The Teen Mom girls have built as much of a reputation for plastic surgery as they have for baby daddy drama. Stars like Jenelle Evans, Briana DeJesus, and Farrah Abraham have all flaunted their cosmetic procedures, often promoting Hollywood surgeons in exchange for free or heavily discounted work. Kailyn Lowry once claimed she was done with enhancements, but it seems she had a change of heart, as she recently revealed on social media she underwent a breast reduction and tummy tuck at the end of last year.
This is far from Kailyn’s first time going under the knife. She started early in her Teen Mom fame, getting liposuction from Dr. Miami in 2014, followed by a full mommy makeover in 2016 that included a tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift. Over the years, she’s been open about her regrets, even admitting in 2022 that she’s still numb from her previous tummy tuck. Yet, despite her past complaints, she went back for more after having baby no. 7, which she swears will be the last. But given Kailyn’s history of second-guessing her cosmetic choices, will she eventually regret this round too?
Kailyn Admits She’s Setting a Bad Example
After her latest work, Kailyn spoke to OK! Magazine about the challenging recovery. While she confessed to experiencing an “emotional breakdown” during the healing process, she has no regrets. Kailyn explained she wanted a breast reduction for some time, but decided to have additional work done since she was already going under anesthesia. “When I realized, ‘Oh, I’m gonna be going under anesthesia,’ I [decided] might as well get other things done too,” she told the publication. “It wasn’t actually the b—– reduction itself that made me super emotional. It was the rest of it.”
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“I think I’m still working on the balance.”
Although she’s happy with the outcome, Kailyn said she worries about the example she’s setting for her kids, especially since her recent procedures weren’t medically necessary.
“That more so was where I got really emotional, because truly I was fine,” she reflected. “I didn’t need to do I didn’t need to do the scar revision. I didn’t need to do the liposuction. I didn’t need to do any of that. I was fine.”
Kailyn continued, “I’m happy with all of my results, but I think the emotion comes from having more kids now and knowing I’m not necessarily setting a great example — specifically for my daughter, but also for my sons.”
There’s a Bigger Issue With Kailyn’s Cosmetic Enhancements
While it’s admirable Kailyn acknowledged the mixed message her plastic surgery sends to her kids, it’s still concerning she went through with it. At the end of the day, she prioritized looking and feeling a certain way over setting a good example for her children. This could have a lasting impact on her children’s body image and perception of beauty.
But the issue isn’t just the message – it’s about the risk. Undergoing elective medical surgery has potential consequences, and Kailyn’s decision put her life on the line. Procedures like tummy tucks and liposuction come with serious medical risks, including blood clots, infections, and complications from anesthesia.
While Kailyn insists she has no regrets, she may have felt differently if she faced complications or the results weren’t what she expected. Plastic surgery can be unpredictable, and patients who initially feel confident in their decision can end up regretting it when faced with unexpected complications. Kailyn may be celebrating her latest transformation now, but if things had gone differently, she might be telling a different story.
Kailyn Has Regretted Plastic Surgery Before?
Kailyn has been open about her past plastic surgery regrets. During a 2024 episode of her Baby Mamas No Drama podcast, she admitted that she wishes she’d waited longer before her 2016 butt lift and tummy tuck.
“It was the best decision I ever made,” she said, before adding, “The worst decision I ever made was not waiting until I was done having kids.”
On another occasion, Kailyn admitted her past plastic surgery decisions were driven by a desperation to look a certain way, calling it a “mental illness.” “I was willing to go to any freaking length for it,” she said “And I don’t think that’s something that people talk about.”
Right now, Kailyn may feel confident in her latest procedures, but we’ve seen her regret past plastic surgery decisions. Who’s to say this time will be any different? At the end of the day, it’s her body and her choice, and everyone deserves to do what makes them feel their best. But when you have seven kids at home and an international fan base watching your every move, the weight of these decisions becomes even greater. Maybe it’s time for Kailyn to focus on her inner confidence and self-acceptance before going under the knife again. Because if she’s not happy with herself on the inside, no amount of surgery will ever be enough.
