Andrea Ivanova, 27, has spent an estimated £20,000 on lip filler alone in her quest for extreme beauty – and new photos show her dramatic transformation from her natural appearance
A woman who claims to have the “world’s biggest lips” has revealed what she looked like before beginning her dramatic transformation.
Since 2018, Andrea Ivanova, a 27-year-old woman from Bulgaria, has spent an estimated £20,000 on lip filler alone in pursuit of her extreme aesthetic. Now a social media personality, she has also undergone multiple procedures including chin enlargement and reshaping, jaw contouring, cheekbone enhancement and extensive lip augmentation.
In recently released “before” photos, Andrea appears with naturally proportioned features — a stark contrast to her current dramatically altered appearance.
“I like exaggerated things — huge lips, a face with many fillers, heavy and eccentric make-up,” she explained. “Natural beauty is boring to me, so I decided to change my appearance radically.”
Andrea says she intentionally strives to stand out, embracing what she calls “eccentric beauty.” Her passion for transformation even led her to undergo six facial procedures in a single day — something her usual doctor refused to do due to safety concerns.
Undeterred, Andrea found a surgeon in Germany who agreed to perform the treatments in February of last year. The procedures, however, came with significant physical discomfort.
“I had pain all over my face. My jaw and chin hurt a lot, and it was hard to smile,” she said at the time. “There was a pulling sensation across my cheekbones, but I knew it was normal because the filler hadn’t yet settled.”
Despite the swelling, bruising, and difficulty eating, Andrea insisted her lips didn’t hurt and described the pain as manageable.
“The more filler there is, the less the area hurts,” she claimed. “It’s only a slight discomfort.”
Although Andrea was initially thrilled with the results, even her German doctor has since voiced concerns about the long-term effects of her extreme cosmetic regimen — particularly the risk of necrosis, a serious condition in which tissue dies due to poor blood supply.
The NHS warns that necrosis can be caused by trauma, radiation, or chemical exposure and may even be life-threatening.
“There are risks like inflammation and fever, especially with so many injections at once,” Andrea admitted. “But I trust my doctor. They’re a great professional in cosmetic surgery.”
Andrea says she’s aware of the potential dangers, but she remains committed to her aesthetic goals.
“You shouldn’t judge people for their appearance — everyone has different tastes,” she said. “It makes me very happy, and I plan to continue doing multiple injections in a single day in the future.”
Plastic surgeon and aesthetic doctor Dr Leonard Josipovic blasted Andrea’s doctor for carrying out the procedures, saying: “Boundaries have been crossed.”
“As a board-certified plastic surgeon, I believe our role is not just to enhance appearances, but to protect patient safety, uphold ethical standards, and prioritise long-term wellbeing,” he told The Mirror.
“What we’re seeing here goes far beyond aesthetic enhancement – this is extreme body modification, and it raises serious red flags around medical responsibility.
“Repeated overfilling of the lips and face, especially in high-risk areas like the lips and nose, can lead to irreversible complications – including tissue death, vascular occlusion, permanent disfigurement, or even blindness. Allowing this degree of overcorrection is not in line with responsible, ethical medical practice.”
Dr Josipovic added: “Aesthetic medicine should never be about shock value. It’s meant to empower patients and enhance natural beauty – not compromise health. When boundaries like this are crossed, it reflects a breakdown in proper patient screening, ethical oversight, and clinical judgement. As professionals, we must be brave enough to say no.”
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