Denise Richards Credits "Artist" Surgeon for "Shocking" Facelift Results at Age 55

Denise Richards opens up about her recent facelift, her daughter’s reaction, and why she chose to be transparent about the "night and day" procedure.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 21, 2026, 5:56 AM EDT

Source: People

A Comprehensive Cosmetic Rejuvenation

Richards sought out Dr. Ben Talei of Beverly Hills for the procedure, a recommendation that came following a breast implant revision surgery she required after rupturing both implants during the filming of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test Season 3. Trusting Talei’s artistic vision, Richards opted for a multi-layered approach that included:

Temporal brow lift

Upper blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)

Lip lift for the outer corners of the mouth

Fat grafting to restore volume