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Scott Galloway Explains Why He Got Cosmetic Surgery

January 13, 2026 / 01:42

This episode features a candid discussion about cosmetic surgery, aging, and self-image. The hosts, Cara and Scott, share personal experiences and humorous anecdotes.

Scott reveals his recent cosmetic surgery, humorously comparing his appearance to a surprised expression and a minivan. He discusses his motivations, including public scrutiny about his age and his desire to look good on camera.

Cara reacts to Scott's transformation, expressing surprise and curiosity about his decision. They both reflect on societal pressures regarding appearance and the impact of aging.

The conversation takes a light-hearted turn as they joke about future potential procedures and the challenges of being in the public eye.

Overall, the episode combines humor with honest reflections on personal choices and societal expectations surrounding beauty and aging.

TLDR

Scott discusses his cosmetic surgery and aging concerns with Cara, blending humor and honesty about self-image.

Episode

1:42
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I need you to explain where you've been to the people, sir, by the way. >> Well, Cara, I was I was presented with
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an opportunity to bring potable water to the good people of subsaharan Africa. >> No,
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>> which is which is Latin for I have had cosmetic surgery. And u essentially, I
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just wanted to look natural. And I guess if looking natural means looking like you're surprised all the [ __ ] time
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and your nose looks like a minivan from the 80s, >> we've achieved that. Cara,
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>> we have liftoff. So, the camera is off. Sorry, folks. I'm confident enough to be
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transparent. I'm not confident enough for the comments that we would receive
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right now. >> Yeah, I have seen the pictures. Picture Scott kindly sent me a picture and I was
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at first I was like, "Oh, come on. How bad could it be?" And then I'm like,
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"Oh, now explain why you did it." >> The honest answer, Cara, after having a
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lot of Xanax and opiates to think about it is I cannot for the life of me figuring out the [ __ ] hole I am
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trying to fill here. I have felt I'm going to call it aism, but I've been
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really cognizant of my age recently. A lot of people online are referencing my age to criticize me like what does this
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guy know? And also I think just more practically I've been on TV a lot because of the book tour and I've just
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noticed the dark circles under my eyes. And also the bottom line is if I have [ __ ] you money, I want a [ __ ] you face.
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>> We talked about whether you should say anything and I said I am not going to
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pretend if it looks really different and it does. It looks slightly slightly different. It's not easy being a four.
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And you know what's so scary is last night I was looking at Ferraris. >> What is next?
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>> I don't know. ED drugs. That's what's coming next. >> Well, you'll be dating the guys from
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Heated Rivalry soon enough. That's where we'll go.

Episode Highlights

  • Cosmetic Surgery Confession
    A candid admission about the reasons behind cosmetic surgery choices.
    “I cannot for the life of me figuring out the [ __ ] hole I am trying to fill here.”
    @ 00m 48s
    January 13, 2026
  • Aging and Public Perception
    Reflecting on how age affects public perception and self-image.
    “A lot of people online are referencing my age to criticize me.”
    @ 00m 58s
    January 13, 2026
  • Future Plans
    A humorous take on what might come next after surgery.
    “I don’t know. ED drugs. That’s what’s coming next.”
    @ 01m 29s
    January 13, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • I just wanted to look natural.
    Scott Galloway Explains Why He Got Cosmetic Surgery
  • It’s not easy being a four.
    Scott Galloway Explains Why He Got Cosmetic Surgery

Key Moments

  • Surgery Discussion00:16
  • Self-Reflection00:48
  • Future Speculation01:29