Khanyi wore a stylishly embellished suit dress with matching accessories, but it was her face that caught everyone’s attention. Images from the event quickly circulated on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a wave of commentary and criticism. Some users remarked that she looked “scary,” while others made controversial and harsh comparisons.
One user posted: “She has a permanent surprise look mixed with eating a lemon,” referring to her tight facial expression. Others claimed she was “unrecognisable” and expressed concern over the extent of her cosmetic procedures.
The Procedures Behind the Transformation
This is not the first time Khanyi Mbau’s appearance has become a trending topic. Over the years, she has openly shared her journey with cosmetic enhancements. Her recent surgeries include a fox eye lift, lip lift, and upper blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). But the transformation doesn’t stop there.
Khanyi has undergone a series of aesthetic procedures, such as:
Breast augmentation
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Liposuction and body sculpting
Botox and facial fillers
Skin lightening treatments
Veneers and gum-reduction surgery
Hair implants
In a previous Instagram Story, Khanyi explained that her goal was to have a face that looked “filtered and face-tuned in real life.” She also shared that the recovery process involved painful swelling and bruising but expressed satisfaction with the results.
“I Lost a Few Years Off My Face”
Khanyi Mbau is unapologetic about her beauty choices. She says her new appearance has made her feel youthful again. “I always used filters and face tune to achieve this look. Now I look this way,” she said.
“It’s still going to get better as the skin tightens even more and the face takes its full shape. I lost a few years off my face.”
While many applaud her confidence and openness, others are questioning the societal pressures that push celebrities towards extreme beauty standards.
As the conversation continues online, one thing is certain—Khanyi Mbau knows how to keep Mzansi talking.