Kelly Ripa Reveals 'Desperate' Cosmetic Procedure

The TV host opened up about undergoing a microneedling treatment on her backside.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:09am

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Kelly Ripa, the host of "Live With Kelly and Mark," has revealed that she recently underwent a microneedling procedure on her buttocks, describing it as a "desperate" measure. Ripa made the confession during a recording of her podcast "Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa" when a guest mentioned having the same treatment.

Why it matters

Ripa's candid admission about her cosmetic procedures provides a glimpse into the pressures and insecurities that even high-profile celebrities face when it comes to their appearance. Her willingness to discuss these personal details helps normalize conversations around the use of non-surgical cosmetic treatments.

The details

During the podcast recording, Ripa told her guest Lukas Gage that she had undergone microneedling, a procedure that involves applying numerous tiny needles to the skin to reduce scarring and treat fine lines and wrinkles. When Gage asked how it looked, Ripa jokingly replied, "Just as old as before," and added, "Desperate times call for desperate measures."

  • Ripa made the confession during the April 1, 2026 recording of her podcast "Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa".

The players

Kelly Ripa

The host of the daytime talk show "Live With Kelly and Mark" and the podcast "Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa." Ripa has been open about her use of Botox and other cosmetic procedures in the past.

Lukas Gage

An actor known for his role in the HBO series "Euphoria," who was a guest on Ripa's podcast when she made the confession about her microneedling treatment.

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What they’re saying

“Wait, you got microneedling?”

— Kelly Ripa, Host

“I did that on my ass cheeks.”

— Kelly Ripa, Host

“How does it look?”

— Lukas Gage, Actor

“Just as old as before. Desperate times call for desperate measures.”

— Kelly Ripa, Host

The takeaway

Ripa's candid discussion of her cosmetic procedures, including the microneedling treatment on her backside, highlights the ongoing pressures and insecurities that even high-profile celebrities face when it comes to their appearance. Her willingness to share these personal details helps normalize conversations around the use of non-surgical cosmetic treatments.