Social media influencer Indy Clinton has broken down in tears while revealing she is facing extensive surgery to correct a rhinoplasty that went wrong. The 28-year-old TikTok star confessed she is unhappy with the results of her initial nose job and has been left with serious breathing difficulties.
The Emotional Revelation and Surgical Details
In a candid video shared on TikTok, a tearful Indy Clinton explained her decision to go public. 'I haven't spoken about this on a deeper level, but now I'm getting it fixed, I feel like I can speak a bit easier,' she said. The mother-of-three revealed she is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following her first operation, which took place in March of this year.
The upcoming procedure is a major revision. 'I have to reconstruct my nose now which really terrifies me,' Indy admitted. 'It's a four hour surgery and we have to get cartilage from my rib to support my nose again.' She has booked what she describes as 'one of Sydney's top surgeons for rhinoplasty and revisions' to perform the complex operation.
A Wave of Brutal Trolling and Personal Struggle
The influencer's ordeal was compounded by a torrent of abuse from online trolls after she first revealed her new nose. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Indy described how juggling motherhood and her career became a struggle under the weight of cruel comments.
She was hit with a wave of remarks that compared her to Michael Jackson and accused her of ruining her face. Others claimed she was lying about the extent of the surgery. 'I asked for minor tweaks and I got Cindy Lou? Cindy Who,' she joked in a recent video, referencing a character from *How The Grinch Stole Christmas*.
Indy had originally hoped the surgery would correct damage from a surfing accident in 2020. Instead, she was left with significant swelling and uneven nostrils, which attracted relentless negativity. 'I know I look crazy, guys. It has only been two weeks,' she said during her initial recovery, explaining the internal and external swelling.
Building Resilience and Moving Forward
Facing the intense scrutiny, Indy said the comments became so overwhelming she was forced to laugh them off. She even told trolls their engagement would help pay for her next procedure. 'I've kind of come to terms with the fact that there is nothing I can do right now. That has been my wild year,' she reflected.
Behind the glamorous content, the influencer has been trying to keep her head above water. 'This year I've had a lot of negative feedback and s**t thrown at me,' she told the Daily Mail. 'Once you get humiliated a few times it really builds resilience.' She is now praying for a successful outcome from her revision surgery, hoping to finally put the traumatic chapter behind her.
