17 Celebrities Who Transformed Their Look With Breast Implants—And The Shocking Explant Trend Of 2024
The conversation surrounding celebrity breast augmentation has undergone a dramatic transformation, shifting from a focus purely on cosmetic enhancement to a deeper discussion about health, body image, and long-term consequences. As of December 18, 2025, the "before and after" narrative is no longer just about gaining volume; it's increasingly about the decision to *remove* implants, a trend driven by high-profile stars citing health concerns and a desire for authenticity. This in-depth look explores the most famous augmentation stories and the powerful new wave of explant surgeries defining the modern celebrity body journey.
For decades, breast augmentation was a common, yet often secretive, procedure in Hollywood, promising a boost in confidence and career visibility. Today, transparency is the new currency, with celebrities openly sharing details about implant type, size, and the complex reasons behind their choices, offering a rare, candid look into one of the industry's most popular cosmetic surgeries.
The New "Before and After": Celebrities Who Chose Explant Surgery (2024 Update)
The biggest and most current shift in the celebrity cosmetic world is the rise of the explant—the removal of breast implants. This decision often represents a move toward body acceptance and, critically, a response to a constellation of symptoms known as Breast Implant Illness (BII), or simply a desire to return to a more natural, pre-surgery figure. The following high-profile women have been instrumental in normalizing this powerful new "before and after" story.
SZA: Health and Family History
- Procedure: Explant Surgery (Removal)
- Date: Early 2024
- Reason: The Grammy-winning singer, whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe, made headlines in 2024 by openly discussing her decision to remove her implants. She cited a high risk for breast cancer due to her family history, coupled with dense, fibrocystic breast tissue. SZA explained that her body reacted poorly to the implants, leading to complications like extra fibrosis and scar tissue, making removal a necessary health choice.
Alyssa Milano: Authenticity and Role Model
- Procedure: Explant Surgery (Removal)
- Date: Publicly announced in 2024
- Reason: The Charmed star's decision was deeply personal and philosophical. Milano stated she was "letting go of the body that was sexualized" and embracing her "authentic self." A major factor was her desire to avoid imposing unhealthy beauty standards on her daughter, making her explant a powerful statement on body positivity and motherhood. Her openness has cemented the explant procedure as a major trend in 2024 and beyond.
Kristin Cavallari: The Augmentation-to-Update Journey
- Procedure: Augmentation, followed by a Second Augmentation/Update
- Reason: Cavallari's experience highlights the long-term maintenance required for implants. After her initial augmentation, she revealed on her podcast that one of her implants had ruptured without her knowing. This necessitated a second surgery to repair the rupture and update her implants, a common scenario that few celebrities openly discuss.
Chrissy Teigen: The BII Conversation
- Procedure: Explant Surgery (Removal)
- Reason: Teigen was one of the most high-profile stars to openly discuss her explant, which she underwent in 2020. She stated her implants were "just over it" and expressed a desire to feel comfortable again in her own skin, setting the stage for the current explant movement.
Other Notable Explant Stories: A Growing List of Entities
The explant trend is far-reaching, with many other entities sharing similar stories about health and regret:
- Gisele Bündchen: Regretted her augmentation after having children, feeling they compromised her natural figure.
- Victoria Beckham: Admitted to having her implants removed, joking that she no longer felt the need to "prove anything."
- Kourtney Kardashian: Expressed regret over her implants, which she received in her early 20s.
- Danica Patrick: Removed her implants after suffering from symptoms she attributed to Breast Implant Illness (BII).
- Crystal Hefner: Underwent explant surgery in 2016 due to a range of debilitating symptoms, including brain fog and chronic pain.
From A-Cup to A-List: Iconic Augmentation "Before and After" Stories
While the explant trend is newsworthy, the original "before and after" story of augmentation remains a huge part of celebrity culture. These stars made the choice for cosmetic reasons, often at pivotal moments in their careers, sparking years of public speculation and discussion about their transformed figures. Their honesty has helped to demystify the procedure for millions.
