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
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@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.”
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After
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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
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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
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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
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Truth
Is that really Chad Michaels? Really!?
Every one of these men looked better before plastic surgery. Detox actually looked cute instead of the freakish monster she is now.
I knew Sharon Needles like plastic surgery, but I thought it was in that way of LOOKING at it, not wanting it. Sharon Needles looks like a fucking retard in that photo.
Grant
Why in the world does it matter? If they like the way they look now then literally in what way does it affect you? This article is supposed to be just to show you the drastic differences, not for you to sit and judge people on their harmless life choices. Maybe take a look at yourself and see what it is about you that you’re unhappy with that causes you to sit here and offend these poor men for doing something that makes them happy.
Wizbang_FL
A number of the performers had some form of plastic surg prior to going on the show. Chad Michaels for example had already done what was quoted for the article. Of course some had additional procedures after the show. There is only one that really looks like they have been worn down. (Sharon)…… Le Sigh….
callum
Detox first started having surgery after being in a car accident which “ruined” face he had legit skin falling off his face.
fidycents
Fillers are not surgery! Kenya Michaels got breast implants, Carmen Carrera turned into a woman….why aren’t they listed?
boomjamin
Generally because sex reassignment surgeries aren’t considered plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is completely cosemetic, whilst sex reassignment surgeries for trans people such as Kenya and Carmen are a way of abating sex dysphoria.
Lucas
Michelle Visage remind me Madonna.
blake3b
She was actually copying Madonna’s look for a long time and even Voguing when Madonna had that song out. It got to the point where people in Madonna’s camp asked her to stop looking like her because people really thought it was her so she did.
Rand
So, basically Detox before surgery was Laganja Estranja.
blake3b
Call me crazy but I like how Detox looks now, especially as a woman. I’m glad he didn’t get the nose done cause it really works on Detox.
And lord I never thought I would say this but Raven was a hot mess before, as a boy and a girl!!! Sharon looked a lot better before as a boy.
DERRICK
always hated Raven
Patti Harvey
IDK if I could ever have all that kind of work done but my hat’s off to all these Queens so devoted to their craft they are willing to go thru all that for their art. <3
Alyssa
Uhmm… has anyone noticed Michelles hands in that last photo? ! Them nails though! !