Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has revealed that her decision to undergo body enhancement surgery was motivated by her struggles with body image after childbirth and her desire to protect her mental health.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, the mother of three explained that she never had the “hourglass” figure often celebrated today, and childbirth further affected her confidence.
“I didn’t like what I looked like after my third baby. I felt like I owed it to myself to be happy and confident. I had to have work done on myself for me, not for any other person, but for my mental health – to feel good, okay, and enough,” she said.
Unlike many celebrities who remain silent after cosmetic procedures, Ogbodo stressed the importance of honesty.
“You’re a role model, and then you lie to people who look up to you. Why are you a shining star when you cannot be a torchbearer for other people?,”
“So many people just disappear and come back with a banging body. That’s not how you were born. You worked on your body. Why hide it?”
She added that she uses her life experiences to encourage women to embrace self-love and confidence.
Ogbodo noted that three cesarean sections had taken a toll on her body, making it difficult to maintain her figure.
“Nobody is moulded in perfection, especially not mothers who have gone through cesarean sections. I did mine three times; it’s not easy to maintain that kind of body. So, I won’t just disappear and come back with a flat tummy and a very nice ass. That’s not what I believe in.”
She also revealed that her husband supported her decision, understanding the struggles she faced with her body image.
Acknowledging the dangers associated with surgery, she said:
“There’s danger in everything. There’s danger in having malaria. But I knew there was nothing to be afraid of because I was in the right hands.”
