Decorated Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is once again connecting directly with her massive fanbase, this time to share personal details about a recent cosmetic procedure. The 28-year-old athlete from Columbus, Ohio, has openly discussed her decision to undergo breast augmentation, offering a candid look at her experience and recovery to her 5.5 million followers on TikTok.
Sharing the Transformation with Fans
Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist and the most decorated gymnast in history, posted a video showcasing her surgeon's work while wearing several different outfits. The "transformation" video prompted an outpouring of supportive comments from her audience. Followers quickly responded with messages like "You look so good girl" and "You look awesome as always, great to see you happy."
This social media reveal follows months of speculation. Biles first went public about the operation in an October post, finally addressing rumours that she had gone under the knife. She provided further details during a November TikTok Q&A session, where she did not hold back about the challenges of her recovery.
A Candid Look at Recovery and Risks
"This s— hurt so bad," Biles stated frankly in the video. She described a difficult postoperative period, noting, "Your girl could not move by herself. So I did take the full two weeks, and I’m glad I did because my recovery was rough."
Despite the pain, the gymnast expressed comfort with her decision. She acknowledged the inherent risks of plastic surgery but affirmed her choice, telling People magazine, "It’s just who I am and I feel like I’ve always tried to be open, honest and relatable." Biles recently disclosed on TikTok that this was one of three plastic surgeries she has undergone in her lifetime.
From Subtle Hints to Full Revelation
The Olympic hero had dropped a significant hint about the procedure back in October. She shared a video to her Instagram Stories of herself performing a flip on a trampoline at her new Texas home. The caption, "First flip – in a year – at the new house – with new (cherry emoji)," used internet slang where the cherry emoji commonly represents breasts, seemingly confirming the growing speculation.
Rumours had initially swirled earlier in the year after Biles posted several revealing photos while on vacation with her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens. Followers scrutinizing the bikini snaps began to wonder if she had undergone cosmetic work.
As for her athletic future, Biles, who holds 11 Olympic and 30 world championship medals, has not confirmed whether she will aim for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. "I just don’t know right now if it’s on the floor or in the stands," she said at a recent gymnastics camp, according to The Athletic. "But I definitely want to go and be a part of that movement."