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Ricki Lake has gone through an incredible transformation over the last few years, and it’s evident.
After shedding over 30 pounds with a mix of diet and exercise, the former talk show host revealed a significant change – she underwent a facelift.
On “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen, Lake, 56, openly discussed her decision for cosmetic surgery.
RICKI LAKE SHOWCASES 30LB WEIGHT LOSS: ‘I FEEL AMAZING’
Ricki Lake highlights her physical transformation, including weight loss and cosmetic surgery, embracing openness about her choices. (Getty Images)
Cohen complimented Lake’s appearance, to which she shared that six years prior, she struggled with hair loss. After shaving her head, she chose to let her hair grow back naturally, without coloring.
“I’ve also had, and I’ll share this with you [though I’ve told others],” Lake said. “I’ve had a lower facelift and neck lift.”
As Cohen continued to praise her looks, stating she appeared “so good,” Lake raised her hands to emphasize her jawline.
RICKI LAKE TURNED DOWN OZEMPIC FOR WEIGHT LOSS DESPITE DOCTOR’S CLAIMS IT WAS ESSENTIAL
Ricki Lake commended her surgeon for his skills and expressed how wonderful she felt post-surgery. (Raymond Hall/GC Images/Getty Images)
“Thank you, I really believe this is the best facelift I’ve ever seen,” Lake stated. “And I must give a shoutout to my doctor, he’s a genius.”
Lake expressed her gratitude to her surgeon, Dr. Allen Foulad, for his remarkable talent and shared how amazing she felt after the operation.
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“I appreciate being able to talk about this openly. I’ve always been transparent,” she noted. “I don’t want any stigma attached. It was something that bothered me.”
Ricki Lake has previously disclosed her 30-pound weight loss. (Getty Images; Ricki Lake/Instagram)
“I lost quite a bit of weight, and there was something hanging that I wanted corrected.”
The “Hairspray” star’s remarks come after she shared details about her weight loss journey last year.
In May 2024, Lake revealed that she turned down Ozempic as a weight loss aid despite a doctor’s insistence.
Ricki Lake and her husband Ross Burningham started their weight loss journey in the fall of 2023. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)
“The doctor was advocating for it as a solution for those who are overweight,” Lake recounted in an interview on “Good Morning America.”
“He claimed I wouldn’t succeed without it, which really annoyed me. I enjoy challenges and proving others wrong. So I decided to try to do it on my own.”
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At the time, Lake noted that she felt the “best” she ever had.
She and her husband Ross Burningham began their weight loss journey during the fall of 2023.
Ricki Lake mentioned practicing intermittent fasting to aid her weight loss. (Chris Haston/NBC via Getty Images)
The actress shared that they were following an intermittent fasting routine and tried a keto diet while also incorporating Pilates into their activities.
Burningham also successfully lost over 40 pounds during their shared journey.
The couple got married in January 2022.
