Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has disclosed that she has undergone three further nose operations, adding to a long history of cosmetic procedures. The 49-year-old actress, best known for playing Sam Mitchell, has been open about her struggles with cocaine addiction, which led to the collapse of her nasal septum and deterioration of her cheekbones.
Westbrook's cosmetic journey began after her septum rotted away due to drug use, forcing EastEnders to film her scenes from above. She has since had multiple surgeries in an attempt to restore her face, including a procedure in 2018 where part of her rib was inserted into her face. In May, she travelled to Turkey for a thread lift, liposuction in her cheeks and lips, fat grafting on her chin, and jawline etching.
However, the actress expressed regret over the Turkish surgery, claiming it was performed without anaesthesia and that the surgeon slapped her during the procedure. She was later hospitalised in Portugal after losing sight in one eye. Westbrook admitted she 'wanted to die' after the operation, which left her bloodied and bruised.
Despite being offered around £500,000 of facial surgery on the NHS, Westbrook chose to have the work done in Turkey, a decision she now calls 'my own stupid fault'. She has had five surgeries in Turkey in total, and the latest three nose operations are part of her ongoing efforts to correct the damage.
