Before And After Photos From Turkish Plastic Surgery Clinic Have Left People Baffled
Plastic surgery is a field that has garnered both fascination and controversy. From cosmetic enhancements that promise a renewed sense of self-confidence to reconstructive procedures that offer hope and healing to those in need, plastic surgery encompasses a diverse array of techniques and outcomes. But sometimes, such procedures completely transform a person to the point of becoming unrecognizable. Pictures of a woman’s before and after plastic surgery results have gone viral on TikTok It appears that one surgery in particular has gone viral for its extraordinary results, baffling social media users as they could not comprehend the before-and-after photos of a cosmetic surgeon’s work. The surgeon in question, who is presumably based in Turkey, showcased what they claim are merely the outcomes of numerous surgeries conducted over a span of two years, via his TikTok page. In the initial photograph, a 68-year-old woman is depicted wearing a purple headscarf, revealing her natural appearance, characterized by the typical signs of aging one would anticipate in a woman of her age. However, when we transition to the “after” picture, supposedly captured after undergoing multiple surgeries, the woman seems to have shed more than twenty years. The woman appears to have been operated by Dr. May Facial Plastic Surgery clinic in Turkey “Our lovely patient Miss Dilek after two years of rhinoplasty, face lift and blepharoplasty surgeries. I await your comments,” the surgeon, who appears to go by “Dr May”, wrote on TikTok. TikTok users rushed to the comments to share their disbelief, as a person wrote: “That’s the mum and daughter no way that’s her.” Another individual commented: “The nose changed completely. They’re different people.” Despite deactivating their Instagram page, the surgeon’s TikTok account has now amassed nearly 32,000 followers, whilst Miss Dilek’s before and after pictures have received just under 100,000 views. Nevertheless, this isn’t the surgeon’s most viewed TikTok video. Some of his procedures captured for social media have amassed millions of views, with his most popular one receiving five million views. According to the surgeon, the patient underwent a rhinoplasty, face lift and blepharoplasty surgeries The TikTok in question showed a patient from the USA undergoing a rhinoplasty and, once again, showcased astonishing results. Turkey has surged to the forefront of global medical tourism, particularly in the realm of plastic surgery. The country’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia has facilitated its popularity, attracting patients from various corners of the world. According to Clinic Spots, more than 100,000 people come to Turkey for plastic surgeries like rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, tummy tuck, breast reduction, gynecomastia, otoplasty, neck lift, forehead reduction, chin implants, lip fillers, breast lift, breast implants, and more, annually. Moreover, the Southeastern European country is particularly popular amongst patients, as the cost of surgeries is one-third of the cost of the same in western countries. Data from the Turkish Ministry of Tourism shows that the majority of international patients originate from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and France. Bored Panda has reached out to the surgeon from TikTok for comment. Turkey is a popular destination for medical tourism Most people were amazed by the woman’s makeover ADVERTISEMENT But many thought the extreme transformation was fake
‘I’d like to be Pope’: Trump drops latest bombshell as US President reveals desire to join papal conclave
In an audio he can be heard saying: “I’d like to be Pope, that would be my number one choice!” – before saying he has “no preference”. Known as the “conclave”, the process will start once the nine day mourning period for the late Pontiff ends. On Saturday, Trump attended the funeral of the former Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday aged 88. The Vatican says the conclave to elect the new Pope will begin next Wednesday. 135 Cardinals under the age of 80 from across the world will begin a series of secretive votes to find a successor to Pope Francis. Preparations include installing the chimney where white smoke will rise when his successor is chosen. Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his “humble, simple and essential” life, the archbishop who administers the basilica said on Friday. The 88-year-old was hailed for his leadership of the Church, proving popular among young people and known for his outreach to those most in need in society. The Vatican said 200,000 people attended the funeral. Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals were among those bidding a final farewell to the religious leader on Saturday. LBC’s Shivani Sharma speaks to pilgrims in Rome about Pope Francis’ lasting legacy. US President Donald Trump joined UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and a host of other world leaders and dignitaries for the open-air funeral mass in St Peter’s Square. Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared to receive a round of applause as he stepped out of St Peter’s Basilica. Mr Trump and Mr Zelenskyy met before the funeral and spoke about the war in Ukraine.White House communications director Steven Cheung said the pair “had a very productive discussion”. Mr Zelenskyy’s spokesman, Serhii Nykyforov, said the meeting lasted around 15 minutes. A photograph of the two leaders shows them sitting opposite one another on chairs within St Peter’s Basilica, after both had paid their respects in front of the pontiff’s coffin. The face-to-face meeting is the pair’s first since their tempestuous clash in the White House at the end of February. Earlier, the Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” has announced that he is withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope for “the good of the church”. Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’s death amid questions about whether he would participate in the conclave to elect his successor. After his 2020 downfall, Mr Becciu had said he would not participate in any future conclave. But in recent days he had asserted he had a right to enter the Sistine Chapel with other cardinals on May 7.
