A woman who underwent a string of cosmetic procedures in Turkey is now practically unrecognisable from before – but some people think the change is too drastic
A woman underwent a facial transformation so dramatic, some people are convinced she’s going to need a new passport.
Plastic surgery is a major decision with lots of things to consider; risk, cost and recovery time all play a part, and not all insecurities or self doubts can be cured by a surgeon’s knife. If you’re looking to get cosmetic work done, it’s important to go into it well researched and assured it’s a decision that’s been made for your benefit, not anybody else’s.
Though there’s absolutely nothing wrong with ageing naturally, many people still want to delay or erase evidence of the passage of time on their faces, while others wish to alter features they’ve never particularly liked about themselves. When done well, plastic surgery can give people a new lease of life, improve their confidence and self-worth, and help them feel more comfortable in their own skin.
One woman, named Josephine, ventured to Turkey for a dramatic transformation that left people dumbstruck. The makeover was shared on Instagram by Este Istanbul, which advertises itself on social media as a venue for facial plastic surgery, dental treatment and cosmetic products.
Este boasts 640K followers on Instagram, with people regularly amazed by some of the dramatic transformations shared by the account. In fact, some are so extraordinary, they leave some social media users convinced the transformation is a fake, created by artificial intelligence or enhanced by editing software.
The Este shared a carousel of images showcasing Josephine’s plastic surgery before a litany of procedures, as well as several from afterwards, too.
Accompanying the pictures, the aesthetic clinic penned: “Josephine underwent a transformative journey at our clinic, where she had rhinoplasty, V-shape jawline, mid-face lift, under-eye rejuvenation, and upper eyelid surgery four years ago. To further enhance her results, she also opted for CO2 laser resurfacing.
“Her dedication to maintaining her beauty and the expertise of our team have resulted in stunning, long-lasting outcomes that continue to highlight her natural elegance and youthful appearance.”
People flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts. One person said: “Beautiful work” while another declared: “Wow. She needs a new passport.”
In reference to Josephine’s neutral facial expression in the photos, one person quipped: “I’d be smiling if I was her”. Another joked: “From Grandma to GLAM MA” while someone else observed: “It’s like mother and daughter”.
One Instagram user declared the clinic’s work “genius” while many others simply shared their desire for a similar set of procedures in a bid to achieve the same kind of result.
Some people weren’t impressed and felt the transformation went a little too far: “Is the goal to not be recognised by your grandkids?” And another person added: “What the hell is happening in Turkey. Sorcery?”