Mormon Wives' Star Jessi Unhappy With Plastic Surgery Results

Jessi Ngatikaura opens up about her dissatisfaction with recent cosmetic procedures.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Jessi Ngatikaura, star of the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has expressed unhappiness with the results of her recent plastic surgery procedures. In a TikTok video, Ngatikaura shared that she underwent an upper and lower blepharoplasty, as well as fat injections in her face, but is dissatisfied with the outcomes. She said she didn't fully understand the procedures and their potential effects, and is now dealing with a swollen, lumpy appearance that has impacted her self-confidence and career.

Why it matters

Ngatikaura's openness about her plastic surgery regrets highlights the importance of patients thoroughly understanding cosmetic procedures before undergoing them. Her experience also reflects the pressure many celebrities and public figures face to maintain a certain physical appearance, and the potential consequences when those efforts go awry.

The details

Ngatikaura, 33, revealed that she spent $25,000 on the recent procedures, which included an upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) as well as fat injections in her face. She said she was told the fat injections would help 'produce collagen' and act as a substitute for fillers, but she is unhappy with the results, which have made her lips appear 'lumpy.' Ngatikaura also got Kybella injections to try to remove some of the excess fat, but explained that the grafting is 'extremely hard to remove.' She expressed regret over not fully understanding the procedures and their potential outcomes.

  • Ngatikaura shared the update on TikTok on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • She previously discussed her plastic surgery in an interview on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

The players

Jessi Ngatikaura

A 33-year-old reality TV star on the show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, who recently underwent several cosmetic procedures that she is now unhappy with.

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What they’re saying

“I want to tell everyone that I am extremely unhappy with my results and I didn't quite understand what I was getting into.”

— Jessi Ngatikaura (TikTok)

“I'm really insecure. I understand that I look really different and I hate it. I look back at how I used to look [and] I watched season 4 and I'm like, 'Damn. I looked really good.' I wish I could have seen that. I'm gonna cry talking about it.”

— Jessi Ngatikaura (TikTok)

“This last surgery ruined my life. I look f***ing hideous in season 5. It's ruined my career.”

— Jessi Ngatikaura (TikTok)

What’s next

Ngatikaura said she is 'done with surgery' and plans to only use Botox going forward, indicating she will not pursue additional cosmetic procedures to correct the issues from her recent operations.

The takeaway

Ngatikaura's experience highlights the importance of patients thoroughly researching and understanding cosmetic procedures before undergoing them, as well as the potential emotional and professional toll when those procedures have unintended or unsatisfactory results. Her openness about her regrets may encourage others to be more cautious when considering elective surgeries.