Veteran Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo has advised young women, particularly aspiring actresses, against undergoing body enhancement procedures simply to attract men or seek external validation.
Dokubo, in an interview with Punch, said women who choose to alter their bodies for personal confidence have the right to make that decision but should carefully examine the motivation behind it.
Hilda Dokubo questions BBL for male attention
The actress argued that undergoing Brazilian Butt Lift procedures primarily to impress men may not produce the happiness or validation some women expect.
“If it is because of a man that you are doing BBL, you are just wasting your time,” she said.
Dokubo questioned why women should endure expensive and painful procedures solely because they believe a particular body type would make them more attractive to men.
She also stressed that a woman’s body naturally changes as she moves through different stages of life.
According to her, puberty, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause can all bring physical changes, making it important for women to develop confidence that is not entirely dependent on appearance.
Actress urges women to prioritise fulfilment
Dokubo encouraged women to focus on their dreams, personal development and happiness rather than constantly seeking approval from other people.
“Every woman is bigger than her body. The body is just a small thing,” she said.
The actress maintained that women should be comfortable with themselves while recognising that body enhancement remains an individual choice.
However, Dokubo rejected attempts to automatically blame cosmetic procedures when relationships or marriages fail.
She said it would be unfair to assume that a woman’s decision to enhance her appearance was necessarily responsible for problems in her marriage.
The veteran actress urged women to approach every stage of their lives with confidence while refusing to allow changing beauty standards or public expectations to determine their self-worth.
