Kenyan socialite and businesswoman Vera Sidika has once again sparked conversation online after revealing she is in New York for cosmetic surgery.

The mother of two disclosed that she is undergoing a breast augmentation procedure, popularly known as a boob job, to restore her body after motherhood.

Taking to her Instagram stories, Vera explained that breastfeeding her two children, who are only a year apart, took a toll on her body. She said the decision to go under the knife has been a long time coming.

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“In New York for a boob job. Getting breast surgery sweethearts, we officially say bye bye to the fallen soldiers. I’ve been planning to do this for years, but in 2022 my son’s pregnancy paused it,” she wrote.

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The Reality of Body Changes After Motherhood

Vera admitted that while her breasts may look fine to the public, she has personally felt the difference after breastfeeding. “My boobs may look okay but they really ain’t.

Motherhood ain’t easy after breastfeeding two kids back-to-back, who are just a year apart. They are never the same,” she explained.

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The socialite emphasized that her choice was about self-love, encouraging women not to feel ashamed about investing in themselves if they desire to. “Ladies, there’s no shame in loving yourself so much that you want to invest and look better for you. If you can, go ahead and do it.

Let nobody shame you, baby girl. Just make sure you do a lot of research so that you do it the right way,” she advised.

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A Conversation on Beauty Standards

Her candid post has stirred reactions online, with some fans praising her for being honest about the realities of motherhood and body changes, while others questioned the pressures of beauty standards on women in the public eye.

Her candid post has stirred a wave of reactions online. Many fans applauded her honesty, with one commenting, “At least she’s real about it, not hiding like others.”

Another wrote, “Mothers go through so much, do you boo!” Some praised her confidence, saying, “Vera is proof that you can bounce back and still choose yourself.” But not everyone agreed, with a critic noting, “Celebs make it look easy, but ordinary women don’t have millions for surgery.” Another added, “Natural is still the best, but to each their own.”