Melania Trump ‘body double’ conspiracy explained as latest appearance reignites bizarre rumours
Conspiracies about people being replaced or cloned are not uncommon by any means for celebrities or persons of interest, but Melania Trump’s body double theory has been around for years, and people won’t forget it. There was the Avril Lavigne conspiracy which saw her be accused of replacing the real Avril and taking over her life. There was also the Jamie Foxx clone theory, which came after his traumatic hospitalisation, where people stated that he is no longer the same person. There are the Diddy clone accusations after he was arrested on several charges regarding racketeering and sexual assault. In fact, most celebrities have been subjected to this talk, but the First Lady of the United States has been the latest victim, after her latest appearance caused the rumour to resurface. So, if you’ve not heard about it yet, be prepared to deep dive into everything. According to people online, Melania has either has shunned public appearances and a body double actress has been hired to stand in her place. One person wrote: “Has their been another sitting President in the Televisual age that’s been quite so brazen as to use a body double of the First Lady on the campaign trail? I think not. Up their with my favourite conspiracy theories. The evidence is well… compelling. “ Another claimed: “We know this isn’t Melania because Melania doesn’t smile.” Someone else theorised: “Way way too cozy. Melania doesn’t let trump touch her. It was a body double. Dead giveaway also the trench coat and sunglasses.” When did the rumours about Melania Trump having a body double start? All the way back to 2017, US president Donald Trump visited Secret Service agents after the hurricanes in Florida. At the time, a video circulated online which showed Melania standing as still as a statue, wearing giant sunglasses as Trump remarked: “My wife Melania…who happens to be right here.” Social media took no time doing what it does best – spreading insane rumours -, and the theory that the FLOTUS uses a body double has lingered online ever since. People think Melania Trump has been switched (SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) When do people think they’ve spotted Melania Trump’s body double? 2019 In March 2019, Donald and Melania visited an Alabama tornado site after it devastated the area. Here, people believed that Melania looked taller, her teeth appeared different, and her nose was rounder. 2020 When Melania joined her husband’s campaign in Florida in 2020, social media blew up with accusations that she looked ‘happier’ than normal, and so that must have meant that she was a stand-in. She was also seen on the White House lawn and in Nashville, which was tweeted about by film director Zack Bornstein, who remarked on Melania being fake. He wrote: “The only thing I’ll miss from this administration is them swapping in new Melanias and just pretending we won’t notice like a 4-year-old with a guppy.” A debate was later started where people shared how she must be fake as: “Looks nothing like her. It has to have been the real one at the debate – with the hand snatching and exuding utter misery. This is someone else entirely.” 2023 In April, after Donald’s indictment in New York over his lengthy legal woes regarding state charges which saw Melania pictured at Mar-a-Lago, people thought she looked different around her eyes and jawline. However, as we know with Demi Levato’s ‘Poot’ meme, it’s all in the angles, and anyone can look different in certain lighting. 2025 Earlier this year, eyebrows were raised at her appearance back in January for Donald Trump’s inauguration for looking different, as well as her November appearance alongside Trump, 78, at West Palm Beach last year. Conspiracy theorists are also convinced that a Melania’s ‘body double’ was used at Pope Francis’ funeral. The FLOTUS was wearing a black veil which covered her face for most of the day, leading people to speculate that she was a body double who was using the covering to hide herself from view. Is it true that Melania Trump has a body double? Whether people think Melania is a secret agent or body guard is something that has been questioned online, but Jonathan Wackrow, a former Secret Service agent told CNN that ‘the United States Secret Service doesn’t use body doubles’. “Mrs. Trump’s lead agent is a woman … and she happens to look a little like her, but physically, she is much shorter,” he said. According to social media, she looks different (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) He also said the lead agent spent time with former President Barack Obama’s family, which made her a good fit for Donald. “Those are the sorts of details considered, not at all whether an agent is some sort of body double,” he added. While her husband and secretary have both come out to dismiss the accusations, the White House has never commented on the matter. Back in 2019, Trump himself hit back at comments that his wife was being replaced by an actor. He said in a tweet that photos of his wife had been altered to make it look like she had been replaced by a look-alike when they went to survey tornado damage, stating: “The Fake News photoshopped pictures of Melania, then propelled conspiracy theories that it’s actually not her by my side in Alabama and other places. They are only getting more deranged with time!” It was spoken about on The View where contributor Ana Navarro-Cardenas said: “Let’s have fun with Melania. She’s beautiful, and we’re doing this in jest.” Abby Huntsman, a Republican asked: “Does that make it better?” To this, co-host Joy Behar, said: “We’re not here to be better people. We’re here to have a good laugh.” In response, Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s spokeswoman, explained that the episode ‘went beyond the petty mean-girl spirit that we’ve grown accustomed to’. “People died, people lost family, people are hurting in Alabama,” Grisham said in an email as per AP. “I personally watched the president and first lady hug, listen to and comfort people who had lost everything –
Duolingo CEO slammed after announcing AI will replace contract workers in shocking email to employees
Duolingo’s CEO, Luis von Ahn, has faced some backlash after announcing the company will become ‘AI first’ and replace contractor roles. Artificial intelligence isn’t anything new; however, as it grows in scope, a few companies have been looking to implement it in their businesses. Duolingo is the latest company to announce that it will utilise more AI to produce a better product for its users. For those who haven’t tried and failed to learn a new language, Duolingo is a language-learning website and app that has garnered a huge following on social media due to its hilariously bizarre marketing. But this new announcement hasn’t gone down well with some. The company released a statement on LinkedIn laying out its plan to become ‘AI-first.’ Duolingo has upset some users with its announcement (Cheng Xin/Getty Images) In its announcement, Duolingo said it would be rolling out a few ‘constructive constraints’, which includes changing to how it works with contractors, looking for AI use in hiring and in performance reviews, and that ‘headcount will only be given if a team cannot automate more of their work’ (via The Verge). “Being AI-first means we will need to rethink how much we work. Making minor tweaks to systems designed for humans won’t get us there.” it says. The email insisted it wasn’t about replacing workers of the company, but rather ‘removing bottlenecks’, so that employees can ‘focus on creative work and real problems, not repetitive tasks’. They added in their post: “What doesn’t change: We will remain a company that cares deeply about its employees.” The full email can be viewed here: Following this, people have been voicing their disapproval towards the situation, as one person said: “Duolingo what a depressing post. Nice touch burying human acknowledgement to the bottom. High praise for effectively forgetting that language connects humans. “Great job kneeling at the altar of AI.” Another said: “I know many companies are taking this stance. I trusted Duolingo would be better and more people-focused than this. “No matter how you try to spin it, ‘headcount will only be given if we can’t automate more of our work’ and ‘caring deeply about our people’ don’t mesh. “You’re either about optimizing for extreme efficiency or about people.” A third added: “The quality for lessons outside of the major players (Spanish, French, etc.) were already lackluster and lacked quality explanations. I don’t want content generated by AI that may be incorrect on top of that. And I support employees over AI, always.” Another comment reads: “AI-first” actually means you do NOT care deeply about your employees. If you did, you wouldn’t replace them with robots that will make the platform worse.” AI being used in the workforce instead of people is something that has been widely predicted for a while, however, Bill Gates believes there are three jobs it cannot touch.
