Khanyi Mbau recently had surgery in order to obtain a more permanent solution, rejecting the idea of doing surgeries as temporary solutions.
The reality TV personality and actress recently traveled to Izmir, Turkey’s Mono Clinic for a blepharoplasty, a procedure that removes extra skin from the upper eyelids and minimizes bags under the lower ones.
The invasive six-hour operation leaves relatively little scar on the face; full healing may take three months, and bruises may take three weeks to go away.
“We first need to understand surgery and self-love have no relation. People have tried to cushion their discomfort about what they feel is taboo by labelling their projections and saying surgery is a result of a lack of self-love,” Khanyi told TshisaLIVE.
ALSO READ ; Prophet Walter Magaya Set to Transform Chitungwiza’s Services
“I am a naturally confident person so any procedure has never been about self-love and self-confidence. I cannot also attach self-love to any needle or procedure. Self-love is not something you apply. Self-love is love. One needs to just be and let live, and then love flows.”
Khanyi has had multiple cosmetic surgeries done, such as blepharoplasty, liposuction breast augmentation twice, veneers, fillers, botox, and threads.
Although many people have assumed that Khanyi struggles with self-esteem, she doesn’t let criticism bother her because she feels that beauty is a subjective concept that stems from self-expression.
“One’s perception of beauty is subjective. Beauty comes from a strong feeling of self more than appearance. Unspoken truth expressed through the physical is beauty. One is free to express themselves however they like. My expressions have evolved as I’ve grown older. Because I’ve been exposed to so many various cultures, locations, and experiences, I see myself differently.
“Cosmetic surgery is an expression of freedom of self-expression. I am not of this body; it only houses my soul. It’s my character that should define my values, not what I look like. Confidence is not being boxed by the norms.”
According to Khanyi, her message is one of empowerment, self-acceptance, and living life on one’s own terms. She also emphasized that if someone wants to have surgery, they should do it for the right reasons.
“My network of support is really robust. What I feel when I close my eyes or lie by myself in the dark defines me more than what I see in the mirror. That’s who I really am. Because of my courageous decisions, I’ve helped women become more confident and inspired to pursue their own aspirations.
“I do what I love and it serves me. It waits for me to command what’s next.”
There are many who think that having surgery can become addicting. However, based on her personal experience, Khanyi claimed she doesn’t suffer from it because she just performs what is necessary: “It would be a very expensive addiction.” We all know what we want, and to someone who doesn’t understand who I am, I think the need to pursue our goals could come off as an addiction..”
ALSO READ ; Pastor Denies Paternity Despite DNA Proof, Leaves Child Without Support
IOL