Jennifer Lawrence has confirmed she underwent cosmetic breast surgery, the procedure she said she hoped for after the birth of her second son. The Oscar winner says a facelift is in her future.

'I want to be a sexy mom,' she said, explaining her motivation. Yet there is one change she wants but feels she cannot make: buccal fat removal, because 'everybody would know'.

Breast Surgery After Pregnancy

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation uses implants or fat transfer to increase breast size. It can also restore volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy.

Augmentation can also improve breast shape, balance breast and hip contours and ease asymmetry. That is relevant to Lawrence, whose second son was born in early 2025.

The surgery does not correct severely drooping breasts. Those may need a breast lift, which can often be done in the same operation.

Breast augmentation is the most common type of cosmetic surgery, according to Cleveland Clinic. Patients typically meet a surgeon first to review medical history, discuss expected outcomes and have their breasts measured and photographed.

Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, meaning the patient is asleep. Surgeons make incisions to reach breast tissue and place an implant, then close them with sutures.

All major surgeries carry risks, including anaesthesia complications, excessive bleeding, unexpected pain, scarring and wound infection. Recovery varies by procedure, and patients are told to take it easy early on.

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Weighing the Risks and Recovery

The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery calls breast augmentation serious surgery. It cites capsular contracture, in which scar tissue tightens around the implant, as one of the most common complications, occurring in about 10 per cent of patients.

Other possible complications include rippling, implant displacement, rupture and changes in sensation. Silicone ruptures can go unnoticed, so the FDA recommends scans at intervals once implants are five to six years old.

Most patients will need another surgery to replace or remove implants at some point. Implant warranties last about 10 years, though many patients keep implants for 20 years or longer without problems.

Revision surgery is normal and safe, and implants need not be replaced after a set period if there are no complications. Most women can breastfeed with implants, but incision placement may affect that ability.

Women who hope to breastfeed after surgery are advised to ask their surgeon how the technique could affect them. For those seeking a small increase of about one cup size, fat transfer is an alternative.

Liposuction harvests the fat, but an estimated 25 per cent to 50 per cent may be reabsorbed, so a second procedure may be needed. Fat transfer does not carry a risk of capsular contracture, though it remains a serious procedure with risks of its own.

The Facial Change She Wants

Lawrence said she cannot have buccal fat removal, so she instead likes radiofrequency treatments. Buccal fat removal is surgery to remove fat between the cheekbones and jaw bones, used to highlight facial bone structure.

She says she has 'huge cheeks' and wants to exercise them as much as possible. She is nervous about fat transfers for herself, though she supports others having them.

She also gets 'baby Botox', a small dose, but cannot do much because she needs movement in her face. Lawrence has insisted she will get a facelift one day.

In an earlier interview, she attributed changes in her appearance to ageing. She said she lost 'baby weight' in her face.

Questions to Ask a Surgeon

Careful planning matters. Being well informed and choosing a board-certified cosmetic surgeon can significantly reduce the risk of complications.

Patients are advised to ask surgeons which complications they see most often, how they minimise risk and what happens if one occurs. Surgery should also take place in an accredited facility.

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