DESPITE being labelled as the most dangerous plastic surgery in the world, the notorious Brazilian Butt Lift - BBL - remains as popular as ever.
But now, after having forked out thousands and going through excruciating pain to get the body of her dreams, one woman's revealed she regrets having gone under the knife two years ago.
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Sharing her story on TikTok, Nicole Amelia (@therealnicolita_), from New Jersey, the US, explained why she wished she could go back in time.
Back in high school, the bartender said in her video, Nicole used to ooze with confidence.
''I was only 115lbs but my skinniness didn't matter to me.''
However, at some point people around Nicole started pointing out her natural built as a flaw, which ultimately affected her self-esteem.
''My best friend's dad used to tell me I looked like a 12-year-old boy because of how skinny I was. That used to really bother me.''
The mean comments didn't stop there - one of Nicole's first love interests in college would make fun of her petite figure and to make matters worse, he'd like photos of girls who were more curvy.
By the next few years, Nicole grew insecure about how she looked and started working out at the gym.
''And that was great - it helped me out a lot, I gained a lot of weight.''
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But although things were looking up, a bad break-up with her then-boyfriend changed everything and Nicole suddenly found herself getting a BBL.
''I paid a lot of money and went through a lot of pain because of how I thought society wanted to see me and because I felt so insecure based on the things that happened to me in my life.
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''I won't lie - I looked great. But honestly, beauty fades so it's best to find confidence from within,'' she reminded her thousands of followers.
''It's fine if you want a few nips and tucks here and there - but just make sure you're doing it for yourself and no one else.''
Hearing Nicole's story, social media users flocked to comments where they thanked her for being so open and honest about her experience.
One wrote: ''A grown man should never comment on a young girl’s body, I’m so glad you found confidence within yourself!!''
Another penned: ''I had no problem with my looks either until ppl pointed out my *flaws*.''
''Sounds like my story to the T. I've wanted a bbl but never had the money.
''I needed to hear this,'' a third saw the video just in time.
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''Yup…. I never once thought poorly of myself / my skinniness.
''hen I got to college & the things people would say were horrible. I feel awful now,'' a person reminded others to be kind to one another.
