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Paulina Porizkova Shows Scars Of Hip Replacement Surgery

Paulina Porizkova has been candid about her hip replacement surgery, recommended by her physician to treat her congenital hip dysplasia.


Written by Ayisha Nashva

On Feb 2, 2024 – 3 minutes read

Paulina Porizkova reveals hip surgery scars

The supermodel, Paulina Porizkova, 58, has finally opened up about the troubles she has had with hip pain. In a recent Instagram Story, she shared news about her hip replacement surgery which she is undergoing due to the rare condition she was born with, congenital hip dysplasia.

On Thursday, 1 February, Priskova shared an update on her recovery via her Instagram handle as she posted a photo of herself wearing underwear on top of an open robe. She posed in such a way in which the two scars on either side of her hips were much visible before the camera. Further, she also revealed how the scars will take time to disappear. 

Paulina’s Post On Scars Post-Hip Replacement Surgery

Scars from Paulina's hip replacement

As expected, she revealed she “couldn’t help but think about the scars” while going into the surgery. “I have no desire to make new ones,” she added referring to her hips. “During our vacation, I kept on saying goodbye to the smooth skin around my hip bones and I felt guilty for being vain,” Porizkova recalled. 

Due to the less visible incision opted by orthopedic surgeons, she explained that she was initially looking for them as she thought they would help her out by doing surgery by not leaving any scar. However, although she admired the handiwork of the stitches carried out by Dr. Pierre Saadeh and Dr. Roy Davidovitch, she is still trying her best to cope with the scars by accepting and embracing them. 

‘Today is day 7 op. I know the scar will soon become a part of me. It will remind me of the old pain and the new victories,” she pinned under the photo. “It will join all the other inscriptions on my body, both visible and invisible,” she added. The fashion mogul believes that ultimately, the scars will hold her together and will act like a “netting of past fractures” that will come out stronger as it heals. 

Accepting the reality, the tycoon said that if someone draws a map of her, the scars will “become a part of it.” Like all the other scars on different parts of her body, both inside and outside, she said that she will learn to accept the new scars as well. “I will be so proud of them, but I have no plans of courting new ones,” she noted. 

According to an insider, she was quite worried about the possible reaction of the industry as well as her fans. However, her fans flocked to the comment section with comforting comments and fellow start also joined them. While everyone was supporting her, MJ Day, the chief editor of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, showed up with a comment that praised her scars. 

“Let me know when you are ready,” she wrote. MJ Day further called her scars the “punctuation marks to her awesomeness.” 

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During last week’s announcement of her condition as well as the upcoming surgery, Porizkova shared a picture wearing a two-piece bikini in a hospital room. According to the professional at Mayo Clinic, hip dysplasia can cause complications such as hip labral tear, or osteoarthritis. 

She has consulted more than 3 doctors for the same condition and they all ended up agreeing with her pain tolerance. “Well, it’s a bone on bone,” they declared. However, in one of her last Instagram Stories, she noted that she was happy to have had a vacation with her old hips. 

  1. Instagram (n.d). Paulina Porizkova [Online] Available At:

    https://www.instagram.com/paulinaporizkov/

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Ayisha Nashva is a dedicated and passionate writer known for her ability to craft entertaining and engaging content. With a love for storytelling, Ayisha weaves narratives that captivate her audience and her creativity and commitment are remarkable when it comes to providing enjoyable and memorable literary experiences.

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