Jill Zarin, the beloved Real Housewives of New York City alum, has opened up about her latest journey under the knife. Known for her honesty and openness, the 60-year-old reality star revealed that she underwent a lower facelift and other cosmetic procedures after watching herself on Amazon Prime Video’s new reality competition series, GOAT, which premiered on May 9.
Reality Check Sparked Cosmetic Changes
In a video posted to her Instagram account this week, Jill explained her motivation for the procedures with her signature candor: “When I saw myself on screen, I decided I needed a lower facelift,” she said. “I hated my hands, too, and [my plastic surgeon] added fat from my legs. They look amazing!”
Alongside her message, she shared a video from her recuperation suite at The Ritz-Carlton in New York City, which she described as “breathtakingly beautiful,” adding some humor to the process: “It was awful. If you want to recover, recover in a good hotel,” she quipped.
Transparency and Openness
Zarin, who now resides in Boca Raton, emphasized the importance of transparency for those in the public eye. “I live my life openly and freely — that’s why I’m on a reality show — and I think it’s important for people on a reality show to be honest,” she said in the video.
She gave a glowing endorsement of her surgeon, Dr. Ira Savitsky, praising his dedication: “I had the most incredible doctor who came to see me once or twice a day, including the first night of surgery, which is unheard of, just to make sure I was OK.”
In a follow-up text post, she advised her 650,000+ followers to do their due diligence: “Each surgeon’s technique, medications, and clinical attitude are different. All of these are critical and need to be carefully interrogated in order to achieve a successful outcome.”
A History of Cosmetic Enhancements
Jill Zarin is no stranger to aesthetic enhancements and has long spoken candidly about her experience with cosmetic treatments. In 2011, the year she exited RHONY, she spoke publicly about receiving a “liquid facelift,” a non-surgical procedure involving Restylane injections to lift and smooth the face.
This treatment was performed by Dr. Patricia Wexler, a prominent New York City dermatologist renowned for her work with celebrity clients. Zarin began seeing Dr. Wexler in 2010 and credited the doctor with making her look “10 years younger.”
Zarin has also spoken about getting Botox for over a decade to prevent what she calls the “turkey neck” — a trait she said runs in her family. “If I woke up and my chin was suddenly bigger, that would be it. I’d go get surgery,” she once told People magazine, reflecting her ongoing commitment to preserving her youthful look.
A New Chapter
Jill Zarin’s refresh is the latest step in her evolving relationship with self-image and aging in the public eye. While critics may question the transparency of celebrities around cosmetic surgery, Zarin remains steadfast in her belief that honesty is the best approach — especially when your life is lived on reality TV.
As she recovers and continues to share updates, fans are rallying behind her message of self-confidence and proactive care. Whether it’s a new role on screen or a refreshed look off screen, Jill Zarin is proving that reinvention at any age is not only possible — it’s powerful.
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