Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson recently shared her thoughts on cosmetic procedures during an interview on The Career Trail program, which airs on Joy Learning and JoyNews.

Yvonne expressed her satisfaction with her natural look as she approaches her 40s, emphasizing that altering her appearance has never been an option for her.

“I have never done anything to my body, and I’ve never even thought about it,” she said. “And now that I’m almost 40, there’s no way I’m going to consider it.”

Yvonne also criticized the societal expectations that often push women to change their looks, particularly to gain approval from men. According to her, such changes rarely lead to the desired outcomes.

“Some women change their bodies to please men. But that’s not right because it doesn’t guarantee anything. They may still be disappointed,” she commented.

As a parent, Yvonne spoke about the values she aims to instill in her daughter and the need to maintain authenticity for future generations.

She humorously imagined being questioned by her child about old photos, saying, “One day you’ll become a mother. Your kids are going to see your old photos and ask questions. They’ll say, ‘Mummy, in your pictures from 1992, your backside was flat. What happened to it? Did you blow it? Is it a balloon?’ I’m not ready for such questions.”

Confident in her current appearance, Yvonne shared, “I’m okay with how I look. I’m content.” She rejected the idea that body enhancement could offer any meaningful benefits. “I don’t think enhancing any part of my body is going to help me in any way,” she added.

Yvonne further clarified that if she ever had a reason to undergo medical procedures, it would only be for a positive life event like childbirth. “If I were to do anything to my body, I would rather have a lot of babies,” she stated.

“If I want to find myself in the hospital, it’s because I want to have babies—not because I want to cut somewhere and chip something in.”

Finally, Yvonne highlighted the emotional and psychological dimensions of such decisions, linking body enhancement to issues with self-esteem.

“I feel that it is a mental thing. It is a lack of confidence,” she said, urging young girls to embrace their natural selves. Her message was clear: “I do not expect any of you to do that. Because the minute you do, it never stops. You’ll want a fuller lip, a bigger ear—you’ll always want to change something about yourself.”