Experts issue terrifying warning to America: Prepare for pandemic NOW as new virus spreads to all 50 States
Leading health experts have warned that the US is staring down the barrel of another pandemic as bird flu spirals out of control on US farms. So far, the H5N1 outbreak has affected nearly 1,000 dairy cow herds and resulted in more than 70 human cases, including the first confirmed death. The US poultry industry is at significant risk, say experts from the Global Virus Network (GVN), particularly in areas with high-density farming and where personal protective practices may be lacking. Since 2022, more than 168 million poultry in the US has been lost or culled due to the bird flu outbreak in America, which has caused the price of eggs to skyrocket. Although human-to-human transmission has not yet been observed, experts caution that mutations and reassortments — when two viruses simultaneously infect a host and exchange genetic material — could raise the risk of it occurring. The GVN is now urging world governments to confront the threat of H5N1 avian influenza by strengthening surveillance efforts and enforcing stricter biosecurity protocols. The organization also warns that countries must prepare for the possibility of human-to-human spread to avoid a chaotic chain of events reminiscent of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Peter Palese, who is a director at the GVN and world leader in influenza research, explains: ‘Initiatives should focus on enhancing biosecurity measures in agricultural settings and educating the public about safe handling of poultry products and potential risks associated with contact with infected animals.’ Minnesota is raising the alarm over three avian diseases. The above image shows hazmat-suited workers at a quarantine zone after an outbreak of bird flu in Victoria, Australia TRENDING China reveals how Covid originated after being accused of a cover-up 10.3k viewing now The dark side of the ADHD drug that was meant to save lives from chaos 13k viewing now Warning over flu-like disease that kills in ONE DAY on UK shores 443 viewing now A fellow GVN director and expert on animal viruses, Dr Ab Osterhaus, says that a potential vaccine could also help to solve the crisis. He added: ‘Given the growing circulation of H5N1 among mammals, the GVN calls for urgent efforts to understand and interrupt transmission in cattle through herd management and potential vaccination. Covid prophet who predicted pandemic SEVEN YEARS before it spread reveals the terrifying next ‘big one’… and when it could hit ‘Strengthening surveillance at animal-human interfaces is crucial, as current monitoring efforts are insufficient to guide effective prevention strategies.’ The Biden Administration awarded Moderna a $590 million contract to develop a vaccine for H5N1 bird flu vaccine but there were reports earlier this year that the new administration could pull that funding. The White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response (OPPR), created after COVID-19 to coordinate rapid responses to outbreaks, has been left virtually unstaffed and unfunded since the Trump Administration came in, according to reports. Pandemic planning has also been moved inside the National Security Council, which critics fear limits transparency and public oversight. The first US bird flu death was reported in January, with a person in Louisiana passing away after being hospitalized with severe respiratory symptoms. Health officials said the person was older than 65, had underlying medical problems and had been in contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. No other details were revealed. They also said a genetic analysis of the patient’s infection suggested the bird flu virus had mutated while inside their body, which could have caused a more severe illness. Since March 2024, 70 confirmed bird flu infections have been reported in the US, but most illnesses have been mild and most have been detected among farmworkers directly exposed to sick poultry or dairy cows. In two cases – an adult in Missouri and a child in California – health officials have not determined how they contracted the virus. Many experts put H5N1 at the top of their lists of pandemic threats, due to how widespread it is among animals and how rapidly it appears to be mutating. Its growing presence in the environment increases the chances people will be exposed, and potentially catch it. Dr Marc Johnson, a virologist at the University of Missouri, recently said on X: ‘This virus might not go pandemic, but it is really trying hard, and it sure is getting a lot of opportunities.’ Epidemiologist explains what to do if you contract H5N1 bird flu Leading health experts are warning that the US could be on the brink of another pandemic, with bird flu now present in all 50 states and millions of poultry culled every week as a result +5 View gallery The GVN is now calling on world governments to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza by improving surveillance and implementing biosecurity measures Overall, figures show since the virus was detected in the US in January 2022, more than 12,875 wild and domestic flocks have been infected. After the virus spread to cows this year, it was diagnosed in 1,031 herds across 17 states – with the majority in California and Colorado. And 70 cases have now been detected in humans across 14 states this year, the most cases reported in the US in at least two decades. Before the current outbreak, the last human case of bird flu was in 1997. There is no evidence any of the patients spread the disease to other patients. However, the virus has been detected in unpasteurized or ‘raw’ milks, leading the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to announce that all companies handling raw milk will be required to share samples for testing upon request. Many experts, including officials at the World Health Organization, have criticized the US’ response to the outbreak. Experts have described it as a pandemic ‘unfolding in slow motion.’ Until the end of 2024, nearly all testing of cattle and of people exposed to infected cows were voluntary. Even now, mandatory testing is limited only to cattle moving between state lines. Cases have also been sporadically recorded in pigs, which has concerned researchers because these animals can catch both human and bird strains
At 39, with two children, I opened up my marriage – I’ve found real happiness
As a new study reveals that those in non-exclusive relationships are just as happy as monogamous couples – for some, this is old news As a young woman I defaulted to monogamy: it was all I knew. When I said an excited “yes” to a marriage proposal aged 30 to my boyfriend of a year, I never imagined wanting or needing anything other than forever monogamy. After all, we are told “happily ever after” and finding “the one” is the right way. It was certainly the story I heard growing up – and the narrative arc I was following as I walked down the aisle in 2006. No one would have been more surprised than me to hear that nine years later, the very foundation of that belief would be shaken. After 10 years I was increasingly miserable and frustrated in my marriage. It may seem counter-intuitive but, in many ways, the love and support within that romance created the conditions that led to my needing something else. Feeling so safe and loved, helped me to start writing. It was while researching my first novel, that I read Rewriting the Rules by Meg-John Barker and, within its pages, discovered concepts I’d never heard of before. I still remember how my body felt when I read about non-monogamy. Every part of me just sang: Yes, this! These days, questioning the monogamous setup has become increasingly mainstream: the dating app Feeld, which describes itself as “for the curious” has seen a 500 per cent year-on-year increase in people searching the terms “ethical non-monogamy” and “polyamory”. And now, a new study has debunked the “monogamy superiority myth”, revealing that couples in exclusive relationships are not happier than those in polyamorous ones. But in 2015, when I moved out of monogamy, it was still a niche choice. My ex-husband Marc and I had many long and emotional conversations that summer. His compassion and respect for how I felt and what I needed led to us opening up our marriage. For the next year, the change brought us closer. Then, as I changed and he explored his own needs further we agreed to separate. Ending my marriage was the hardest thing I’ve ever done but, nearly ten years on, we remain close as friends and co-parents. I don’t think many people can say that after 20 years of knowing each other. Those early years of navigating non-monogamy brought me up very hard against all the ways I needed to get much better at communicating. The learning curve was steep and painful – TV programmes about non-monogamy always feature someone sobbing in a corner for a reason. It was confronting to have to do the work of breaking old patterns (being anxiously attached and having your partner go on a date with someone 15 years younger than you presses all the buttons) but also incredibly rewarding. Many people in my life felt unsettled by my choice; others were intrigued, by what ended up being my very public move. With increasing confidence, I explored and enjoyed non-monogamy for seven years – and then, unexpectedly, I spent two further years in another monogamous relationship. It was what was right for that time, with that person. It’s not always easy. Juggling schedules, arguing over childcare and date night: these are common problems to many people in monogamous relationships but they can be multiplied by ten in non-monogamy. The feelings that