In pursuit of physical perfection, several South African celebrities have taken drastic measures, opting for surgical procedures to enhance their appearance.
Reality TV star Vuyokazi Nciweni recently went under the knife — for her, it was to go back to her original body shape before having two children.
She flew to Turkiye to get a tummy tuck, breast lift or augmentation and liposuction.
“I’m still healing from the procedure. Everything looks so good,” she posted on social media.
Five months ago she underwent a gastric sleeve operation.
According to the Mayo Clinic, gastric sleeve surgery is a weight loss procedure where about 80% of the stomach is removed. This restricts the amount of food one is able to consume. The procedure prompts hormonal changes that assist with weight loss.
“I needed this for myself,” Vuyokazi said, speaking about her cosmetic surgery journey in Turkiye.
“I came for a gastric sleeve surgery. It's something I thought would be good for me because I'm struggling with losing weight. I've tried everything. Eating proper food and all that. I think I also lack self-discipline when it comes to the sort of food I eat. Getting this gastric sleeve will help me a lot with my lifestyle. Also I'm doing this for my children because I want to live longer for them. After I gave birth to my daughter I have not been eating well.”
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