American actress Valerie Bertinelli, 65, has revealed she is “lucky to have survived” a serious infection following a breast surgery, an experience she details in her new memoir, "Getting Naked"
In the book, Bertinelli recounts her decision to get breast implants in the 1980s, stating she had always disliked her “naturally small breasts” However, she writes that the results were more dramatic than she had intended, leading her to feel embarrassed and attempt to hide them
The memoir goes on to describe a subsequent health crisis involving a severe post-surgical infection. While the source article from which her account is excerpted refers to the procedure as a "breast augmentation surgery," it occurred long after her initial implants were received Bertinelli describes the resulting infection as a serious ordeal, emphasizing that she felt fortunate to have recovered
Her disclosure adds a personal perspective to the broader conversation about the potential long-term risks and complications associated with cosmetic surgery. By sharing her story, Bertinelli highlights the serious health challenges that can arise from such procedures, focusing on the difficult journey of recovery when medical issues occur
Mohsin Rana
