Saturday, June 28, 2025

How 20 Surgeries and a New Look Landed a Model in Airport Detention

Janaina Prazeres\' pre-surgery passport photo. / New York Post, Instagram
Janaina Prazeres’ pre-surgery passport photo. / New York Post, Instagram

A model praised for her flawless beauty was reportedly held for questioning at an airport because her face no longer matched that of her passport photo.

According to the New York Post on Friday, Brazilian model and influencer Janaina Prazeres was recently stopped at a U.S. airport while attempting to enter the country.

The reason was that her facial features had changed significantly compared to her passport photo.

Prazeres explained that immigration officers were confused after comparing her appearance to her passport photo and that she was held for 40 minutes of questioning to verify her identity.

She was previously named “world’s most perfect woman” by Playboy Norway and has reportedly undergone 20 plastic surgeries, including facial contouring, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation, at a total cost of $1 million.

Her passport photo, however, was taken before her procedures. In contrast to her current appearance, the image shows her with darker hair, a wider nose, and more prominent cheekbones.

Prazeres admitted that she had anticipated this might happen someday, but it was shocking to experience it firsthand at the airport.

“You never expect to be stopped at an airport without doing anything wrong,” she said.

Determined to avoid this inconvenience in the future, she immediately began researching the procedures for renewing her passport upon arrival.

She concluded, “Perfection has its price.”

Hot this week

Dow Dips, Nasdaq Gains as Wall Street Awaits Fed’s Next Move

The New York stock market closed mixed, with Nvidia hitting a record high while Tesla faced declining sales in Europe.

Nvidia Stock Pops Past $150, Beating Microsoft in Market Value

Nvidia's stock rose to 152.36 USD amid concerns over export restrictions to China, surpassing Microsoft’s market cap.

Nvidia Soars Despite CEO Share Sale, Tesla Tanks on Robotaxi Trouble

The New York stock market rises as Dow surpasses 43,000, Nvidia gains despite CEO stock sale, while Tesla and defense stocks decline.

Gold Prices Plunge as Iran and Israel Call for Ceasefire

Gold prices fell as geopolitical tensions eased between Israel and Iran, with analysts predicting potential future increases.

Oil Drops 4% on Israel-Iran Peace Talks and Supply Optimism

International oil prices dropped over 4% due to eased supply concerns and a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Iran.

Topics

Dow Dips, Nasdaq Gains as Wall Street Awaits Fed’s Next Move

The New York stock market closed mixed, with Nvidia hitting a record high while Tesla faced declining sales in Europe.

Nvidia Stock Pops Past $150, Beating Microsoft in Market Value

Nvidia's stock rose to 152.36 USD amid concerns over export restrictions to China, surpassing Microsoft’s market cap.

Nvidia Soars Despite CEO Share Sale, Tesla Tanks on Robotaxi Trouble

The New York stock market rises as Dow surpasses 43,000, Nvidia gains despite CEO stock sale, while Tesla and defense stocks decline.

Gold Prices Plunge as Iran and Israel Call for Ceasefire

Gold prices fell as geopolitical tensions eased between Israel and Iran, with analysts predicting potential future increases.

Oil Drops 4% on Israel-Iran Peace Talks and Supply Optimism

International oil prices dropped over 4% due to eased supply concerns and a ceasefire announcement between Israel and Iran.

TSMC Delays Kumamoto Factory Amid Traffic Concerns and Market Uncertainty

TSMC delays its second factory in Kumamoto, citing traffic issues, but market demand uncertainties may be the real reason behind it.

From Tensions to Tumbles: Oil Prices Sink While Iran Avoids Escalation

Oil prices dropped over 7% following Iran's airstrikes on U.S. bases, signaling a reluctance to escalate conflict despite tensions.

Volatility Index Falls Below 20 as U.S.–Iran Show Signs of De-Escalation

U.S. stock markets rose as tensions eased between the U.S. and Iran, while Tesla shares surged following its robotaxi launch.

Related Articles