Denise Richards Reveals Facelift Procedure

Denise Richards, the 55-year-old actress known for roles in films like "Wild Things" and her time on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," revealed she underwent a comprehensive facelift procedure eight months ago, sharing striking before-and-after photos that highlight the transformation.

The surgery, performed in June 2025 by Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Talei, included a facelift along with a temporal brow lift, upper blepharoplasty to address the eyelids, a lip lift for the outer corners of her mouth, and fat grafting. Richards posted the images on Instagram in collaboration with Talei, who described the work as a restoration aimed at preserving her natural character and beauty. "It was an incredible pleasure and honor to be trusted with her restoration," Talei wrote in the post. He emphasized the uniqueness of the procedures, noting they defy standard comparisons in cosmetic surgery.

In a recent interview with Allure, Richards explained her motivation: "I wanted to put things back up, where they were before." She admitted to initial fears, saying, "I was terrified. Being in the public eye since my 20s, people know what I look like—a facelift is not something that...