'The Swan' Star Kristy Garza Opens Up About the Mental Cost of Free Plastic Surgery

The Swan: Behind the Mirror is currently streaming on Hulu. While the show presented an "opportunity of a lifetime," Season 1 star Kristy Garza has reflected on her experience and discussed the emotional and mental toll behind the free plastic surgery.

Kristy Garza Reveals the Truth Behind The Swan

During a conversation with PEOPLE, Kristy Garza shared the reality behind the free plastic surgeries following her appearance on Season 1 of The Swan. She discussed the high emotional and mental cost of the experience, which is also explored in the new documentary The Swan: Behind the Mirror, directed by Erin Lee Carr.

Garza recalled what initially motivated her to apply for the 2004 Fox reality series, explaining that she was finishing her military service when she discovered the show and viewed it as a massive opportunity.