Dr. Terry Dubrow Reveals the Most Dangerous Plastic Surgery Procedure

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Sometimes, bigger isn’t always better.

Brazilian butt lifts are a good example of a cosmetic procedure that’s thankfully become less common, according to Dr. Terry Dubrow. He’s explained why he thinks this decline in popularity is positive.

As a lifestyle expert, I always want to share important safety information, especially when it comes to cosmetic procedures. I recently learned from a board-certified plastic surgeon on the Hot Goss podcast that getting a Brazilian Butt Lift – where fat is transferred to the buttocks – is actually the most dangerous cosmetic surgery you can get. The risk comes from small veins in that area which connect directly to the major vein returning blood to your heart, making complications potentially life-threatening. It’s crucial to be fully aware of these risks before considering this procedure.

Terry explained that accidentally injecting something into the bloodstream can cause a fat embolism, a dangerous condition where fat particles block blood flow to organs. He emphasized that this is a serious and potentially life-threatening situation.

As someone who keeps a close eye on trends, I’m definitely noticing fewer people opting for the Brazilian Butt Lift, and it’s actually great to see! Even stars like Stassie Karanikolaou are choosing to reverse the procedure, which speaks volumes. But I’m not anti-plastic surgery at all. In fact, I’m really impressed with how thoughtfully some celebrities are approaching and embracing cosmetic procedures these days – it’s about making informed choices and feeling your best.

According to one expert, celebrities are increasingly focused on consistent cosmetic procedures – even starting with things like early facelifts – to maintain their appearance over time. It’s about proactively preserving their youthful look, rather than just making drastic changes later on, he explained to Eyal Booker and Lonnie Marts.

Terry, who is a certified obesity expert, explained that the current popular trend – and what many celebrities are doing – is to do these things constantly.

Rather than have major surgery, many people in Hollywood are now choosing to have smaller, more frequent procedures.

He also appreciates seeing celebrities like Kylie Jenner—who has openly talked about regretting getting a breast augmentation when she was 19—being honest about cosmetic procedures, particularly for young people.

Terry, 67, felt the message was strong and clear: ‘I’ve had cosmetic surgery on my lips and breasts – please think carefully before you do.’ She emphasized that these procedures are much more serious than routine beauty treatments like getting a haircut or manicure, or even going to the gym. They’re real medical procedures that can have real complications.

To see which celebrities have gotten candid about their plastic surgery journeys, keep reading.

A former cast member of Love Is Blind season three recently revealed she had breast augmentation surgery while going through her divorce from Brennon Lemieux.

In a TikTok video posted in January 2026, she said she was feeling almost back to normal five days after her surgery. She had a breast lift and implant, and was surprised by how easy the recovery was. She explained she’d wanted the procedure for a long time, especially after she finished breastfeeding, as her breasts hadn’t regained their previous shape.

 

Julia Fox, known for her role in Uncut Gems, has admitted she sometimes wishes she hadn’t had certain cosmetic procedures. These include liposuction, a nose job, dental veneers, and the use of Botox and fillers.

In an interview with Allure in August 2025, she shared a longing for the innocence of youth. She explained that she sometimes wishes she could experience life again as someone who hadn’t yet felt pressured to conform to beauty standards, admitting she used to believe her worth and even survival depended on attracting men.

She acknowledged she might eventually get back to being more productive, but it wasn’t a priority for her at the moment.

Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore had under-eye fillers she received shortly after her 18th birthday removed on the makeover show Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind.

During the July 2025 episode, the reality star shared that her skin felt noticeably firmer, and she felt more youthful, beautiful, and confident than she ever had before.

Former 90 Day Fiancé star revealed a dramatic new look after having her large breast implants removed on the July 30, 2025 episode of the TopMob makeover show Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind.

Larissa recently chose to reduce the size of her breast implants, going from 1,500 cc to 700 cc. She told TopMob News it was a deeply positive experience. ‘It feels like I’m finally being myself again,’ she explained, ‘I had been living up to other people’s expectations and lost touch with who I really am.’

The star of Shark Tank revealed in an Instagram post from June 2025 that she’s had several plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures over the years.

