Former Bachelorette star Kaitlyn Bristowe is addressing criticism regarding her plastic surgery decisions. In a recent Instagram post, the 39-year-old reality TV personality asserted that true transformation comes from within.
Bristowe shared a powerful message on December 30th, emphasizing the importance of inner growth alongside external enhancements. “Believe it or not I’ve done more work on the inside,” she wrote. “You can’t physically see that, but I’ve never felt it more.” She directly addressed critics who comment on her appearance, suggesting they focus on self-improvement before judging others. “To the people who always wanna comment, ‘You were so much prettier before all the work you’ve had done,’ I suggest you do the important work on the inside before judging what’s on the outside.”
The Instagram reel featured two contrasting photos of Bristowe set to the song “We Are Not the Same Person.” One image appeared to be from her 2015 Bachelor debut, while the other showcased her more recent appearance after undergoing cosmetic procedures.
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Bristowe’s candid post resonated with many fans, who applauded her honesty and message of self-acceptance. One follower commented, “Women are most beautiful when we feel beautiful. Get whatever work you wanna get! I don’t understand why people shame others for this kind of thing.”
This isn’t the first time Bristowe has addressed criticism about her appearance. In 2021, she openly disclosed having undergone procedures such as a brow lift, brow microblading, lip filler, and teeth bonding. She reiterated these procedures in her recent post, confirming she had not gotten veneers. Three years prior, she humorously attributed changes in her appearance to contouring, aging, and having darker hair. “So sick of women commenting on my face. Jesus,” she tweeted in 2021.
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Earlier in December, Bristowe shared candid post-operation photos after undergoing blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure that removes excess skin from the eyelids. According to the Mayo Clinic, blepharoplasty can improve vision by reducing sagging skin that obstructs the visual field. The procedure can also address aesthetic concerns related to aging eyelids.
Bristowe’s openness extends to her podcast, Off the Vine, where she’s discussed plastic surgery with guests like Janice Dickinson. In a June episode, Bristowe inquired about Dickinson’s journey with cosmetic procedures. The former America’s Next Top Model judge revealed her experience began at age 32 while dating Sylvester Stallone. Dickinson has undergone various procedures, including a mini facelift and a revision to a previous breast augmentation. Dickinson’s breast augmentation revision was even featured on an episode of Botched. Ultimately, Kaitlyn Bristowe continues to advocate for self-acceptance and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing inner well-being alongside any external transformations.
