Tanya Tate Reflects on Breast Augmentation and Self-Acceptance
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Tanya Tate recently appeared on Karina Thompson's "Maxxed" podcast, discussing body confidence, breast augmentation, pregnancy, aging, and self-acceptance.
In her late 20s, while living in England, Tate decided to undergo her first breast augmentation. To help fund the procedure, she sold her fully paid-off motorcycle.
Said Tate, "I sold my Suzuki SV 650S and used the money to get a pair of boobs. Best move I ever made."
That first procedure took Tate from approximately a 34C to a 34DD with 440cc implants. Shortly after, she underwent additional surgery due to complications with the original implants and eventually settled on 500cc implants, which she kept for many years.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding brought another major change. After breastfeeding for approximately a year, Tate said her breasts had stretched and shifted, creating discomfort that she lived with for years. Eventually, after prioritizing her health and researching Los Angeles surgeons, she underwent a major revision.
The process included removing her longtime implants, a breast lift, and replacement implants. Although the initial 485cc implants produced an improved appearance, Tate ultimately realized she preferred a larger size. After a subsequent increase to 650cc, she settled on 800cc implants, which she says felt right for her.
Her journey has not been without criticism. Tate has faced negative comments about her scars and changes to her appearance, but she has learned to prioritize her own happiness over outside opinions.
Tate added, "I love the love and I just block the hate. We do the things for us as people, what we want."
After nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, Tate continues to embrace her body and her evolution. For her, confidence is not about meeting someone else’s expectations. It is about accepting yourself at every stage of life.
Tate expressed, "You have to love yourself. You have to love your body. The highest vibration is always love."
Watch this episode on YouTube. For more, visit TanyaTate.com or follow her on X and Instagram.
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