Denise Richards on her facelift: 'The best thing I did for myself'We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Article contentDespite the aches and pains that come with cosmetic surgery, actress Denise Richards says getting a facelift a year ago was “the best thing I did for myself.” That’s when she decided to pay a visit to cosmetic surgeon Dr. Ben Talei. Photo by Ben Talei, MD/InstagramRichards was ‘terrified’ of full facelift at firstAfter meeting with Talei, Richard said she decided to go through with a full facelift, a decision that “terrified her,” per PEOPLE. Despite the aches and pain, Richards said: “It was the best thing I did for myself.”