Tarek El Moussa Gets Candid About Using Injectables While Celebrating Turning 43

Mar. 15, 2025

Tarek El Moussa in December 2022.Photo:Frazer Harrison/WireImage

Frazer Harrison/WireImage

Tarek El Moussais keeping it real when it comes to cosmetic treatments.

TheFlipping El Moussasstar opened up about getting Botox while reflecting on his 43rd birthday in anInstagrampost shared on Tuesday, Aug. 28.

“So… I celebrated my birthday in Tampa last weekend with the boss lady and incredible friends! The trip was the perfect blend of business and pleasure – exactly what we needed! From sunny adventures to unforgettable moments, it was a birthday to remember,” he writes.

Tarek El Moussa celebrating his 43rd birthday with wife Heather.Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram

Heather Rae El Moussa/Instagram

Tarek can thank Dr. Alastair Carruthers and his wife, Dr. Jean Carruthers, forpioneering the cosmetic use of Botox(botulinum toxin).

In addition to being candid about the cosmetic treatments he’s had done, Tarek has been transparent with fans about many of the medical struggles he’s faced over the last decade.

He was able to beat both thanks to several surgeries and radioactive iodine therapy, but was met with another challenge after experiencing a “debilitating” back injury while playing golf.

Tarek El Moussa (left) and the cover of his memoir ‘Flip Your Life’ (right).Amy Sussman/Getty; Amazon

Amy Sussman/Getty; Amazon

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During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in January, Tarek opened up the“emotional rollercoaster”of recounting those events and his recovery in the book.

“The number one takeaway is that anything is possible. Literally, anything is possible. You just got to start. Most people never start,” he said. “Take that first step. Go for that first walk . . . Just start.”

source: people.com