Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared the personal reasons behind her decision to undergo body enhancement surgery, citing struggles with body image after childbirth.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, the mother of three revealed that although she had always been naturally busty, her figure after having children no longer gave her confidence.
Uche Ogbodo admitted that she became unhappy with her appearance after welcoming her third child and decided to opt for cosmetic surgery for her mental and emotional well-being.
“I didn’t have an hourglass shape. Starting to have babies didn’t help matters for me. I didn’t like what I saw when I looked at myself after my third child. I felt I owed it to myself to be happy and confident.
“The surgery wasn’t for anyone else but for me, for my mental health to feel good, okay, and enough. I am enough competition for myself,” Ogbodo explained.
Uche Ogbodo also said she chose to be transparent about her transformation, stressing the importance of honesty among public figures.
“In this country, people, especially celebrities, are often not honest. You’re a role model, yet you lie to those who genuinely love you. Many undergo procedures, disappear, and then return with new bodies without admitting they worked on themselves. Why hide it when you can inspire other women with your story?” she added.
Ogbodo explained that her openness forms part of her mission to encourage women struggling with self-esteem, using her journey as a source of hope and inspiration.
She further revealed that her husband gave her full support, understanding her challenges with body image and the need to regain confidence.
