Model with swollen left leg: ‘I am beautiful inside and out’

Ignoring malicious comments, Mahogany Geter is proud of her distinctive appearance.

Mahogany Geter (23 years old, from Tennessee, USA) has congenital lymphedema. According to The Sun, this condition is caused by excess fluid accumulating inside the soft tissue, causing Geter’s left leg to swell. At maximum, her legs weigh about 45.5 kg, bringing her body weight up to 136 kg. There is currently no cure for the excess fluid that has accumulated in Mahogany Geter’s legs. She eased the discomfort with physical therapy, lymphatic drainage massage. “When I was a kid, I felt ugly and cried a lot,” Geter said. The American girl had to endure the ridicule that “amputated legs to look better”. Geter said: “Someone said my legs looked like ham. My friends at school called me a deformed kid. It was difficult to ignore the malicious comments. For a long time, I felt self-confident. ti about myself. Then I got support from the online lymphedema community, she also inspired me. She helped me realize how beautiful I am.” Mahogany Geter learns to ignore every mockery and accept himself. “I want to inspire others to celebrate their differences. Now, I believe I’m beautiful inside and out. I’m proud of what I’m able to do,” emphasized Geter. In March, Geter accepted an invitation to model for Vogue magazine. The American girl wears a skirt with a sexy chest opening combined with a high slit. She is not afraid to show her swollen legs in front of the camera. Mahogany Geter proudly shows off her lymphedema leg in the frames and posted it online. Through that, she wishes to be empowered and given the opportunity to become confident and do the work she loves. “I have met a lot of people who support me in the online environment, accompanying me on my health care journey. They are all very nice. Those are not joking or negative comments,” female model to speak. When he wasn’t feeling well, Geter focused on making his legs better. She massaged, applied pressure bandages and applied physical therapy. Geter also drinks plenty of water to detox, and avoids salty foods and alcohol. However, the 23-year-old girl is prone to severe cellulitis – a skin infection caused by swollen feet. She is often hospitalized for antibiotic treatment. Despite the difficult times, Mahogany Geter encourages herself that she is leading a normal life. “I try to be strong, and at the same time focus on my dream of becoming a model. If I succeed, I will buy my mother a house and take care of my family. I will do everything to raise awareness. about lymphedema,” said Geter. Models dropped their shoes on the catwalk Despite having problems with shoes on the catwalk, many models still confidently strode in the excitement of the audience.