Television personality Kelly Ripa has candidly shared details about one of her recent cosmetic treatments during an episode of her podcast. On the Wednesday installment of "Let's Talk Off Camera," Ripa informed guest Lukas Gage that she underwent microneedling on a private area of her body.
Microneedling Procedure on Buttocks
The morning show host revealed that the microneedling was performed on her buttocks, specifically her "ass cheeks," with the intention of making her rear appear more youthful and lifted. However, Ripa humorously noted that the treatment did not yield the desired results, as her bottom looked "as old as before." She quipped that "desperate times call for desperate measures," highlighting her lighthearted approach to the experience.
History of Cosmetic Enhancements
The 55-year-old star has been transparent about her cosmetic enhancements in the past. Earlier this year, in February, she disclosed that she received Botox injections in her armpits. Additionally, the former soap opera actress has mentioned the possibility of undergoing a facelift in the future, indicating her ongoing interest in aesthetic procedures.
Breast Enhancement Consultations
Despite her openness to cosmetic treatments, Ripa expressed uncertainty about breast enhancement surgery. During an episode of the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast in 2025, she explained that she has attended multiple consultations for a boob job. She stated, "We know that I'm flat-chested. It's not a mystery at this point. It's almost a point of pride."
Ripa described how she often seeks out new specialists, saying, "Every time I hear about the new boob guy, I go, and I have a consult." She added that while consultants provide reassuring advice, her research into horror stories online, which she believes are prompted by her phone listening to her conversations, discourages her from proceeding. "It talks me right out of it," she concluded.
Past Denials and Marital Humor
In contrast to her recent admissions, Ripa claimed in 2018 that she had not undergone any cosmetic work, specifically denying a nose job and veneers. She joked at the time, "I wouldn't be sleeping in a retainer every night if I had. You guys do know how to make a girl feel special."
Jokes About a 'Chastity Belt'
This discussion follows Ripa's playful remarks about her marital intimacy with husband Mark Consuelos. During a conversation on their talk show, "Live with Kelly and Mark," about koala mating habits, Ripa quipped that her retainer acts like a "chastity belt" to prevent evening sex. She pretended to insert the retainer, and Consuelos humorously responded that the clicking sound signals bedtime, joking, "I come to bed with my little eucalyptus leaf, and I'm like, 'Hey, you want to fool around? No? Okay.'"
The couple has previously addressed their differing preferences for intimacy, with Ripa admitting she favors evening sex over morning encounters. On the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast last July, she explained, "I said to him, 'Here's the thing. There needs to be a yin and a yang here. It can't always be your way.'" She described their morning routine as "repulsive," citing her retainer and his nasal strips as deterrents, adding, "I'm already pre-disgusted for tomorrow morning."
Consuelos recently joked that working together on their show has reduced morning intimacy, stating, "I've got to tell you, this job has really gotten in the way of that." This blend of personal revelations and humorous anecdotes showcases Ripa's unfiltered approach to discussing both cosmetic procedures and her relationship dynamics.
