For years, this woman had been winding her neck to stretch it, and the effects are amazing. How did it look? Moreover, why did she do this? Carry on to see what the neck coils had been done to her body!
Why They Use It
Most anthropologists have explained why these coils are worn. One of the theories was that the tribe’s women were less desirable, thus avoiding slavery. On the other hand, another experiment indicated that it was the opposite.
Why They Use It
For Beauty
In certain cultures, both men and women wear such neck coils. It’s more common for women in most situations, but men do it too. Such coils are regarded as an embodiment of beauty. The neck seems to be longer after a while, not because the neck is stretched but because the collarbone was pushed down.
For Beauty
Beliefs
All these coils are supposed to make them more attractive. Slender necks are typically considered beautiful, and these products might be of use. This type of change in the body is nevertheless uncommon in the tribe.
Beliefs
The Dangers And Risks
No doubt, others are worried about the safety of such practice. It might seem risky if you’re not familiar with it. It’s a safe practice because the neck isn’t lengthened.
The Dangers And Risks
Cultural
The collar bone is pushed down, and the ribs are squeezed together, and it can become dangerous over time. According to the Kayan women, because this is part of their cultural heritage, they wear these necklaces.
Cultural
Lifelong Goal
Sydney V. Smith is a 28-year-old girl who always dreamed of becoming a “giraffe.” She has been trying to stretch her neck with some 11 copper rings over the last three years.
Lifelong Goal
The Motivation
Sydney has always been intrigued by changes in the body, especially the Thai and Burmese tribal women. “I’ve always had a long neck,” Sydney said. “They named me ‘ giraffe girl ‘ in middle school. Then in National Geographic, I saw pictures of the long-held tribes in Thailand and Burma, and I was captivated by them.”
The Motivation
Experimenting
In the images of Thailand and Burma’s long-necked tribes, she decided to cut out the coat hangers and tie them around her neck before she went to bed. She continued to do this, even though her parents found it absurd. She also believed that the night-time routine would help to stretch her neck.
Experimenting
Attachment
Sydney was mindful of the length of her neck, but not out of the ordinary. After a while, she realized that she was attached to the ring. She started to think that she would wear rings and always be called the “Long-Neck Girl.”
Attachment
Slow And Steady
Although Sydney isn’t a Kayan tribe member, she decided to face the challenge by herself. Unfortunately, it was difficult for her because she already knew her physical experience when she made the decision.
Slow And Steady
The Beginning
Sydney loved the pressure on her neck and shoulders. In 2011 she began to wear a tight-fitting copper necklace that matched her preferences. As she was looking for comfort and joy, and that was where she looked.
The Beginning
Adjusting To The Rings
She wanted to go slowly and just inserted more rings when she became acquainted with them because her age meant her body wasn’t developing anymore. She already got ten rings on her neck after some time!
Adjusting To The Rings
Shy Girl
Sydney was often shy about showing off her neck rings. She even wore thick turtleneck sweaters to conceal them when she was living in Maryland. She also worked behind the scenes in a restaurant to avoid publicity.
Shy Girl
The Mastermind
These are also soldered around her neck but have a special screw to be used in case of a medical emergency, and they are permanently attached to her. A friend customizes her rings.
The Mastermind
The Risks
Sydney insists it’s done safely by wrapping the rings around her neck, but she managed to get burned. She claims that she has about a 10-11 inches neck and could not appreciate the rings more for that!
The Risks
A Worldwide Sensation
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A Worldwide Sensation
In The Media
It did not take long for her story to spread. She wanted to do something extraordinary, which people do not do too often if it is not a part of their culture-which drew the attention of the media.
In The Media
A Comic Book Character
There are not many who can claim that they are inspired by a comic book character. She sure caught a lot of attention in every way! Whether Sydney has a superpower, we’re not positive. However, we bet that if she was to pose for Elastic girl or Plastic Man, she could.
