The Only Way Is Essex star Mario Falcone left fans gobsmacked with his new look post-eye surgery earlier this week. The 36 year old had previously shared about his insecurities caused by his "hooded" eyelids and went under the knife in June to fix them. Yet a top plastic surgeon suggested that Mario's surgery had "failed" as it looked "very obvious he'd had it done.

" Mario wouldn't be the first TOWIE star to experience alleged issues with their surgeries. Lauren Goodger wasn't happy with her Brazilian Bum Lift (BBL) and Sophie Kasaei's treatment shockingly nearly cost her her life. Yet still celebrities continue to go under the knife.

Speaking exclusively to OK!, top plastic surgeon and senior medical director at CREO Clinic Dr Omar Tillo revealed why they do it. (Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (Image: Mario Falcone/ Instagram) "People often get cosmetic surgery to fix a specific problem they feel self-conscious about, helping them gain confidence and feel better about their body," he explained. "However, a minority of people seek surgery to fit into beauty standards or look like celebrities.

Public figures, such as TOWIE stars, are usually under a lot of pressure to maintain a certain image, which can lead them to choose surgery to stay in the spotlight." He added that cosmetic surgery and have positive effects, when carried out by skilled professional, saying: "There's nothing wrong with getting surgery if it makes you feel better about yourself, as long a.