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24th September 2021
02:41pm BST

"It increased, not decreased, my fat cells and left me permanently deformed even after undergoing two painful, unsuccessful, corrective surgeries. I have been left, as the media has described, 'unrecognisable.'"
She continued to explain, "I have developed Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia or PAH, a risk of which I was not made aware of before I had the procedures."
"PAH has not only destroyed my livelihood, it has sent me into a cycle of deep depression, profound sadness, and the lowest depths of self-loathing. In the process, I have become a recluse," she continued.
"With the lawsuit, I am moving forward to rid myself of my shame, and going public with my story."
"I would like to walk out my door with my head held high, despite not looking like myself any longer," the model shared.
Fans of the supermodel showered her with praise for being so open and honest about what happened to her.
She was praised for her courage and strength.
"It is so important and beautiful when someone steps out of the shadow and are brutally honest and real. Thank you for being beautiful inside and out," Helena Christensen wrote.Explore more on these topics: