Did Khanyi Mbau finally find the fountain of youth? Take a look at these pics of her BEFORE her plastic surgery and skin lightening journey.

Take a look at Khanyi Mbau before plastic surgery and skin bleaching. Images via Instagram: @mbaureloaded

South African socialite Khanyi Mbau is synonymous with luxury living, skin bleaching, and, of course, plastic surgery. But the reality TV star – who revealed her “new face” this week – looks drastically different from the one we were introduced to several years ago.

Khanyi, who lives in Dubai with her boyfriend, Kudzai Mushonga, recently underwent a series of extensive procedures in Turkey.

KHANYI MBAU PLEASED WITH FILTER-FREE FACE

On Friday, 22 November, Khanyi Mbau updated her followers on the progress of her plastic surgery. In September, the mom-of-one underwent her latest round of procedures, which included a fox eye and lip lift and an upper blepharoplasty.

According to the 38-year-old Young, Famous, and African star, the aim of the surgery was to achieve a face that had been “filtered and face tuned in real-time.”

Despite the lengthy recovery, which includes painful swelling and bruising, Khanyi claims she is happy with her “youthful” features.