Ricki Lake and Rosie O’Donnell Discuss Facelift Decisions

Ricki Lake recently opened up about her decision to undergo a facelift after significant weight loss, sharing her experiences during “The Weekend View.” The 58-year-old actress explained that after naturally losing 40 pounds, she decided on the procedure, not to turn back time, but to feel more comfortable with herself. “I love my age and the stage I’m at,” Lake said, emphasizing her choice to embrace her natural gray hair.

Despite feeling positive about the results, Lake faced mixed reactions from friends, including Rosie O’Donnell. While on the show, Lake admitted feeling a bit judged by O’Donnell. “Rosie is a really good friend,” Lake noted, but mentioned O’Donnell questioned why such a procedure was necessary. Interestingly, O’Donnell, after losing weight using Mounjaro, also chose to have a facelift.

“Rosie was judgy about my decision,” Lake shared. “Then she ended up going through with it herself.”

O’Donnell had previously expressed strong views against facelifts, considering them a “betrayal” of feminism and aging. Yet, after losing 50 pounds, she revised her stance. In a May Substack post, O’Donnell detailed her own procedure, explaining that the effects of gravity, not wrinkles, motivated her decision.

Lake elaborated on her facelift journey during “The View,” specifying the procedures she chose, including a “deep-plane lower face and neck lift and a CO2 laser.” She expressed satisfaction with the outcome and praised her doctor, Alan Foulad from Los Angeles, for his exceptional work.

Speaking earlier about her facelift decision, Lake revealed on the “Inside Edit” podcast that it happened quickly and impulsively. Post-consultation in June, she scheduled her surgery for July. The procedure addressed loose skin beneath her chin, which she felt persisted following her weight loss.

Lake emphasized the choice wasn’t about erasing years but correcting sagging skin – a change she viewed as necessary rather than purely aesthetic. “I had an appendage hanging,” Lake described, indicating her desire for a more natural look without seeking a youthful appearance.