Brandi Glanville Reveals Dramatic New Look After Two Years Of Fear

Brandi Glanville is cautiously stepping back into the spotlight after enduring a frightening two-year health battle that left her isolated, anxious, and struggling to recognize herself. 

The reality TV star has now revealed a dramatic new look following months of treatments, mounting medical bills, and finally receiving a long-awaited diagnosis. 

As she begins reemerging publicly, Glanville is opening up about the emotional, physical, and financial toll the ordeal has taken and why this moment feels like a turning point.

Brandi Glanville debuted her refreshed appearance over the weekend, weeks after revealing she finally received an official diagnosis related to her facial disfigurement. 

The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum shared a smiling selfie on Instagram, wearing a baseball cap and green tank top, with fans quick to notice her smooth complexion and glowing skin. 

In the caption, Glanville praised her plastic surgeon for helping her prepare for upcoming appearances.

“Thank you Dr. Nicholas Nikolov the amazing CellSound and for preparing me for The Sundance Film festival & looking forward PBM Princess movie event at Kemo Sabe,” she wrote. 

In no time, support poured in from followers, with comments like, “Oh gosh, you look so good and healthy!” and “Queen looking gorgeous.” 

Others added, “You look amazing,” and “Looking fantastic and fabulous,” as fans celebrated what appeared to be a long-awaited improvement.

Later that same day, Brandi Glanville was photographed attending a screening of the documentary “Side Effects May Include: The Hidden Costs of Prescription Drugs” at Kemo Sabe in Park City, Utah. 

The appearance marked another significant step forward after years of avoiding public outings due to anxiety about her appearance.

The former model opted for a striking look, wearing a black fur hat paired with a long white suede coat and a black fur shawl draped around her neck. 

Her platinum blonde hair cascaded down in loose locks, and she accessorized with a Louis Vuitton clutch. 

The outing came after months of keeping a low profile, as she worked behind the scenes to address her ongoing health issues.

In December, Glanville confirmed to TMZ that she had finally received a diagnosis for her facial condition, though she has yet to publicly reveal what it is. 

The star said she would be sharing the diagnosis at a later date and acknowledged she still had a “long road” ahead to “fully get better.” 

Despite that, Glanville shared that she was thrilled to finally have answers after years of uncertainty. 

She was also candid about the emotional toll the condition has taken on her mental health. 

Speaking about the past two years, the television personality admitted she became increasingly isolated and fearful of leaving her home. 

Glanville described turning into an introvert and experiencing overwhelming anxiety during everyday tasks.

“Sometimes I sit down, I can’t get up. And it’s so scary, and I was just like, I don’t want to live this life,” she said. “So I had those thoughts, which were really frightening. I’ve never been like that.” 

Glanville also revealed she shared the news of her diagnosis with her mother, who cried when she finally learned there was an explanation.

Brandi Glanville has long insisted her facial issues stemmed from “parasites” she believes she contracted while filming “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club 2” in Morocco in 2023. 

In her desperation to fix the problem, she spent more than $130,000 on treatments and consulted over 20 doctors.

At one point, she even attempted to treat herself using hair removal cream, which resulted in burns on her face. 

Last summer, Glanville shared that she consulted infectious disease immunology physician Michael R. Scoma in New York City, saying she may have finally found a solution. 

“I am so thankful to my NYC angel @DrScomaME_CFS for actually wanting to help me get better. I’m finally getting answers,” she wrote in a July tweet. 

A few months later, Glanville shared an update on her health, telling Us Weekly, “It’s been a slow process, but I’m finally getting back to my normal routine and feeling like myself again.”

The progress marked a sharp contrast to earlier months when doctors allegedly dismissed her symptoms as filler-related inflammation.

The health ordeal has also left Glanville in serious financial distress. She revealed that insurance companies repeatedly denied her claims, telling her, “Nothing’s wrong with you. It’s just inflammation and old filler.” 

She said doctors also did not believe her about the crazy lumps on her face.

In August, Glanville admitted, “I’m paying the minimum on my credit cards. I’ve exhausted my savings.” 

She added, “At my age, I feel like such a loser in a way, because I was taking care of everything. I was together. I had great credit. Now I’m scared about every little thing.”

She also sought help from Botched star Dr. Terry Dubrow, who disagreed with her parasite theory but warned of serious possibilities. 

“There are these two kinds of microorganisms, one’s called a microbacterium, and the other is called a fungus,” he told TMZ in December 2024, calling the situation a “ticking time bomb.” 

He warned, “Every minute the microorganism is allowed to stay in her skin and do potential damage, she could suffer worse for it.”