Lala Kent Gets Refreshingly Candid About Plastic Surgery

Since her days on Vanderpump Rules, Lala Kent has transformed the narrative of her life—evolving from reality star to a powerhouse businesswoman, devoted mother and advocate for wellness and self-care. Currently high on the to-do list: On her two weekly podcasts, Untraditionally Lala and An Unlikely Affair, where she shares her signature unfiltered perspective on life, relationships and personal growth.. Through candid conversations—including some very real talk on her own aesthetic surgeries—Kent continues to be a refreshingly open book.

What topics feel easiest for you to talk about on the podcast, and which ones still feel vulnerable?

“I’ve always been an open book, so there’s no topic that makes me feel uncomfortable or that I feel like I can’t touch. I’m a crier by nature, so anytime we have listeners write in, or there’s a topic that kind of sends me on a tangent, I always get emotional. The podcast is the one space where I feel like I can truly be myself, and I have my pod—you know, these people who tune in are fans of mine—and they uplift me in such an incredible way that I truly feel safe sharing anything and everything.”

Do you ever share things on the podcast that you later think: “Oh wow, that was a lot?” 

“There was an episode of An Unlikely Affair, my podcast with Ambyr Childers, where I opened up about a moment that I had never shared with anybody. When I was pregnant, I masturbated to her. Later on, I was like: ‘What possessed you to say that and tell that story? Why did you not go to the grave with that?’ I can’t believe I’m even sharing it again now. That moment was like, if anyone I date hears this and then their mom looks me up, I’ve officially made myself undatable.”

How do you decide when to address rumors or speculation on the podcast versus letting them fade out?

“The stakes are extremely high in my life now, and they’re only going to continue to get higher. So, I’ve really been trying to pick my battles wisely and assess the situation to see what’s worth my time. When it’s something that I feel becomes a liability and a threat to my family or what I’ve built—I know that I must address it head-on. I’m all about sharing the truth. I take people’s feelings into account as much as I can and try to take accountability for my part. But if I look at a situation and no one’s going to gain anything from it, and it’s not a threat to my life, I’m letting it go.”

You’ve been open about cosmetic procedures—what made you decide to be transparent instead of private?

“First of all, I think anything cosmetic is something we should be sharing. As someone who scrolls Instagram, there are many times I look at women—even at my age—and think, oh my gosh, I wish I looked like that. I wish my nose looked like that. I’m raising two little girls, and I want them, as they get older, to understand that people tweak themselves in different ways, whether through editing tools on social media or cosmetic procedures. If you want bigger lips, you can get injections. A lot of us do. Transparency is important so we don’t have girls out here thinking some women are just genetically blessed beyond measure. Let’s be real and authentic about it.

This breast augmentation I’m having is also reconstructive surgery. My second daughter, Sosa, did a number on my boobs, especially the right one. I had mastitis while breastfeeding, which happens when a milk duct gets clogged and causes an infection. I handled it immediately, but scar tissue has since built up around the implant. Terry and Heather Dubrow came on my podcast a few months back and explained that this is called capsular contracture, when scar tissue builds up and starts rejecting the implant. That’s what’s happening on one side, and it could very well be related to the mastitis. Some of that tissue will be sent to a pathologist to determine the exact cause.

The left side has had issues of its own. I have two boobs that belong to the same person, but they look like they should be on different bodies. I’m excited, though, and I’ve decided that while they’re in there, we might as well go up a few CCs. I don’t want huge boobs; I just want to feel womanly. I originally had them done when I was 20, then again in 2022 after Ocean. My second baby changed everything.”

Do you think public figures have a responsibility to be honest about cosmetic work, or is that a personal choice?

“I’m so torn on that, because I do think it’s a personal choice. I don’t think anyone should share anything they don’t want to. Just because I’m a very open book doesn’t mean you need to be. I guess my hope—especially in raising two daughters—is that people talk about the things they’ve had done so my girls, and the impressionable little beings in this world, know that not everything is just natural.”

Has talking openly about plastic surgery on the podcast changed how listeners engage with you?

“I think what I share on my podcast allows people to embrace who they are, embrace their evolution, and embrace the things they want to change. I’m of the mindset that if you feel good with giant boobs and giant lips, then that’s what you should do—because we can tell you all day long that you’re beautiful, but you must feel that for yourself. So, I don’t really care if someone tells me, like, ‘You need to stop injecting your face.’ If I feel cute this way, then thank you—but no. I just think having the podcast allows people to say: ‘This is what makes me feel good,’ not what makes other people feel good.”

You recently spoke about wanting to get implants and possibly a BBL—can you share where are you now in that journey?

“Oh gosh. I want a BBL so badly I can’t even stand it. I know it’s one of the most dangerous surgeries, so the chances of me actually doing it are slim to none. So, anyone out there who has one, just know I’m very jealous!”