‘Right now having children is not part of my…’: Supermodel Alicia Kaur on why she decided to get breast augmentation, her struggles with practicing self-love

She added, “It’s ingrained in us.” When Prakash expressed her shock at Alicia feeling so insecure about her body, she replied, “It happens all the time. This is one of the biggest practices that I’m trying to do is have self love, but I’m also worried that self-love might turn into overconfidence, arrogance… so it’s like a constant conflict.”

Kaur, who has documented her breast augmentation surgery on social media, was then asked why she chose to go ahead with the procedure. “I was sick of looking at myself in the mirror and hating myself, hating who I saw and I didn’t want to live like that… from the age of 14 years, everyone was producing them, I was not. And I was told that I would probably have to have children one day for them to grow and right now having children is not part of my… I’m working on my career. So for me, what happened in an instant and it was unbelievable, all of a sudden I felt like a woman. I don’t know what it was, it’s my own (mind). I’m so happy with what I did.”

While Alicia made the decision for herself, she acknowledged the pressures models often face to fit into industry ideals. She emphasized the importance of making informed choices, saying, “It’s crucial to set boundaries. I admired women with fuller figures, but I wanted natural results. I think the outcome looks very authentic.” 

But how do such pressures shape self-perception, and where should one draw the line between personal choice and societal influence? An expert weighs in.

Psychologist Rasshi Gurnani says, “The key to navigating this pressure is self-acceptance. Women need to redefine femininity on their own terms rather than letting society dictate how they should look. Finding communities that celebrate all body types, surrounding oneself with supportive people, and embracing individual beauty can help shift this perspective.”

Finding the balance between cosmetic enhancements and body positivity

Alicia has been open about using Botox, not just for aesthetics but also for medical reasons. “The conversation around cosmetic procedures often comes down to a balance — where do we draw the line between self-improvement and societal pressure?” says Gurnani

She adds, “There’s nothing wrong with wanting to enhance your appearance, but the key is doing it for yourself, not because of unrealistic beauty standards. Body positivity means appreciating your natural self while making changes that align with your personal happiness — not just to fit in. If cosmetic procedures start feeling like an endless cycle to meet expectations, it’s worth taking a step back and reassessing.”

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