Popular television presenter Laura Woods has bravely shared graphic photographs documenting the severe facial injuries she sustained in a frightening accident in 2024, revealing the extent of her recovery process.
The Freak Holiday Accident
The incident occurred while Woods was on holiday with her partner, Adam Collard. She accidentally smashed a lampshade, which then fell onto her, causing significant trauma to her face and arm. The injuries were so serious that she was rushed to hospital and subsequently had to make a five-hour journey to London to see a specialist plastic surgeon for urgent treatment.
A Shocking and Painful Recovery
On her Instagram story, the 38-year-old broadcaster warned her followers before posting the images, stating they were "super graphic." She revealed the cuts on her face went down to the bone, but fortunately missed her eye. Her arm was also badly injured in the accident.
Woods documented the subsequent stages of healing, which she referred to as the "ugly" phase or the "Bear Grylls Stage," where scars appeared to regress. Her treatment involved red light therapy, and she humorously noted the process also included "lots of... Five Guys."
Return to Work and Ongoing Treatment
The accident forced Woods to pull out of her scheduled coverage for the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight fight. However, she made her return to broadcasting for the Champions League Final in 2024.
In a poignant revelation, Woods shared that she discovered she was pregnant with her son, Leo, shortly after the accident, which meant she had to pause any further intensive scar treatment at the time. Now, she is exploring advanced options to improve the scars' appearance, recently undergoing a "big f laser" treatment, which she described as painful, expensive, and leaving her looking "like I was put in a toaster."
When asked by followers if the scars affected her confidence, Woods admitted, "Yeah definitely. I can see the scars in photos, when I smile, frown etc." She added that having her baby helped take her mind off the injuries, but acknowledged the scars remain a "constant reminder of an awful memory."
