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Danielle Cabral Shares an Update After Getting a Tummy Tuck

The RHONJ newbie recently underwent surgery, and she filled her followers in on her recovery — and her kids’ hilarious reactions. 

By Jenny Berg

Danielle Cabral is in a committed relationship with her plastic surgeon. As she recently shared on Instagram, The Real Housewives of New Jersey newbie has seen John Paul Tutela of Tutela Plastic Surgery for breast reconstruction and rhinoplasty in the past.

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This month, she returned to his practice for a tummy tuck surgery. (“I only trust [John Paul Tutela],” she explained in her caption.) Shortly after her latest procedure, the mother of two hopped onto her Instagram Stories to share an update on her recovery and to say how her kids feel about her surgery.

Danielle Cabral’s Tummy Tuck

In her July 6 post, the ace party planner shared a photo of herself lounging in bed — and smiling! “Hi!!!” she wrote in her caption. “I’m doing way better than I thought. Piece of cake!” 

Danielle’s caption went on to share some tips with her followers. “For everyone asking about my tummy tuck surgery, we have documented it all and we’ll be sharing it very soon,” she promised. “Just want to take some time to rest now. For my [mommies] who have had c-sections, it feels just like that.”

In another post, the Boujie Kidz founder shared what her kids had to say about her surgery. “I called my kids right before I went in, and this is what they said,” she wrote. Her daughter, Valentina, asked, “Mommy, you still alive?” The little one also shared that she had cried at camp and told everyone that her “mommy’s belly” was “being chopped off.” 

Meanwhile, her son, Dominic, had other concerns. He asked his mama, “What’s the password for my apps?” 

Danielle discusses her recent procedures with a selfie and a text post.

The RHONJ Cast’s Cosmetic Procedures

Danielle isn’t the only RHONJ cast member to have a little cosmetic work done. In the clip above, Rachel Fuda shows off her new veneers. Melissa Gorga adds, “Everybody gets a little tune-up after [their first season]. I watched myself on TV, I went and got a nose job.” She added: “Everybody does something.” 

While checking out the results of Jennifer Fessler’s facelift in the clip, Jackie Goldschneider declares, “You look like a walking filter.” Jennifer Aydin agrees, telling Danielle Cabral, “[Jennifer Fessler] looks really good,” to which Danielle quips, “Only person that got a Season 2 face in [her] Season 1.”

Jennifer Aydin echoes Melissa’s feelings on the cast members’ beauty moves. “Everybody goes for their glow-up, Danielle,” she says. “You’ll find on this show we all get, like, a big glow-up. Hello, I’m the prime example.” 

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