‘Asked for this?’: Influencer reveals truth behind new appearance

An influencer has broken her silence on her controversial nose job, revealing details about the surgery that sparked months of cruel online abuse.

A popular Australian influencer has shared her honest thoughts about the controversial nose job she underwent earlier this year.

Indy Clinton posted a candid TikTok last Friday, revealing that she isn’t happy with the results of her cosmetic surgery and “didn’t ask for” the nose she currently has.

“I’m gonna talk about my nose hella quick, cause I’ve been wanting to get this off my chest,” the 28-year-old began the clip to her 2.1 million followers. “Everybody else seems to be talking about it but me, so where do we begin?”

“Do you think I asked for this? Genuinely?” she continued, staring down the camera.

“Let me just make it clear for you guys. I asked for minor, minor tweaks. I am Italian. I had a Mediterranean nose, I love that.”

She then explained exactly why she wanted to get the surgery in the first place, despite loving her original nose.

“I got hit by a surfboard. I wanted a few things fixed, but we agreed on minor tweaks when I went under,” the star, who was crowned TikTok creator of the year in 2023, said.

“That was what was agreed on. Does it look like I’ve had minor tweaks? There’s your answer, ladies and gentlemen.

“I didn’t, in fact, choose this. I didn’t, in fact, lie to you. It’s just the way the cookie crumbles, I guess. Anywhoo. Onwards and upwards, as they say. Onwards and upwards.”

Indy Clinton has addressed her nose job in a recent video. Picture: TikTok/IndyClinton

The now 28-year-old pictured before her rhinoplasty. Picture: Reddit

In the caption, she added that she doesn’t “regret” the decision, even though she wishes she

“had her old nose back”.

“I’m thinking of it like abstract art, lol,” she joked.

The mum-of-three before she had her surgery. Picture: TikTok/IndyClinton

Clinton now, who has revealed she is unhappy with the results of her surgery. Picture: TikTok/IndyClinton

In the comments, many praised the popular influencer for being so honest about the results of her surgery.

“I actually love that you’ve spoken about it, I think people almost wanted to hear that you’re not pleased with it (only because you’re so open about everything else) and I’m sorry it didn’t go how you expected,” one fan wrote.

“You are still just gorgeous. Before, after, always. Sorry you aren’t happy,” another replied.

“Just sayin … you’re absolutely beautiful,” someone else agreed.

“I’m glad you addressed it Queen,” shared another.

The influencer also ‘liked’ a comment that claimed that “80 per cent of people hate their rhinoplasties” and get “revisions” but hasn’t specified whether or not she is going to get one.

She claimed that she asked her surgeon for ‘minor tweaks’ to her nose. Picture: TikTok/IndyClinton

And told her fans she didn’t feel like she got ‘minor tweaks’. Picture: TikTok/IndyClinton

Other followers were outraged on her behalf. “This is awful to deal with,” one said, while another wrote, “I’m so angry for you”.

Then, there were fans who said they could relate to her disappointment.

“I hated my 1st nose job too. It didn’t turn out how it should. I was told to trust the process. After a year I still hated it. Went in for a 2nd and it’s perfect,” someone shared.

“Girl I am so sorry. I also had rhinoplasty and did not get what I asked for. It affected me deeply and still does 3 years later,” another wrote.

Fans sympathised with her in the comments. Picture: Instagram/IndyClinton

It comes after months of relentless scrutiny and online trolling following her new nose reveal.

She’s been fielding comments from people such as “Aww, this makes me sad, she was so beautiful,” and “I loved your nose way better before!”

“It’s one of the worst jobs I’ve ever seen,” someone else claimed. “She’s ruined herself,” another comment read.

The only bullying was so intense that Clinton was forced to hide her nose behind a mask at the beginning of the healing process.

The influencer in recovery from her surgery. Picture: TikTok/IndyClinton

She even covered her face with a mask during the initial healing process. Picture: TikTok/IndyClinton

Last month, she reached boiling point and decided to hire a private investigator to help expose the identities of the people who continuously “online troll, defame and cyberbully” her.

The three-month investigation resulted in a 64-page document, and Clinton said that she was ready to hold her online bullies accountable.

“These faceless strangers are hiding behind anonymous accounts, destroying mental health and costing lives,” she said at the time. “I will create change and I will make an impact”.

She has since started the Instagram account @urnotanon with a bio that reads: “Cyberbullying isn’t hidden, and neither are you,” and a message to its 68k followers to “Watch this space”.

News.com.au has reached out to Clinton for comment.