WATCH: Khanyi Mbau’s Face Surgery Goes Viral – Critics and Fans Weigh In
**WATCH: Khanyi Mbau’s Face Surgery Goes Viral – Critics and Fans Weigh In**
South African actress Khanyi Mbau has once again made waves on social media, this time by sharing a video of her face following cosmetic surgery. Known for her bold and unfiltered persona, Mbau decided to undergo surgery to achieve a more permanent, structured, and youthful appearance, moving away from her previous reliance on Botox and fillers.
### Khanyi Mbau Speaks After Face Surgery
Taking to her Instagram account, Mbau openly discussed the procedures she underwent: a blepharoplasty, which removes excess skin from the eyelids, and a subnasal lip lift to enhance her lip shape. In a video posted shortly after her surgery, Mbau described her face as feeling like it was “wrapped in cling wrap.” Despite the immediate post-surgery swelling and discomfort, she expressed excitement about the results.
“So I am literally a few hours out of surgery. I think it’s been about four hours since surgery. I’ve only started getting my life back. As you can see, I’m super swollen. I’m okay,” Mbau reassured her followers in the video.
### Mzansi Reacts
The video was widely shared, including on the popular celebrity gossip and entertainment blog Maphephandaba’s Instagram account, sparking a range of reactions from fans and critics alike. Some speculated that Mbau’s latest venture into cosmetic surgery might set a new trend, while others praised her for being candid about her beauty enhancements. As always, opinions were divided, with some disapproving of her choices and others staunchly defending her right to make decisions that bring her happiness.
Here’s what some of the commenters had to say:
– **daveen_daicker**: “Perfection is a disease of a nation (Pretty hurts, pretty hurts) 🎼🎶”
– **sange_gina**: “Watch this become a trend bcoz first they criticize and then they copy.”
– **nemagifts.co**: “Love the fact that she’s transparent with everything ✨”
– **fatso_mashigo**: “Hey! This is her life journey, her money, her rules. If buying a new face makes her happy and gives her peace in her life then so be it.❤️”
– **ntebo.papi**: “Love it for her can’t wait to c how she will look like after healing 🔥”
### Conclusion
Khanyi Mbau’s openness about her cosmetic surgery journey continues to captivate and polarize her audience. Whether setting trends or breaking them, her choices underscore the ongoing dialogue around beauty standards and personal autonomy. As Mbau continues to heal and share her progress, all eyes will undoubtedly remain on her, waiting to see the final outcome of her latest transformation.
