Kathy Griffin's Youthful Glow: Revealing Her Third Facelift and More!

Kathy Griffin's Jaw-Dropping Transformation: The Comedian's Third Face-Lift and Secret Pain

In a move that has left fans gagging, comedian Kathy Griffin has flaunted her newly tightened face on social media, revealing she's undergone a third facelift at the tender age of 64. And we're not talking about just any ordinary procedure – this time, Griffin has gone for the works: a face lift, blepharoplasty (a.k.a. eye lift), and chin work.

The two-time Emmy winner made her dramatic new look official on her Talk Your Head Off podcast last Tuesday, where she quipped, "Very taut is also very true!" She added with a wink, "I'm so vain for no reason! No one has ever gone to a Kathy Griffin show to see her beautiful, youthful face. You come to hear my jokes, which is what I want." Ouch, burn!

It seems that even at 64, the flame-haired funnywoman still has a few tricks up her sleeve (or should we say, under her skin?). And it's not just about looking good – she wants to feel good too. After all, Griffin revealed on her podcast that the procedure wasn't exactly a walk in the park: "It's painful. So these b**es that are like, 'It's like getting a tooth filled! It's nothing!' No, it's painful."

But don't worry, folks; our favorite comedienne didn't go under the knife without doing her research first. Griffin has publicly gushed about Dr. Ben Talei, her Beverly Hills plastic surgeon of choice. In 2023, she presented him with a Daytime Beauty Award, saying he was "incredible." And who better to vouch for his skills than pop sensation Sia herself? The camera-shy singer-songwriter (who Griffin has been friends with for years) publicly praised Dr. Talei on the red carpet, calling him a genius.

So what exactly did this third face-lift entail? According to Griffin, it was a comprehensive overhaul of her visage – including a blepharoplasty, which she described as "foxy." And yes, there's that pesky stitch in her chin... but don't worry, we won't pry (wink).

Of course, no discussion about Kathy Griffin's plastic surgery journey would be complete without mentioning her past struggles with addiction. In 2020, at the ripe age of 59, she was hospitalized for an addiction to painkillers – Oxycontin, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, Adderall, and Provigil, among others. Griffin has been open about her struggles in the past, revealing that she spent time at a "rich lady recovery place" (code for: rehab with a bunch of other wealthy celebs). And let's just say it wasn't all champagne and caviar – there were drains involved, and they didn't exactly make for a pleasant welcome home.

But what really gets us is the fact that Griffin has been so open about her cosmetic procedures. After all, isn't this supposed to be some kind of guilty pleasure? And yet, she's proudly shared every detail with her 4.1 million Instagram followers – even going so far as to post a vlog clip showcasing her new look.

Melissa Rivers, daughter of the late Joan Rivers (who was known for her love of plastic surgery), left a comment on Griffin's post: "You look great!" Talk about a seal of approval from one industry insider to another. And we can't help but wonder – will this be the last face-lift for our beloved Kathy? Or is she just getting started?

In any case, Griffin has plenty of other projects lined up to distract us from her latest beauty makeover. Her New Face, New Tour kicks off on November 8 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV, and we can't wait to see what kind of laughs she'll bring to the stage.

A Brief History of Kathy Griffin's Plastic Surgery Journey

• 1986: At age 26, Griffin had her first nose job.
• 1999: Liposuction nearly killed her (talk about a wake-up call!).
• Past years: Griffin has undergone breast enhancements, brow lifts, facial peels, and more.

What's Next for Kathy Griffin?

In addition to her stand-up tour, Griffin will be voicing the character Chastity Piranha in JB Ghuman Jr.'s animated pilot SPoRKartOON (premiering August 24 at the Hop Hop Film Festival in Harlem). She'll be joining forces with Tatum O'Neal, Rosie O'Donnell, and Margaret Cho on this one.

And as for her personal life? Griffin finalized her divorce from Randy Bick on January 13 after nearly four years of marriage. But don't worry – she's still got a prenup to keep things interesting.