THE GREAT COSMETIC COMEBACK: WHY STARS ARE UNDOING THEIR ENHANCEMENTS

IT WASN'T so long ago that getting plastic surgery was whispered about behind closed doors.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

Today, it’s practically part of a skincare routine. Just look at Kris Jenner, the “momager” behind the Kardashian-Jenner empire, whose seemingly age-defying transformation sparked rumours of a deep-plane facelift that might have turned the clock back by a decade.

There's nothing wrong with wanting to feel good in your skin, whether that means smoothing a wrinkle or adding volume where genetics left you wanting.

But in a surprising twist, a growing number of people, including Hollywood’s most recognisable faces, are choosing to go backwards: they're undoing procedures they once celebrated.

From “more is more” to “less is best” Professor Chrysis Sofianos, a consultant plastic surgeon, told Independent Media Lifestyle in a previous interview, “This isn’t just a fleeting trend, it’s a cultural moment that invites us all to rethink what body confidence really means.

“The exaggerated curves made famous by celebrities in the late 2010s are giving way to a more athletic, natural silhouette.

“Beauty standards are shifting, and so is what we value in our bodies.”

Sometimes, the decision is deeply personal. Some say the results didn't age well. Others face medical problems, such as chronic pain, discomfort, or difficulty finding clothes that fit.

“Many people feel physically uncomfortable or no longer recognise themselves in the mirror,” Sofianos adds.

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