An influencer has spent £75,000 on cosmetic procedures so she can feel flawless wearing a bikini this summer.
Cléo Souza has had various treatments including radiofrequency facials, microfocused ultrasound and thread lifting.
The 40-year-old has also undergone hyaluronic acid fillers and collagen stimulation in areas such as the jawline, neck and chin.
With summer approaching, Cléo decided that she wanted to feel her absolute best while basking in the Mediterranean sun.
The fashion influencer, who has 64.2,000 followers on Instagram, wanted to enhance the firmness of her skin, as well as the contours of her body.
She said she is determined “to look in the mirror and feel flawless” and does not care about being judged for her expensive glow-up.
“If someone thinks armour is superficial, that’s fine,” Cléo told Need To Know.
“Their judgment doesn’t pay for my procedure.
“I planned all of this carefully.
“Some people prepare for summer with diets or workouts.
“I chose aesthetics.
“It’s my body, my standard, my choice.
“My body is my showcase, but it’s also my armor.”
Cléo, who is a mum to one daughter, regularly visits destinations such as Ibiza, Capri, an island in Italy’s bay of Naples, and Saint-Tropez, in the French Riviera.
She feels that the pressure to look good still weighs heavily on women, especially for those over the age of 35.
Cléo added, “When you’re young, everything comes naturally.
“After 40, every compliment hides a battle.
“There is a kind of freedom with doing what you want with your body, without having to explain it.
“I did this for myself.
“And when I walk down the sand in a white bikini, I’ll know every choice was worth it.”
Earlier this month, Cléo revealed how her body had changed after she gave birth to her daughter Alma.
Soon after Alma arrived, she underwent a breast implant replacement due to increased volume during breastfeeding.
She also had a mini-abdominoplasty to correct an umbilical hernia.
Cléo said: “I went through some very intense changes in my body after pregnancy.
“Even though I lost the weight quickly, I still didn’t quite recognise myself.
“Every decision was made autonomously and responsibly.
“I never did it because of pressure – it was always for me.
“I feel lighter, more aligned inside and out.
“Taking care of my body is my way of honouring that woman.
“Today, I feel happier, more comfortable in my clothes, in my choices, and most importantly, in my own skin.”
