Linda Evangelista reveals why she tried cosmetic procedure that left her ‘deformed’: ‘I’m a little vain’

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Linda Evangelista has spoken candidly about why she decided to undergo the cosmetic surgery procedure that she claimed left her “permanently deformed”. In the lengthy post, the Canadian model had said that the procedure allegedly “increased, not decreased, my fat cells and left me permanently deformed even after undergoing two painful, unsuccessful, corrective surgeries”. I’m not embarrassed.’ Then he said: ‘I’m going to take care of you, don’t worry,’” Evangelista said, adding: “What parent wants to be a burden to their child?” Ultimately, Evangelista said she would not have chosen to undergo the procedure had she known the risks and possibility that she would lose her livelihood and spiral into depression. Linda Evangelista opens up about cosmetic surgery procedure that left her ‘disfigured’ as she covers British Vogue “If I had known side effects may include losing your livelihood and you’ll end up so depressed that you hate yourself…” she said tearfully.