Many past and present members of the Real Housewives franchise have chosen to undergo cosmetic enhancements—and have been quite candid about it. Former Real Housewives of New York City cast member and businesswoman Bethenny Frankel recently disclosed the aesthetic procedures she’s had done, which are surprisingly few.
Frankel posted a “springtime selfie without makeup” on Instagram. “This is me just out of bed, without a bra, preparing my daughter for school,” she wrote in the caption. She then elaborated on the cosmetic work she has undergone. “I’ve tried Botox, but I’m inconsistent with anything apart from facials,” Frankel shared.
In 2021, the then-51-year-old opened up about her experience with Botox Cosmetic. “I need to acknowledge Howard Sobel for being the first person to use Botox in my jaw to help with my teeth grinding,” Frankel explained. “My jaw muscles were so well-defined, it felt like I had been lifting weights for years. It relieves tension. It helps alleviate headaches. It’s truly incredible.” She also credited her facialist, Ingrid Tsung, who provides “very detailed cleansing facials.”
In her caption, Frankel added, “To the disappointment of many, I have not undergone plastic surgery (other than a breast lift). I’m hesitant to take risks with elective procedures. I believe I don’t need them yet, and I’d be the one to end up looking like an alien. This is who I am. This is what 51 looks like on me.” Frankel has also experimented with EmSculpt under Dr. Sobel’s guidance, a treatment that promotes fat reduction and muscle growth without surgery.
The celebrity noted that she needs a haircut, wants to refresh her roots, and has dark circles under her eyes from a late-night drink. Nonetheless, she ended her message on a positive note, encouraging others to share a “#thisismemakeupfree” selfie—because, as she put it, “you are beautiful.”
