We live in an era where a lot of people shy away from telling the truth about their bodies. And while getting plastic surgery is a personal choice, sometimes, it is worth being open and honest about your journey — especially when it comes to celebs. After all, there are so many women who struggle with body positivity, and seeing celebs claim they’re all natural when they've actually had work done can give people a distorted view of reality.
That said, one of the main reasons why many people respect K. Michelle is because she’s so honest. When it comes to her personal life, struggles she’s faced, and even body modifications, the “Can’t Raise A Man” singer has been an open book.
In case you missed it, the star opened up about having to get four surgeries and two blood transfusions as a result of illegal silicone injections. And her recovery is far from over.
“Now we know the outcome of these injections,” she tells People. “Before it was up in the air, but now we know the outcome, that your body cannot handle foreign objects in it.”
The publication reports that she learned about a man in Atlanta who injects your butt and hips with silicone to achieve a more curvy figure.
While K. Michelle did move forward with the procedure and was happy with her results, things took a scary turn for the star. In 2017, she started having symptoms that she couldn’t explain, including migraines, fatigue, and terrible pain in her back and legs.
Her doctors were under the impression that she had lupus, but it was actually the silicone spreading down her legs, damaging her tissues, and threatening her overall health.
The singer became so ill she had to undergo two blood transfusions. “It’s the scariest thing in life, and I’m a tough girl,” she said. She then had three additional surgeries to remove dead and dying tissue. “I had these lumps and I was very disfigured.”
Aside from the controversy on social media, it’s important for everyone to know that body modification comes with a huge risk. And it’s crucial to always consult with a licensed professional before undergoing any procedures.
While we doubt that we’ll see K. Michelle dancing in videos again after receiving so much backlash, we do wish her a speedy recovery with her reconstructive surgeries.
