Cardi B Plans Third Surgery

- This upcoming procedure will be the third in a series of surgeries to remove biopolymer injections she received at the age of 21. - The initial injections were not FDA-approved and were administered in a basement in Queens for $800. Cardi B has described the initial procedure as excruciatingly painful and noted that the injections leaked for days afterward. - She has been candid about her motivations for the initial surgery, citing insecurities and the pressure to have a curvier figure for her work as a dancer in urban strip clubs. - The process of removing the dangerous substances began in earnest in 2022, with a surgery in August of that year that successfully eliminated 95% of the material. A second removal surgery took place in January 2024. - Illegal butt injections, like the ones Cardi B received, can involve substances such as industrial-grade silicone, cement, or tire sealant, and carry severe health risks including infection, tissue death, disfigurement, and even fatal embolisms if the substance enters the bloodstream. - Cardi B has openly discussed her evolving perspective on body image, stating that her cosmetic procedures were about personal preference rather than insecurity. However, she has also warned her younger fans against getting "ass shots," advising them to reconsider if they are considering the procedure due to being skinny. - In the past, the rapper has had to cancel performances due to complications from plastic surgery, citing doctors' orders to allow her body adequate time to recover. - The planned three-month recovery in Colombia is intended to be a complete break, with Cardi B stating she will be off the grid to focus on healing without any distractions.