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Bertinelli's Breast Implants: A Painful Journey
4 Mar
Summary
- Bertinelli had breast augmentation in late 20s, removed in 2024.
- Implant removal led to severe infection and a 'crater'.
- Her memoir 'Getting Naked' details these and other life events.
Valerie Bertinelli is reflecting on her experience with breast augmentation, which she underwent in her late 20s. The former Food Network personality revealed that after initially liking the results, she began to dislike them as her weight fluctuated significantly over the years.
By 2024, Bertinelli decided to have the implants removed, seeking to regain her original breast size. However, the removal procedure was followed by a severe infection, which she described as a grave ordeal. The infection led to complications that required additional surgery.
Bertinelli detailed how the infection caused her breast to 'cave in on itself,' forming a 'crater.' She mentioned needing one more surgery to address the asymmetry. These personal health struggles are explored in her forthcoming memoir, 'Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect,' scheduled for release on March 10.
