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Rodrigo Alves is known as "the human Ken doll" because of his surreal, plastic-like resemblance to Barbie's beau. But he's now in danger of losing his carefully crafted nose after dozens of surgeries left him with infections and scar tissue so extensive he can barely breathe.
Alves' 72 procedures have cost more than $750,000, and doctors have warned him that his surgical obsession may also cost him his health if he doesn't stop undergoing additional cosmetic procedures, he told the Daily Mail .
Alves said that as a result of tissue damage from multiple rhinoplasties, his nose is "sinking" and may collapse, leaving a hole in his face.
"I am scared, to be honest," he told the Daily Mail, adding that "each time is riskier than the last."
He explained that additional procedures were required to fix complications of previous botched surgeries.
"It used to be a want," he said of his procedures. "Now it is a need."
Cosmetic surgery, a specialization of plastic surgery, can have benefits for many people, including boosting self-esteem , said Dr. Alan Matarasso, a former president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. About 23 million cosmetic surgeries are done every year worldwide, and they're generally considered safe.
But like all surgeries, the procedures have risks including scarring, nerve damage, infection, and complications from surgical anesthesia. And having multiple procedures can compound the risk — one doctor told Alves on the show "Botched" in 2017 that having three surgeries in one year had "destroyed your tissue," adding that "the skin is no good."
"Ideally, you want to do the least amount of surgery that will make a patient happy," Matarasso told Insider. "Plastic surgery is safe. It's effective. It's ubiquitous. But it's not a haircut. All of these procedures have risks."
Many people have unrealistic expectations for cosmetic surgery, Dr. Dirk Kramer, a plastic surgeon in London, previously told Insider . But some can develop a psychological obsession with repeatedly getting surgical procedures, often for aesthetic reasons. This is rare, Matarasso said.
For some, the first surgery can open a "Pandora's box" of seeking additional procedures because they're never fully happy with the results, Kramer said.
That's why it's important to address an underlying issue of low self-esteem before considering cosmetic surgery, said Charlotte Markey , a psychologist.
"Self-acceptance is not just about how we look," Markey previously told Insider . "Data suggests that cosmetic procedures don't have a lasting effect on people's positive body images nor their general well-being."
If you have symptoms of body-dysmorphic disorder , a persistent feeling that one's appearance is flawed, you may be at a higher risk of surgical addiction, Matarasso said, adding that he works with psychiatrists to refer his patients to in some cases.
"Good plastic surgeons are psychiatrists with scalpels," he said.
Indicators that you should see a psychiatrist can include developing a strong, obsessive concern about a minor perceived flaw, having a history of other psychiatric issues, getting multiple procedures in a short period, and "doctor-shopping," or jumping from surgeon to surgeon for different procedures.
"The thing about plastic surgery is, as physicians, we shouldn't be operating on people unless they have realistic expectations coming in and a healthy and positive self-image," Dr. David Cangello , a plastic surgeon in New York City, told Insider.
Surgeons told Insider that if you're considering a procedure, start by finding a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and avoid people who won't list their specific certification or have another specialty.
Word of mouth is also a good way to find a good doctor, Matarasso added. He suggested asking a plastic surgeon in another city where they would go for a cosmetic procedure.
The internet, by contrast, isn't so reliable, since "everybody says they're board-certified in something," whether or not that's true or their certification qualifies them for the procedure you want, Cangello said.
At an initial consultation, a good surgeon should listen closely to why you want the procedure and what you're expecting from the results to help you decide what, if anything, best fits your unique needs, Matarasso said.
"If you're ethically doing your job well as a plastic surgeon, you're saying no to a number of patients when the risk isn't worth the outcome," Matarasso said. "The way I learned it is: I make my living on the people I operate on, and my reputation on the people I don't."
Ultimately, Matarasso said, the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery should not be taken lightly.
"Yes, plastic surgery can have emotional benefits or even physical benefits," he said. "But because it's an elective, unnecessary surgery, there are risks, and patients should be very rigorous about doing their homework."

