Helen Flanagan gets candid about her body image struggles and 'secret' boob job
Helen Flanagan has received an outpouring of support after she openly discussed her recent weight gain and the motivations behind her 'secret' boob job.
The ex-Coronation Street actress has been candid with her followers, especially in light of her difficult split from former fiance Scott Sinclair and her mental health challenges last year, which included a 'really scary' breakdown. In a recent video, the former Blackburn student addressed her physical changes, explaining the surgery she underwent earlier in 2023.
She had previously mentioned that her "saggy" breasts were impacting her self-esteem. Posting a new bikini-clad video, the mum-of-three shared: "I get asked a lot about my boob job in my DMs.
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"I breastfed 3 babies for 3 years in total. At the end you could have tied my boobs in a bow. Though I have no regrets at all in breast feeding my babies.
"I went with @pallmallcosmetics and I had Breast Enlargement with Mr Hussain, who made me feel really comfortable and I felt in good hands. I'm glad I didn't have to have a lift and I could have them naturally lifted by the implants. I had a few consultations until I was truly happy with the decision of my implant size which were 340cc - Motiva Round - opted for dual plane placement x #AD."
"I lost a lot of weight from my break up and I didn't want my boobs to be too big for my frame but I needed them to fill out the skin that needed lifting. Now they are just perfect for my frame and I feel they are really natural, like my boobs before my kids.When I look back to when I really wanted my surgery done it was sad as I didn't feel confident and sexy with their dad, I always had to have a bra on and I was so self conscious about my boobs."
She went on to share: "I remember crying in the shower after when I finished feeding Delilah as I just didn't feel like me and I was so self conscious of my boobs and how the skin just sagged, even though there dad always said I was beautiful. I knew I wasn't done having babies though so I waited till after Charlie to have my boobs done. Before kids I was a natural E cup and after 3 pregnancies and 3 years of breast feeding I couldn't even fit a B cup bra without it being baggy."
"I don't regret any of my breast feeding, it was such a beautiful, precious part of my life and I loved the bonding with the babies.... I don't think I'll ever have a baby again though, I think it's sad as women to say "that's me done now, never ever again" so I'd rather say it's highly unlikely for me that I will ever have another baby again. I think because for me it would be nice to get my life a bit calmer again and being a mum and struggling on and off sometimes with mental health it can be hard so I'd rather just put all my focus on my beautiful babies that I do have and our bonds will just get closer (I hope) the older they get."
She then followed-up the post with an old snap in which she could be seen breastfeeding Charlie while on holiday. Alongside the post she wrote: "I've put weight on this January, I've done dry January, I wanted to support my boyfriend with it so did it myself.... Then I realised my drinking habits probably weren't the best myself... so cutting down on my drinking as made me just want to snack more but it's fine x"
"I also re introduced bread and pasta this month which I've cut out for about 2 years..... my eating habits can be a bit weird (eating disorder from my teens) but I try with it."
The 34-year-old added: "I don't think as women we ever happy there's always something to pick at but I suppose as you get older it's a nice thing as you just become more comfortable in your skin x I turn 35 this year, but as women I think it's important to support each other, surgery or no surgery what ever makes you happy."
And her followers were quick to respond, the M.E.N reports. @niki61burton said: "You look amazing. Just be you." @amynevfashiondiaries wrote: "You always look amazing." @rachels.family.home commented: "Absolutely Helen.. you do you! Be your own unique, beautiful self!.. be happy, be you, be free."
@rgladrags replied: "You look amazing H, you do what makes you truly happy and blessed. If that means eating yummy food and not drinking then do that." @lmularchuk posted: "You look amazing be healthy for you and your family that's what's counts!" @johelsby1967 added: "Be happy, lovely. x you are beautiful, got 3 healthy n happy kids."