Former Coronation Street actress Lisa George has undergone a dramatic transformation following an £8,000 eyelid operation and a three-stone weight loss. The 55-year-old, who played Beth Tinker on the soap for 13 years until her departure in 2024, revealed she had an upper blepharoplasty and a brow lift to address concerns about her appearance.
Speaking to Closer magazine, George explained that her previous look made her feel 'very down'. 'Every time I squinted or smiled, my top lid would cover my whole eye. I'd look like I was frowning and it'd make me feel so down,' she said. She added that on set she would wear so much eyeshadow it would collect in the creases of her eyelids.
The weight loss came after she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and placed on a low-FODMAP diet to manage stomach issues. George described the diet as 'restrictive' but noted that it helped her identify foods her body was reacting to, and 'the weight just fell off'. She also reported feeling 'ashamed' about her weight after being told she looked 'massive on telly'.
George is planning further cosmetic surgery, including a lower face lift, stating she refuses to 'grow old gracefully with great big bin bags'. In addition to her cosmetic journey, she has been dealing with eye health issues. Last year, she was diagnosed with NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy) after experiencing sight loss since 2016, which she linked to her diabetes.
