A woman who claims to have spent $1m to achieve the world’s smallest waist wears a corset up to 23 hours a day – only taking it off to shower – and says men love her “exotic figure”.
Aleira Avendano’s waist measures at just 18 inches.
The 33-year-old has achieved her controversial physique by wearing a tight corset for the last 17 years.
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Her goal? To have the world’s smallest waist – a title which currently belongs to Cathie Jung at 15 inches.
Aleira has already pushed her body to its limit, though, with her organs “shifting and adjusting” to different positions.
But she’s not ready to give up just yet, no matter how difficult it gets.
“I find it challenging when it comes to buying clothes, as nothing fits,” the yoga teacher told Need To Know.
“My sizes are unique, and I have naturally wide hips.
“So I have to have clothes custom-made for me.
“It’s been a major investment – enhancements, treatments and healthy food.
“A huge commitment.
“Honestly, my body should be insured.”
Aleira, who lives in Miami, Florida, US, has spent in excess of $1m altering her waist, with a further $638,000 on surgical procedures, including seven boob jobs, five nose jobs, bum implants and new teeth.
She previously said that every woman “should have plastic surgery to be truly beautiful”.
And her attitude has remained the same, especially when it comes to achieving a tiny waist.
She said: “To all women and men – join the challenge.
“You won’t regret it.
“With consistency and discipline – yes, wearing it every day – you’ll see real changes within months.
“You’ll look unique; and actually beautiful.”
The model suggests starting with six hours per day and increasing wear up to two hours each week.
Now, she never takes her corset off – except to shower.
She added: “I don’t miss my old figure at all.
“People react in different ways. Some follow me, some feel nervous, and others admire me or see my body as something crazy.
“Men can’t get enough of my exotic figure.
“I love it.
“Thanks to this, I was able to launch my own line of corsets and shapewear, so people all over the world can achieve a similar figure with time and discipline.
“This is not just the result of hard work – [it is] often physically painful.
“It also represents the great success of my new company: Aleira Body Secrets. My shapewear line will change many lives.
“It’s a gentle product with incredible results, created by me and inspired by the story of my own body.
“I am one-of-a-kind now.”
