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RuPaul’s Drag Race alum: plastic surgery before and after (photos)

Drag queens posing for a photo on the red carpet.
New York, NY – December 5, 2018: Contestants attend Meet the Queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars by VH1 at TRL Studios

Over the past fifteen seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” self-expression has made its way to center stage. But the art of transformation goes beyond just makeup and costumes. Some of the show’s stars have openly embraced the power of plastic surgery, enhancing their already fierce appearances to match their larger-than-life personas.

From Chad Michaels’ thoughts on surgical alterations to RuPaul’s witty take on his enhancements, let’s dive into the RuPaul’s Drag Race alum who’ve dared to redefine their looks and embrace plastic surgery. Here’s a glimpse into the before and after of these fabulous transformations:

Chad Michaels

“It’s no secret that I’ve had some surgical procedures: injectables, fillers and what not; but you must have the basic facial structure to do any character. No plastic surgeon can magically make you look exactly like somebody else.”

Chad Michaels – El Zonkey Show

Before

A picture of a San Diego Gigh School ID card that features a young Chad Michael
Chad Michael’s Twitter

After

@stefanocher What do you think Cher is thinking? 😂 #legend #cher #stefanocher #believe #foryou #concert #celebrity #fyp #icon #frontrow #burlesque #xyzbca #chadmichaels ♬ Strong Enough – Cher

Detox Icunt

“I’m in a backroom, falling on needles. (Oooh) The cakes ain’t God given, but look how they feature (Oooh) I’m black market beauty; I’m not a girl, you should have known. Oo-Oo-oo, I’m just pumped with Silicone.”

Detox Icunt – DWV, ‘Silicone’

Confirmed surgery: “Everything but my kneecap and my nose.”

Before

After

Venus D Lite

“I do lots of characters, but I’ve had plastic surgery to look more like Madonna.”

Venus D Lite

Confirmed surgery: Facial reconstruction

Before

It’s a bummer that the snapshots of Venus D Lite’s transformation seem to have disappeared from the scene, but hey, who says we can’t still let our imaginations run wild and picture the fabulous journey?

After

Michelle Visage

“If you have the information, then you can know what you’re getting into… I’m not anti plastic surgery, I’m pro transparency.”

Michelle Visage – The Independent

Confirmed surgery: Breast implants, breast reduction

Before

A young Michelle Visage wears a copped black t-shirt with her bra on show, black dance shorts and sheer black tights. She leans back on a sofa.
Michelle Visage’s Instagram

After

@officialmichellevisage FINALE LOOK for #rupaulsdragraceuk @samglamuk @mrwilliamwilde ♬ original sound – SARAH MTIMET

Trinity Taylor

“This surgery is something I have wanted for a very long time…I feel like it will put to rest a few of my insecurities and I will have more confidence in myself!”

Trinity Taylor – Life and Style Magazine

Confirmed surgery: Nose job, ear pin

Before & After

Trinity Taylor’s Plastic Surgery (Source: Life & Style)

 RuPaul

“I’ve had fillers and Botox and I’ve had my teeth redone and electrolysis and lasers, but I’ve never been cut…I’m not opposed to it, if I ever had a break from work, I’d go under the knife and I’d have my face lifted.”

RuPaul – Yahoo

Confirmed surgery: Botox, fillers, teeth

Before

After

RuPaul wearing a red and black plaid suit laying on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
LOS ANGELES – MAR 16: RuPaul at the RuPaul Star Ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA

Now that we’ve spilled the tea on these fierce transformations, it’s your turn to sashay in! Did we miss any of your beloved drag queens who’ve had their own plastic surgery stories? Keep the conversation fierce and fabulous – share your thoughts and favorites with us!

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