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Mina Starsiak Hawk, a familiar face from HGTV, is often recognized for her vibrant red hair. However, beyond her striking hair, she was also known for her charming freckles. Recently, though, it seems the “Good Bones” star has parted ways with many of those freckles, as she has invested substantially in plastic surgery over time.
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Mina Starsiak Hawk is one of the most recognizable HGTV alums — and it’s mostly because of her distinctive red hair. However the “Good Bones” star is also known for her face full of charming freckles. Well, she used to be, because it seems that Hawk, who’s admitted to spending a fortune on plastic surgery over the years, has had most of them removed.
While freckle removal wasn’t a specific goal she mentioned, her nearly freckle-free skin in a recent video suggests the procedure was effective. Hawk, however, is unfazed by opinions on her skincare decisions. She emphasized self-care in her video caption, writing, “We all do things to make ourselves feel or look better,” and encouraged people to embrace what makes them happy, whether it’s a spray tan, hair dye, daily makeup, or any other personal enhancement.
Mina Starsiak Hawk has always been transparent about her plastic surgery choices, unlike some celebrities who prefer to keep such details private.
In 2021, she openly discussed undergoing a “mommy makeover,” which included a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck after her second child was born. Hawk shared with People her reasons for the surgery, explaining that her C-section scar was a constant reminder of no longer recognizing or feeling like herself. As someone who enjoys physical work and exercise, she felt her core strength was crucial, stating, “I just didn’t feel like I was going to be able to work out and get this back to where I felt strong, like myself, like I did before kids.”
Mina Starsiak Hawk is confident about her cosmetic work
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Mina Starsiak Hawk has never lied about having plastic surgery, unlike some celebs.Â
In 2021, Hawk even admitted to getting a “mommy makeover,” which included a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck, after the birth of her second child. “My C-section scar was a very visual and physical reminder of not looking like myself and not feeling like myself anymore,” Hawk explained to People about the motivation behind her surgery. “I do a very physical job and I like working out, and your core is so attached to everything, every movement I do, like swinging a hammer.” She continued, “And I just didn’t feel like I was going to be able to work out and get this back to where I felt strong, like myself, like I did before kids.”
Hawk kept this same energy in January 2025 when she posted an Instagram video after getting a different laser procedure done. The HGTV star showed off a face full of red, irritated skin, which she felt made her look like “a monster.” Her goal was “baby fresh” skin, but this was definitely one of those moments when she had to trust the process. And though she didn’t show the full results in that post, she did remind people that’s she’s not afraid of spending a little dough to get the results she wants. “If you’re 40 and your face doesn’t look like mine, you’ll at least know it’s because I spent money to torture myself to get that fresh to death skin,” she wrote in the caption. “So be cool to each other (and to me). Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.”