Britney Spears Considers Breast Augmentation after Years of Body Criticism from Her Father
Each month, we endeavor to offer you a well-balanced combination of breaking news (such as celebrities undergoing surgeries or the latest popular cellulite treatment) and advice that you can always rely on, like the methods to achieve six-pack abs or rejuvenate your face without using fillers. Inevitably, there’s an interesting headline or viral post that doesn’t constitute a separate story but is still worth sharing.
This brings us to the third edition of This Month in Aesthetics, a recap of industry-defining moments that we would be remiss not to mention – from Britney’s failed breast augmentation consultation to the latest cosmetic endeavors of the Housewives and an FDA caution regarding the popular skin tightening device Renuvion.
Britney Spears Contemplates a Boob Job after Prolonged Body Shaming by Her Father
Last week, Britney Spears turned to Instagram to reveal her complex sentiments regarding plastic surgery to her 40 million followers. In her post, which has since been removed, the pop star confessed, “I was contemplating getting a boob job. My breasts are rather small. I mean, with the right bra, it’s okay, but I was curious about what a doctor might say!”
However, when she reached the surgeon’s office, presumably for a consultation, “nobody was there to let us in,” she wrote. “I have never returned.”
In her lengthy post, Spears discussed how her recent weight loss affected her breast size (“I have no idea where my breasts vanished”) and disclosed that she endured intense body shaming during her 13-year conservatorship under the control of her father, Jamie Spears. “My dad constantly told me I was fat and being the overweight girl on stage was not enjoyable. It was humiliating!”
Among her numerous contemplations on cosmetic surgery, she wrote, “I will admit, I do focus on my appearance. I care, but it disgusted me when I went to that doctor’s office because men were there getting nose jobs! I was like, what the heck. It’s truly excessive!”
After exposing her appearance-related insecurities and seemingly conflicted emotions surrounding plastic surgery, Spears left her fans with this piece of advice: “Conduct your own research on these procedures and, as difficult as it might be, learn to truly love yourself!”
FDA Warns against the Use of Renuvion for Skin Tightening and Resurfacing
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a caution against the use of Renuvion (also known as J-Plasma) for aesthetic purposes. The device, which emits cold plasma energy, is commonly employed to tighten the skin on the face and body. When its energy is applied to the skin’s surface, Renuvion can also serve as a resurfacing tool. Since the device is not FDA-approved for any cosmetic purpose, these uses are considered off-label.
According to the FDA statement, “The Renuvion/J-Plasma device is FDA-approved for general use in cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures. The use of this device has not been established as safe or effective for any specific procedure intended to enhance the appearance of the skin.”
The agency has received reports of serious adverse events when Renuvion was used directly on the skin’s surface as well as “potentially life-threatening adverse events when Renuvion was used beneath the skin,” as is the case during skin tightening procedures.
Among the reported complications, the FDA lists “second- and third-degree burns, infections, changes in skin color, scars, nerve damage, significant bleeding, and air or gas accumulation under the skin, in body cavities, and in blood vessels.” In certain instances, the agency adds, “adverse events required treatment in an intensive care unit.”
A number of board-certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists consider Renuvion to be a safe and effective skin tightening tool and they continue to use it routinely. However, if you’re considering an off-label aesthetic treatment with this device, make sure to inquire with your physician about the associated risks as well as potential alternative treatments.
Real Housewives Discuss Injectables and Mommy Makeovers
While the Real Housewives are renowned for their unapologetic openness about their plastic surgeries and non-invasive treatments, there has been some speculation surrounding RHONJ star Jackie Goldschneider, which she recently addressed in an interview with In Touch.
“The only plastic surgery I’ve ever undergone is on my body. I had the mommy makeover, but I’ve never touched my face,” she states. She further elaborates: “So I injected my lips a little. Okay. And I get Botox, but I have never done anything else to my face. My nose is my nose. My eyebrows are my eyebrows. I’ve never had a facelift; I don’t do anything.”
Goldschneider has spoken previously about her mommy makeover. In 2024, the Bravo star and mother of two sets of twins told celebrity publicist Domenick Nati that she had a tummy tuck and breast augmentation to restore her body after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
“After I had my second set of twins, I had what’s called a diastasis, where my abdominal muscles were, like, torn apart, and it seemed like I was six months pregnant all the time,” she explains. “So I had a tummy tuck to repair that and I got boobs inserted during the procedure because I breastfed all four of my children.”
During the same conversation, she once again alludes to getting injectables, as is common for many of her fellow Housewives. For instance: Cynthia Bailey of the Atlanta franchise posted a selfie earlier this month with New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Sachin Shridharani, confessing to “a little spring adjustment” of her own, which included Botox injections in her forehead and around her eyes plus a little filler in her smile lines.
New Acne Laser Promises Lasting Outcomes
The FDA approved a new acne-targeting laser, named AviClear, for the treatment of mild to severe cases of the skin disorder. According to a press release from the company, the device was shown in clinical trials to reduce existing acne while minimizing future breakouts, making them “shorter, less intense, and less frequent” after treatment. Among other reported benefits: the procedure claims lasting effectiveness and does not require numbing cream or other forms of pain management. AviClear is expected to be available in doctors’ offices later this year.
