MAFS Star Ines Basic's Botox Horror: Partial Facial Collapse After Treatment Mishap
Married At First Sight bride Ines Basic has bravely disclosed a distressing medical ordeal, revealing that a routine Botox injection resulted in a partially collapsed face. The 35-year-old OnlyFans creator shared her harrowing experience in a candid Instagram Story video on Thursday, explaining the severe consequences of a cosmetic procedure gone awry.
Years of Routine Treatment Turned Traumatic
Ines Basic had been receiving regular Botox injections for approximately five years to alleviate painful and bulky jaw muscles caused by persistent teeth clenching and grinding. "I was getting that for years, five years, and this one time this side the Botox leaked and went into another muscle, and my face collapsed," she recounted. The unintended migration of the neurotoxin led to a facial paralysis that persisted for four agonizing months, leaving her appearance dramatically altered.
"So it looked like I'd had a stroke for like, four months," the brunette explained, detailing how the mishap caused one side of her face to droop significantly. The visible distortion prompted unwarranted speculation and cruel comments from online observers, with some remarking she resembled someone "stung by a bee." This public scrutiny compounded the physical and emotional distress of the incident.
Abandoning Botox and Embracing Natural Aging
As a direct result of this traumatic episode, Ines has completely ceased all Botox treatments. "So now I don't even get Botox at all, because I'm so petrified from it," she admitted. The cessation has led to the return of her bulky jaw muscles, which she clarified are not due to fillers or additional cosmetic work. "And that's why my jaw looks a bit boxy... I don't even have filler. You guys accused me that I've punched my face out with heaps of filler and Botox. Like look, none," she asserted, visibly raising her eyebrows to emphasize her point.
While not ruling out future injectable treatments entirely, Ines expressed a current appreciation for natural aging. "I'm not scared of some lines on my forehead. Like, I actually prefer my face moving, not being restricted," she shared. She firmly stated that "This doesn't make me any less attractive, nor does Botox make me any more attractive," advocating for self-acceptance over cosmetic alteration.
A Wider Industry Concern and Past Scandal
Ines revealed this was not an isolated incident, having experienced a second Botox accident, though she withheld specific details. She highlighted a concerning trend, noting, "I know it's happened to so many people as well in the last few years... so I don't know what it is in the industry. I think people are just rushing, because yeah, [it happens with] experienced injectors as well. Yeah, it's very traumatising." Her comments point to potential systemic issues within the cosmetic treatment sector regarding procedure safety and practitioner diligence.
The discussion of her cosmetic ordeal is set against the backdrop of her rise to fame on the 2019 season of Married At First Sight. Ines courted significant scandal during the show due to a televised "affair" with fellow participant Sam Ball, who was ostensibly married to contestant Elizabeth Sobinoff. Their plan to leave the experiment together was exposed during a commitment ceremony, and their relationship ultimately dissolved when Sam infamously ghosted her.
Dealing with Public Fallout and Trolling
In a recent interview with Daily Mail Australia, Ines opened up about the severe online harassment she endured following the MAFS scandal. The trolling was so intense and included racist remarks targeting her refugee background that Channel Nine was compelled to hire private security to escort her to post-filming events. "I got trolled so hard... I actually had a personal security guard," she disclosed, describing the necessity for protection as "really embarrassing."
Reflecting on that tumultuous period from a more mature perspective, Ines expressed disbelief at the situation. "I'm like, 'Oh my God, this is like insane,' and coming from a more grounded, mature place that I'm in now, I look at it and I think, 'This is so like immature and insane to watch.'" She maintains that the scandal does not define her character, but acknowledges the lasting awkwardness associated with that chapter of her life.
