Khanyi Mbau draws Michael Jackson comparisons after latest surgery

Khanyi Mbau

Cape Town — South African actress, Khanyi Mbau, has shocked South Africans once again after her latest cosmetic makeover, as she now bears a resemblance to the late Michael Jackson.

Mbau has a history of extreme makeovers and since making her breakthrough on TV more than 10 years ago, her appearance has undergone drastic changes including skin whitening, plastic surgery and botox. Her latest surgery included blepharoplasty to reduce the heavy skin on around her eyelids and a Subnasal lip lift to add shape to her lips.

She uploaded a video one week after her surgery where her face was still swollen following the treatment. She was undergoing special care to help the healing process.

“I will be going into the Hyperbaric oxygen chamber, to boost, stimulate and accelerate healing with pure oxygen, this treatment will help with the inflammation, and bruising and repair the scars,” she said.

 

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According to TshisaLIVE, Mbau said she does not undergo surgery because she has self-esteem issues, but does believe that beauty is a deep sense of oneself. She said it was subjective and rooted in self-expression, so she was not phased by any mean comments.

“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,” she said.

She said her message is one of self-acceptance and that people should live life the way they want to. While she also understands surgery can be addictive, she does what serves her best.

“It would be a very expensive addiction. I feel we all know what our desires are and the drive to achieving them may come across as an addiction to someone who has no idea what I am about,” she said.

While Khanyi insists she is not bothered by any mean comments, that has not stopped X users from commenting that she has turned herself into a female Micahel Jackson.

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