Kylie Jenner: The Most Talked-About Transformation
- Procedure: Breast Augmentation
- Details: Kylie Jenner’s transformation is arguably the most analyzed of her generation. While she initially denied the procedure, she later admitted to getting a breast augmentation, calling it an impulse decision she "kind of regrets." She reportedly had the surgery months before welcoming her daughter Stormi in 2018, though observers place the initial transformation much earlier, around 2015. Her journey highlights the immense pressure on young stars and the long-term emotional impact of early cosmetic choices.
Simone Biles: An Athlete's Perspective on Body Confidence
- Procedure: Breast Augmentation
- Details: Olympic gymnast Simone Biles provided a rare look into the technical details of a celebrity augmentation. She candidly shared that she opted for 310cc, high-profile, extra-filled silicone implants, placed under the muscle. Biles explained that she chose the procedure for herself, to feel more confident and comfortable, noting that even the final result initially surprised her. Her openness about the specific cc size and placement adds crucial transparency to the conversation about cosmetic surgery.
Kaley Cuoco: The Best Decision I Ever Made
- Procedure: Breast Augmentation
- Details: The Big Bang Theory star is one of the most vocal proponents of her procedure, stating in an interview that her breast augmentation was "the best thing I ever did." She had the surgery in 2004, and her positive experience has made her a key entity in the discussion of successful cosmetic enhancement. Cuoco's candidness contrasts sharply with the current explant trend, showing that for many, the procedure is a source of lasting satisfaction.
Megan Fox: The Resurgence of the Hourglass
- Procedure: Breast Augmentation
- Details: Megan Fox’s dramatic transformation in the late 2000s helped define a new era of Hollywood glamour. While she has been less vocal about the specifics, her "before and after" is one of the most cited examples of a successful augmentation that contributed to her iconic status as a sex symbol.
The Evolution of Celebrity Body Image and Topical Authority
The detailed confessions from these A-list celebrities provide a rich, complex picture of cosmetic surgery in the public eye. The initial wave of augmentations, exemplified by stars like Anna Faris and Naya Rivera, was often about career advancement and fitting a specific Hollywood mold. Faris, for instance, got her augmentation as her career was taking off, seeing it as a way to enhance her profile.
However, the current trend, led by SZA and Alyssa Milano, is a clear signal of a cultural shift toward a more holistic view of beauty. The focus has moved from external validation to internal well-being and authenticity. The discussion of Breast Implant Illness (BII)—a collection of symptoms ranging from chronic fatigue and joint pain to brain fog—has become a major factor in the decision to undergo explant surgery. This medical and emotional journey is now the most compelling part of the "before and after" narrative.
The transparency around specific details—like Simone Biles' 310cc silicone implants or Kristin Cavallari’s ruptured implant—empowers fans and potential patients to make more informed choices. This new era of honesty, where stars discuss both the joy of a cosmetic change and the regret or health risks that follow, offers a far more complete and responsible look at the reality of going under the knife for cosmetic enhancement.
More Celebrities Who Have Discussed Augmentation or Updates
- Anna Faris: Confirmed getting a breast augmentation early in her career.
- Lala Kent: Openly discussed her procedure and recovery.
- Jessie James Decker: Shared her journey, often discussing the confidence boost.
- Teresa Giudice: Updated her implants ten years after her initial surgery, highlighting the need for maintenance.
- Denise Richards: Underwent a corrective procedure after a problematic initial surgery.
- Meghan Trainor: Spoke positively about her decision to get implants.
- Kaitlyn Bristowe: Shared her experience with her natural look augmentation.
The ultimate takeaway from these celebrity stories is that the decision to alter one's body is rarely simple. Whether it’s the initial desire for a more voluminous figure or the later, often urgent, need to prioritize health through implant removal, the celebrity "before and after" is a powerful reflection of evolving beauty standards and the complex relationship between women and their bodies.
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