LEFT SIDE IMAGE (black outfit) features The Birds Papaya (Sarah) from a instagram video posted on June 6, 2024. (body slimming filter detected). RIGHT SIDE IMAGE (bathing suit) features The Birds Papaya (Sarah) from a instagram video posted on June 25, 2024 (Getty images, no filter).

    • facialSwelling@lemmy.caOP
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      3 months ago

      I think Alix represents a 23 year old top model who trained hard for the show. She’s not telling anyone she’s just like us. Alix documented her breast implants. I respect Alix’s honest approach and conversations about her struggles with body image. Alix appears to gave gained muscle/ weight for the show. I can watch Alix and cheer her on I don’t feel the need to compare. When Sarah filters and edits I beat myself up, I’m a few years younger than Sarah and when I see her skin so perfect, I start to get angry at myself mainly because she tells us she’s just like us and doesn’t filter. I expect my complexion to look like Sarah’s. Seeing Alix inspires me to hit the gym. Sarah depresses me.

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        3 months ago

        Janette too. She clearly works so hard to be strong and it always inspires me to workout too. She’s also very open about surgeries she’s had done.

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          Hi 🙂you just made me blush. 🙏🏼One thing to note: TBP downplays medical procedures she gets because they are non surgical. Over a year ago TBP mentioned getting a fancy facial–the medical procedure she was gifted- Sofwave- is not a facial. Sofwave is laser mixed with intense ultrasound- technology that had to get FDA approval. It’s not a facial at all. I also had Sofwave, I was told it takes a long time to see the difference. When the treatment finally took, the difference on my jawline and jowels is pretty amazing. I had invasive jawline tightening surgery in 2019 (EmbraceRF) and Sofwave out performed EmbraceRF! TBP always pushes how “real” she is. I think that’s part of what can make her followers depressed. My estimate is that TBP has had equal if not more non-evasive medical procedures and injections than I have. I’ve had a lot. *This isn’t a promotion for Sofwave. It’s great procedure but it’s expensive and requires yearly maintenance. That’s why I’m saving for a facelift. Note: *I’d trade all the treatments in the world for kids and a partner. TBH it’s kinda sad why I still care about this stuff. I have no retirement plan and basically started over in 2023. I need to make up time. In my 30’s I was straight up vain and trying to cover up a life of excess with fillers and Botox. It wasn’t a good look. I’d love to say looks don’t matter in the industry I work but sadly they do. People like Sarah make it even harder. This isn’t my before and after for Sofwave but it will give you an idea.

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            I always learn so much about the medical cosmetic world from you. It’s something most women keep hidden. Thanks for shining a light on the process. You are beautiful and it’s such a shame your industry places such a value on youth when wisdom comes from experience and that means the older people are the ones with the most valuable information to share and have the chops to disseminate it properly for mass consumption.

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              3 months ago

              You are an amazing soul ❤️I LOVE your posts. I think shining a light on influencer fraud - as you all do here, is beyond important. Thank you