Larsa Pippen, 51, star of The Real Housewives of Miami, has addressed recent speculation regarding her appearance after a televised interview sparked online discussions. Following her appearance on Good Day New York on August 6, Pippen’s swollen face led to rumors that she had undergone plastic surgery or excessive filler injections.
In response to the speculation, Pippen took to Instagram to clarify the situation, explaining that her puffy appearance was due to an allergic reaction to a Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment she had a couple of days before her TV appearance.
“Honey, I had PRP and had an allergic reaction, so chill out,” Pippen stated in her post. She added in a video on her Instagram story, “You can relax. I had therapy on my face a couple of days ago, so my face was a bit swollen. It looks like it’s coming down, so you guys can just calm down.”
PRP treatment is a popular regenerative therapy that uses a patient’s own blood to promote healing and rejuvenation. It is often used to treat sports injuries, hair loss, and for cosmetic procedures, including facial rejuvenation.
Despite Pippen’s explanation, some fans remained skeptical of her claim. One commenter joked, “So is she constantly having reactions in Miami?” Additionally, medical professionals have raised doubts about the likelihood of an allergic reaction to PRP. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, allergic reactions to PRP treatments are rare, as the procedure utilizes the patient’s own blood.
Dr. Mai Kaga, an aesthetics physician, weighed in on the controversy, suggesting that Pippen’s appearance might be more likely attributed to cosmetic procedures than an allergic reaction. However, many of Pippen’s followers have shown support for her, with some reassuring her to ignore the online criticism.
While the debate continues, Pippen’s clarification on social media has shed light on the mystery behind her swollen face, leaving fans divided on what truly caused her appearance.