Ricki Lake shared unfiltered before-and-after photos of her deep-plane lower-face and neck lift on Instagram to mark the procedure's second anniversary [1, 2].

Lake's decision to share these images reflects a growing trend among public figures to normalize cosmetic surgery and reduce the stigma associated with aesthetic enhancements.

Now 57 [3], the former television host and actress used her social media platform to encourage openness regarding cosmetic procedures [1, 2]. The surgery was performed in 2024 [4]. Lake said she wanted to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the operation by providing transparency to her followers [2, 5].

Lake explained that her decision to undergo the surgery followed a period of significant physical change. She said, "I lost 40 lbs over the course of a year and did not like the extra skin" [6].

Describing the experience of opting for the deep-plane lower-face and neck lift, Lake said, "I took a leap of faith" [6]. The procedure targeted the lower face and neck area to address the skin laxity resulting from her weight loss [1].

Following the results of the surgery, Lake expressed her satisfaction with the outcome. "I’m so grateful," she said [2].

“"I lost 40 lbs over the course of a year and did not like the extra skin."”

By documenting the specific type of surgery—a deep-plane lift—and linking it to weight loss, Lake provides a case study in how cosmetic surgery is increasingly used as a tool for body contouring after significant weight change, rather than solely for anti-aging.