Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, and sometimes they come out of nowhere, changing everything. Rajee Narinesingh, a transgender woman from Hollywood, Florida, knows this firsthand. Her story is one of unimaginable pain—but also one of courage, strength, and ultimately, hope.
Back in 2005, Rajee attended what she thought was a harmless “pumping party”—an underground event where unlicensed individuals offer cheap cosmetic procedures. What she didn’t realize was that the so-called “doctor” who injected her face was anything but qualified. Instead of medical-grade fillers, Rajee was pumped with toxic materials like mineral oil, superglue, and even Fix-a-Flat tire sealant. The result was horrifying: painful, rock-hard lumps formed under her skin, severely disfiguring her face.
For nearly a decade, Rajee lived with the consequences—physically scarred, emotionally devastated, and socially isolated. The trauma affected every aspect of her life, from her confidence to her mental health. Too ashamed to go out in public and too afraid to ask for help, she kept her suffering hidden for years.
Then, in 2015, a turning point arrived. Rajee appeared on the reality TV show Botched, where celebrity surgeons Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif specialize in repairing plastic surgery disasters. The doctors had initially declined to treat her a year earlier, fearing the risks were too great. But Rajee’s persistence paid off—they gave her a second chance.
The procedure was delicate and risky, but the surgeons were able to carefully remove the hardened substances from her face. The transformation was powerful—not just physically, but emotionally. For the first time in years, Rajee saw a reflection she could recognize—and love.
The person responsible for her trauma, Oneal Ron Morris, was later arrested for performing illegal procedures that harmed multiple victims. But for Rajee, the damage had already been done.
In the years leading up to her Botched appearance, she’d tried temporary treatments like laser therapy and facial injections, but nothing offered a real solution. That all changed with one brave decision to speak up and seek help, even after being rejected the first time.
Rajee’s journey isn’t just about cosmetic surgery—it’s about reclaiming your life, your identity, and your self-worth after being broken down. It’s about resilience in the face of betrayal, and hope after years of heartbreak.
Her story is a reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there’s always a path forward—and sometimes, healing begins the moment you decide to believe in yourself again.