A Comic Book Character
Making Progress
This picture was taken under the phrase “Progress.” You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know what she implied. From the first few days, the coils grew and seemed to be adapting to her physique.
Making Progress
Too Heavy
Eventually, the coils around her neck will become so heavy that Sydney has no choice but to take them off. At that time, she had fifteen rings coiled around her neck. They were weighing five pounds!
Too Heavy
Not Worth It
It would start to feel like torture for some people, although we know it doesn’t sound like a lot of weight, the reality is that when you have it 24/7, it will be exhausting.
Not Worth It
Medical Issues
Southern California orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Nissanoff said that he would encourage nobody to do that since it could seriously harm nerves in the neck. He adds that she has already grown maturely at her age, and therefore the coils only stretch her skin but never extend her neck.
Medical Issues
Not Giving Up
Nothing hindered Sydney amid this. Even after hearing the concerns of doctors, she considered adding the 12th ring. She wanted to make money off her presence, too. “I would like to work as a specialist model, but my original intention was not to misuse myself,” she said. “It seems to be my duty, though.
Not Giving Up
Health First
Later on, the coils take a toll on her body. She had no choice but to cut them off. Her well-being came first, and if these rings were not used for Sydney, she would not risk her safety and her life to wear the rings again.
Health First
They Dominated Her Life
Sydney explained that during one of her most recent interviews, she kept her uncomfortable coils away from her neck “I couldn’t function properly as a long-neck girl in the United States with 15 rings around my neck.”
They Dominated Her Life
Her Life Changed
She must have started to realize what she had always taken for granted, and we are sure she had difficulties keeping her tight coils around her neck!
Her Life Changed
All About The Rings
People can’t help but feel fascinated by looking at the pieces. Five years later, however, she began to get tired of all the questions. She also felt isolated from the rings.
All About The Rings
Where Did Sydney Go
“It’s always been about the rings, and it’s no longer about Sydney. I tried to stick my neck to make it happen, but after some time, it came into sense.” We can’t imagine it was a fun feeling.
Where Did Sydney Go
Freedom At Last
After five years, she decided it was about time she took them off. She learned that it didn’t value the effort. Her life was difficult due to the weight of the coils.
Freedom At Last
Not Practical
“Unless you’re happy to detach yourself completely and are a multimillionaire, and don’t have to leave the house, never need to move, then maybe you’ll be able to pull it off.” She tried to explain that method.
Not Practical
Still The Giraffe Woman
She still sees herself as the “giraffe girl,” although she has stripped away from her coils. She does not regret what she did in the past, even though it changed her body in certain areas.
Still The Giraffe Woman
It Took A Toll
In the collarbones, Sydney had severe bruising, but this wasn’t shocking because she had them on for five years! She is fortunate that it was just bruising with the impact that she had on her body.
It Took A Toll
In A Lot Of Pain
First, she said her neck “is extremely weak, like her arms on the toothpick.” It does not create the most appealing visions, but the impact of her acts is important to hear.
In A Lot Of Pain
Trying To Recover
It seems she may have been blessed in this situation! Those doctors reassured her the recovery was faster than they expected, although she had bruises and stiffness.
Trying To Recover
Not The Only One
She was not the only person who has done such drastic things lately, to enhance her look and alter her body. Continue reading to see people who have chosen to do extreme things to look like their favorite celebrities.
Not The Only One
Romario Dos Santos Alves
Many stars in the past played the Incredible Hulk, but Lou Ferrigno would be our favorite person in taking up this role. However, Romario Dos Santos was determined to do his best. This guy from Brazil wanted to look similar to the comic book character, so with the pain relievers, alcohol, and Synthol, he grew his biceps to 25 inches.
Romario Dos Santos Alves
Almost The Hulk
He almost had to amputate his two arms and then tried to end his life. This was not a good idea and even harmed his health.
