Danniella Westbrook recently displayed the outcomes of her latest facial reconstruction surgery while running errands in London, as she gears up for another procedure.
The 52-year-old actress is in the midst of a lengthy journey to reconstruct her face, addressing a collapsed septum that resulted from years of drug abuse. Her upcoming surgery, scheduled for October, will involve grafting rib cartilage into her face to aid in reshaping the affected area. Westbrook's previous operation in this reconstructive process took place in June.
During a recent appearance on Vanessa Feltz's YouTube show, Westbrook discussed the physical and psychological impact of the surgeries. She revealed that she has already undergone six operations and anticipates needing at least four more. Westbrook expressed the toll the procedures have taken, stating she feels exhausted and has reached a point where she questions her ability to endure more.
"I'm at that stage now where I come around from surgery with the last two and I've been like no more," Westbrook said. "I'm feeling okay. I just got a phone call today actually for my next surgery date in October."
She detailed the planned procedure: "So that's when they redo, make this bit [points to her nose] skinny and pull it up and they put the ribs in the side and stuff and everything to support it [her nose]."
Westbrook conveyed deep trust in her surgeon but acknowledged the cumulative effect of the anesthesia and the lengthy surgical times, some lasting five to six hours. The recovery process, she noted, leaves her feeling depleted.
Despite her weariness, Westbrook is committed to continuing the treatment, emphasizing the necessity for proper breathing. "But I'm still carrying on because I have to because it's respiratory I have to be able to breathe properly," she stated. She mentioned that stitches were still in place on her face and lips following her most recent procedure.
During her outing, Westbrook wore a black blazer with matching cropped trousers and white trainers, accessorized with navy headphones and carrying a Gucci handbag alongside her phone, water, and vape.