Many well-known stars have had tummy tucks to help achieve their camera-ready looks. Celebrities who are known to have had tummy tucks include Patricia Heaton, Kate Gosselin, Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Star Jones. Many celebrities who get tummy tucks don’t see the procedure as an easy out. Instead, they think of it as a last resort to get their abdominal shape back after a big life event. This change to being open with results has shown just how many people in Hollywood are happy with their results and feel great in their skin. Their journeys show how transformative a tummy tuck can be.
Patricia Heaton
According to Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle actress Patricia Heaton, having a tummy tuck after giving birth made sense. After four C-sections, it was clear that my tummy was no longer the same. In an interview with People, Heaton candidly said, “I had four C-sections and my stomach looked like the map of the world.” This is a problem I’m sure many mothers can relate to. Those women, who have perfect bodies yet have loose skin and muscles which nothing –not even exercise – can fix.
Heaton opted for a “mommy makeover” that included a tummy tuck and breast reconstruction. She has expressed that she is very happy with the results, having said that the procedures have made her feel “more confident”. So, by sharing her story, Heaton has helped normalize the topic. It is completely ok to use surgery to feel better about yourself. Through her honesty, she gives a powerful message that surgery may be a well-deserved choice to feeling whole again after motherhood, which is a beautiful but hard journey.
Kate Gosselin
One of the most famous tummy tuck stories probably belongs to Kate Gosselin, former star of the show Jon & Kate Plus 8. After giving birth to twins followed by sextuplets, her abdominal muscles and skin were stretched to a point where it would not be possible to reverse this naturally. Due to her previous twin pregnancy, she developed skin laxity, along with the condition known as diastasis recti.
Gosselin had her full abdominoplasty televised on her show, allowing millions to observe what the procedure was like. The operation involved the removal of the excess hanging skin and most importantly, suturing back the separated muscles of the abdomen. Her abdomen became noticeably flatter and firmer as a result. Her enthusiasm for the outcome has been unwavering. When a Twitter fan asked for advice, Gosselin notably responded, “Get through the first two weeks of pain and yuck, and it will be the BEST decision you ever made! How’s that? ;)” Her journey demonstrates the functional restoration a tummy tuck can offer, particularly to women who have had multiple or high-order pregnancies.
Star Jones
For those who lose a lot of weight, a tummy tuck may be the last and most important step. Former co-host of The View, Star Jones, is a prime example. After she lost 150 pounds due to gastric bypass surgery, she had a lot of excess skin around her midsection. This is normal after such a huge change in weight. The loose skin can hide the results of all the work you put into losing weight!
Jones opted for an abdominoplasty in order to get rid of the extra skin and finish her health journey. The procedure allowed her to appreciate her new and healthier body. She has been outspoken about her experience, writing an essay for Glamour magazine, in which she stated that the surgery is not an easy fix, rather it is a tool to add to a commitment to being healthy. Her story shows that body contouring surgery can be a key and rewarding part of a wellness transformation, offering a bit of finishing touch on a major accomplishment.
Kim Zolciak-Biermann
Kim Zolciak-Biermann is perhaps one of the most open reality personalities about her cosmetic procedures and sees nothing wrong with them. After she gave birth to twins, she developed a hernia that required surgery. Many patients choose to combine the hernia surgery with a tummy tuck, which is easy and effective.
Zolciak-Biermann shared with her social media followers, “So you all know after the twins I had a hernia and after they fixed the hernia I decided to have a tummy tuck as well!” She says she is thrilled with the result and feels that she looks better. Her story shows the key benefit of the procedure. It can be done along with other medically indicated surgeries, such as a hernia repair. Hence, it helps treat both functional and aesthetic issues at one time. So ultimately it gives a restored and more comfortable physique.
Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne, host and television personality, is very candid about her tummy tuck – along with other cosmetic surgery procedures – due to major weight loss. After she had bariatric surgery and lost a lot of weight, she had the same problem as Star Jones: excess loose skin.
Osbourne said that getting rid of all that loose skin was necessary to enjoy the weight loss results. The woman stated that the procedure has helped make her feel more comfortable in her own skin. Her candour makes for a more candid conversation about the realities of dramatic weight loss, where body contouring surgery is frequently not so much cosmetic as it is a finishing touch on a long and difficult road to better health.
Carnie Wilson
According to the singer Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips, she too has gone through transformation surgery, which includes a tummy tuck. After losing a large amount of weight after gastric bypass surgery, she decided to undergo abdominoplasty for a “more contoured and balanced look.”
After you’ve lost a lot of weight, your skin can become loose and likely has lost its elasticity. Excess skin is common. Wilson's choice to have a tummy tuck and liposuction was the cherry on top of the cake as her health was renewed, allowing her body to finally match that renewed health. She’s been clear about her having surgery and has advised, “I did have reconstructive plastic surgery and a tummy tuck… if you don’t like that skin have it removed. I say if you’re gonna do it – just go for it.” Her confident stance gives others considering surgery the green light to complete their own weight loss.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Tummy tucks are not exclusive to women. More and more men are opting for the treatment to get a more finer-contoured appearance. Actor and global superstar Dwayne The Rock Johnson has revealed having surgery over issues related to his years of bodybuilding and wrestling.
Most of the discussion centers on surgery for excess male breast tissue (gynecomastia). However, it has also been suggested that he received surgery on his abdomen to remove some excess skin. Thus, it seems he wanted to look more toned and defined. Actors and elite athletes who must weigh-in and out for roles can face challenges with diet and exercise to maintain a tight physique for the camera. Johnson is open about using cosmetic procedures as an effort to help men with the stigma that it’s not okay for a man to use these procedures.
Dayna Devon
Dayna Devon, the Ex-Extra host has a different and positive story. After having her second child, she was left with some belly fat that diet and exercise couldn’t remove. The solution was almost at home in her case since her husband is a plastic surgeon. He performed what he termed a "hybrid" tummy tuck.
Through her c-section scar, this customized procedure used a smaller incision to tighten her abdominal muscles and do liposuction. The change was huge and she was very happy. Devon told Life & Style magazine, “My stomach is better now than when I was a teenager!” Devon's situation illustrates how a tummy tuck can be customized for an individual, providing excellent results through a less invasive method compared to standard procedures.
Shar Jackson
Actress Shar Jackson is another celebrity who has spoken positively about her decision to have a tummy tuck as part of a “mommy makeover.” After having four children, she found that her body had changed in ways that she couldn’t correct on her own.
After giving birth, she opted for a tummy tuck and breast lift to help “get her body back in shape”. It’s a story many mothers will relate to, as to her surgery is a legitimate and effective way to get back into shape and regain confidence. When celebrities speak out, these messages are reinforced, such as Shar Jackson who says that surgery is a choice.
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
The star of Jersey Shore Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has also never shied away from his decision to undergo cosmetic procedures. He chose to get liposuction with abdominal etching, which is a procedure often paired with a tummy tuck, to get the six-pack look he wanted. Facing weight fluctuation issues, he developed an unfavourable body image but went under the knife to attain a “defined and lean” abdomen that he longed for. His tale, like Dwayne Johnson's, shows men turning to these procedures to achieve particular aesthetic goals these days. Aesthetic goals that are hard to achieve simply by working out. Thus, making cosmetic surgery for men more normal.