Almost The Hulk
Nadya Suleman
Even before her plastic surgery Nadya Suleman was famous. She gave birth in January 2009 to a set of octuples, better named “Octomom.” Furthermore, people began to find out the similarity she had with Angelina Jolie. Since hearing this, people believe she has decided to take a step further by receiving injections of collagen and rhinoplasty.
Nadya Suleman
Octomom
They said that she appeared more like the star, but her pictures after the operation did not show that. “I never thought of Angelina Jolie, until the last time I saw a movie.” “I guess it was like years ago. It’s so far from the place I’m in, to think of every celebrity right now.”
Octomom
Justin Jedlica
To look like Ken, the doll, Justin Jedlica of New York, spent almost a quarter of million bucks! To achieve his target, he had to take at least 190 procedures. After all, he and his partner have a company in Chicago, so it wasn’t for a promising modeling career.
Justin Jedlica
Real-Life Ken
The enhancements he had include calf implants, breast implants, rhinoplasty, gluteoplasty, thigh implants, lip augmentations, biceps, brow-shaving, brow-lifts, and shoulder implants. He felt insecure with his appearance at the age of seventeen. This was the beginning of his fascination with plastic surgery. Just four days after his eighteenth birthday, he got his very first one.
Real-Life Ken
Mikki Jay
The fact that the late King of Pop has had a bunch of plastic surgeries over the years is not a secret. Their interest almost overshadowed his musical skills. One of his biggest fans is a British woman named Mikki Jay. For chin implants, cheek implants, and rhinoplasty, she spent thousands of dollars.
Mikki Jay
Michael Who?
All these things, he underwent to look like her idol. It’s interesting to hear that she also has the voice to match. She began touring in 1992, as one of the most famous imitators of Michael Jackson. He played himself even for the symbol of music!
Michael Who?
Crystal U
Rather unexpectedly, with plastic surgery, a lot of consumers like the Britney Spears look. The office manager named Crystal U just wanted to look like the pop star in the MTV program called I Want A Famous Face. She has spent approximately $25k on a nose job, fat grafts, lip-injections, and breast implants. She hoped that her dream of becoming a stripper or an Anaheim Angels Strike Force would be fulfilled through doing those things. However, we don’t know if she made her dream come true. We wish her every success!
Crystal U
Claire Leeson
When she was still in school, Claire Leeson got bullied. After two suicide attempts, she finds comfort by watching Keep Up with Kardashians. She was looking like Kim Kardashian, and her friends said she spent over $30 000 to make it all real.
Claire Leeson
Not Quite Kim
Due to the growing plastic surgery rates, debt collectors have been on her heels. She wanted to be an impersonator and went on television shows to help process payments. Recently, she revealed her disappointment at receiving the treatments and even loathes the similarities to the reality show star. Online threats made things harder.
Not Quite Kim
Toby Sheldon
Toby Sheldon is a German artist who decided to move to LA to become a pop-star. He wanted to be like his idol, Justin Bieber. He was so obsessed with Bieber that he paid more than 100k dollars to look the same!! He found fame in TV shows such as The Doctors, Botched, and My Strange Addiction. Unfortunately, when the 35-year-old ingested sleeping aids, Xanax, valium, and alcoholic drinks, he died right after. The last agony could be that, a few days before his tragic death, he broke up with his boyfriend.
Toby Sheldon
Tiffany Taylor
Ivanka Trump was already modeling for Tommy Hilfiger, Sassoon Jeans, and Versace. She also featured in the AskMen and Maxim Hot 100. Oil and gas specialist Tiffany Taylor probably thought that if she looked like the first daughter, she would boost her self-esteem. That’s why she spent $60k for two nose jobs, an eyelid, a mini facelift, and two breast augmentations. Amid everything, the Texan mother of three has no plans to quit yet.
