Lifestyle and beauty influencer Layefa Ebitonmo has shared her candid experience with undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a popular cosmetic procedure designed to enhance body shape by transferring fat to the buttocks. The outspoken content creator detailed her journey in a video on her YouTube channel, addressing misconceptions, family reactions, and the recovery process.
Ebitonmo revealed that she paid ₦2.1 million for her surgery in 2022. Despite initial concerns from loved ones, she remained resolute in her decision.
“I didn’t really mind if my family didn’t want me to do it. It is something I wanted to do for myself. And I did it. It’s my decision. Am I a child?” she said, emphasizing her autonomy.
She also shared emotional moments from her recovery, recalling how her mother was deeply worried about her well-being.
“My mum used to call every day in the hospital. Every two seconds, she would ask, ‘Is she okay?’ When she called me and saw blood on my neck, she screamed ‘Jesus! I am coming to Lagos now.’”
While acknowledging that the post-surgery experience can be uncomfortable, she debunked myths surrounding the procedure, particularly the belief that it affects fertility.
“It’s a misconception that one won’t be able to have a child after doing BBL. That is the one thing I can say I did my research on.”
Ebitonmo’s openness adds to the growing conversation around body enhancement procedures, personal choices, and societal perceptions of beauty.
