Olivia Attwood has opened up about the cosmetic surgery decision she made at just 20, revealing that a £3,000 boob job left her with 32E breasts she felt were completely out of proportion to her frame, as well as back pain and scars that remain to this day.
The Love Island star, now 35, has reflected on her changing relationship with cosmetic procedures, admitting that some of the choices she made when she was younger are now a source of regret. After eventually having her breasts reduced at 27, Attwood says the corrective surgery left her 'scarred for life' — a lasting reminder of a decision she once viewed as a simple way to change her appearance.
The £3,000 Boob Job That Changed Everything
Attwood has revealed that she paid around £3,000 for her first breast augmentation when she was 20.
The procedure left her with 32E breasts, which she has memorably described as 'watermelons'. According to Attwood, their size was disproportionate to her slender build and caused her back pain.
Seven years later, she decided to have the implants reduced to 32DD.
While the reduction addressed her concerns about the size of her breasts, Attwood says the surgery left her with permanent scars. It is this experience that has helped shape her more cautious attitude towards cosmetic work today.
Rather than simply regretting the appearance of the implants, her reflections centre on the fact that a decision made in her early twenties had consequences years later.
For Attwood, the experience has become an example of why cosmetic procedures should not be viewed as an instant or easily reversible change.
'I Treated My Body Like A Wardrobe'
Reflecting on her past decisions, Attwood told The Times: 'I've learnt not to treat your body like a wardrobe change.'
The reality star also aimed the way social media can make dramatic changes to women's bodies appear effortless.
'Social media documents changes in women's physiques as if it's as simple as changing a dress, and it's just not,' she said. Her comments offer a glimpse into how her perspective has changed since she first entered the public eye.
Attwood rose to fame on Love Island in 2017 and has spent much of her career being photographed and filmed. She has previously acknowledged that working in front of cameras means appearance remains an important part of her professional life.
But she now appears more conscious of the difference between wanting to look polished and making permanent changes to her body.
From 'Grotesque' Lip Filler To A More Cautious Approach
The boob job is not the only cosmetic treatment Attwood has spoken about regretting.
She has also revealed that she previously had lip filler, which she later considered 'grotesque' and had dissolved.
Despite her candid admissions, Attwood has not said she has completely turned her back on cosmetic treatments. Instead, she says she takes them more seriously and considers the potential consequences before making decisions.
'I take it seriously. If you spend your whole life in front of cameras, it's going to be a priority,' she said.
'People want to look at people that look well put together.'
That admission makes her position more nuanced than simply being for or against cosmetic surgery. Attwood continues to understand the pressures of maintaining a certain appearance while also acknowledging that some of her earlier choices did not work out as she had hoped.
Why Olivia Attwood Is Talking About Cosmetic Surgery
Her personal experiences have also fed directly into her television work.
In Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection, she investigates the cosmetic procedures industry and the growing desire to achieve an idealised appearance. ITV describes the series as an exploration of the world of cosmetic procedures, with Attwood examining everything from facial treatments to breast enhancements.
The programme's second episode focuses specifically on breast enhancements, including implants, fat reduction and other procedures, allowing Attwood to explore an area she knows from personal experience.
That makes her latest comments particularly revealing. Her £3,000 boob job was not simply a beauty decision that disappeared with time. The discomfort, corrective surgery and permanent scars have all remained part of her story.
And while Attwood still understands why people seek cosmetic treatments, her warning is clear: social media may make changing your appearance look as easy as changing an outfit, but the reality can last far longer.
