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Jessi Ngatikaura Details Facial Surgery, Says Recovery Triggered an Identity Crisis

The reality star outlined eyelid surgery with fat grafting alongside significant swelling during a months-long recovery.

Overview

  • Ngatikaura said she underwent upper and lower blepharoplasty along with facial fat grafting in December.
  • In a Jan. 14 video, she reported pronounced swelling three weeks post-op, described two days in protective goggles, and called the experience an identity crisis.
  • She estimated about five to six weeks before she starts to feel like herself again, with final results taking months to settle.
  • She said makeup creasing and facial hollowness after weight loss and dissolving fillers motivated the procedures.
  • She addressed negative comments and comparisons to co-star Demi Engemann, and said she may share early recovery footage to help others understand what to expect.