Brooke Shields reveals “irreversible” surgery done without consent

Brooke Shields has opened up about a shocking experience during a medical procedure. The actress claims a male plastic surgeon performed an “irreversible” procedure on her without her consent while she was under anesthesia. The 59-year-old is now speaking out to raise awareness about women’s health and bodily autonomy.

A shocking discovery post-surgery

In her memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, theSuddenly Susan star detailed undergoing labia reduction surgery in her 40s. She had struggled for years with discomfort, chafing, and bleeding. However, during a post-operative checkup, Brooke learned her surgeon had also performed a vaginal rejuvenation procedure without her approval.

“He proudly told me he threw in a little bonus,” Brooke revealed in a recent interview. She described the moment as an invasion, saying, “It felt like such a bizarre, almost violent act.”

No consent for the “bonus”

Brooke said there was no reason for the additional procedure. “Nothing indicated I needed to be tighter, smaller, firmer, or younger,” she shared. The actress expressed her outrage over the surgeon’s decision to make such a permanent change without consulting her.

This revelation has prompted her to break her silence about the incident. “I’m embarrassed to share this intimate detail,” Brooke admitted. “But if we want to change the way women’s health is approached, we have to address these uncomfortable truths.”

Staying silent at first

Brooke kept the incident a secret from her husband, Chris Henchy, for years. “I didn’t tell him for the longest time,” she confessed. But now, she’s ready to speak up. “Shame is no longer an option,” Brooke wrote in her memoir. She hopes sharing her story will empower other women to demand control over their health decisions.

Fighting unrealistic beauty standards

This isn’t the first time Brooke has confronted societal expectations about women’s bodies. The Pretty Baby star has often spoken out against unrealistic beauty standards. “Aging is not a graceful process,” she told Allure last year.

Brooke rejected the idea that women must age “gracefully.” She said, “Excuse me, but f—k you. Grace comes from acceptance and kindness to yourself, not from adhering to some fake ideal.”

She also offered practical advice. “If you don’t like your stomach, do sit-ups,” she said. “Graceful aging is about being honest with yourself and deciding what makes you feel good.”

Advocating for women’s autonomy

Brooke shares daughters Rowan, 21, and Grier, 18, with her husband. She wants them and all women to understand the importance of autonomy. By telling her story, Brooke hopes to spark change in how women’s health issues are treated.

“This was my body, my choice,” she said. “And he took that from me.” Brooke’s brave admission has already ignited conversations about consent and respect in the medical field.

A call to action

Brooke Shields is no longer holding back. Her story is a reminder that women deserve control over their bodies. She’s calling out the injustices she faced and demanding change. Her courage to speak up may inspire others to do the same.