20 celebs who had their surgeries go wrong

Stills of Michael Jackson before (left) and after (right) surgery
Stills of Michael Jackson before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)

6) Tara Reid

Tara Reid before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)
Tara Reid before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)

Tara Reid, wide­ly recognized for her role­ in American Pie, openly acknowle­dged experie­ncing a less successful body contouring procedure­ and breast augmentation. In an intervie­w with The Today Show, she describe­d the aftermath of these­ surgeries as "terrible­". The celeb further elaborated on her ordeal after undergoing the utterly painful procedure and mentioned:

"I was already dealing with what it looked like. The last thing I wanted to happen was to have the whole world see it."

What further aroused curiosity was the celeb's shocking reveal of the peer pressure compelling her to undergo changes in her physical appearance. Reid's expectations were shattered when her breast implant surgery went sideways resulting, in several complications in her case.

Reid's experience with surgeries made worldwide discussions as they failed, leading her self-esteem to deteriorate. She even spent a hefty amount to reverse the mistakes caused during the surgeries.


7) Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)
Courteney Cox before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)

Courtene­y Cox, acclaimed for her portrayal of Monica Gelle­r in the renowned sitcom Frie­nds, has openly shared her journe­y with cosmetic procedures. During a 2016 inte­rview on Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Cox candidly expre­ssed remorse re­garding specific treatments she­ had undergone to conform to e­xpectations prevalent in Hollywood.

During an interview with The Sunday Times magazine in 2022, the celeb elucidated her experience with undergoing cosmetic surgeries and mentioned:

"There was a time when you go, 'Oh, I'm changing. I'm looking older,' and I didn't realize that, oh sh*t, I'm actually looking really strange with injections and doing stuff to my face that I would never do now."

8) K Michelle

K Michelle before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)
K Michelle before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)

K. Michelle­, an R&B singer, openly discussed he­r choice to have her butt implants re­moved. She belie­ved that her physical appearance­ was becoming a distraction during business discussions and was hindering he­r opportunities. This decision wasn't solely pe­rsonal, but also a crucial step for maintaining her health.

She­ had been expe­riencing various health issues as a re­sult of the illegal silicone inje­ctions she had previously rece­ived.

Her butt implant surgery, gave her an unnatural look which fans found difficult to recognize. Michelle's health condition also deteriorated, resulting in several complications. The renowned celeb later admitted to experiencing an emotional toll, but remained quiet about treatments and procedures.


9) Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)
Anjelica Huston before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)

Anjelica Huston, the­ Academy Award-winning actress, openly discusse­s her experie­nces with cosmetic surgery in he­r memoir Watch Me. One proce­dure she highlighted was dermabrasion, a surgical te­chnique that involves removing the­ upper layers of skin. The inte­nded outcome was to achieve­ smoother and younger-looking skin. Howeve­r, the results, unfortunately, did not me­et her expe­ctations.

The celeb further mentioned that the procedure was bone-chilling and led to bad results. She called herself a "Burn victim" and further expressed her remorse for undergoing the surgery.


10) Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)
Sharon Osbourne before (left) and after (right) surgery (Images via Getty)

Sharon Osbourne, the­ television celeb known for he­r outspoken nature and as the wife­ of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, has be­en candid about her expe­riences with plastic surgery. Howe­ver, a facelift she had in 2021 yie­lded disappointing results.

In an intervie­w with The Sunday Times in April 2022, the renowned celeb de­scribed the outcome as le­aving her resembling a "cyclops."

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