When the singer, 26, appeared in court last week over assault charges, nobody could ignore how different she looked compared to her N-Dubz days.
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For the first time, Tulisa has admitted to having cheek and lip fillers and insists she’s happy with the results.
Speaking to The Guardian Tulisa, who is currently recording her comeback album, said: “Yes, I’ve had my lips done, and I’m happy with my lips. I’ve also had a tiny bit of filler in my cheeks.
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“Pictures of me where my face was swelling. I had water retention – where you have filler your face draws up a load of water. So my face began to swell like a balloon.”
But the former X Factor judge firmly denies she has had a nose job, putting it’s slimmer appearance down to good make-up and contouring.
When asked why she had the cosmetic enhancements Tulisa continued: “It was a choice I made. I’d lost a load of weight and I was looking at my face I felt… It really bugs me when people say I’ve had a nose job. That’s just make-up.”
Despite the shocked reaction that some have had to her new look, Tulisa insists she is happy with the results.
“So losing a stone, filler in my cheeks, my lips done and the contouring – and people do think, oh gosh, you look so different,” she added.
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On whether or not she still thinks her female boss tattoo is relevant, Tulisa replied: “More than ever. I’ve surprised myself. I feel stronger, wiser – enlightened. I feel I have had 10 years worth of my life lessons in one year, and money can’t buy that.”