Ricki Lake admits she 'impulsively' got facelift without research after 40-pound weight loss

"I met with him on the next available [appointment]. I had my consult, I booked the next available appointment. So, that was in mid-June. I booked for July 18. Never looked back."

The former talk show host said the sudden move came after a dramatic weight loss that left her dealing with excess skin.

The "Hairspray" star framed the choice as practical, but what sealed the deal was seeing a friend's dramatic transformation up close.

"I saw her eight days after her surgery, and not only did she look amazing, she was euphoric. She was like a different person. She was just on top of the world, and I was like, 'I'll have what she's having.'"

Despite the lack of research, Lake said the results - and recovery - exceeded expectations.

"I healed so quickly. I hosted an event at the Academy Museum two weeks after my surgery. I looked flawless. Flawless."

This isn't the first time Lake has gone public about changing her look.

After talking to him candidly about her hair loss, she said, "I've also had, and I'll reveal this to you [although] I've told other people. I've had a lower face and neck lift."

As Cohen continued to praise her appearance, saying she looked "so good," Lake raised her hands under her chin to highlight her jawline.

"Thank you. I kind of think it's the best facelift I've ever seen," Lake added. "And my doctor, let me give a shoutout, because he's a genius."