Former Disney star has ‘by no means regretted’ getting breast implants as a teen after being encouraged by her mom

Former Disney Channel actress Christy Carlson Romano made headlines final fall when she revealed her mom had encouraged her to get breast implants as a teenager.

Now 40 years outdated, Romano says it is a resolution she has “never regretted,” whereas additionally praising her mom for the best way by which she supported her.

“I remember being in the news recently because I mentioned that my mom was sort of talking to me about whether or not I should get [breast] implants,” Romano instructed People journal. “And I actually had a really positive experience throughout that process because I had somebody to talk to.”

FORMER DISNEY STAR’S MOM ENCOURAGED HER TO GET BREAST IMPLANTS AS A TEEN

Former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano says she “never regretted” getting breast implants at 18. The actress made headlines final fall when she shared that her mom had encouraged her to have the surgical procedure. (Getty Images)

“She was a stage mom, so she knew everything about my life. I couldn’t hide anything from my stage mom,” the previous “Even Stevens” star defined of her mom, Sharon. “She was right there all the time. So there’s goods and bads to that, but in the case of [my implants], that was not bad.”

“And one thing I will say is that I do think that my mom walked me through every step of it, and I never felt scared about that decision,” she famous. “In fact, I’ve never regretted getting them done. Never once.”

Christy Carlson Romano says her physique picture points flared after filming the TV film “Cadet Kelly” with Hilary Duff, who she in contrast herself to. (Disney Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection)

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In October, Romano disclosed on her podcast, “Vulnerable,” that her physique picture points flared after filming the Disney Channel authentic film, “Cadet Kelly” in 2002, which prompted the dialog round surgical procedure.

“I had actually had body image issues after ‘Cadet Kelly’ – big time,” Romano admitted. “I had that very tight, rigid uniform on for [character] Jennifer Stone,” she mentioned. “And I remember seeing – and a lot of times it comes up in memes – where I’m standing face-to-face with [Hilary Duff], and I’m completely flat-chested,” she mentioned of evaluating herself to her co-star.

“My mom, she was like, ‘Christy, if you want to get breast implants, I just want to let you know that’s an option,’” Romano shared. “What I will say is I did decide to go through with that.” 

Romano had the surgical procedure when she was 18.

Christy Carlson Romano acquired breast implants at 18 years outdated. (Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

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Now a mom to 2 younger ladies, Romano believes it is crucial that moms have an open dialogue with their youngsters about these matters.

“I think that people are in denial if they don’t think that young girls are talking to their mothers about this stuff. I had a really positive experience with it, and I think if my girls had concerns, they could come and talk to me,” she instructed People. “I just want them to talk to me. That’s all I care about. Just keep your kids talking because body positivity, I think, is something that was not a thing back when I got my breasts done.”

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“While I understand that eating disorders are still very prevalent among young women, and even men, I still just want my girls to know that they are beautiful in whatever body shape they have. So that’s the first and most important thing,” she famous. “That being said, if they want something, as long as it’s coming from a place of confidence and not desperation [because] this needs to be an informed decision, [I’ll support them].”