40 Celebrities Regret Getting Cosmetic Procedures And Want You To See The Ugly Side Of Beauty Treatments
Beauty is not an option in Hollywood; it is compulsory. As a result, many celebrities turn to cosmetic procedures to enhance their appearances.
You need to be the perfect shade, the perfect weight, the perfect height and have the perfect features to maybe, just maybe, hit the list of successful and fame-worthy celebrities. It's crazy what that kind of pressure does to people.
One day you're happy with how you look, and suddenly the next, you're on the operating table trying to fix a problem that was never there, to begin with. When people end up looking exactly like they expected, they'll be happy for some time, but those who get botched up... well.
A lot of cosmetic surgeons botch up people's procedures. We've seen countless of examples of botched surgeries even on TV, but ever wonder how that affects the victim?
It's horrible, that's for sure. But does that stop people from getting cosmetic procedures?
Of course not. In fact, lately, there's been a trend on TikTok where young influencers film their procedures, encouraging others to do that.
As crazy, or as perfect as they look, don't believe it. To help you see the dark side of beauty treatments, we've compiled a list of celebrities who underwent surgery and later regretted it.
1. Tara Reid
A body contouring procedure that went wrong left the actress with a hernia and uneven breasts.
She said, "My stomach became the most ripply, bulgy thing. As a result, I couldn’t wear a bikini.
"I lost a lot of work."
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The makeup mogul admitted that she overdid lip fillers and has toned it down.
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Rourke's face has undergone different changes thanks to boxing injuries and failed corrective surgeries.
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The TV personality underwent a five-hour facelift surgery in late 2021, which left her scarred.
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The former model said she wouldn't get breast implants if given a fresh start after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Khloé admitted getting face fillers in an interview but added that it didn't turn out well and she looked "crazy."
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7. K. Michelle
The R&B singer has been vocal about her plans to remove her butt implants, saying she wants her "normal shape back."
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8. Priscilla Presley
The former wife of Elvis Presley got her procedures from Daniel Serrano, an unlicensed doctor who used low-grade silicone.
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9. Kenny Rogers
The singer regretted getting eye surgery after noticing how lined his face was becoming.
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10. Simon Cowell
The America's Got Talent judge confessed he didn't recognize himself at some point due to excessive botox and filler.
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11. Bella Hadid
The supermodel said she had a nose job at 14 but regrets not keeping "the nose of my ancestors."
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12. Iggy Azalea
The Australian-born rapper once admitted that her rhinoplasty wasn't worth the backlash she got.
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13. Kim Kardashian
The reality star tried botox for the first time in season five of Keeping Up With the Kardashians but was left badly bruised.
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14. Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow said getting cosmetic surgery is "like admitting a vulnerability."
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15. Melissa Gilbert
After a breast enhancement surgery, Gilbert said she's concerned about her health and doesn't like the look or feel.
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16. Morgan Stewart
Stewart advises that one thinks twice before getting transformative procedures after a botched lip plump.
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17. Amy Childs
After a breast enlargement that left her feeling weird about herself, Childs said she was done with cosmetic surgery.
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18. Katie Price
A terrible procedure in Turkey made Price feel "like a monster out of a horror movie."
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19. Molly-Mae Hague
Hague returned to her natural self after several lips and chin fillers left her nearly unrecognizable.
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20. Heather Morris
Morris always wanted breast implants as a little girl but regrets the decision.
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21. Dana Delany
The actress changed her stand on anti-wrinkle injections when one forehead botox application left her with a hematoma.
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22. Ashley Tisdale
Tisdale got breast implants but removed them to work on her overall self-esteem.
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23. Ayesha Curry
Curry got breast implants after having her second child but was unhappy about the result.
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24. Britney Spears
While the pop star says she regrets getting cosmetic surgeries, she doesn't regret it enough to not do it again.
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25. Cameron Diaz
Diaz had a face procedure but swore she'll never do it because she looked "weird."
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26. Anna Faris
Faris said she's pleased with her breast augmentation but regrets getting lip fillers.
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27. Reid Ewing
The actor ventured into cosmetic procedures due to body dysmorphia but described it as a "horrible hobby."
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28. Tori Spelling
Spelling got breast augmentation in her 20s but regrets them now that she understands the side effects.
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29. Chrissy Teigen
To set a good example for her children, Teigen removed her breast implants.
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30. Leslie Ash
Ash's doctor used industrial filler that messed up her muscles.
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31. Chloe Ferry
The actress has undergone multiple cosmetic procedures but regrets the $61,000 one meant to make her stomach look more defined.
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32. Gisele Bündchen
The supermodel got breast augmentation after breastfeeding her kids but regretted the decision almost immediately.
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33. Kathy Griffin
The comedian didn't find a bad liposuction funny and dumped cosmetic enhancements afterwards.
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34. Melanie Griffith
The actress had corrective surgery after people started questioning her about the cosmetic procedures that left her botched.
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35. Courteney Cox
Cox dissolved all her injectables after she couldn't recognize herself anymore.
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36. Linda Evangelista
A botched surgery that caused her face to multiply in fat cells sent the former model into a five-year "cycle of deep depression, profound sadness, and the lowest depths of self-loathing."
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37. Heidi Montag
After getting at least 10 procedures, Montag said, "people have fewer scars from car accidents than I have on my body."
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38. Joan Rivers
According to the late comedian's daughter, she underwent 348 procedures in her lifetime and would get surgery to make up for feeling "less than" herself.
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39. Crystal Hefner
The former Playboy model recently took to Instagram to celebrate officially being free of implants and fillers.
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40. Carmen Electra
The actress decided to get breast implants, but they turned out to be bigger than she wanted as she went from a 32B to a DD.
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In Summary...
From breast augmentation to eyelid surgery, procedures to enhance appearances are common nowadays, not only in Hollywood.
For some, cosmetic surgery helps to restore a normal appearance following an accident or illness. But, for others, it's a way to correct perceived cosmetic flaws.
However, these surgeries come with risks, ranging from infection to death.
