Raven-Symoné Reveals Pressures Behind Cosmetic Surgeries at Age 15

The actress discusses the industry pressures and lasting impacts of undergoing breast reduction and liposuction as a teenager.

Raven-Symoné underwent breast reduction surgery at age 15, reducing her size from a triple D to a B, after being told it was necessary to secure her own TV show.
She also opted for liposuction during the same procedure to address criticism about her weight, describing it as a 'twofer.'
The surgeries were heavily influenced by adults in her life, including her father, who strongly suggested the procedures.
The surgeries led to complications, including a seizure caused by anesthesia and lasting physical scars that persist more than 20 years later.
Symoné reflected on the lasting emotional toll of these experiences and noted the progress in body positivity today compared to her youth in the entertainment industry.