Katie Piper Reveals She Has Undergone Another Surgery — Video

At first glance, it looked like a routine social media post. But the TV star’s latest update quickly revealed something deeper, prompting an emotional response from viewers.

"Loose Women" presenter Katie Piper has shared another candid update from her ongoing medical journey, revealing she has undergone yet more surgery on her eye.

The video, shared on her Instagram, showed Piper mid-routine in her dressing room, brushing her hair and speaking directly to followers. Dressed in a black vest top, she appeared without makeup, a white bandage covering her left eye.

Piper explained that the procedure was planned eye surgery, referring to it with her characteristic honesty and calm.

Speaking to her 1.2 million followers, she reflected on how the bandage made her feel — admitting that, somewhat unexpectedly, she didn’t mind wearing it.

“It’s so funny, it’s got me thinking,” she said. “I actually like being bandaged on this side.”

The TV personality went on to share a thoughtful reflection on self-acceptance, explaining that while she is generally happy with how she looks, she still experiences fluctuations like anyone else.

“I’ve got self-acceptance,” she said, adding that, like many women, she has good days and bad days when it comes to confidence.

What struck Piper most, however, was how the bandage temporarily changed the way she experienced the world.

She explained that living with facial scarring means never truly having a day off from being seen or noticed. With the bandage in place, she said, part of that visibility felt momentarily lifted.

“One of the things about having a scar is never having a day off,” Piper explained, adding:

“But when I have this bandage on, it’s hidden — and I’m having a day off.”

She acknowledged the irony that, to many people, a bandage might seem more attention-grabbing, but for her, being stared at is nothing new. “People stare at me anyway,” she said matter-of-factly. “That’s been a thing forever and I’m totally used to that.”

Piper also spoke frankly about her long-running struggles with her eye, describing it as a “pain in the neck” for the past 17 years.

She previously revealed that she was relieved — even happy — to receive a prosthetic eye, joking about how strange that might sound to someone who hasn’t lived her experience:

“Who is happy about getting a glass eye?! It sounds mental.”

The update is the latest chapter in a story that began in March 2008, when Piper was subjected to a horrific acid attack that left her blind in her left eye and caused severe burns to her face, neck, chest, and arms.

Since then, she has undergone numerous surgeries and has become a powerful advocate for survivors, as well as a familiar and trusted presence on British television.

Her latest post, though understated, served as a quiet reminder of the physical and emotional resilience that continues to define her life, even years after the headlines faded.

Piper’s honesty struck a chord with many who watched the video, prompting an outpouring of support from viewers who were quick to draw a distinction between cosmetic choice and medical necessity, and to acknowledge the resilience behind her calm delivery.

For several commenters, Piper’s story stood in stark contrast to public conversations about appearance and aging, particularly when viewed through the lens of choice versus survival.

One person wrote, “When I look at some individuals with plastic surgery to make them look young again, this lady has had to go through umpteen operations, because she has had to.” They added simply, “Incredibly strong lady, totally inspirational.[sic]

Others reflected more broadly on the lasting impact of the attack and the way Piper has lived in its aftermath. “Since this awful despicable and cowardly attack was carried out on Katie she has become my heroine,” one commenter shared, describing her as “such a beautiful courageous young lady.”

Many focused not on the surgery itself, but on Piper’s composure and warmth, even after years of physical and emotional recovery.

“That poor woman has gone through so much yet is one of the loveliest ladies,” one person wrote, while another echoed the sentiment more succinctly: “She is so brave and beautiful.”

The responses underscored what Piper’s followers have long recognised — that her visibility is not rooted in spectacle, but in perseverance.

Rather than defining her by what was taken from her, many see her as a symbol of strength, self-acceptance and quiet courage, qualities that continue to resonate every time she chooses to speak openly.