Nozipho Celebrates Surgery Recovery, Vuyokazi Shares Mommy Makeover Journey

JOHANNESBURG

The Mommy Club star Nozipho Ntshangase has given a health update six weeks after undergoing liposuction and tummy tuck surgery, sharing her recovery journey with fans.

Ntshangase revealed she’s driving again and doing light exercises after her abdominoplasty procedure performed by Professor C Sofianos. “I’m 6 weeks post-surgery. I had an abdominoplasty done by the phenomenal Prof C Sofianos and results are good. I’m cleared to do light exercises. I’m driving now. Though still swollen, I’m pretty much back to my regular activities. I’ve not taken pain meds in over 2 weeks. I’m still recovering though. I’m happy,” she posted on Instagram.

The mother of five received overwhelming support from fellow celebrities after sharing her progress video. Model Ayanda Thabethe commented, “Omg you look so amazing”, while actress Gugu Gumede added, “You look amazing sis.” One fan remarked, “Mother of 5 where, what tummy did they grow inside of.”

Ntshangase explained her surgery was part of a self-love journey following body changes from motherhood. “I’ve been on this self-love journey, and I think after having my last three kids and just going through things in general, I just struggled with loving myself and my confidence just went down the drain,” she said about her four pregnancies resulting in five children.

Meanwhile, Uthando Nes’thembu alum Vuyokazi Nciweni has undergone a ‘mommy makeover’ in Turkey including a breast lift. Sharing before-and-after photos, she explained: “I decided to share this so you guys can see why I needed this transformation (mommy makeover). I wanna share something with you guys and I hope this doesn’t traumatise you.”

Earlier this year, Nciweni disclosed on YouTube she’d had gastric sleeve surgery after struggling with weight loss. “I’ve tried everything; eating proper foods and all of that, but… it has become very unhealthy for me to a point where it gets so bad,” she said in her vlog.

Both reality stars highlight how changing bodies after motherhood can impact self-confidence, with cosmetic procedures becoming part of some women’s journey toward self-acceptance.