What happened to Linda Evangelista? The Canadian supermodel revealed she is left permanently deformed due to a severe side effect of a fat reduction procedure.
Linda Evangelista, aged 56, is an accomplished and one of the top supermodels from the 1990s.
She has been featured on more than 700 magazine covers and holds the record for multiple appearances on the cover of Vogue Italia. She’s also a longtime muse of photographer Steven Meisel.
She started her modeling career with Elite Model Management in 1984. She was only 19 when she launched her international high-fashion career.
Evangelista has appeared on the covers of many international magazines including Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and more.
What Happened To Linda Evangelista?
On September 22, 2021, Linda Evangelista took to Instagram to disclose that a popular fat reduction cosmetic procedure left her permanently deformed.
She started her post by addressing her followers and went on to explain why she disappeared from the public eye.
She underwent a routine fat reduction procedure called CoolSculpting five years ago to reduce the fat cells in her face. However, the procedure did the exact opposite and increased her fat cells instead.
The procedure uses cold temperatures to reduce fat deposits in certain areas of the body. But she was unaware of the risk associated with it, as per BBC.
As a side effect of the procedure, she developed Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH), which has left her unrecognizable. She underwent two painful and unsuccessful corrective surgeries.
She further added that the side effect destroyed her livelihood and sent her into a cycle of profound sadness and depression.
At the end of her post, she suggested she would be suing the company responsible for her condition. She also mentioned her intention of moving forward by going public with her story.
Linda Evangelista Face Deformed Before & After Photos 2021
Linda Evangelista has not disclosed any photos of her after the surgery that has permanently deformed her face.
There are plenty of her pictures before the surgery on social media. However, it appears Evangelista is still not ready to show her face after the horrible cosmetic procedure.
Her post definitely shows her determination to move forward and we’d wait for the day when she’ll be ready to show herself to the world.
Evangelista’s story has elicited support from many of her fans online. From stylist Karla Welch to designer Brandon Maxwell, everyone showed their support for the supermodel.