Alyssa Milano has had her breast implants removed to "let go of the body that was sexualised and abused"

She wrote on Instagram: "Today I'm releasing those false narratives, the parts of me that were never actually parts of me.

"I'm letting go of the body that was sexualized, that was abused, that I believed was necessary for me to be attractive; to be loved; to be successful; to be happy.

"And in doing so, I hope I am releasing my daughter Bella from ever feeling those same unhealthy demands."

Alyssa - who didn't reveal when she had the implants in the first place - has daughter Elizabella, 11, and son Milo, 14, with talent agent husband David Bugliari.

The former Charmed star pointed out that while some people "find freedom and beauty" in getting breast implants it's not the case for her.

She continued: "Now, I want to be clear that many women will find freedom and beauty in choosing their implants.

"What is a false narrative for me may be the exact right thing for them, and I am so happy that we can all find our femininity and peace on our own terms.

"I'm also tremendously inspired by women like Michelle Visage who have been open and public about their relationships with their breast implants, making it easier for me and countless others to find our own way."

As she prepared to undergo the surgery, Alyssa was excited to be her "authentic self".

She said: "Today I am loved, I am feminine, I am attractive, and I am successful. None of that is because of my implants.

"I will still be all of those things when I wake up and they are gone. There is so much and joy in that knowledge and freedom in letting go of what was never me in the first place.

"Today, I'm my authentic self. Today, I'm free."

In an update on the same post, she later added: "Update: I'm cozy in my bed eating the food my mama made me. Thank you for all the kind words. I appreciate the support."

RuPaul's Drag Race star Michelle Visage replied to the post, telling Alyssa that "the heal is real".

She commented: "I'M THRILLED FOR YOU! The heal is real baby! See you on the lighter side."

And Nicole Scherzinger added: "Love you! Your liberation will inspire and liberate others!"