WWE’s female stars are turning to boob jobs and ‘filler face’ – but it’s a ‘recipe for disaster,’ says plastic surgeon
WWE stars getting into the ring after going under the knife are putting themselves in extra danger, a celeb plastic surgeon has warned.
And he says female wrestlers opting for big breast implants and facial fillers increase the risk of "serious complications" when they get injured.
Women's wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the US, according to the National Wrestling Coaches Association.
While it's packed with fun stunts and exciting entertainment, being in the ring brings with it significant physical risk.
Accidents among female wrestling stars are common and they’re sometimes sent off so they can recover.
But wrestlers like , have endured ruptured breast implants that have forced them out of the ring for many months.
Vega, aka the Queen of WWE, said in a podcast interview: “Basically she kind of flipped me over backward, and her shoulder went into my chest, and I ruptured an implant.”
Veteran Raw wrestler also exited the ring in 2021 for the very same reason.
“I went to medical and they were like, yes, one of your boobs is totally gone,” she explained at the time.
Despite high-profile injuries like these, according to one celebrity plastic surgeon, it’s not just standard silicone implants that are problematic.
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In an exclusive interview, told The U.S. Sun: "Wrestler stars are getting plastic surgery because it is part of their brand and aesthetic.
"We operate on many female wrestlers who have had serious complications from implant trauma in the ring.
"Surgery can take up to five hours.
"We deal with implant ruptures, placement, and pocket issues where the implant moves outside of the created pocket and creates a denting appearance.
"The risk may outweigh the benefits, but these women want to look and feel their best.
"Larger breast implants also come with increased risks in the ring.
"Seeing these implants on them is a recipe for disaster.
"Strong force is not ideal on body areas such as on a fragile rhinoplasty, facial filler, or a breast or butt implant.
"I have also seen a broken nose shattered on the inside and an oozing implant that ruptured and flipped inside.
"Repeated trauma and on the larger breast implants also increases the risk of serious complications.
"Sometimes these injuries require emergency surgery. It is not safe to have silicone in the body and the breast can become deformed."
FLAIR UP
Veteran WWE star Charlotte Flair, 37, appears to have transformed her looks since starting out in 2014.
The three-times married wrestler suffered ruptured implants in 2018 when doctors found silicone in her body.
As well as overhauling her looks, Charlotte's skill has seen her become a 14-time women's world champion in the ring.
"Charlotte has undergone filler to the face including her lips, under eyes, nasolabial folds, and smile lines," said Dr. Barrett.
"I don't see any lines on her face which indicates there has been some Botox.
"It appears Charlotte had breast augmentation as well and publicly addressed the complications from them.
"Silicone implant rupture needs to be treated right away.
"Silicone is cohesive so it stays together but can migrate outside the shell of the implant and needs to be cleaned out."
STRATOSPHERIC
Trish Stratus, 47, is one of the most popular WWE wrestlers but started out as a fitness model. She also works as a judge on Canada’s Got Talent.
The three-time WWE Babe of the Year and mother of two has been the subject of cosmetic surgery speculation in the past.
Trish's return to the ring for WrestleMania 39 has likely put her appearance under even greater scrutiny.
"Trish has had fillers to the face, cheeks, lips, under eyes, and some Botox, " said
"Most women in the spotlight at this age have had some variation of this to maintain proportions of the face and reduce wrinkles.
"She also had her implants removed.
"Trish looks beautiful but her nose has definitely changed in shape over the years which could be due to trauma or rhinoplasty surgery."
BRAVE BEVIS
Saraya Bevis, 30 is best known for her WWE days when she went in the ring under the name Paige.
The two-time WWE Divas Champion and the NXT Women's Champion has moved to All Elite Wrestling at Grand Slam.
The Los Angeles-based wrestler has been accused of having cosmetic surgery but
But in 2019 she told TMZ: "Actually, I just went to the plastic surgery," before adding: "I'm going to get some Botox and stuff, sis."
"Paige seems to have fired back at some point claiming she's not had cosmetic procedures done," said Dr. Barrett.
"She does still look very natural in the face but may have had lip filler.
"She could also have possibly had liposuction to the abdominal area and breast implants.
"It's hard to say exactly, but overall Paige still does look very natural."
NEIDHART KNOWS
Natalya Neidhart, 40 wrestles with Raw and is a two-time women’s world champion.
The 5ft 5-inch star is also the longest-signed female WWE wrestler and has suffered numerous injuries.
In 2016 Neidharts two front teeth were knocked out. She continues to have vision issues in her left eye and has had knee strikes on her face.
In 2022 her nose injury and surgery led to speculation of a nose job.
At the time, one user commented: “She got a nose job when she broke her nose.”
"This beautiful WWE star has definitely had some work done throughout the years, " said Dr. Barrett.
"The nose has changed dramatically and the filler face has evolved very fully.
"This isn't a natural look for someone at 40.
"She had a broken nose at work which in resolving, has changed her nose appearance.
"Overall she's looking great but her breasts appear to be augmented as well."
ELEKTRA BOMBS
Beyonce lookalike, Elektra Lopez, 30, is signed to WWE on the NXT brand and has been wrestling for five years.
The 5ft 8-inch New Jersey native's signature move, the Elektra Bomb, has won her plenty of fans.
The married blonde bombshell's father was also a wrestler but Elektra has yet to make her Smackdown debut.
"Elektra Lopez appears to have had Botox and filler to balance the face and augment her cheek and chin area, " explained Dr. Barrett.
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"Her lips look full as well while it appears she's had her breasts augmented as well.
"Her breasts appear proportionately bigger than the rest of her body and rounded which leads me to believe there is an implant there."
