Vicki Gunvalson, a former member of the Real Housewives of Orange County, is taking the phrase “new year, new me” to a whole new level after revealing that she lost 22 pounds.
She shared that she achieved this weight loss by using a combination of dieting and a minimally invasive body reshaping procedure called Airsculpt surgery. Vicki, who is 60 years old, underwent the procedure at Elite Body Sculpture.
Vicki told Us Weekly in a post-op interview-
Cellulite appears stronger when you’re getting thinner. My butt and my legs were running into the same area. So I was in the Hamptons and I ran into LeeAnne Locken and she looked fabulous. I’m like, ‘What in the hell did you do?’ She’s like, ‘I lost weight, and I did AirSculpt.’ I’m like, ‘Liposuction.’ She goes, ‘No, AirSculpt.’
With AirSculpt, specific body parts can be permanently shaped, skin tightened, and excess fat removed. Unlike regular liposuction, which takes about six months to heal, this procedure allows for recovery within 24 to 48 hours. Vicki Gunvalson, after her treatment, was able to attend BravoCon just three days later.
Vicki said-
“I lost about 20 pounds from my heaviest two, three years ago,” describing her diet as “intermittent fasting and trying to really limit sugars and things like that.”
She didn’t need to be put to sleep for the surgery, the Bravolebrity gushed. She remarked-
I was really excited ’cause I didn’t have to go under general anesthetic, and they actually cut the bands of the cellulite so they won’t appear anymore.
Vicki said-
Cellulite is these bands that appear and push the skin up and [you] get these dimples. So I’m like, ‘Well, get ’em gone. What can we do?’ And [the doctor said], ‘I definitely can improve. I’m not gonna put you back to when you were 20.’ So I had a realistic expectation.
Overall, Vicki is happy with her new appearance. She said-
I’m approaching three months later, super happy with the results. There’s no bruising after about three weeks and I’ll be in a bathing suit and I’ll do my best to be proud of the results. It’s not perfect, but it’s a whole lot better. And that’s what I needed. It’s a whole lot better without going under the knife.
She decided that by combining Airsculpt and dieting, she could achieve her desired weight. She explained-
I lost seven pounds from my two-week checkup to my three-month checkup, but overall I’ve lost about 22 pounds from my heaviest about a year ago. I’m a size 4/6 and I’m 5’8, so I don’t wanna be a size 1 or 2. I’m a big girl. I love to cook. I love to eat. But I do one meal a day and that intermittent fasting really helped me.
Vicki reached her weight-loss goal just in time for her comeback on The Real Housewives of Orange County. As we mentioned before, she will be returning to season 17 of the Bravo reality series to add excitement. However, her appearance on the show will be brief.
The reality star said to Page Six at BravoCon-
I wasn’t cast as a full-time ‘Housewife’ or even a ‘friend of.’ I filmed a scene with Tamra and Shannon which was fun and I miss filming. But nothing more.
In late October, Vicki was spotted filming with former RHOC castmates Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, and newcomer Jeniffer Pandrati. Bravo cameras followed the ladies as they walked around a beach resort.
Vicki’s comeback elicited varied reactions from admirers on social media. One user said-
“This could be a perfect way for Vicki to come back as a full time housewife in #RHOC if she plays her cards right!”
Tweeted another-
“Vicki is in Mexico filming RHOC’s cast trip, Vicki is back and the Tres Amigas are together again whooping it up in Mexico… life is good.”
FAQs
Who is Vicki Gunvalson?
Vicki Gunvalson is a television personality and businesswoman. She gained fame as one of the original cast members of the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” which premiered in 2006. The show follows the lives of affluent women living in Orange County, California.
How did Vicki Gunvalson lose weight?
Vicki Gunvalson revealed that she lost 22 pounds. She also shared that she achieved this weight loss by using a combination of dieting and a minimally invasive body reshaping procedure called Airsculpt surgery.
