When it comes to medical procedures, trust between a patient and their doctor is paramount.

But what happens when that trust is shattered by unexpected actions that go far beyond what was agreed upon?

An iconic actress has recently shared an eye-opening revelation that has left many questioning the boundaries of patient care and medical ethics.


Brooke Shields opened up about a deeply personal experience in a recent interview, revealing that a plastic surgeon performed a vaginal tightening procedure on her without her consent.


The 59-year-old actor and model, who was promoting her upcoming memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old, explained how the procedure was done without her knowledge or permission.

Shields had originally sought a labia reduction in her 40s to alleviate discomfort, but her Beverly Hills surgeon later admitted that he had gone further than she had agreed to.

‘He legitimately proudly explained to me that he, you know, threw in a little twofer,’ she recalled.


Shields said that the surgeon's actions felt like ‘such an invasion — such a bizarre, like, rape of some kind.’

The actress revealed that she felt both ‘shame’ and ‘anger’ after discovering the unauthorized procedure, but ultimately chose not to sue the surgeon, even though the effects were ‘irreversible.’

According to a UK plastic surgery hospital's description of the procedure, vaginal tightening can leave scars extending outside the vagina for a few centimetres.


In her memoir, Shields discussed how vital it is to address uncomfortable but real issues surrounding women's health.

‘If we are to change the way we approach and talk about women’s health, then we need to bring up the uncomfortable but very real issues,’ she wrote.

Her memoir, set to be released on 14 January, promises an honest and candid look at her life.


What do you think should be the consequences for doctors who overstep their boundaries in such personal procedures? Share your thoughts in the comments below.