Former Neighbours star Melissa Bell. Source: News Limited
NEIGHBOURS star Melissa Bell has opened up in a tell-all interview about her body dysmorphia and depression which saw her spend $115,000 on cosmetic procedures.
42-year-old Bell, who plays Lucy Robinson in the TV soap, told Woman’s Day that she’s gone under the knife for six major operations, including three breast operations, liposuction, Botox and even getting a balloon inserted into her stomach to suppress her appetite.
She believes she started to suffer from body dysmorphia after she split from her first husband.
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“My first husband left me the minute my eldest son Dylan was born,” said Bell to Woman’s Day.
‘I was still in the hospital and I’d just had a caesarean, so it was quite traumatic. Then you start to think, ‘Am I the problem? Did my marriage break down because of the way I look?’ I guess that’s what triggered me into getting my first operation.”
Melissa Bell Source: Twitter
Australian actress Melissa Bell. Picture: Facebook Source: Facebook
The Neighbours star believes she’s now done with surgery and has finally learnt to be happy with her looks.
“I’m comfortable with who I am, what I’ve done and what I’ve got,” she said.
Melissa Bell Source: Twitter
Melissa Bell when she starred as Lucy Robinson in Neighbours. Source: Supplied
Melissa Bell with Kimberley Davies and Stefan Dennis. Source: News Limited
Melissa Bell in 1991. Picture: Peter Kurnik Source: News Corp Australia
Bell is a far cry from what most would remember her on the hit Aussie TV drama.
She now has bleached blonde hair, has lost weight and has large breasts.
“Once you start the cycle of getting work done, you just think, ‘Oh, this is pretty normal,’” Bell told the glossy mag.
Melissa Bell, on set. Source: News Corp Australia
“You almost start to feel a bit trapped by it all, and it gets more risky as you go along.
“I’ve got four beautiful children to look after, so I can’t keep putting myself at risk,” the doting mum admits.
Melissa Bell in 1998. Source: News Corp Australia
Melissa Bell and Gary Dickinson in 2005. Source: News Corp Australia
