Lil Kim’s Plastic Surgery Nearly Ruined Her Career

It’s Evident That Her Skin Has Been Bleached

While the rapper often dismissed surgery claims, medical experts (and regular people) strongly disagree. “It’s clear that there has been some skin bleaching,” said plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Levine (she hasn’t treated the rapper).

Lil Kim attends an event.

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“She’s probably used chemicals, which contain very high doses of acids, on her face, combined with high-acid creams to lighten her skin,” Dr. Levine added. So, why did the rapper decide to undergo such dramatic procedures?