multiple dating can bring up are like a rollercoaster: intense highs and insane lows. Think you feel bad about your boyfriend going down the pub? Wait until you get a text at 1am saying they’re going home with someone. In many ways I’ve never felt worse than while being non-monogamous. But I’ve also never felt better: anything important, or valuable, is rarely easy. ‘Choose your own adventure, and don’t be afraid to let it change you along the way’ People often ask: but what about the children? I’ve been lucky that I have always been able to be open about my choices but many people I know still feel unable to share their perfectly valid preferences with close friends let alone family. I’ve talked to my kids about choice and consent as well as about my own choices, in an age appropriate way, since they were small. Anyone who was raised by deeply unhappy parents knows the harm that staying “for the kids” or adultery can do. Now at 48, having been solo now for 18 months, and having moved consciously in and out of both ways of life, I feel that a solo polyamorous setup suits me best. I am not looking for a live-in or full-time partner. I like the idea of keeping relationships spacious and light, making connections that are based in friendship and allowing them to evolve as they will. I also cherish the freedom to put my needs first: I’m just as likely to choose a weekend alone as I am to choose one full of dates or catch ups with the people I’m seeing. The new study highlights non-monogamy as a bulwark against the heartbreak of infidelity. Having seen my fair share of cheating and poor behaviour within non-monogamous relationships, I would say this is far from the truth. Consensual agreements can be broken as easily as a wedding ring can be slipped off. I vividly remember the man who told me that he hoped opening up his relationship would mean that his girlfriend would just meet someone else so he didn’t have to break up with her. And, sadly, I’ve heard too many people admit to keeping dates and experiences secret even when they didn’t have to. Frameworks don’t protect against cowardice. We have to learn to be brave enough to speak of what we need and own it: take what you want but pay for it. I hear stories every month from people within the non-monogamy community about the criticism and discrimination that they’ve experienced. We’re still a sex-negative culture in so many ways and there’s still a lot of shaming that goes on towards all genders. There can
50 Cent takes brutal swipe at Beyonce after finding out almost 4,000 tickets were still available for opening tour date
Beyonce’s World tour gets rolling this month, but there are whispers the hit maker isn’t selling as many tickets as expected. Beyonce has been arguably one of the biggest artists over the last two decades, but Queen B’s throne may be in jeopardy if her lack of ticket sales are to be believed. The star’s Cowboy Carter tour got underway yesterday (April 28) at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, but ahead of the performance, Beyonce took some shots from rapper 50 Cent on social media. Sharing a TMZ article that reported that more than 3,800 tickets were still up for grabs, 50 Cent admitted his surprise Beyonce won a Grammy for her album Cowboy Carter (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Some people even joked that they had to make the decision whether to buy the Beyonce tickets or get a McDonalds Minecraft Meal. These digs at Beyonce certainly disturbed the Beyhive, with many leaping to the star’s defense and criticizing 50 Cent. One person took to Twitter to comment: “Alot of them are jealous of Beyonce’s success. We all know 50 Cent is MASSIVELY jealous of Papa Jay too. “Y’all don’t focus on negative vibes, the tour is just too beautiful. Positive vibes only!” Another said: “50 cent trying to come for Beyonce is the weakest shit I’ve ever seen! With a third commenting: “50 cent is a bitter and despicable human being, trash attracts flies. Beyoncé’s fanbase will always support her and those haters will stay mad forever.” However, others took the opportunity to insist they weren’t surprised that Beyonce tickets may not be selling as well. Many people on social media mocked Beyonce alongside 50 for the seemingly low ticket sales (Jeff Hahne/Getty Images) One person commented: “She’s overrated. She came to my city years ago and only sold about 100 tickets in the arena. Her team is amazing for making it seem like she’s some god.” Another said: “Cowboy Carter wasn’t a popular album, and since this tour is focused only on that album I can see why no one cares to go.” And a third added: “nobody wants to hear that chop album live – she should have paused on touring after renaissance world tour.” Either way, her fans, who have been put off by expensive tickets will jump at the chance for $20 seats, so everyone wins.
