Big Brother Nigeria star Mercy Eke has opened up about her cosmetic procedures, including a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), liposuction, and lip fillers. Speaking on the latest episode of the “Love is a Game” show, Eke shared that peer pressure and trends in 2018 influenced her decision to undergo these surgeries.
Eke, who has been candid about her journey, explained, “To be very truthful, it was the trend at the time. I think this was around 2018, and it was the trend, peer pressure, and everyone was doing it. I had a very good form, but the stomach was too much.”
She recounted the experience, noting that she didn’t inform her mother to avoid discouragement. “I was really scared when I wanted to do it; I didn’t tell my mum because I didn’t want anyone to discourage me. So it was me and two of my other friends, we planned it, paid, and did it together.”
Eke described the post-BBL experience as painful, particularly the discomfort of having to lay on her stomach for about 14 days to avoid pressure on her bum. “Getting your body massaged after the surgery is the painful part, also not being able to sleep on your bum for 14 days thereabout so you have to lay with your stomach. Also, when the nurses try to massage you to bring the water out,” she said.
Despite the initial discomfort, Eke revealed that the procedures were worth it. She also clarified that she only had fillers done on her lips, not her face. “It was worth it. People keep saying that I touched my face, so I keep posting throwbacks for them to see. I have only touched my lips; I had fillers done, it dissolves after 3 months, and I feel like people need to be more educated.”
She concluded by saying, “I had liposuction done, and my bum is the softest you would even touch, it’s just fat so it feels like water.”