Trending Now - Denise Richards Reveals Stunning Facelift Transformation Photos
WHO:
Denise Richards, actress, age 55
Dr. Ben Talei, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon
Aaron Phypers, Richards' ex-husband
Charlie Sheen, Richards' ex-husband and father of her daughters
Sami and Lola, Richards' daughters
Eloise, Richards' adopted daughter
WHAT:
Denise Richards described her facelift as "the best thing I could’ve done for myself" on her Instagram Stories.
Richards stated, "I was terrified," regarding her first cosmetic surgery on her face.
Richards mentioned that after her facelift, other celebrities became "more comfortable telling me about theirs, but I’m not gonna name names."
Richards noted that her ex-husband disclosed her facelift to others, claiming it was botched, which she called "really ridiculous."
Richards reflected on a prior disagreement with her daughter Sami regarding cosmetic procedures, stating, "I didn't want [my daughter] Sami to get a nose job about two years ago."
Denise Richards underwent a facelift in 2025.
Richards described her facelift results as "night and day" and "shocking."
Richards stated, "My face was in his hands," referring to her trust in Dr. Talei.
Richards experienced complications in her recovery due to her divorce, which began 10 days after her surgery.
Richards' daughters initially opposed her decision to have a facelift.
WHERE:
Beverly Hills, California
WHEN:
Denise Richards had her facelift in 2025.
Aaron Phypers filed for divorce on July 7th, 2025.
Richards' request for a temporary restraining order was granted 10 days after the divorce filing.
A permanent restraining order was granted in November 2025.
WHY:
Richards explained to her daughters that her facelift was about "putting things back where they were" rather than changing her appearance.
Richards wanted to "put things back up, where they were before" and stated, "I want to do [it] for me."
Concerns from her daughters about her undergoing surgery influenced her decision-making process.
HOW:
Richards gave Dr. Talei full control over the facelift procedure, stating, "You’re the artist. Whatever you want to do."
Richards took care of her incisions during recovery, noting that "each day that went by, the swelling was getting better and better."
(UPDATED March 22, 2026 03:51 UTC)
Denise Richards took to Instagram Stories to share her thoughts on her recent facelift, calling it "the best thing I could’ve done for myself," despite admitting she was "terrified" about undergoing cosmetic surgery for the first time. She also revealed that after her procedure, other celebrities felt more comfortable discussing their own experiences with her, although she chose not to name names. Reflecting on her past disagreements with her daughter Sami about cosmetic procedures, Richards emphasized to her daughters that her facelift was about "putting things back where they were" rather than altering her appearance.
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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:43 UTC)
Denise Richards, the 55-year-old actress, underwent a facelift in Beverly Hills in 2025, describing the results as "night and day" and "shocking," while expressing her trust in Dr. Ben Talei by saying, "My face was in his hands." Complications arose during her recovery, coinciding with her divorce from Aaron Phypers, which began just ten days after the surgery, and her daughters initially opposed her decision to go through with the procedure. Despite the challenges, Richards took care of her incisions and noted that with each passing day, the swelling improved as she focused on doing this for herself.