Rajee Narinesingh became widely known as “Cement Face” after undergoing dangerous black-market plastic surgery in the mid-2000s, performed by the infamous “toxic tush doctor,” Oneal Ron Morris.
The transgender woman was injected with a harmful mixture of substances, including cement, superglue, and tire sealant. These materials hardened beneath the skin of her face and other parts of her body, leaving her badly disfigured.
Narinesingh later appeared on the TV show Botched, where experienced surgeons helped repair the severe damage caused by Morris.
Here’s everything you should know about Rajee Narinesingh, her life story, and what she looks like today.
Feeling comfortable in your own skin is one of the most important things in life. Whether someone is bigger, thinner, taller, shorter, bald, or covered in hair, being happy with yourself matters most.
Of course, most people have things about themselves they may wish were different, but in the end, self-acceptance and confidence are what truly matter. The goal should always be to accept yourself, not constantly seek approval from others.
Some people make small changes like trying a new hairstyle, exercising, or even having surgery. Others feel they need a much deeper transformation.
Rajee Narinesingh – “Cement Face”
Sadly, some people are born feeling uncomfortable in their own bodies, especially when it comes to gender identity. That is why gender reassignment surgery exists, and today, the process is more common than ever.
Again, the most important thing is doing what makes you feel happy and whole. But if surgery is involved, it’s crucial to choose a qualified professional. Your body is your responsibility, so proper research is essential.
For Rajee Narinesingh, gender reassignment may not have been the first step, but from an early age, she knew she was different. Born male in New York, she always felt like a woman inside. As she got older, she decided to pursue several cosmetic procedures—but they were extremely expensive.
Desperate for a solution, Narinesingh turned to the black market. In 2005, the notorious Oneal Ron Morris injected her with illegal substances like cement and superglue. These hardened under the skin of her face, breasts, hips, and buttocks.
Rajee was devastated. She became so ashamed of her appearance that she no longer wanted to leave her house. She felt trapped and didn’t know where to turn—until she later appeared on the television series Botched, where she finally found help.
Today, Narinesingh has become a powerful voice for many transgender people. Here’s more about her journey—and how she looks now.
Early life in New York
Rajee Narinesingh was born on April 7, 1967, in New York.
Although she was born male, even as a child she knew she didn’t feel like the other boys around her.
“In those days, we didn’t have computers, so you couldn’t Google things like, ‘What does it mean when you’re a boy but feel like a girl?’” Rajee explained.
She related most to the feminine gay people she saw in her community because she knew she was feminine too.
“Then when I started going to clubs and saw trans people, I thought, ‘Wow! That feels even more like me.’ It was a big revelation.”
In another interview in 2014, she reflected on childhood memories.
“I remembered taking the basketball my dad bought me. Instead of playing basketball, I would pretend I was pregnant and giving birth. I wanted to be a mommy.”
Though born in New York, Rajee was raised in Philadelphia. As she got older, she became more certain that she was a woman inside and decided to pursue cosmetic procedures and fillers. Because they were too expensive through正规 channels, she turned to underground options.
“The last thing I wanted was to look like a man in a dress. I wanted to be a beautiful woman,” she said.
“So I made the choice to get injections done—in our community, it’s called pumping.”
Injections left her body deformed
In the mid-2000s, she met Oneal Ron Morris, a self-proclaimed plastic surgeon later known in the media as the “toxic tush doctor.”
The procedures were anything but safe. Rajee received multiple injections containing dangerous illegal materials, including cement and superglue. She says she paid only $100 per session.
According to the Sun-Sentinel, she received ten injections from Morris between 2007 and 2010.
“It gets so desperate when you want your outside to match your inside that you’re willing to take the risk,” she explained.
“As a transgender person, you think, ‘Oh my God, I can finally look the way I want without spending a fortune.’”
She described the day of the procedure:
“When it finally came, I was more excited than nervous because I was finally going to become the woman I had always wanted to be.”
She said Morris had turned an extra bedroom into what looked like a medical room.
“It looked pretty sterile. I would go in, pay the money, and get injections in my face, hips, and buttocks. At first, everything seemed fine. But then the nightmare began.”
Soon after, Rajee’s face and body became badly deformed. Large hardened lumps formed under her cheeks, lips, and chin.
“I felt like a monster”
Even though she knew the procedures were illegal, Rajee was too ashamed to go to the police.
She became afraid to leave her home.
“I felt like a monster,” she told Barcroft Media. “Like some kind of sideshow circus clown.”
In 2012, Rajee began treatment with Dr. John Martin of Coral Gables Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgery. He used softening injections and laser treatments to help repair the damage.
Thanks to Dr. Martin, she says she went from “victim to victorious.”
At the same time, Rajee slowly regained her confidence and even started dating again.
“Now I feel more confident, and with a little makeup, I can create an exotic look,” she said.
“One guy told me being with me was like being with a sexy dragon. I didn’t know whether to slap him or kiss him.”
Rajee Narinesingh on Botched
Even more help came in 2016 through the E! reality show Botched.
Plastic surgeons Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif offered to help her for free by treating the hardened fillers in her face.
At first, it wasn’t certain she would appear on the show. In 2015, she was turned away because the surgery risks were considered too high. Thankfully, by 2016, doctors found a safer way forward.
“I have to make sure my plan is conservative, smart, and doesn’t take careless risks with Rajee’s face,” Dr. Dubrow explained on the show.
Over seven weeks, Rajee underwent four surgeries to remove the toxic fillers Morris had injected.
Months later, she said there were still some nodules left in her breasts and buttocks, but the biggest change was how she felt emotionally.
For the first time, she could look in the mirror and truly feel like herself.
“My confidence has definitely improved,” she said. “It changed my life. It really did.”
“I know I’m a big personality, so people will always stare—but now, the stares feel different.”
This is Rajee Narinesingh today
Meanwhile, Oneal Ron Morris eventually faced justice. In 2017, Morris was sentenced to 10 years in prison after one of the patients died due to the illegal procedures.
In February 2021, Rajee received a message from Morris asking for forgiveness.
She later shared her response on Instagram. Although Morris claimed to have been released, Rajee said that wasn’t expected until 2026.
She chose forgiveness.
“What I’ve learned in life is that if we grow stronger through hardship and learn from our mistakes, those struggles can become blessings,” Rajee wrote.
“I feel the sincerity in your spirit, sis, and I want you to know I wish you the very best.”
Today, Rajee Narinesingh describes herself as an activist, actress, mystic, and author. She has appeared on more than 30 television shows around the world and written three books about her life and experiences.
She now lives in Florida, where she works closely with the LGBTQ community and supports organizations focused on HIV awareness and prevention.
She regularly shares photos on Instagram and looks incredible.
“I call myself a world activist or a community activist,” Rajee said.
“My advocacy around black-market injections took me global—Uganda, Australia, Pakistan… it’s amazing.”
She now sees her painful experience as something that gave her purpose.
“I consider everything I went through with those black-market injections a blessing, because it gave me a bigger platform for my activism.”
“Even before all the corrective surgery, I thought, if I can share my story, educate people, and stop this from happening to someone else, then I’ve turned lemons into lemon meringue pie.”
Rajee Narinesingh is truly a brave and inspiring person, and it’s wonderful to see how she overcame such a painful chapter in her life. We wish her nothing but happiness and success in the future.
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