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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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People.com Lifestyle Health 'Human Ken Doll' Undergoes 51st Plastic Surgery Procedure: 'I'm a Perfectionist'
Rodrigo Alves has spent over $465,000 on plastic surgery
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'Human Ken Doll' Undergoes 51st Plastic Surgery Procedure: 'I'm a Perfectionist'
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Rodrigo Alves aka the ‘Human Ken doll’ has just had his 51st plastic surgery procedure, this time receiving a CO2 laser treatment to improve the texture of his skin.
Alves, 33, tells PEOPLE he has now spent 375,000 British pounds (about $465,000) on all of his plastic surgery plus 105 aesthetic procedures. He decided to go under the knife after being teased for his appearance as a child growing up in Brazil.
“I used to to be fat and didn’t fit into the Brazilian beauty stereotype, and for that reason I used to get bullied by boys and singled out at school growing up in Brazil,” he says. “I also had a very wide nose and my nickname was ‘potato nose.’ ”
Alves had his first plastic surgery procedure done at the age of 17 to remove his male breast tissue (gynecomastia), and continued to get plastic surgery to achieve his ideal aesthetic.
“My dream was to look like a Disney prince, but now after so many surgeries I look like a doll and not like a Disney prince,” he says.
Still, that hasn’t stopped him from getting more surgery. Last week, Alves went to Dr. Payman Simoni to get a Smart Skin Fractional CO2 laser treatment to smooth the appearance of his skin.
“I’m a perfectionist with everything that I do, and when comes to my appearance I really go the extra mile,” says Alves, who hopes his latest procedure will help improve the appearance of scars leftover from his acne and an eyebrow lift he had two years ago. “I wear a lot of make up to conceal my scars and marks, and it is very time-consuming. Having the CO2 treatment means that I will be able to get ready faster and wear less make up.”
Alves is still healing after the procedure, but is already prepared to have it done again if he is not satisfied with the first round results.
“Today my skin started to peel off and it looks red, but I can notice that the enlarged pores and scars have been improved quite significantly,” he says. “However, to achieve the porcelain skin look I may need one more session, but I will now need to wait three months for round two.”
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In addition, Alves is seeking a doctor to perform his eighth nose job because his surgeries have left him with breathing problems.
“July last year I had to have my nose reconstructed after having an infection, and unfortunately I can’t breath properly,” he says. “I want to breathe again, and obviously, to have a perfect-looking nose.”
He is also considering weight loss surgery.
“My metabolism is starting to slow down,” says Alves. “I have been gaining weight recently, and all my best outfits don’t fit me anymore. I’m considering lipo on my back and legs, but before that I’m trying a liquid diet where I only drink green pressed juices.”
Alves acknowledges that he no longer looks like his old self, but doesn’t see that as a bad thing.
“I fought against my genes,” he says. “I wasn’t born this way — I made myself this way with tons of plastic surgery, silicone implants and liposuction.”

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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.”
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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.
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