Yvonne Nelson: Butt Surgeries Are Signs of Mental Struggles

Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Yvonne Nelson has spoken out about cosmetic surgery, making it clear that she has never considered changing her natural appearance and is completely happy with how she looks.

In an interview on Joy News’ Career Trail, on April, 9^th 2025, the well-known actress shared her thoughts on body enhancement procedures, saying that she believes they offer no real benefit to women.

“I don’t think enhancing any part of my body is going to help me in any way,” Yvonne said, expressing her confidence in her natural appearance.

Yvonne also discussed the psychological reasons behind body enhancement, suggesting that people often seek surgery because of insecurity or a lack of self-confidence.

“I believe it’s a mental issue; it stems from a lack of confidence,” she said, explaining that the desire to change one’s appearance can come from deeper emotional struggles.

She further explained that if she ever needed to undergo any medical procedure, it would be for something like childbirth, not cosmetic reasons.

“If I were to do anything to my body, I’d rather have more children. If I’m going to be in a hospital, it should be because I’m bringing life into the world; not because I want to cut open my body and insert something,” she added.

As a mother, Yvonne emphasized the importance of being a positive role model for her children. She mentioned that altering her body could lead to uncomfortable questions from her daughter in the future.

“One day, you’ll become a parent, and your children will ask questions. Imagine my daughter looking at an old photo from 1992 and saying, ‘Mummy, your backside used to be flat; what happened? Did you inflate it? Is it a balloon?’ I don’t want to face those questions,” she joked.

Yvonne also shared that her daughter is very curious, saying, “My daughter is just like me; very inquisitive, she’ll ask everything. I’m happy with my appearance. I’m content.”

The actress also took the chance to warn young women about the growing trend of cosmetic surgery, advising them not to follow the crowd. She explained how such procedures can become addictive.

“I wouldn’t want any young woman to go down that road. The moment you alter one part of your body, it rarely ends there. You’ll want fuller lips, then a bigger ear, then something else. You’ll always feel the urge to change more,” she cautioned.

Yvonne Nelson’s message is one of self-acceptance and confidence, encouraging women to embrace their natural bodies in a time when social media and societal pressure often push for cosmetic changes.