Banned for Being Too Beautiful? How One Influencer’s £1 Million Makeover Got Her Kicked Off Dating Apps
Janaina Prazeres, a 35-year-old Brazilian influencer and model, has a problem many would envy: she's been kicked off dating apps for being "too beautiful." Yes, you read that right. After spending nearly £1 million on plastic surgery to sculpt herself into what she calls the "most perfect woman," Janaina found that her flawless appearance was apparently too much for the algorithms—and even the users—of popular dating platforms.
The Beauty Ban: Too Good to Be True?
Janaina's story sounds like a plot twist in a sci-fi rom-com. Despite creating three different profiles on unnamed dating apps, each was promptly blocked or removed. The reason? Her accounts were flagged as "inauthentic," a polite way of saying, "You look too perfect, so you must be fake." Appeals went unanswered, leaving her to conclude that her beauty was simply exhausting the system.
"It was confusing at first," Janaina told Glamour Bulgaria. "I thought it was a bug. But after three accounts, I realized the apps just couldn't handle someone like me."
Offline Love: Going Old School
Frustrated with the digital dating world's rejection, Janaina decided to ditch the apps and return to the classic art of flirting—face to face. "I went back to what our parents did: casual conversation, eye contact," she said. It seems that even in 2025, some things never go out of style.
The Million-Pound Makeover
Janaina's transformation is nothing short of extraordinary. Over 20 surgeries, she has spent around £758,000 enhancing her looks. Her procedures include full facial harmonization, multiple rhinoplasties, a Brazilian Butt Lift, body lifts, and even rib removal to achieve a more sculpted waistline. The result? A strikingly chiseled face, a curvier figure, and a look so polished it once caused immigration officers in Brazil to detain her for 40 minutes, questioning the validity of her passport photo.
"I always thought this might happen eventually," she admitted. "My appearance has changed so much that it shocked me when they stopped me at the airport."
The Price of Perfection
Janaina warns that "perfection has its price." Beyond the financial cost, there's the emotional toll and the unexpected consequences of looking drastically different from official documents. After the airport incident, she promptly updated her passport photo to avoid future embarrassments.
Despite the challenges, Janaina embraces her look as her "secret to a better life." She believes investing in her beauty boosts her self-esteem and opens doors professionally and personally. In 2023, Playboy Norway even crowned her the "Perfect Woman," a title she earned after spending $300,000 on surgeries at that time.
More Than Skin Deep: Mental Health Matters
While Janaina's physical transformation grabs headlines, she also prioritizes her mental well-being. She attends weekly therapy sessions, emphasizing the importance of self-love and kindness. "Therapy is an incredible and effective method," she says. "The key is caring for ourselves and not being overly critical."
She also maintains a balanced lifestyle with bodybuilding, cardio, and a personal trainer, alongside a diet rich in proteins, vegetables, and carbs—though she admits fast food remains a guilty pleasure.
The Future: Beyond the Scalpel
Janaina's journey started at 18 when she began modeling, but her career skyrocketed after the Playboy Norway campaign. Now, she's eager to explore new ventures in the business world, excited to see where her next chapter leads.
Fascinating Facts and Figures:
Plastic surgery is a booming industry, with the global market expected to reach $64 billion by 2026.
According to a 2024 survey, 40% of people feel pressure to look "perfect" on social media, fueling cosmetic procedures.
Dating app algorithms often use AI to detect "fake" profiles, sometimes flagging users with heavily edited or surgically enhanced photos
