Posted 4 minutes agoSubscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownAlyssa Milano Just Got Real About Getting Her Breast Implants Removed"There is so much and joy in that knowledge and freedom in letting go of what was never me in the first place."by Chelsea StewartBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestLink Alyssa Milano is opening up about having her breast implants removed. Gregg Deguire / Getty Images On Wednesday, she took to Instagram to reveal that she'd had explant surgery, sharing a photo of herself in a medical cap and gown. View this photo on Instagram @milano_alyssa / Via Instagram: @milano_alyssa "Today I'm releasing those false narratives, the parts of me that were never actually parts of me," she began the post. "I'm letting go of the body that was sexualized, that was abused, that I believed was necessary for me to be attractive; to be loved; to be successful; to be happy. And in doing so, I hope I am releasing my daughter Bella from ever feeling those same unhealthy demands." Arnold Jerocki / Getty Images Alyssa made it clear that she wasn't judging anyone who may get implants for their own reasons: "I want to be clear that many women will find freedom and beauty in choosing their implants. What is a false narrative for me may be the exact right thing for them, and I am so happy that we can all find our femininity and peace on our own terms." Amy Sussman / Getty Images She also shouted out Michelle Visage, who famously removed her breast implants in 2021 after getting "breast implant illness," which Michelle said caused symptoms like hair loss, pain, and fatigue. Alyssa wrote that she was "tremendously inspired" by her for being so "open and public" about her experience, which she said made it "easier for me and countless others to find our own way." Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images "Today I am loved, I am feminine, I am attractive, and I am successful," she continued. "None of that is because of my implants. I will still be all of those things when I wake up and they are gone. There is so much and joy in that knowledge and freedom in letting go of what was never me in the first place.
Today, I'm my authentic self. Today, I'm free." Gerardo Mora / Getty Images Fans and peers quickly praised her honesty and vulnerability in the comments. Nicole Scherzinger commented, "Love you! Your liberation will inspire and liberate others!" @milano_alyssa / Via Instagram: @milano_alyssa Abbott Elementary's Lisa Ann Walter wrote, "Happy for you honey." @milano_alyssa / Via Instagram: @milano_alyssa While Melissa Gilbert of Little House on the Prairie shared, "Been there. Welcome to freedom!" @milano_alyssa / Via Instagram: @milano_alyssa Alyssa also addressed whether she plans to reverse any other cosmetic work in the comments. When one fan asked, "Are you going to release all that filler in your lips?" Alyssa liked a comment that said, "IF SHE FEELS LIKE IT," and wrote, "This made me giggle." @milano_alyssa / Via Instagram: @milano_alyssa Hey, her body, her choice!