Tiffany Taylor
Donna Marie Trego
Donna Marie Trego has performed for Boyzone and Angie Brown in clubs. Lady Gaga stunned her, and she’s determined to change her career. While she spent $60,000 on plastic surgeries, this native of South Wales invested, even more, to remake the classic Gaga costumes and employ dancers for live performances.
Donna Marie Trego
Donna Gaga
In some events in Europe, she has participated in GlastonBudget, an incredible tribute concert in the area. Finally, in 2014, she had the opportunity to meet Mother Monster herself. The devotion of Donna Marie inspired her very much!
Donna Gaga
Nileen Namita
Nefertiti is one of the most prominent queens in history. In the past, this iconic figure was used in several movies and TV shows. Nileen Namita also assumed she was the Egyptian Queen’s reincarnation.
Nileen Namita
Queen Nileen
During her early twenties, she received advice and decided to work as well as Nefertiti. Since 1987, she has spent approximately $100k on 51 surgeries. She has had five eye surgeries, six mini facelifts, and eight nose jobs. She has been accepted by her three children, and we expect that she will have more operations in the future.
Queen Nileen
Matt And Mike Schlepp
At the North Canyon High School in Phoenix, Arizona, lived Twin brothers, Michael and Matt. Both were big fans of Brad Pitt, and both tried to look like the actor, by having a $20K worth of chin and nose implants, on the MTV show I Want A Famous Face.
Matt And Mike Schlepp
Pitt Twins
On top of that, Michael also had implants for jaw and cheek. Unfortunately, they didn’t get many positive comments because some felt the result wasn’t like the star. An online survey found that they look more like Steven Cojocaru, who is the most famous individual working in Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight.
Pitt Twins
Kitty
Kitty was brought up in Houston. She was utterly in love with Jennifer Lawrence! After the birth of her daughter, she gained some weight, and she wanted to go all-in to look like the winner of the Academy Award. She was admitted to the First Surgical Hospital by Dr. Franklin Rose, and she underwent liposuction, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. The cycle was covered at nightline! Although she loved the outcome, her spouse Eric doesn’t like the surgery that she got. He eventually accepted her decision, though.
Kitty
Jordan James Parke
Jordan James Parke was an average guy who has been employed as a makeup artist. As he began to get addicted to Keeping Up with Kardashians and became obsessed with Kim K, his way of life changed. He started to take different procedures that looked more like her! He got eyebrow tattooing, laser hair removal, and several lip filling treatments, among other things. He lost more than $150k in his quest to be the male Kim K. But he is not yet planning to stop. Even though he’s attracting many long stares offline and many critical reviews, he continues to use it as a motivation to be a better person.
Jordan James Parke
Xiaoqing
Xiaoqing was 21 when she wanted to do a plastic surgery that looks like Jessica Alba. In 2010, after her boyfriend gave her a wig and asked her to wear it often, the Chinese woman began her transformation by adding a blonde wig over her dark hair. Her breakup was the turning point. In an attempt to win him back, she had the surgery to look more like her! Her ex turned out to be obsessed with the actress. He allegedly had pictures on his walls of the actress and had many of her images on his mobile.
Xiaoqing
Jocelyn Wildenstein
Next, we have another woman who changed her look drastically to impress her man. Jocelyn Wildenstein didn’t want to look like a star, unlike the other entries in the list. Yes, the socialite of Swiss origin wished to look like a cat! That’s how it cost her millions of dollars. She wanted her husband Alec Wildenstein pleased at that moment. As a lover of large wild cats and owner of a private reserve in Africa, she felt that he would want her again if she appeared feline. Unfortunately, it was a disappointment because they were still separated.
Jocelyn Wildenstein
Jack Johnson
He had an ambition, and It was to look like the football star, David Beckham. He spilled out 26,000 dollars of government benefits for his target. He had to get injections for tanning, enhancing the teeth, cheek, and chin fillings.
Jack Johnson
Biggest Fan
Is he hoping that he’d be luckier with the ladies or he might improve his football skills? We don’t know. Jack Johnson stated, “I’m delighted to look like David Beckham,” regardless. We’re glad it worked out for him.
