Nigerian radio presenter and actor Omotunde Adebowale David, also known as Lolo1, recently discussed the reasons behind why many women opt for body enhancement.
In a podcast with comedian Ogbolor called Say My Piece Podcast, Lolo1 mentioned that the trend of women getting plastic surgery has become commonplace.
She confessed that if she had the financial means, she would have considered getting breast reduction surgery herself.
Lolo1, who is a single mother, revealed that she had been bullied in the past due to having larger breasts than her peers, leading to unwanted attention and objectification.
She emphasized that many women who choose to alter their appearance through surgery often do so out of insecurity and trauma.
She also acknowledged that societal pressure, including from men, plays a significant role in women’s decisions to undergo cosmetic procedures.
“Whether you like it or not, it has become a norm; we are talking Body Enhancement. If I could have afforded it, I would have done breast reduction when I was younger because I had more boobs than girls my age at that time, and I didn’t see it as a symbol. Growing up, I got a lot of negative attention for it. Do you know how long I have been sexualized?
I can tell you that many of the women who do body modification feel insecure.
When you say a woman is insecure, it is always a response to some kind of trauma. The major part is men make you feel that way”.