Okay, so I’ve always been really upfront about never wanting Botox, but I have to admit, I finally caved! Back in March of 2025, I decided to try it. I’m all about embracing aging, but I figured a little help smoothing out some wrinkles wouldn’t hurt, and honestly, I’m really happy with the results!

He revealed on the season 11 reunion of Married to Medicine that he’d experienced something for the first time just a month prior, and received a small amount of it.

The lifestyle expert recently admitted to getting Botox, fillers, and laser treatments to maintain her appearance, despite previously claiming she’d never had cosmetic work. In a February 2024 episode of her podcast, she explained she’s not fixated on age, but doesn’t want to look older than she feels.

In February 2024, actress Sophia Bush, known from One Tree Hill, talked on her Whine Down podcast about the cosmetic procedures she’s had, including Botox and breast implants. She also shared her biggest regret about getting the breast implants.

Jana says her biggest regret about getting breast augmentation is wondering if she did it for herself, and not to please others. Her main advice to anyone considering it is to make sure the decision is entirely for their own happiness.

In a September 2024 video for Vanity Fair, the actress from Wicked revealed she used to get fillers and Botox, but stopped about four years ago. She said that was the only cosmetic work she’d had done.

The former Teen Mom 2 star, who has seven children, had a Brazilian butt lift and tummy tuck in 2016. She then had another tummy tuck, liposuction, and a breast reduction in December 2024.

A month later, she spoke candidly about wrestling with her body image.

As a parent, one of my biggest fears is my children grappling with body image issues so intensely that they’d consider drastic measures just to be thin. Honestly, I’m okay with someone choosing cosmetic procedures like a nose job or breast augmentation if that’s their personal decision. But when it comes to altering your body simply to achieve an unrealistic level of thinness, I truly believe it stems from a deeper mental health struggle. And I say that with all the respect in the world to anyone who’s facing these challenges – it’s incredibly difficult, and I want to be sensitive to that.

In April 2024, three months after being released from prison following a seven-year sentence for her involvement in the death of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, Blanchard had a nose job and surgery to correct a deviated septum.

I’ve been following Caroline Stanbury from The Real Housewives of Dubai, and I was really fascinated to see her openly share her whole facelift journey on social media last November, including everything about her recovery. It was so cool to see her be so transparent about the process!

She shared with TopMob News that she wanted people to understand the reality of the recovery process, showing the bruising and swelling that come with it. She described looking as though she’d been in a serious car accident immediately after the procedure, but emphasized that she recovered quickly – looking presentable after just five days and feeling completely normal after ten.

The reality TV star explained her openness about getting a face lift by saying it would be strange to return to the show looking noticeably younger without explaining why. She admitted she does look about ten years younger as a result.

Part of the price of beauty for the “Who Says” singer: The occasional dabble with Botox.

As someone who’s always been open about my journey with self-care, I’ve definitely explored options to feel my best. Over the years, that’s included things like a nose job, breast augmentation, and even trying Botox and fillers. Most recently, in 2024, I discovered CellSound, which I used to help tighten and tone my stomach. I believe in being honest about the steps I take to enhance my well-being, and that’s why I’m sharing this!

Okay, so she told People magazine – People! – in March 2024 that she seriously has a six-pack again! Like, actual abdominal muscles! She said she even has those little lines on her stomach that disappeared when she was pregnant. And honestly, as a mom myself, she’s SO right – once you have kids, your skin just…changes. It’s amazing she got them back, I’m obsessed!

In April 2025, she shared that she had spent more than $113,000 trying to find a cure for an unidentified facial parasite.

After an Instagram follower suggested she’d had lip fillers, Botox, jaw contouring with liposuction, and eyelid surgery, Ariana Madix responded by admitting she has had cosmetic procedures in the past.

She shared on Instagram in July 2024 that she’s had a few cosmetic procedures. She’s gotten Botox (or ‘tox’) in her forehead (specifically ’11’s’), around her outer eyebrows, and on her neck. She also had a procedure called Ellevate on her neck in 2019, done by @theneckdoctor. She’s had a small amount of lip filler because of her face shape, and filler in her chin, but hasn’t had filler anywhere else. She also confirmed she hasn’t had eyelid surgery (‘bleph’) yet, and promised to share if she gets any further procedures done.

