Linda Evangelista Makes Historic Return To The Runway After 15 Years Away

Linda Evangelista walked the runway for the Fendi show during the NYFW for the first time in 15 years and after her allegedly botched cosmetic procedure.

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Several A-list celebrities were part of the audience.

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Evangelista’s last runway walk was in 2008 at the Dior Haute Couture Fall/Winter show.

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She underwent a nonsurgical procedure to freeze her fat cells but developed paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH).

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Evangelista accused Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc. of deforming her.

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The supermodel underwent two unsuccessful correction surgeries.

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She sued Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc. for $50 million in damages.

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Evangelista said she started noticing the changes in her body after three months.

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Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc. offered to pay for her liposuction, but she declined.

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