TV presenter Frauke Ludowig recently underwent a toe reduction surgery due to pain caused by an abnormally long toe, which she described as a necessary medical procedure rather than an aesthetic one. The operation involved cutting and shortening the toe bone, with the use of a small metal plate or wires, and was performed under local anesthesia, costing between 2,500 and 3,500 euros. Ludowig shared in her podcast that the procedure was similar to cracking a chicken drumstick and that she plans to make a small jewelry piece from the removed bone. Her colleague Katja Burkard humorously suggested Ludowig could start an OnlyFans account featuring her feet, which Ludowig dismissed but considered making the bone into a necklace as a lucky charm. Ludowig emphasized that the surgery was necessary due to pain and not for aesthetic reasons, and she does not expect to improve the appearance of her feet. The trend of unusual cosmetic surgeries is discussed, highlighting the risks and the importance of weighing benefits against potential complications, such as bone non-healing. Ludowig also mentioned her intention to undergo a second toe reduction and joked about creating jewelry from the bone. The articles also briefly mention other health and beauty topics, including celebrity plastic surgery trends, lipedema treatment coverage starting in 2026, and wellness routines of various public figures.