Ricki Lake Celebrates Her Facelift Anniversary With Unfiltered Photos
The talk show host celebrated a personal milestone by posting the results of her surgery online, championing transparency about cosmetic procedures.
How do you celebrate a facelift anniversary? For Ricki Lake, you post the unfiltered photos.
The former talk show host did just that on Instagram on July 18, marking two years since she went under the knife. "Happy 2 year anniversary to me," she wrote alongside the images.
"Yes, 2 years ago today, I had a face lift. Specifically, for those wondering, I had a deep plane lower face and neck lift along with a mild co2 laser." Lake gave a shoutout to her plastic surgeon, Dr. Allen Foulad, saying the results "have been remarkable, natural, and long-lasting.".
The Reason Behind the Procedure
Her decision was rooted in a significant weight loss journey. "Back in 2023, I had lost 40 lbs over the course of a year, and did not like the extra skin that hung from below my chin. It was never going to tighten up by itself," she explained. "I took a leap of faith and I’m so grateful I did."
Lake, 57, has been vocal about her choice to have cosmetic surgery, framing it as an effort to destigmatize the topic. "I don’t want there to be any stigma." She even quipped at the time that she thought it was "the best facelift I’ve ever seen."
A Shared Health Journey
Her 2023 weight loss was a joint effort with her husband, Ross Burningham. In a 2024 Instagram post, the Cry-Baby actress wrote that they committed to getting healthier "without relying on a pharmaceutical." She added, "Both of us felt like we wanted to at least try and do it on our own. I am so so proud of us."
By sharing every step—from the extra skin to the surgeon's name—Lake continues to turn a personal milestone into a public conversation about body autonomy and openness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of facelift did Ricki Lake get?
She had a deep plane lower face and neck lift, along with a mild CO2 laser procedure.
When did Ricki Lake have her facelift?
The procedure was two years before her July 18, Instagram post.
Why did Ricki Lake decide to get a facelift?
After losing 40 pounds in 2023, she was unhappy with the extra skin under her chin that wouldn't tighten on its own.
Who performed Ricki Lake's facelift?
Her plastic surgeon was Dr. Allen Foulad.
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