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After spending two years transitioning into a woman – and $1.4 million on surgeries – the former “human Ken doll” looks completely different.
She’s been undergoing a string of new surgeries since coming out as transgender in 2020 – and now Jessica Alves looks completely unrecognisable.
The 38-year-old rose to fame after spending thousands having surgeries to transform into the “human Ken doll”.
But two years ago, Jessica – who lives in London – revealed she was actually transgender , and has spent the last two years altering her appearance as well as having gender reassignment surgery.
Now, after having more than 100 cosmetic procedures costing more than $1.4 million, Jessica l ooks completely different to her “Human Ken doll” days when she was known as Justin.
Photos of the media personality leaving the Kamol Cosmetic Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand show the results of her latest surgeries – which include undergoing a full facelift, head reduction surgery and a voice pitch change, The Sun reports.
Despite going under the knife again, Jessica looked to be in good spirits, flashing a ‘V’ sign as she was wheeled out of the clinic.
Jessica was rocking natural make-up for her hospital stay, with lash extensions, a flush of blush and red nail polish.
Previously, the former UK Celebrity Big Brother housemate opened up about the struggle she faces with her voice as a trans woman, saying her “androgynous” tone left people confused.
“My current voice is considered androgynous. It isn’t a male voice but it isn’t a female voice either which leaves people very confused over the phone as they don’t know if they are talking to a man or a woman,” she previously told MailOnline .
However Jessica, who had her first surgery aged 17, has also detailed her excitement experiencing life as a woman including having sex for the first time – explaining she has “always felt like Barbie”.
“The aesthetics of my vagina is exactly the same as a biological vagina. I look at it all the time,” she told a UK breakfast show This Morning in February 2021.
“In three months’ time it’s going to behave in the same way as a biological vagina; it’s elastic and it self-lubricates as well.”
She also revealed she spent $24,000 on the surgery, called penile-peritoneal vaginoplasty, where her abdominal and peritoneal lining was used to create her vagina.
Jessica, who was born Rodrigo Alves in Brazil, almost became emotional during the interview as she explained: “My life will start now.”
Jessica started hormone therapy in September 2019 before starting to transition in January 2020.
She was formerly known as the “human Ken doll” but explained deep down she was “unhappy”.
Jessica now shares inspiring messages on her social media accounts alongside pictures of her new body.
In a recent post, she wrote: “There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning.”
A Kiwi model who has done work for Playboy and Maxim has issued a warning to other young women after her breast implants sparked a crippling illness.
Ever look back at photos of yourself and wish you could bring back the radiance of your 20s? This new treatment helps ease wrinkles and redness from the inside out.
A woman who was “obsessed” with losing weight says she’s happier now than a “perfect” size 10 – revealing surgery isn’t the answer.

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After spending two years transitioning into a woman – and $1.4 million on surgeries – the former “human Ken doll” looks completely different.
She’s been undergoing a string of new surgeries since coming out as transgender in 2020 – and now Jessica Alves looks completely unrecognisable.
The 38-year-old rose to fame after spending thousands having surgeries to transform into the “human Ken doll”.
But two years ago, Jessica – who lives in London – revealed she was actually transgender , and has spent the last two years altering her appearance as well as having gender reassignment surgery.
Now, after having more than 100 cosmetic procedures costing more than $1.4 million, Jessica l ooks completely different to her “Human Ken doll” days when she was known as Justin.
Photos of the media personality leaving the Kamol Cosmetic Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand show the results of her latest surgeries – which include undergoing a full facelift, head reduction surgery and a voice pitch change, The Sun reports.
Despite going under the knife again, Jessica looked to be in good spirits, flashing a ‘V’ sign as she was wheeled out of the clinic.
Jessica was rocking natural make-up for her hospital stay, with lash extensions, a flush of blush and red nail polish.
Previously, the former UK Celebrity Big Brother housemate opened up about the struggle she faces with her voice as a trans woman, saying her “androgynous” tone left people confused.
