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Ricki Lake admits she ‘impulsively’ got facelift without research after 40-pound weight loss
By Stephanie Giang-Paunon
Published March 18, 2026
Ricki Lake is getting candid about going under the knife, admitting her decision to undergo a facelift wasn’t carefully planned.
"I didn't do any research when I decided very impulsively to have my face done," Lake said on the "Inside Edit" podcast.
"I met with him on the next available [appointment]. I had my consult, I booked the next available appointment. So, that was in mid-June. I booked for July 18. Never looked back."
The former talk show host said the sudden move came after a dramatic weight loss that left her dealing with excess skin.
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Ricki Lake made her facelift decision "impulsively" after she lost 40 pounds. (Santiago Felipe/WireImage/Getty Images)
"I had just lost 40 pounds, and I had this hanging," she said, pointing to the area under her chin. "And it wasn't just like that I didn't like what I saw or wanted to look younger. I have gray hair. It's not about that. It's like, I had an appendage hanging that wasn't going to grow back, like come back up."
The "Hairspray" star framed the choice as practical, but what sealed the deal was seeing a friend’s dramatic transformation up close.
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The former talk show host said her decision to have the surgery wasn't about wanting to look younger. (Getty Images)
"I saw her eight days after her surgery, and not only did she look amazing, she was euphoric. She was like a different person. She was just on top of the world, and I was like, ‘I'll have what she's having.’"
Despite the lack of research, Lake said the results — and recovery — exceeded expectations.
"I healed so quickly. I hosted an event at the Academy Museum two weeks after my surgery. I looked flawless. Flawless."
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Ricki Lake opens up about her facelift decision and slams Hollywood stars who lie about cosmetic procedures. (Getty Images)
This isn’t the first time Lake has gone public about changing her look.
In June, she admitted to plastic surgery after a dramatic weight loss transformation during an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" with host Andy Cohen.
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After talking to him candidly about her hair loss, she said, "I’ve also had, and I’ll reveal this to you [although] I’ve told other people. I’ve had a lower face and neck lift."
The "Hairspray" star said she saw a friend's transformation and decided to undergo a cosmetic procedure. (Chris Haston/NBC via Getty Images)
As Cohen continued to praise her appearance, saying she looked "so good," Lake raised her hands under her chin to highlight her jawline.
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"Thank you. I kind of think it’s the best facelift I’ve ever seen," Lake added. "And my doctor, let me give a shoutout, because he’s a genius."
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