Actress Ricki Lake released before-and-after photos to highlight two years since her facelift. The photos display visible differences compared to her recent weight loss. Major outlet organizations including USA Today, People.com, Entertainment Weekly and SSBCrack highlighted the photo release. Lake included the hashtag '#Transparency' accompanying the posts. Fans commented with admiration about the results. Some wondered whether the changes were just due to the procedure or also influenced by her diet. The actress said that openness was vital to her followers. The post received thousands of likes within hours.