Paulina Porizkova In Nothing Beneath Her Open Robe Shows Hip Replacement Surgery Scars As 'Reminder Of Old Pain'

Paulina Porizkova is revealing her scars from hip replacement surgery, sharing an update on her recovery journey!

Thursday saw the 58-year-old model providing an update on her recovery journey, taking to Instagram to share a photo of herself clad in underwear and an open robe. In the image, she revealed the two scars on her hips and elaborated on the process of adjusting to them over time.

"Going into this surgery, I couldn't help but think about scars," Porizkova began. "The ones I have, I embrace. But I have no desire to make new ones. On our vacation, I kept saying goodbye to the smooth skin across my hip bones, even as I felt guilty for being vain."

Porizkova detailed her process of selecting orthopedic surgeons, considering their approach to incisions. Ultimately, she chose Dr. Roy Davidovitch and Dr. Pierre Saadeh for the procedure, acknowledging the skill in their stitches while also expressing her ongoing journey to accept her new scars.

"Today is day 7 post op/ 1 week," the Sports Illustrated model said. "I know the incisions will soon become a part of me. They will be a reminder of old pain and new victories. They will join all of the other inscriptions on my body and mind - both visible and invisible - all of which, ultimately, will be the glue that holds me together, a netting of past fractures which have healed stronger."

"They will become a part of what constitutes the map of me," Porizkova continued. "And like all other scars on my outside and inside, I will accept them. I will be proud of them. But I have no intention of courting new ones."

Porizkova garnered supportive remarks from fans and fellow celebrities in the comments section, with MJ Day, editor-in-chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, notably praising the model's surgery scars.

"Let me know when you are ready for me!" she wrote. "They look great by the way! They are like punctuation marks to your awesomeness! Heal well girl!"

Another follower expressed, "Scars are place markers that indicate moments in time. They hold our stories. And you’re a great storyteller."

The third commenter added, "Somehow you manage to make scars look good. I love your curiosity and openness."

Porizkova took to Instagram last week to announce that she was undergoing a "long overdue" double hip replacement surgery. She disclosed that her hips had been worn down over time due to congenital hip dysplasia, leaving her with no cartilage. Her announcement was accompanied by a photo of her in a two-piece bikini and another image showing her lying down in a hospital room.

As per information from the Mayo Clinic, hip dysplasia can lead to various complications, including osteoarthritis or a hip labral tear. This condition arises when the hip socket fails to fully cover the ball portion of the upper thighbone.

Porizkova expressed, "There is none left." She recounted how medical professionals reacted to her X-rays, stating, "'Well, it's bone on bone,' they exclaimed. 'At least we know you're good with pain tolerance!'"

The severity of her condition renders addressing one hip at a time ineffective, as it would hinder the healing process and mobility.

Reflecting on her situation, Porizkova expressed gratitude for having one last vacation before her surgery. She emphasized her readiness for new hips and expressed thankfulness that the problem is fixable. She found solace in trusting a specialist in anterior hip replacements and appreciated the support from her family, acknowledging her sister-in-law's advice to take a break from her usual activities and allow others to care for her.