“My current voice is considered androgynous. It isn’t a male voice but it isn’t a female voice either which leaves people very confused over the phone as they don’t know if they are talking to a man or a woman,” she previously told MailOnline .
However Jessica, who had her first surgery aged 17, has also detailed her excitement experiencing life as a woman including having sex for the first time – explaining she has “always felt like Barbie”.
“The aesthetics of my vagina is exactly the same as a biological vagina. I look at it all the time,” she told a UK breakfast show This Morning in February 2021.
“In three months’ time it’s going to behave in the same way as a biological vagina; it’s elastic and it self-lubricates as well.”
She also revealed she spent $24,000 on the surgery, called penile-peritoneal vaginoplasty, where her abdominal and peritoneal lining was used to create her vagina.
Jessica, who was born Rodrigo Alves in Brazil, almost became emotional during the interview as she explained: “My life will start now.”
Jessica started hormone therapy in September 2019 before starting to transition in January 2020.
She was formerly known as the “human Ken doll” but explained deep down she was “unhappy”.
Jessica now shares inspiring messages on her social media accounts alongside pictures of her new body.
In a recent post, she wrote: “There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning.”
A Kiwi model who has done work for Playboy and Maxim has issued a warning to other young women after her breast implants sparked a crippling illness.
Ever look back at photos of yourself and wish you could bring back the radiance of your 20s? This new treatment helps ease wrinkles and redness from the inside out.
A woman who was “obsessed” with losing weight says she’s happier now than a “perfect” size 10 – revealing surgery isn’t the answer.

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Thirty-three-year-old Justin Jedlica has been on a mission to achieve physical perfection -- but he isn't simply devoting his efforts to exercising and eating healthily. Jedlica's quest for youth and beauty has taken him to the extreme, to a world of silicone, incisions and implants.
To date, Jedlica has undergone more than 150 plastic surgeries and has been dubbed "the Human Ken Doll." Yet the New York native tells "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" that he never set out to look like the plastic figurine.
"Ever since I was in my teens, I wanted to have plastic surgery. To me, it meant luxury and it meant wealth, and that was something I wanted in my life," he explains in the above video.
Jedlica says he got his first of five nose jobs shortly after his 18th birthday, costing him nearly all of his savings at $3,500. Afterwards, he experienced a sense of empowerment.
"I felt really euphoric," he says. "I felt important to myself for the first time."
Since then, Jedlica has gotten bicep implants, triceps implants, pectoral implants, shoulder implants and more. His husband, a successful businessman, helps pay for Jedlica's procedures, but others haven't exactly been supportive.
"I've definitely been on TV shows where we've had 'professionals' try to diagnose me as having mental illness," Jedlica says with a chuckle. "I find it funny because those professionals have never seen me outside of the studio... I mean, I do understand the basic notion of body dysmorphic disorder and OCD. [But] I think I have a very clear picture of what I look like. I'm not unhappy with the way that I look."
That said, Jedlica has no qualms about going under the knife again. "If I choose to express my creativity through my plastic surgery, it's no different than someone in fashion who deals with trends," he explains. "Standards of beauty change, ideals of beauty change. I don't understand why people think you have to be committed to the human form and that you shouldn't be able to retain control to change it."
Jedlica has even taken control of his surgeries by designing his own bicep implant, as he showcases in the above video. His future plans include designing his own line of implants.
"I want to put out a silicone implant line that would be custom, because I have a lot of people write into me and say, 'Hey, where can I get shoulders like yours?'" he says. "Piece by piece, things I'm doing can be something that other people can benefit from."
For all of the media attention he has received, Jedlica adds that he still feels misunderstood by those who assume he is narcissistic and stuck-up.
"If people come up and talk to me for five minutes, I think they'll find that those things are not true at all," Jedlica says. "I'm really interested in... possibly altering people's thoughts on what beauty is or what is beauty supposed to be. It is for personal validation, but in the same way, it's also to push other people to accept and understand and broaden the spectrum of what beauty is."
"Oprah: Where Are They Now?" airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on OWN .

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