Transgender YouTuber Gigi Gorgeous has opened up about a harrowing experience with illegal silicon butt injections, describing it as a “horror story” filled with regret and health risks. In a candid YouTube video and her book “The T Guide: Our Trans Experiences and a Celebration of Gender Expression — Man, Woman, Nonbinary and Beyond,” Gorgeous shared the details of this risky procedure she underwent in pursuit of a more voluptuous figure.
The Allure and Danger of Illegal Procedures
Gigi initially underwent a Brazilian butt lift, which involved liposuction and fat transfer. However, she later experimented with silicon injections, which she described as less expensive but far more dangerous. She attended “pumping parties” organized by a personal trainer named Lisa, where injections were administered haphazardly with little regard for safety or symmetry.
A Frightening Incident in New York
The YouTube influencer vividly recalls an incident in a New York City restaurant’s bathroom, where, in a moment of realization and panic, she attempted to remove the recently injected silicon from her body. This experience, which left silicone on the restroom floor, marked a turning point in her perspective on such procedures.
The Aftermath and Shift to Safer Alternatives
Despite initially continuing to see Lisa for injections, Gigi eventually stopped the treatments after noticing a significant lump on her thigh. The lump resolved over time, and she decided to focus on building her physique naturally at the gym, moving away from risky injection procedures.
Gigi Gorgeous’ story sheds light on the dangers and potential health hazards of illegal cosmetic procedures, especially those targeting vulnerable communities like the transgender community. Her experience serves as a cautionary tale about the lengths individuals may go to conform to certain beauty standards and the importance of prioritizing health and safety in body modification choices.