
Nothing gets us more excited than talking about a not-so-little tweakment or a nip-tuck procedure. In the spirit of transparency, Marie Claire’s aesthetics column, Life in Plastic, delivers a first-hand peek into what goes on behind the doctor’s door.
Erin Lichy is one of the stars of Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York City. She underwent a breast augmentation and lift surgery in January 2026. This is her story, as told to Marie Claire, edited for length and clarity.