Gogo Manzini recovering after several cosmetic surgeries to have 'dream face and body'

Gogo Manzini is recovering after undergoing several cosmetic surgeries to enhance her appearance.

In pursuit of physical perfection, the celebrity sangoma and transgender activist jetted off to Turkey in early January to undergo a Brazilian butt lift, a tummy tuck, liposuction, rhinoplasty (nose job), fox eyes and breast augmentation surgery.

Manzini, whose real name is Tyra Sindane, has been on a skin bleaching journey since 2023.

“I want to look like a porcelain doll. I want to perfect what needs perfection and adjust my body to my liking. No one can ever say they are 100% happy with their looks. Why not work on what God gave you? I have always wanted a BBL, so my expensive designer clothes can sit well on me,” she told TshisaLIVE. 

“The procedure was not painful, especially the BBL — which I expected to be a nightmare. I have been highly medicated, struggling to eat solids and speak due to the surgery on my face. But it will be worth it in the end.”

Manzini, who is expected to make a full recovery in six weeks, said she is excited to show off her “dream face and body”.

Before deciding to undergo plastic surgery, Manzini said she had dug deep to find out how to best achieve her beauty goals. 

“I did the necessary research from choosing the right doctors, the best clinic, getting health checks, preparing myself for the big day. I also learnt about the recovery process, the risks and types of medication. I am very prepared as I know it will be worth it in the end t get my dream body.

“There are parts of my body that I don't like and I always had the dream of reconstructing them and the perfect time is now. I struggle with my belly fat, I tried many products that did not work and gym has not been a first option. So, I will be doing all the procedures in Turkey, at the same time, so I heal in one go — the nose job, mid-facelift, tummy tuck and liposuction. I want to be ‘snatched'.”

Manzini, who has had lip and face fillers done before, said she wants to normalise plastic surgery among transgender people and the LGBTQI community.

“Men go for tummy tucks, face lifts, and the works, but don't talk about it often. All risks and side effects were carefully considered but, as the saying goes, life is about taking risks. I am doing it for my self-esteem and confidence which I always had all my life.

“Many men hide when they have had surgeries, and it’s time to normalise it among men and the LGBTQI community. There is no shame in seeking perfection, especially If you can afford it. Who says sangomas should not look good?”