Ricki Lake, 57, recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of her facelift by sharing unfiltered before-and-after photographs on Instagram. The former talk show host underwent a deep plane lower face and neck lift, along with a mild CO2 laser treatment, to address excess skin that appeared after she lost 40 pounds in 2023.
Lake expressed gratitude for the procedure and praised her Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Allen Foulad, stating that the experience was positive and the results are "remarkable, natural, and long-lasting." She explained that the loose skin under her chin was not going to tighten on its own.
The television personality has been open about her plastic surgery journey, noting in a June 2025 appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" that she believed it was "the best facelift I’ve ever seen." She also mentioned referring others to Dr. Foulad.
Lake's openness aligns with a trend of celebrities increasingly sharing their experiences with cosmetic procedures. Rosie O'Donnell, who also recently revealed she had a facelift, commented on Lake's post, crediting her friend for inspiring her own decision. O'Donnell, 64, discussed the importance of authenticity and truthfulness in public life during a May interview, explaining her reasons for sharing her experience.
Other celebrities, including Kris Jenner, Denise Richards, Janice Dickinson, and Kathy Griffin, have also spoken publicly about their facelifts. Griffin, in particular, has shared that she has undergone the procedure three times. Lake's initial surgery was performed in 2023.