The Traitors star Meryl Williams reveals results of secret forehead reduction surgery
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THE TRAITORS star Meryl Williams has revealed the results of her secret forehead reduction surgery.
The Scots star, 28, won the first series of the hit BBC1 psychological reality show in 2022.
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The Traitors' star Meryl Williams has revealed the results of her secret forehead reduction surgery
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Meryl said her forehead had made her feel insecure for years
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The star showed a map of where the surgeon would operate
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Meryl, who was born with dwarfism - took to TikTok to tell her followers that she'd wanted it done for years and that only a few people knew she went under the knife.
The reality star - who comes from Edinburgh - posted pre-surgery photos in a new reel, showing off her forehead from the side, before later unveiling her new look.
After the first snap, she added a mirror selfie, explaining how she was having hairline lowering surgery.
Meryl shared a snap of the mapped out lines on her forehead, where the surgeon would operate.
The video explained how Doctor Greg Bran, from the GBA London clinic, cut along Meryl's hairline, then pulled her skin up to remove extra skin, before stitching it all back together.
Meryl confessed that to her, it has been worth it.
Alongside her video, she said: "Sharing my forehead reduction / hairline lowering surgery journey.
"Not a lot of people know I under went the surgery it was something I have wanted for years & dealt with one of my biggest insecurities my forehead #surgery."
Fans flocked Meryl with overwhelming support and one said: "Looks unreal! You were beautiful before and after."
"Proud of you your such an inspiration don't ever let anyone make you feel down because you have such a bright and bubbly personality I loved you on the traitors and so glad you won!" exclaimed another.
The Traitors star forced to hide on train toilet in fear after cruel teens 'laugh in her face'
While a third said: "Slay! You are beautiful."
The news comes after Meryl tragically revealed how she was forced to hide in a train toilet after she was targeted with abuse.
She said: "Currently hiding in the toilets on the train down to London away from four teenagers who are sitting opposite me and giving me abuse.
"Now I think living with my condition or having this condition is something you can't hide. People see you straight away, they notice you straight away, you're just an easy target."
Speaking after her success on The Traitors, where she won the £120,000 prize, she said: "I am the only little person in my family. My parents are both average height.
"Because of my condition I don't look like my parents.
"The world was not made for me. I have to adapt myself to the world.
"It is a struggle but it makes me unique. I am so lucky to have [my] people around me."
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Meryl had wanted the surgery for years
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