Overview

• Brooke Shields, 59, disclosed in her upcoming memoir that a surgeon performed a vaginal rejuvenation procedure without her consent during a labia reduction surgery in her 40s.
• The actress had initially consented to the labia reduction to address discomfort, including bleeding and chafing, which she had experienced since high school.
• The male surgeon informed Shields during a post-operative checkup that he had added the vaginal rejuvenation as a 'bonus,' leaving her feeling violated and outraged.
• Shields chose not to pursue legal action but decided to share her story to raise awareness about consent and the challenges women face in healthcare settings.
• Her memoir, 'Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman,' which explores issues of aging and women's health, will be released on January 14, 2025.