Pauleen Luna gets real on liposuction: "No shame in asking for a little help"

• Pauleen Luna confessed to undergoing liposuction, explaining that she needed the procedure as a "push"
• ​She admitted that despite working out, fat, particularly on her arms, was "really stubborn" after giving birth
• Aside from this, she emphasized that there is "no shame in asking for a little help," sending a supportive message to other mothers
• ​She noted that brēastfeeding, contrary to popular belief, made her feel "really big"

Actress and host Pauleen Luna spoke candidly about her decision to undergo liposuction with Dr. Vicki Belo, stating that she needed the procedure to jumpstart her journey back to her pre-pregnancy self. In an honest interview shared on Vicki's Instagram, Pauleen expressed that the surgery was "life-changing."

Pauleen, who is a mother of two, revealed that after giving birth to her second child, she struggled to shed the last bits of stubborn fat, particularly around her arms.

She noted that her efforts were complicated by brēastfeeding, which, contrary to popular belief, made her feel "really big."

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​"It's life-changing because I really needed that push after giving birth to my second child. I really needed that push to come back, come back to myself," Pauleen shared.

​Despite being consistent with her diet and workouts, she faced frustrating roadblocks. "I'm masipag naman to workout but it's really my arms that are so stubborn," she admitted.

​Pauleen and Vicki used the interview to send a strong message of acceptance to other mothers struggling with postpartum weight. They emphasized that certain fat deposits can be stubborn, regardless of diet and exercise.

​Pauleen also shared her key takeaway: "There's no shame in asking for a little help."

​Pauleen views the procedure not as a shortcut, but as a necessary "push" that inspired her to adhere strictly to her diet and exercise routine afterward, ensuring the results would last.

The actress's openness provides comfort and validation to mothers who struggle with the physical changes of carrying and nursing children.

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Pauleen Luna is a well-known Filipina actress and TV host. She began her showbiz career when she joined Little Miss Philippines of Eat Bulaga! in 1995. Aside from hosting, she also appeared in various TV dramas on GMA Network. In her personal life, Pauleen married Vic Sotto in 2016 and is now a mother to two daughters — Talitha Maria and the youngest, Thia Marceline. Despite her previous life in showbiz, Pauleen chose to focus temporarily on raising her two children.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Pauleen Luna took to Instagram to share a candid glimpse into her life. To be more specific, her postpartum life and the changes she experiences also. It is worth noting that Pauleen previously gave birth in 2024 to Thia Marceline. Her honest post eventually went viral, with fellow mommies relating deeply to the post.

Meanwhile, in July, Pauleen Luna Sotto proudly shared that her daughter Tali received a Gold Merit Award for her Grade 1 performance. She praised Tali for being diligent, eager, bright, and hardworking beyond just winning a medal. The celebrity mom posted photos and clips from the awarding ceremony, including a sweet family photo with Vic Sotto and a video of Tali receiving her medal.

Source: KAMI.com.gh