I Spent $76,000 on Plastic Surgery to Look Like a WAG and Wear 15 Waist Trainers a Day—But I Won’t Date a Sports Star
An influencer has revealed the shocking amount she has spent to transform herself into a WAG – a wife or girlfriend of a sports player. The Brazilian beauty, 24, tells Daily Mail she has dropped a whopping US$51,000 (AU$76,326) to change her entire appearance. 'I chose the WAG look because it represents power, luxury, and visibility. It's a look that commands respect without asking for it,' she says. 'People notice you immediately, doors open, and the treatment is completely different. I wanted that presence.' Ravena goes on to say she didn't curate her glamorous image just 'to chase a footballer'.
A $51,000 Makeover: Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Facial Harmonisation, Body Contouring and a 60 cm Waist
The blonde beauty has dropped thousands on plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to build her highly curated image. She has undergone rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, facial harmonisation, body contouring, and a complete reinvention of her hair and styling approach. However, despite looking the part, the influencer says she just wants to enjoy the benefits of a glamorous WAG lifestyle without dating an athlete. Ravena, who will make her debut at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade next month, has also adopted a strict 'sculpting' regime to maintain her 'micro waist'. The dancer boasts a 60 cm waist (23.6 in), which she maintains by hula hooping and cycling through about 15 waist trainers a day. 'I rotate belts depending on the moment. Tighter ones during training, softer ones at home, posture belts when I'm out,' she says. Her aesthetic, she explains, is intentionally crafted and managed with the same precision seen among high-profile influencers and sporting WAGs. Ravena says the social response to her transformation was almost immediate, adding that the way she is now treated professionally and in public has completely changed. She describes receiving unsolicited VIP access at events, room upgrades at hotels, and moments where people reference a fictional 'famous striker' husband. Ravena says her curated beauty has now become a 'form of social currency' which has unlocked all kinds of glamorous privileges. Despite the attention, the Playboy Denmark star insists she never adopted the WAG aesthetic to deceive people. The Brazilian beauty tells Daily Mail she has dropped a whopping US$51,000 (AU$76,326) to change her entire appearance, and frequently wears up to 15 waist trainers a day. 'The transformation helped me align how I feel internally with what I see in the mirror. The aesthetic gave me back a version of myself that feels empowered,' she adds. 'People invent a story about me the moment they see me. They assume I'm married to a footballer, that I live a certain life, that I have access to everything. All of that comes from the image alone.' 'Men approach me assuming my lifestyle, money, and connections before they even know my name. Some are intimidated, some are overly confident, and some are clearly chasing the image. It shows how much power appearance really has.' It is commonly defined by conspicuous displays of wealth, designer accessories, high-fashion sportswear, sculpted features, and immaculate makeup.
Reality Behind the Glamour: Identity-Building, Misperceptions, and Social Currency
Ravena says people often assume she is married to a football star and treat her accordingly because of her glamorous appearance and high-end lifestyle. The social response to her transformation was almost immediate, adding that the way she is now treated professionally and in public has completely changed. She describes receiving unsolicited VIP access at events, room upgrades at hotels, and moments where people reference a fictional 'famous striker' husband. Ravena says her curated beauty has now become a 'form of social currency' which has unlocked all kinds of glamorous privileges. 'I've been around athletes socially, of course, but I've never been in a serious relationship with a football star.' 'I didn't spend money or change my body for a man. If I ever become a real WAG, it will be because I chose the person, not because I wanted the status,' she says. 'I'm not targeting athletes or waiting for a footballer to slide into my messages. People love that fantasy, but it's not my reality. I'm very selective.' 'What's funny is that people already treat me like I am, even though it's not true.' 'The transformation helped me align how I feel internally with what I see in the mirror. The aesthetic gave me back a version of myself that feels empowered,' she adds. 'People invent a story about me the moment they see me. They assume I'm married to a footballer, that I live a certain life, that I have access to everything. All of that comes from the image alone.' 'Men approach me assuming my lifestyle, money, and connections before they even know my name. Some are intimidated, some are overly confident, and some are clearly chasing the image. It shows how much power appearance really has.' The WAG aesthetic rose to global prominence during the 2006 World Cup era in the UK, and is often accompanied by a hyper-glamorous lifestyle. It is commonly defined by conspicuous displays of wealth, designer accessories, high-fashion sportswear, sculpted features, and immaculate makeup.
