# Former beauty queen shares 'dangerous' surgery she was pressured into as a teenager

> Former Miss Universe queen Brittany Mason reveals she was pressured into risky liposuction as a teen to meet pageant expectations.
- Title: Former beauty queen shares 'dangerous' surgery she was…
- Summary: Former Miss Universe queen Brittany Mason reveals she was pressured into risky liposuction as a teen to meet pageant expectations.
- Keywords: brittany mason, miss universe, liposuction, pageant, tlc documentary, crown of deceit, miss usa, miss indiana, LADbible
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/us-news/miss-universe-crown-of-deceit-brittany-mason-liposuction-031817-20261113
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:40:40.693+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brittany mason, miss universe, liposuction, pageant, tlc documentary, crown of deceit, miss usa, miss indiana, entertainment, culture, news
## Brittany Mason's liposuction claim
Former Miss Universe queen Brittany Mason says she was pressured into dangerous liposuction to meet pageant expectations as a teenager.

> I still have scars from it
## Surgery risks and recovery
Mason described poor healing from the surgery and having scars, stating she 'did not heal well' after the procedure.

> I still have scars from it
## Pageant pressure and expectations
Mason, who won Miss Indiana in 2008 and placed seventh in Miss USA 2009, says she believed liposuction would improve her life as a pageant competitor.
## TLC documentary coverage
TLC's Crown of Deceit documentary features Mason alongside other former pageant queens and investigates claims of intimidation and leadership failures in Miss Universe.
## Key takeaway

Brittany Mason, a former Miss Indiana winner, says she was forced to undergo dangerous liposuction to succeed in pageants despite being healthy.