Biggest Fan
Carolyn Anderson
These two women may have the same surname, but she prefers something different from Pamela Anderson. Carolyn invested $40k to look like the star. For 14 years, she has spent $40k on her Botox, breast implants, hair extensions, teeth whitening, skin peels, false tans, and beauty spot tattoos to appear fancier. After investing another $160K on an outfit that could match the star of Baywatch, She was full of joy and happiness “better than the original.” It’s a lot of money, we know, but all of that’s worth it.
Carolyn Anderson
Rodrigo Alves
Rodrigo Alves wanted to attempt to get the perfect face and body. He had over ten nose jobs, silicone chest implants, calf shaping, laser liposuction, eight-pack abdominal implants, eyeball plastic surgery, and even a butt lift. He underwent so much plastic surgery that doctors believed that his body couldn’t handle further operations. Alves said he was “100% satisfied with his appearance,” but he was told by doctors that he should have treatment for his body’s dysphoria disorder.
Rodrigo Alves
Sarah Burge
Sarah Burge endured the terrifying ordeal of being beaten to death. She lived through those circumstances, which is terrific, but she did end up fascinated to look like a Barbie doll. After the accident, she got hooked to various operations.
Sarah Burge
Human Barbie
She invested more than half a million pounds in looking like a living breathing doll. This beautician has personally endured over 100 procedures to achieve her aspirations. Her liposuction, facial laser treatments, and breast surgery were, among other things. The last one was to remove her nipples!
Human Barbie
Valeria Lukyanova And Olga Oleynik
For a long time, Valeria Lukyanova dreamed that she looked like Barbie. She has a range of rather drastic steps to make this into a reality. She spent thousands of dollars purely for this. On this journey, she’s not alone. She and Olga Oleynik began their friendship online, and they have the same bizarre obsession. The makeover served as the foundation for their marriages. All lookalikes of Barbie come from Odesa, Ukraine. They have been able to persuade customers to spirituality lectures through their looks. When they became Internet stars, their business skyrocketed!
Valeria Lukyanova And Olga Oleynik
Herbert Chavez
A man spent thousands of dollars to look like his favorite superhero! Herbert Chávez is a dressmaker from the Philippines that has become Superman or Clark Kent. It has cost him thousands of dollars for the cleft chin operation. The story says that since the age of five, he has been fascinated with the comic book character. Furthermore, he has the largest collection of Superman merchandise and has memorabilia that still holds a world record. “When my body says that it can not bear any more, and when my doctor decides that my body can not tolerate it by age, then I would stop.” Chávez told him, “I have 19 operations, but I don’t plan to stop soon.” His doctor would only interrupt his plans and convince him to stop when he is old enough to be doing more treatments.
Herbert Chavez
Guerra
The alias Venus D’Lite goes to Guerra too. He is most notable for participating in the Drag Race of RuPaul. This drag queen also presents Madonna as a pop icon but was not happy to just wear wigs and make-up to look like her. He wanted to do it and spent 175k dollars on procedures! He said he was excited about the appearance of the Queen of Pop. His fascination is now an outbreak on the track. He has gotten brow surgery, cheek implants, and a jaw filling. It has been some time since his profile was “touched for the very first time” after 19 procedures.
Guerra
Gavin Paslow
This security guard is 39 years old who has wanted to portray a quite strange character: Satan! He spent thousands of dollars trying to look like the devil. He has had several operations to attach horns, fangs, a forked tongue, etc. The horns are on his forehead with two Teflon implants. He has also changed his name from Gavin Paslow to Diablo Delenfer. He’s got 29 tattoos all through his body and wears green contacts. He also likes to wear a frilly shirt with a long tail. Let us not forget the process of getting sharp ears. He made it clear that he’s not a Satanist; he is just a body mod addict.
Gavin Paslow