Antonia Gorga, daughter of The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga, recently took a step that many in the spotlight choose to take—undergoing rhinoplasty at the age of 20.
In a playful nod to her decision, Antonia shared a social media video on June 10. Initially, she playfully lip-synced to the phrase, “Girl, don’t do it, it’s not worth it,” before cheekily adding, “I’m just thinking about it, I’m not going to do it.” However, the subsequent clip revealed a different story, as Antonia appeared with a bandaged nose, mouthing the words, “I did it.”
While some public figures opt for discretion when it comes to cosmetic procedures, others, like Denise Richards, Jessi Ngatikaura from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Heidi Montag, prefer transparency. Montag, in particular, reflected on her experiences with plastic surgery, sharing with Us Weekly in 2013 about the challenges she faced after reversing some of her enhancements.
“Surprise…. #nosejob 🤕,” she captioned her TikTok footage.
Antonia’s decision was fully supported by her family. She is the only daughter of Melissa, 47, and Joe Gorga, who are also parents to two younger sons. Melissa expressed her approval of Antonia’s choice, standing by her daughter’s decision to make a change she felt was right for her.
Antonia is the only daughter of Melissa, 47, and her husband, Joe Gorga, who also share two younger sons. Melissa even cosigned her daughter’s procedure.
“Oh my God! My baby is being open and honest ❤️,” Melissa replied to her daughter’s Instagram announcement.
Antonia’s procedure was done by plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk, who previously completed RHONJ alum Jennifer Fessler’s own face lift and rhinoplasty in 2023.
“I did have a face lift … and a nose job,” Fessler, 55, quipped on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen six weeks later. “I don’t play. … He’s the best.”
As for Rizk, he revealed via Instagram in February 2023 that Fessler was already “ecstatic with her recovery.”
Nearly three years later, Fessler supported Antonia’s surgery.
“Tonia!!! You went to the best of the best!” she gushed via Instagram comment. “I’m so excited for you although I agree with Margaret [Josephs that you were already stunning]. I can’t imagine you could be more gorgeous.”
Rizk, for his part, responded to Antonia’s post with two fire emojis, as well as reposting her video onto his medical practice’s Instagram Stories.
Despite Melissa’s career in the Bravoverse, her daughter isn’t planning to follow in her footsteps anytime soon.
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“She’s still in college, [but] I learned never to say anything because the opposite ends up happening,” Melissa exclusively told Us Weekly in April 2025 about chances Antonia could join Bravo’s Next Gen NYC like her cousin Gia Giudice. “I’ll never tell my daughter not to do something, but I don’t think that’s the path she would choose at this point. I don’t know, though. You never know. I’ll let her do whatever makes her happy.”
Antonia currently studies at the University of Delaware, where she’s a member of the Alpha Phi sorority.
“She’s in her element,” Melissa gushed at the time. “These are the best times of her life and she’s enjoying it. She loves it.”