Surge in ‘Ricki Lake Lift’ Bookings Sparks Beverly Hills Frenzy
Brace yourself for the most unsurprising plot twist in celebrity plastic surgery: everyone and their neighbor is suddenly desperate for the same facelift Ricki Lake just fessed up to on late-night TV. After the former talk-show queen casually dropped the news of her refreshed neck and face on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,” Dr. Allen Foulad’s Beverly Hills practice was instantly swamped. According to TMZ, the phone lines lit up like a holiday sale between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, prompting the clinic to assign three staffers exclusively to handle emails, calls and online bookings. Nearly half of those inquiries have already morphed into actual consultations—proof that name-brand beauty sells faster than your average sweat-equity routine.
Dr. Foulad, whose credentials are solidly stamped by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a string of industry accolades, told People Magazine that he’s both thankful and a little amused by Ricki’s unsolicited marketing boost. He’s quick to praise her candor, pointing out that her public admission helps dismantle the stigma around cosmetic tweaks. In his own words, “You can have a facelift and still look like yourself—just refreshed.” He’s also adamant that his technique is about subtlety, promising that if done right, no one at Thanksgiving dinner will guess you’ve just spent weeks hiding in recovery.
This isn’t Ricki’s solo cameo in the “Celebrities Go Under the Knife” anthology. Kylie Jenner ignited last year’s copycat phenomenon by disclosing her augmented bust size, which sent hordes of Jenner-inspired hopefuls clamoring for the same implants. Now Lake’s facelift is the hot ticket. And while Foulad’s office is happy to field dozens of “Ricki Lake Procedure” requests daily, experts warn that not everyone’s anatomy or aesthetic goals align with a single signature look. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Tran, cited by E! News, stresses that personalization is key: what works for Lake’s jawline might not flatter someone else’s facial structure.
Still, the surge says more about our collective obsession with celebrity endorsements than it does about genuinely transformative results. It’s one thing to admire Lake’s confidence on camera; it’s another to assume one person’s post-surgery glow automatically translates to your own Instagram-ready future. But logic rarely wins in a culture that worships star power and “before-and-after” reveals.
And that’s your daily reality check. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, E! News
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