Rajee Narinesingh’s journey is one of survival, resilience, and transformation. Once cruelly nicknamed “Cement Face,” she became a symbol of the dangers of illegal cosmetic procedures, unlicensed medical practices, and the hidden risks many face when desperate for change.
Born in New York, Rajee always knew her body didn’t match her identity. Like many transgender women, she struggled with social pressure, limited access to safe gender-affirming care, and the high cost of medically supervised procedures. When legitimate options were out of reach, she fell into the dangerous underground world of unlicensed cosmetic enhancements.
In the early 2000s, cosmetic surgery and non-surgical fillers were booming—but so were shortcuts that promised beauty without credentials. Rajee turned to Oneal Ron Morris, later infamous as the “toxic tush doctor,” seeking safe, affordable results. Instead, she received injections of industrial substances: cement, superglue, and tire sealant. The consequences were devastating. Her face, breasts, hips, and buttocks hardened, leaving her disfigured, in chronic pain, and socially isolated.
The physical damage was horrific, but the emotional toll was even greater. Rajee withdrew from public life, becoming a cautionary tale of unregulated cosmetic procedures. Media coverage sensationalized her appearance, reducing her to shock value—few looked beyond the surface to see the person enduring unimaginable trauma.
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