Cardi B has never hidden her cosmetic journey—from surgeries and reversals to a $13,000 diamond piercing literally going down the drain. She’s openly talked about nose fillers gone wrong, butt injections she later removed, and procedures she chose simply because she wanted to, not out of insecurity or to please anyone else.
Despite constant scrutiny, Cardi insists her glow-up was always about personal preference and control over her own body. She rejects the idea that surgery equals low self-esteem, saying she was confident—and making money off her looks—long before fame. For her, beauty choices are no different than changing a hairstyle: intentional, unapologetic, and entirely her own.