In a June 2024 Instagram video, Zarin revealed she recently had a lower facelift and a few other cosmetic procedures. She also explained she had fat transferred to her hands – a process that involved liposuction on her leg to harvest the fat. Surprisingly, she said the liposuction was actually more painful than the facelift.

The Valley star revealed she underwent facial liposuction before filming the Bravo spinoff.

She recently had cosmetic surgery to address a double chin, which she jokingly referred to as a family trait – a ‘turkey gobbler.’ Speaking on her ‘When Reality Hits’ podcast in March 2024, she explained that despite her efforts to lose weight and overcome personal challenges, she always felt self-conscious about it.

After splitting from David Harbour of Stranger Things, singer Halsey shared that she had breast augmentation surgery.

She mentioned on her podcast, Miss Me?, in March 2025 that she feels great without a shirt or bra on, but jokingly noted there’s a noticeable difference in appearance between her breasts and her face, likely due to age.

The Beverly Hills, 90210 star has spoken publicly about her nose job and her breast implants.

The talk show host not only discussed using Ozempic to lose weight, but also confessed that her 2021 facelift was a mistake. She described the result, in December 2023, as making her look like the character Cyclops.

Lady Gaga revealed in a 2013 interview with Howard Stern that while she’s never had plastic surgery, she went through a period of getting facial injections while she was using marijuana. She described going to a Chicago strip mall, where people thought she was acting strangely. She admitted she wasn’t in a good headspace at the time, often smoking and drinking before getting fillers like Juvéderm injected into her face.

She explained that she’d stopped getting injections. Before filming the music video for ‘Applause,’ a photographer friend had warned her, ‘Gaga, I love you, but if you don’t stop with the injections, I’m worried for your health.’

The Real Housewives of New York star got breast implants in 2005, but removed them in 2008.

I’m feeling good now,” she shared with Life & Style. “If something bothers you and you have the power to fix it, that’s fantastic.”

The Crown star revealed that she’s a fan of Botox. “I’ve had loads,” the actress told BBC Radio 2.

During an appearance on The Talk in 2013, the show’s co-host shared that she had plastic surgery early in her career to enlarge her eyes.

Once it was finished, things started to go my way,” she explained. “But I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d just given the man what he wanted.

I own all of my choices and accept where they’ve led me. I’m not dwelling on the past.

In a 2002 interview with The Telegraph, the actress admitted to having some cosmetic procedures – a little plastic surgery, liposuction, and Botox. However, she stated that none of them had the desired effect, saying, ‘None of it works.’

In 2007, the actress told People magazine that having surgery to correct a deviated septum was the best decision she ever made. She said she finally got a full night’s sleep for the first time in years. Regarding other gossip, she stated plainly, and somewhat surprisingly, that everything people were talking about was, in fact, still hers – all of it.

In 2010, the reality TV star from The Real Housewives of Atlanta publicly shared that she had undergone a nose job, a breast lift, and liposuction.

“I’m very comfortable and confident in myself,” she told People. “I just wanted a tune up.”

Back in 2015, the reality star affectionately nicknamed Dr. Lenny Hochstein her “boob God” because he gave her breasts a lift. She’s always been very open about all her cosmetic procedures, including a tummy tuck and lip fillers.

The Beverly Hills housewife received silicone lip injections when she was 24 years old. Later, in 2010, she had some of that filler taken out.

She explained on Today in 2013 that she found it fascinating how popular lip fillers had become, noting she’d seen so many people get the procedure. She felt like a trendsetter, saying she was among the first to openly admit to getting them. She even added that she’d happily do it again, as she believes the procedure essentially launched her career – she hadn’t had significant work before getting lip fillers, and her lips themselves became well-known.

Back in 2009, when she was only 23, the reality TV star from The Hills had a complete makeover, undergoing ten cosmetic procedures in a single day. These included Botox, chin and nose surgery, and fat injections to plump her lips.

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