Ugandan socialite based in South Africa, Zari Hassan, has shared her experiences with cosmetic surgery, warning women to carefully consider the financial and lifestyle implications before making any decisions.
Zari, who has undergone stomach surgery herself, advised women to weigh the costs involved, as they don't end with the surgeon's fees. She urged financially unstable women to exercise caution, reminding them that no one should make them feel bad about their bodies.
She also stressed the importance of living a healthy lifestyle after cosmetic surgery, including monitoring one's diet, exercising regularly, and taking vitamins and supplements. Hassan believes that women should make informed decisions based on their financial capability and willingness to embrace the post-surgery commitments.
In her own life, Hassan has undergone two costly body enhancement surgeries: tummy surgery and leg surgery to remove excess fat. She clarified that these surgeries involved the removal of fat from specific areas of her body, rather than the addition of synthetic materials.
Zari emphasized that there is no shame in undergoing cosmetic surgery, and that it is often misunderstood by the public. She explained that her choice was aimed at addressing concerns like a post-pregnancy "mummy tummy" that persisted despite her exercise efforts.
In South Africa, cosmetic surgery is considered a lifestyle choice, provided one can financially afford it. Hassan encouraged women to approach cosmetic surgery with the right mindset, making well-informed decisions and considering the full scope of the procedure, both financially and in terms of post-surgery lifestyle changes.
