Simone Biles is speaking candidly about her decision to undergo cosmetic surgery, saying she wants to be “open, honest, and relatable” as conversations about aesthetics become more mainstream. In an interview published on November 13 in People, the 28-year-old gymnast explained that sharing her experience helps counter the illusions often created by social media.
Biles recently revealed on TikTok that she has undergone three procedures. While she didn’t explicitly confirm her breast augmentation online (responding only with a playful cherries emoji), she openly acknowledged getting a lower blepharoplasty, i.e. eyelid surgery, and earlobe surgery, both of which she described as subtle, personal choices.
The seven-time Olympic gold medalist emphasized that transparency is important for younger generations navigating beauty pressures, adding that every decision should ultimately come down to self-confidence and self-love.
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