Cape Town – Media personality Lalla Hirayama recently shared a health update with her fans after undergoing two surgeries in four days, following a diagnosis of grade 3 cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN3).
She emphasised the importance of cervical health and regular pap smears.
In her post, Lalla reflected on her journey, revealing that before moving to Stellenbosch, she struggled with feelings of inauthenticity and depression.
This led her to reassess her values and priorities.
Lalla said that she is now embracing a slower, more genuine lifestyle, focusing on her natural self rather than societal pressures related to beauty and success.
She wrote:
“I have finally had my breast explant!
2 surgeries in 4 days & I couldn’t be more grateful
My first surgery was more of a rushed surprise but this one has been something I’ve wanted for quite some time
Before I moved to Stellies & walked away from a life & world I worked so hard to be part of I had been wrestling with feelings of inauthenticity & severe depression
Now that I have spent time in a slower more gentle life I have started to step away from what I always valued as important; physical beauty, societal relevance, designer clothes, etc. There is a lot to unpack here, maybe one day I’ll go in to it more
Slowly I am coming back to my natural self. Becoming a sovereign being in a way- stepping out of the ‘matrix’, not ruled by economic opportunities, popularity or other people’s opinions
Again I know I am in a position of privilege to say this, there are those that still don’t have basic human rights. I am only talking about my experience in a very materialistic industry
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Over the last year & a half I have shed a lot of layers of my old self, physically & mentally. My heart has shifted & so have my values.
Technically I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m not following a plan. I just know what feels good deep down & I’ve decided to follow that
I had my breast augmentation when I was 19.
Being sexy, more feminine, more appealing to the male gaze was what I thought women should aspire to.
That, other emotional scars & ‘the industry’ led me down a road of insecurity, bad relationships, unhealthy view of sex, bad relationship with my body, panic disorder, depression & other issues
Gosh there’s an ocean-deep pit I sit in when I face my darkness. My mental state from then to now, & I’m still trying to unlearn things as I go. With no expectations, no preconceived ideas. Some weeks I take 10 steps back, & others I can run 100 forward. But I have learned a lot of patience & acceptance
With this all being said, I do want to mention how much I value the aesthetic medical industry! I am grateful for my breast implants-even with the negative. It played a role in my life’s journey; the good, the bad & the ugly
It would be sad to get this far only to regret it all”
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
