It’s not unusual to hear about people changing their appearance through plastic surgery. Some opt for a smaller nose, fuller lips, or other tweaks. But Jessica Alves—formerly Rodrigo Alves—took it much further, transforming herself into what she calls a “human Barbie doll.”
Jessica came out as transgender in early 2020, sharing her truth in an interview. “I’m known as Ken, but inside, I’ve always felt like Barbie,” she said. From that day, she began using “she/her” pronouns and embraced her new name, Jessica.
Growing up in Brazil, Jessica’s feminine side showed early. Her grandfather supported her interests, buying her dolls and letting her express herself freely. However, during her teenage years, Jessica felt uncomfortable in her body. She decided to have her first plastic surgery in 2004, which marked the start of her journey to reshape her appearance.
Jessica has since undergone over 100 surgeries, spending more than half a million dollars. She’s had procedures like nose jobs, botox, fillers, a six-pack implant, and even rib removal. Her surgeries haven’t always gone smoothly—Jessica faced serious health scares, including a dangerous infection in 2016 that caused her nose to collapse.
Despite the risks, Jessica’s transition continued. She shared how she finally felt her body matched her identity. “I’m a woman, and I’ve always had a feminine brain,” she said. Over the years, she also had facial feminization surgeries, breast augmentation, and hormone treatments to complete her transformation.
In recent years, Jessica faced challenges due to previous procedures. She underwent her fifth facelift in 2024 after dissolving dermal fillers left her with excess skin. “The doctor removed five inches of skin,” she explained after the operation in Turkey.
Today, Jessica shares her journey on Instagram, inspiring many with her story of persistence and self-discovery. While people have different views on her choices, Jessica remains focused on being her true self. And ultimately, what matters most is that she feels happy and confident in her own skin.
