making them feel more normal and less stigmatized. But this same technology also means celebrities are under a microscope 24/7. Celebrity plastic surgery stories are some of the hottest content online, especially when juicy rumors come with tantalizing before-and-after photos.”
Ariana Madix starred on “Vanderpump Rules” and is the host of “Love Island.” (Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Images)
Madix joins many celebrities who have come clean about getting plastic surgery. Here’s a look at those who have come before her.
Kristin Cavallari
Kristin Cavallari recently opened up about her breast augmentations. (Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty Images)
Kristin Cavallari, another reality star, spoke in depth with Nashville surgeon Dr. Jacob Unger about plastic surgery during a June episode of her podcast, “Let’s Be Honest.”
“I had my boobs done twice. ‘Cause I got them done after I breastfed [son] Jackson, my second. And then I got pregnant with [daughter] Saylor,” Cavallai shared. “So as soon as I was done breastfeeding Saylor, I was like, ’I’m just gonna re-do them.… Just ’cause they looked awful again.”
“The second time was so easy. I mean it was such a breeze,” Cavallari admitted. “Carmen Electra actually said this to me years ago, but she was like, ‘Oh you’ve never done your boobs?'” she recounted. “‘Cause I think I had seen her right before I was about to do them the first time. She’s like, ‘Each time is so much easier.’ And it’s true.”
“Lower-tier celebrities, such as reality stars, need to be in the tabloids constantly to monetize themselves. Revealing their cosmetic procedures is an easy way to remain in the news and build a rapport with their fans.”
