She's had a tough week after being forced to have her breast implants removed for medical reasons. But earlier this month Charlotte Crosby was enjoying a romantic holiday in Brazil with boyfriend Josh Ritchie, 24. New photos from the trip show the Geordie Shore star, 28, flaunting her curves in a tiny pink bikini as she enjoyed a blissful day sunbathing at their luxury resort. Sunshine: Charlotte Crosby, 28, looked stunning in a wild bikini as she enjoyed a romantic holiday in Brazil with boyfriend Josh Ritchie, 24, this month Go wild like Charlotte in a printed bikini by Rhythm Available at Asos Buy now £54 Charlotte worked on her tan in her tiger-print two-piece, which flaunted her flat stomach and tattooed-adorned figure. The glam reality star sported a full face of makeup for the day spent lounging in the sunshine with her beau. Hunky Josh certainly seemed to admire Charlotte's skimpy choice of swimwear, as he pulled her in for smooches and hugs. Peachy: Hunky Josh certainly seemed to admire Charlotte's skimpy choice of swimwear, as he pulled her in for smooches and hugs The couple, who have been dating since December 2017, enjoyed a relaxing week in Brazil before Charlotte faced surgery back home. The former Geordie Shore star went under the knife this week after suffering from agonising pain in her breasts. It was reported that Charlotte underwent surgery after returning from her trip to Brazil, with the whole ordeal said to be captured for her MTV reality series, The Charlotte Show. This is the life: New photos from the trip show the Geordie Shore star, 28, flaunting her curves in a tiny pink bikini as she enjoyed a blissful day sunbathing at their luxury resort Good looking pair: Charlotte worked on her tan in her tiger-print two-piece, which flaunted her flat stomach and tattooed-adorned figure Only got eyes for you: Charlotte and her beau of 18 months had a romantic moment as they gazed into each other's eyes Relaxing: The couple made the most of the scorching temperatures at their resort Tanned: Charlotte and Josh both rocked glowing tans as they strolled around their lush surroundings Charlotte's implant removal comes after she had vehemently denied having a boob job in the past. A source revealed to The Sun: 'Charlotte has been in quite severe pain with her breasts, one in particular. 'She saw a specialist before Brazil and he diagnosed severe inflammation and capsular contracture - which is when the scar tissue around the implant inside the body gets tight and hard. Stripping off: Charlotte whipped off her chic crochet cover up to reveal her wild bikini Looking fab: The Geordie Shore star flaunted her fab figure in her sizzling ensemble Just the two of us: The couple made the most of their holiday, topping up their tans and spending quality time together Smitten: The reality show pair have been virtually inseparable in recent months 'This can cause chronic pain and hardness which was what Charlotte was experiencing. As a precaution she has also been referred for breast scans to ensure there is nothing else going on.' The publication states that the star had her implants put in in 2017, at the same time as she had surgery to correct her symmastia aka 'uniboob' - which sees the breast merge across the breast bone. However, the TV personality had doubts about having the boob job, with the source adding that Charlotte 'bitterly regrets' having the procedure. The couple, who have been dating since December 2017, enjoyed a relaxing week in Brazil before Charlotte faced surgery back home Surgery: The former Geordie Shore star went under the knife this week to have her implants removed after suffering from agonising pain in her breasts Under the knife: the star had her implants put in in 2017, at the same time as she had surgery to correct her symmastia aka 'uniboob' - which sees the breast merge across the breast bone The Geordie Shore beauty will now have to spend plenty of time resting at home while she recovers from her operation. Luckily for the star, she has the support of loyal boyfriend Josh, with the former Love Island hunk having stood by Charlotte throughout her ordeal. Charlotte's medical drama will be played out on her MTV series later this year. MailOnline have contacted representatives for Charlotte for comment. Throwback: Charlotte is currently recovering from her operation at home after having the surgery when she returned from her Brazil break Her beau: Luckily for the star, she has the support of loyal boyfriend Josh, with the former Love Island hunk having stood by Charlotte throughout her ordeal Besotted: The couple have been dating since December 2017 and live together Inseparable: Josh has been supporting his girlfriend through her tough few weeks Take us back: The couple were seen chatting to fellow holidaymakers as they enjoyed the sights of Brazil All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility