Teddi Mellencamp defends cosmetic surgery amid stage 4 cancer treatment

Famous reality show star Teddi Mellencamp, undergoing stage 4 cancer treatment, announced that she underwent eyelid surgery during this process. Responding to the criticism she received, Mellencamp stated that she obtained approval from her cancer doctors for the operation.

Eyelid Surgery Explanation

Former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Teddi Mellencamp shared via Instagram Stories that she underwent a blepharoplasty procedure to remove excess skin on her upper eyelids.

Informing viewers that she was awake during the surgery, the famous personality shared the details of the operation and her upcoming treatment schedule with her followers.

Oncologist Approval and Treatment Schedule

When some fans condemned her for getting cosmetic surgery while continuing her cancer battle, Mellencamp defended her decision and emphasized that she received approval for the operation from her oncologists.

The 45-year-old star added that her stitches would be removed on Thursday and she would receive immunotherapy treatment the following Wednesday.

Surgeon's Statements Regarding the Process

Plastic surgeon Dr. Sarmela Sunder shared behind-the-scenes footage of the operation along with before and after photos with the public.

Dr. Sunder stated that Mellencamp noticed the skin on her upper eyelids was weighing heavy and that she waited on the process until medical clearance came from the oncologists.

Past Health Struggle

Teddi Mellencamp was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma, a type of skin cancer, in 2022, and the disease spread to her lungs and brain around March 2025, reaching stage 4.

Having undergone numerous surgeries over the past years, including the removal of brain tumors, the famous personality announced in October 2025 that the cancer was gone, but time was needed for full remission.