UK surgeon thinks ‘Katie Price is addicted to cosmetic surgery’

The Price of fame…

Following the recent images of Katie Price with surgery bandages from tweakments to her sixth £10,000 facelift abroad, consultant surgeon Gerard Lambe has spoken out to highlight the issue of surgery addiction, body dysmorphia and the insurance risks for botched surgery.

“I am gravely concerned for Katie as she is clearly showing signs of severe body dysmorphia and surgery addiction,” – Gerard Lambe, UK consultant plastic surgeon and a spokesperson for BAAPS

Body dysmorphia is a devastating condition, but constant images of surgery send a damaging message to fans on social media.

Katrina Amy Alexandra Alexis Price, known professionally as Katie Price, was born in 1978, in Brighton, England. She was originally named Katrina Infield but changed her surname after her biological father left when she was young. Raised by her mother, Amy, and stepfather, Paul Price, she showed an early interest in modeling. It is that industry she became well known as ‘Jordan’. However, her quest for never ending beauty seen her go under the knife several times.

“These latest images of Katie Price having had yet another cosmetic surgery procedure send out a dangerous message to vulnerable people who may think cosmetic surgery is a low-risk procedure. These latest pictures show she has undergone a further nasal procedure, on top of “tweaks” to her sixth £10,000 facelift at a clinic in Turkey. 

“I am gravely concerned for Katie as she is clearly showing signs of severe body dysmorphia – something any surgeon can spot quickly upon a consultation. No surgeon should be encouraging this and it is one of the most depressing aspects of surgery tourism we have in that the standards and protections we have in the UK are simply not respected at many overseas clinics. Money comes first and often at the expense of a patient’s mental and physical health. – Gerard Lambe

Katie Price and her bald cat

Katie became a household name after appearing as a topless model in The Sun’s Page 3. Her striking looks, bold personality, and high-profile relationships quickly turned her into a media sensation. With several husbands and even more relationships, she’s rarely out of the tabloid press.

However, Price is also a devoted mother to her five children and has often spoken openly about the joys and challenges of parenthood. She has particularly been an advocate for disability awareness, inspired by her eldest son, Harvey. Katie has used her platform to raise awareness about disability rights, online abuse, and the struggles of being a parent to a child with special needs. Her advocacy has led to important discussions in the media and even in Parliament.

“There is such a thing as surgery addiction – a compulsion to seek out cosmetic and surgical procedures. It is classified as a behavioural addiction that impacts a person’s health, mental well-being, and of course, finances.

“Tragically, people with body dysmorphic disorders are more likely to become addicted to plastic surgery — but there are resources available to help anyone recover and I urge anyone, including Katie, to please seek support.” – Gerard Lambe

Gerard Lambe is a spokesperson for industry body BAAPS and member of the Royal College of Surgeons.

Price is one of the most well-known celebrities in the UK when it comes to cosmetic surgery. She has openly admitted to having multiple procedures over the years and has often spoken about her love for plastic surgery.

Katie has had at least 16 breast surgeries, making her one of the most enhanced celebrities in the UK. She first had a boob job at 18, going from an A-cup to a D-cup. Since then, she has gone up and down in size, sometimes opting for more natural looks and other times going for extreme enlargements. In 2023, she had her biggest breast implants yet, reportedly a 2120cc size.

She has had multiple facelifts, including a thread facelift (non-surgical) to lift her face and jawline. A full facelift in Turkey, tightening her skin and regular Botox and fillers to maintain a youthful look.

“Furthermore, as reported over the weekend in The Times, cosmetic surgery abroad in places like Turkey, where Katie Price is a regular, is NOT covered on standard travel insurance medical cover.

“There are too many stories of botched procedures that have taken place overseas and which surgeons such as myself are called up to fix. Yet, surgery tourists are rarely aware or informed that they need specialist insurance cover should the worse happen.” – Gerard Lambe

Katie has previously noted that she isn’t addicted, but just likes the “fake look” and said of the criticism ‘ it’s her body, her choice.’

Gerard Lambe is a spokesperson for industry body BAAPS and member of the Royal College of Surgeons. He leads the Reflect Clinic UK and is a trusted expert in safety in surgery.