Nigerian actress Uche Ogbodo has disclosed that dissatisfaction with her appearance prompted her to undergo a non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedure. The 40-year-old shared the revelation in a day-one post-procedure documentary on her Instagram page on Friday.
Ogbodo's Cosmetic History and Motivation
Ogbodo was no stranger to cosmetic surgery. Premium Times earlier reported that she was among the actresses who had undergone bum enlargement surgery. In her latest procedure, she opted for facial rejuvenation, which encompasses cosmetic treatments that help restore a younger appearance by addressing concerns such as loose skin, wrinkles, sunspots, and loss of facial volume. The treatments can be either non-surgical or surgical.
Ogbodo stressed that she was not trying to achieve perfection. She said her goal was to look refreshed, youthful and confident while still looking like herself. In the raw video, she said: "This is day one after my facial rejuvenation. This is a raw video, no filter. Everywhere is swollen. My whole face is swollen. Honestly, I don’t know. I look so different. I don’t even- I don’t like how I look. But I think I’m, it’s gonna get better. The doctor told me it’s gonna get better. I look fine now. So let’s see what happens."
Her Message and Advice to Others
In the accompanying caption, she wrote: "Day 1 of giving my face the love, care and attention it deserves. I’m not chasing perfection. I’m simply choosing to look refreshed, youthful, confident and very much like myself. No hiding. No apologies. No pressure to age a certain way. This is my face. My journey. My choice. And baby, are we about to glow or what? Goddess mode activated."
Ogbodo also advised people dissatisfied with their appearance to consider facial rejuvenation, provided they can afford it. According to her, she chose to alter her appearance because she could afford the cost. She said: "I’m a woman who believes in one thing: if you don’t like it, change it. I’m not about to sit down and complain about something I have the power to improve. I love my face, I love myself, but babes, we can always upgrade! So yes."
The Procedure and Safety Emphasis
She revealed that she went to Marvels Aesthetics Hub for the procedure, saying: "I had threads + fillers + PDO done to lift, restore volume, smooth out lines and give me that fresh, youthful, well-rested look, without surgery."
The actress stressed that anyone seeking to enhance their appearance should prioritise safety by undergoing the procedure at a recognised medical facility staffed by qualified doctors. She added: "This is also why I created Baddie In Transit Consult because if we’re going to enhance, let’s do it properly, intentionally and safely. I go the extra mile to help women find the right doctors, clinics and aesthetic professionals for their plastic surgery and aesthetics journeys."
Backstory and Career
The actress’s decision to undergo facial rejuvenation came a month after she announced her separation from her husband, Bobby Maris, following eight years of marriage. Ogbodo said she was tired of the "princess" who married her, adding that she had devoted eight years of her life to the relationship. She also questioned whether she would have to die before the "crown of thorns" would fit her properly, and why society considers it unacceptable for a woman to admit that she is tired of her marriage.
The actress rose to prominence in 2006 after making her acting debut in "Another Bondage." Since then, she has appeared in several films, including "Four Sisters", "Players", "Your Holiness", "Your Last Action", "Honour My Will", "The Laptop" and "Royal Palace."
