Plastic surgeon warns people about getting dangerous procedures after OnlyFans star died
Charisa Bossinakis
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A doctor is warning against dangerous cosmetic procedures after an OnlyFans influencer died.
It’s no secret that more and more women are turning to the subscription-only service platform as a new form of income.
And while OnlyFans is becoming more popular, some of its biggest content creators have undergone plastic surgery in an effort to boost their profile.
Earlier this year, glamor model Katie Price who launched an account in 2022, admitted she had yet another breast augmentation to keep up with the competitive market.
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“I've had them big, small, but this is the biggest I've had them and people always say to me 'why did you get them done?' because in the day time I will never have them out, even on my Instagram you won't see them out, I do them purely for me but also I do it for OnlyFans,” she shared on The Kyle and Jackie O Show.
But in some cases, getting ahead comes with deadly consequences.
Last month, it was reported that Christina Ashten Gourkani, the OnlyFans model best known for being Kim Kardashian's doppelgänger, passed away after following a botched ‘medical procedure’.
According to Complex, the family had launched a GoFundMe for the 34-year-old who went into cardiac arrest hours after recovering from surgery.
Dr David Shafer, a New York-based double board-certified plastic surgeon, has warned against people 'overdoing it' with cosmetic surgery.
He notes that increasingly more patients are trying to 'pushing the envelope'.
He told the Daily Mail: "Having over exaggerated features certainly attracts social media attention. Filters don't help the situation as they blur the lines between reality and fantasy.
“People are certainly pushing the envelope, but this is where the responsibility of the plastic surgeon is important. Sometimes, and more often than you would think, we have to say no to patients.”
He added that the most commonly asked procedures were breast and butt enhancements, including the Brazilian butt lift.
Dr Shafer also advised people to avoid being wooed by ‘Instagram-famous’ doctors.
“If it seems too good to be true, there is probably something you don't understand,' the plastic surgeon said.
“Make sure you meet with your doctor to discuss your goals and risks and benefits of the surgery.
"Also, make sure you understand the recovery required as most surgeries do require specific recovery plans.”
His parting advice is apt: "Too much of something is never good."
You heard the man, do your research, people.