Skit maker and businessman, Isaac Aloma, better known as Zic Saloma, has opened up about the reasons behind his decision to undergo rhinoplasty surger
Skit maker and businessman, Isaac Aloma, better known as Zic Saloma, has opened up about the reasons behind his decision to undergo rhinoplasty surgery.
He also offered his fans insight into the process and his recovery journey.
“I’ve always had a very flat nose and right from childhood I’ve felt that if I could do my nose, I would reconstruct it. I’ve been constantly ridiculed because of my nose.
“My siblings would always insult me saying, ‘Your nose is too ugly. Your nose is too big.’
“I carried my papa’s nose in excess. Some of you think rhinoplasty is a death sentence. People do rhinoplasty for different reasons.
“Some ladies can’t wear some kind of dress because they have big stomachs or “K-leg”.
“You wear some kind of dress because of your insecurities. For some people, it’s because they are short. If we have a choice, that insecurity will be corrected. They’ll say you don’t like how God created you, but ladies wear make-up. Is that how God created them?
“Why do you do braces to correct your teeth? Leave it the way God gave you your teeth. You’re thinking of how people will perceive you; you know we live in a very judgemental country, Nigeria.
“The fact that you don’t have the mind or money to correct your insecurities doesn’t mean you should judge another person.”
“Some of you think rhinoplasty is a death sentence. People do rhinoplasty for different reasons. For some people, they don’t like the shape of their noses, like in my case. Some have breathing issues, but in my case, it’s for aesthetics,” Zic Saloma clarified.
The skit maker also tackled the stigma surrounding cosmetic surgery, particularly in Nigeria, saying that many people remain judgmental about altering one’s appearance.
He also pointed out the contradiction of societal standards by comparing the criticism he faced with the common use of makeup and braces.
Zic Saloma continued, “I have always thought of doing a nose job to make it smaller. You can call it inferiority complex but I believe that we all have insecurities. For some, they always wear caps because they don’t have a hairline.
Some ladies can’t wear some kind of dress because they have big stomachs or “K-leg”. You wear some kind of dress because of your insecurities. For some people, it’s because they are short. If we have a choice, that insecurity will be corrected.
“They’ll say you don’t like how God created you, but ladies wear make-up. Is that how God created them? Why do you do braces to correct your teeth? Leave it the way God gave you your teeth.”
He further argued that the reluctance to address personal insecurities often stems from the inaccessibility of procedures, financial limitations, or fear of public perception, and emphasizes that the inability to make such changes should not give anyone the right to criticize others who choose to do so.
“You’re thinking of how people will perceive you; you know we live in a very judgemental country, Nigeria. The fact that you don’t have the mind or money to correct your insecurities doesn’t mean you should judge another person,” Zic Saloma said.
The comedian also addressed misconceptions about rhinoplasty, reassuring his followers that the procedure was not as risky as some had claimed.
“People said it is cancerous, it’s not. Some said it was my final look. No, it takes about one to two years for the final results to appear,” he clarified.
“Right now, my nose is still swollen. It will still become smaller. After about a year, you’ll see the final look. This is three weeks after my rhinoplasty, and I like what I’m seeing already. My face is less swollen and it will still go down. Once it heals completely, some may not even realise I did a nose job.”
Zic Saloma further said that he did not personally pay for the rhinoplasty procedure, describing the arrangement as a collaboration between him and the hospital.
“I didn’t pay for the procedure. I won’t call it free, but it was a collaboration between me and the hospital. I only did my visa and booked my flight to Turkey. I did a nose job and I also had a slight eye lift,” he said.
He recalled how the hospital caught his attention and assured the readers that he did his personal research which was offered due to his large social media following.
“The hospital caught my attention among others I had seen on my Instagram and TikTok feeds because I saw that they did it for a black person. After I messaged them to ask how much, they said I have a lot of followers and they’d like a collaboration.
“Before I agreed on the collaboration, I made inquiries on their website and the doctor. I did my research first because it’s a life-changing surgery, so I had to be sure.
”I had a list of surgeons who had done unsuccessful surgeries and my doctor’s name was not there. I read reviews, I almost did not see any bad reviews. There was no complaint of botched nose,” he said.
Zic Saloma also detailed the costs involved, explaining that a consultation would typically range from $300 to $400, adding that the rhinoplasty itself costs between $5,000 and $6,000, while the eye rejuvenation and temporary facelift would cost about $2,500 each.
He added, “I didn’t pay for consultation. During the consultation via a video call, my doctor said I would look definitely better with a nose job. I asked a lot of questions about my fears and insecurities.
“He told me about the risk of infection and bleeding, which is one in a thousand cases. The worst that will happen is that the person will go for a revision to do another one. I said I didn’t want it too pointy, and he said he would give me ethnic rhinoplasty that would make me still look African.”
Zic Saloma shared that his appointment for the rhinoplasty was on January 24th, and he travelled to Turkey the day before, January 24th.
He added that during a physical examination, the doctor asked if he smoked or drank to which he clarified that he has never smoked or drank in his life.
