Once Named Most Beautiful Girl in the World, Reveals Ovarian Cyst Surgery and Recovery

Thylane Blondeau, the 24-year-old French model who rose to global fame for her striking beauty as a child, has shared a concerning health update following hospitalization.

On May 8, Blondeau announced via her social media that she underwent surgery to remove an ovarian cyst. She explained that she was rushed to the emergency room due to severe abdominal pain, where doctors discovered a 5–6 cm cyst on her ovary.

She noted that the cyst was successfully removed through surgery and expressed her gratitude to the medical team and her family while recovering.

Blondeau gained worldwide attention as a child model, appearing in luxury brand campaigns and magazine covers from age three. At just six years old, a single photo catapulted her to fame, earning her the title of the most beautiful girl in the world. In 2018, she topped the 100 Most Beautiful Faces list compiled by the American film review site TC Candler.

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or within an ovary. The ovaries on each side of the uterus play a critical role in ovulation and hormone production.

These cysts often form when follicles in the ovary fail to release an egg and instead fill with fluid. Small cysts usually cause no symptoms, but as they grow, they may lead to abdominal bloating, pressure, pain, indigestion, discomfort during urination or bowel movements, and in some cases, vaginal bleeding.

In most cases, ovarian cysts resolve naturally within one to three months. However, if the cyst persists, doctors assess its size and structure to determine whether surgery is necessary.

If the cyst appears non-cancerous, doctors may recommend continued monitoring. However, surgery is considered if the cyst continues to grow, if there is a family history of related conditions, or if the patient has previously had breast or ovarian cancer.

In particular, newly developed ovarian cysts in postmenopausal women carry up to a 20 percent risk of malignancy, making surgical removal the standard approach.