Rajee Narinesingh, a 48-year-old transgender woman from Hollywood, Florida, endured a nightmare after a black-market cosmetic injection in 2005 left her face disfigured with cement-like lumps. What was supposed to be a fun “pumping party” turned into years of pain, shame, and isolation.

The fake doctor who injected her used dangerous substances like superglue and tire sealant, leaving Rajee with hard, painful nodules under her skin. For a decade, she struggled both physically and emotionally, too scared to seek help and unsure if anything could fix the damage.

In 2015, she appeared on the reality show Botched, hoping for a miracle. Surgeons Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif had previously turned her away, fearing the risks. But Rajee’s courage moved them to try again. This time, they successfully removed the harmful material from her face.

Her transformation was more than cosmetic — it gave her back her confidence, dignity, and hope. Rajee’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience and the strength it takes to fight for yourself, even when the odds feel impossible.