Everyone has their own special kind of beauty, and it’s our differences that make the world such a vibrant and incredible place.
But many people struggle with how they look because of the unrealistic standards set by the fashion industry and media. These standards make us see our “flaws” in a bad way, leading some to use a lot of makeup, get injections, or even undergo surgery to feel better about themselves.
While some folks are okay with just a few small changes, others go all out with surgeries.
One example is 24-year-old Andrea Ivanova, who is really focused on making her lips bigger.
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Andrea has had lip injections with hyaluronic acid, and now her lips are really big! She dreams of having the biggest lips in the world, and she says she’s getting closer to that goal.
Originally from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, she has been going through a lot of costly and risky procedures.
So far, she has had 27 treatments and her lips have grown four times their original size, according to Unilad.
“I really love them and I feel so much more confident,” Andrea shared with Jam Press.
Spent about $5,000
Her odd lifestyle is not free.
Each injection costs about $150 in Bulgaria – and she has thus spent about $5,000 on the enlargement of her lips according to Malay Mail.
The young woman, who says she studied German philology at the university in Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, feels like she hasn’t learned enough yet.
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She desires fuller lips, even though doctors recommend she shouldn’t get any more injections.
The reason she craves them is clear: Andrea aims to have the largest lips in the world.
While she hasn’t officially set the world record yet, she feels confident that her lips are the “biggest in the world.”
“Many guys from different countries message me on my social media, offering money, trips, and inviting me to meet up all the time,” she shares.
A number of her followers, who seem to know a lot about this topic, also insist that no one has lips bigger than this 22-year-old.
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Trouble eating after the procedures
She calls her lips “lovely” and thinks there are more treatments ahead.
“Some doctors believe I should stop, but my doctor told me he’ll do more injections if I wait for at least two months,” she shares according to the website.
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In connection with the lip enlargements, Andrea now has to make some sacrifices.
I really love my new lips! Eating was tough right after the injection, and it got even harder for a couple of days after that. But the good news is, I can eat whatever I want now, she explained.
Pays no attention to lips haters
Andrea might have a unique look, but it’s her body, and she gets to choose what to do with it. Even though she faces a lot of negativity online, she mostly just brushes it off.
“I believe everyone should be able to look however they choose.”
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