For years, Hang Mioku was known for her beauty. The South Korean woman had worked as a model and singer, building a life in which appearance played an important role. But as she grew older, her desire to maintain a youthful face reportedly became an obsession that would eventually change her life forever.

According to widely circulated accounts of her story, Hang began receiving cosmetic injections and became increasingly dependent on altering her appearance. Eventually, doctors reportedly refused to continue treating her because of concerns about her condition. But instead of accepting their decision, she searched for another way to achieve the results she desperately wanted.

What happened next would become one of the most widely discussed cautionary stories about the dangers of unregulated cosmetic procedures.

After reportedly obtaining silicone from an unauthorized source, Hang began injecting substances into her own face. When her supply ran out, she made an even more dangerous decision. Believing it might produce similar results, she reportedly turned to ordinary cooking oil.

The consequences were devastating. Her face became severely swollen, and the damage dramatically changed her appearance. But the physical transformation was only the beginning of a much longer struggle.

Continue below in Part 2.