'My boobs have become a real problem': Busty former Neighbours star Melissa Bell, 44, says her 'big and heavy' 12GG breasts give her back pain... after she first got implants in 2005

She's the bubbly Australian actress who has appeared in Neighbours on and off since 1991.

But Melissa Bell has reportedly revealed her artificial 12GG breasts cause her 'really bad neck and back pain' and limit the type of acting roles she qualifies for.

In an interview with New Idea, the busty blonde, 44, is quoted as confessing: 'My boobs have become a real problem for me'.

'My boobs have become a real problem': Former Neighbours favourite Melissa Bell, 44, has reportedly told New Idea that her artificial size 12GG breasts have caused a disc in her spine to slip out of place

'My boobs have become a real problem': Former Neighbours favourite Melissa Bell, 44, has reportedly told New Idea that her artificial size 12GG breasts have caused a disc in her spine to slip out of place

According to the magazine, Melissa, who is based on the Gold Coast, has spent more than $100,000 on three separate procedures for her breasts.

The star first got C-Cup silicone implants in 2005, but had a second procedure enhancing her breasts to a size DD after having children led her body to change.

She also underwent an emergency corrective surgery after one of the enhancement procedures went wrong.

Busting out! Melissa reportedly told the publication that her 12GG bust makes it hard for her to be cast in versatile roles

Busting out! Melissa reportedly told the publication that her 12GG bust makes it hard for her to be cast in versatile roles

Ample assets: The actress has spent more than $100,000 on three separate procedures for her breasts according to New Idea 

Ample assets: The actress has spent more than $100,000 on three separate procedures for her breasts according to New Idea 

However, the mum-of-four revealed to New Idea that her breasts have just kept growing.

Not only does Melissa tell the magazine that her 'big and heavy' assets have caused a disc in her spine to slip out of place, she also alleges that they restrict the roles she can be cast in.

'I'm not really the type who gets cast as a brain surgeon or nuclear scientist!' she reportedly told the publication.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Melissa's management for further comment. 

'Big and heavy': Melissa alleges that that her big breasts restrict the roles she can be cast in

'Big and heavy': Melissa alleges that that her big breasts restrict the roles she can be cast in

The TV favourite tragically lost her husband, Gary Dickson, last year after he suffered a heart attack and fell into a coma.

Devoted Melissa kept vigil at her Gary's hospital bedside for 93 days before he passed away.

The brave blonde told New Idea last year 'His ghost or spirit, whatever you like to call it, is definitely still with us'.

TV favourite: Melissa has appeared in Neighbours on and off since 1991 

TV favourite: Melissa has appeared in Neighbours on and off since 1991 

 

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