Two sisters spent $300,000 on plastic surgery and showed what they used to look like-the before and after photos are stunning

Chie and Chika Yoshikawa are known for their plastic surgeries. The Japanese sisters spent a lot of money on various plastic surgeries.

The sisters changed almost everything on their faces. Judging from the photos of their initial appearance the sisters changed their noses, lips, and even eyes.

Twin models Chie and Chika Yoshikawa post about a visit to a plastic  surgery clinic | ARAMA! JAPAN

The sisters are now 34 and they are satisfied with their look finally. The sisters claimed taht they had been compared with children and no one thought that they were already grown ups.

Plastic surgery twins reveal what they looked like before £248,000  make-over - Daily Star

When they began to share their photos on social media some of the netizens began critisizing their appearance and tell that they look alike. They took these words close to their hearts and spent 40 million yen ($312756,56).

Gêmeas investem R$1,4 milhão para se transformar em Barbies humanas do  Japão - Revista Marie Claire | Notícias

Now they look like real-life barbie dolls.

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My Entitled Daughter-in-Law Demanded That I Retire – My Son Gave Her a Reality Check

Hi there, I’m Nora, and if you told me a week ago I’d be venting on the internet about my family drama, I would have laughed. But here I am, a private school teacher with 13 years under my belt, caught up in a pickle that sounds straight out of a daytime drama.

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A smiling senior woman pictured while gardening | Source: Shutterstock

I’ve been teaching at a small, tight-knit school where I know every kid by name because we have only one class per grade. It’s a special place, really, far better than the nearby public schools, which, to be honest, aren’t great.

I plan to retire in about five years, give or take, content with my quiet life and looking forward to restful golden years. Now, onto the juicy part of this saga: my relationship with my daughter-in-law, Christine.

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A woman not talking to her mother-in-law | Source: Getty Images

To put it mildly, we’re not exactly chummy. At family gatherings, we orbit each other like distant planets, exchanging polite nods more out of necessity than desire. Civility, that’s our unspoken agreement.

But last week, Christine dropped a bombshell that could have made headlines in our family’s newsletter, if we had one. It turns out, my adorable grandson Joey is set to start school next fall, and guess what? He’ll be landing right in my class.

A little boy standing in a sunflower field | Source: Unsplash

A little boy standing in a sunflower field | Source: Unsplash

You’d think that’d make things simple, right? Nope, Christine had other plans. She cornered me one evening and demanded, yes, demanded, that I retire! “It was your plan anyway,” she said, her tone sharp as a tack. “A couple of years won’t change anything.”

I was gobsmacked! The audacity floored me so much I couldn’t muster a single word in response. Over the next few days, she didn’t let up. Every chance she got, she started arguments, trying to corner me into agreeing to retire sooner. It was relentless.

A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law arguing | Source: Getty Images

A mother-in-law and daughter-in-law arguing | Source: Getty Images

Just when I thought I’d have to cave, my son David stepped in. Ah, David, always the peacekeeper. He’d been watching this drama unfold and had cooked up a plan to give Christine the reality check she clearly needed.

So, David had been pretty quiet about his plan, but boy, did he make a splash when he put it into action. That day, as Christine strolled into the house, her eyes nearly popped out of her head.

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An angry woman | Source: Getty Images

There she saw David, Joey, and a young lady I hadn’t met before, all huddled around a book on the living room couch. The scene was so calm and focused, it was like they were in their little bubble.

Christine, looking like she’d just walked into a surprise party meant for someone else, asked in a bewildered tone, “David, what’s going on here?”

Man, woman, and young boy reading | Source: Pexels

Man, woman, and young boy reading | Source: Pexels

David, bless him, didn’t miss a beat. He was as calm as a cucumber when he said, “I’ve decided that Joey will be taking private lessons at home. Since you’re uncomfortable with him being in my mother’s class, this is the only viable solution. We’ll be hiring private tutors for all his subjects.”

Christine blinked a few times, obviously trying to process this new arrangement. David wasn’t done yet, though.

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A surprised woman | Source: Getty Images

He continued, “This means we’ll need to redirect our finances to cover the cost of his education. It’s quite expensive, so we’ll have to cut back on our vacations, restaurant dates, and even our clothing budget. Essentials only from now on.”

“Also, since we’ll be economizing, we’ll need to cut back on takeout, which means more cooking at home for you.” The weight of his words seemed to slowly sink in as Christine’s face fell.

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A woman looking at her husband during a conversation | Source: Getty Images

She started to argue, her voice tinged with desperation, “But that’s unnecessary! Can’t we just reconsider this?”

David, however, stood firm. He stressed the importance of Joey’s education and maintaining a peaceful family environment, not letting Christine’s objections sway him. “It’s important we do this the right way,” he insisted.

After the storm settled a bit and Christine had a few days to mull things over, something seemed to click in her.

A little boy completing his homework | Source: Unsplash

A little boy completing his homework | Source: Unsplash

Maybe it was seeing David going to such lengths to sort out Joey’s education, or perhaps the realization of what her demands had been doing to everyone.

Whatever it was, the change was clear and somewhat surprising. One quiet evening, she approached me, something akin to humility in her eyes—a look I wasn’t accustomed to seeing on her.

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A distressed woman lost in her thoughts | Source: Shutterstock

“I’m sorry for the trouble I caused,” she admitted, her voice soft, reflecting a genuine sense of remorse. “I didn’t realize the pressure I was putting on everyone, including you. I hope we can find a way to move forward from here.”

Hearing those words from Christine, well, it felt like a breeze after a stifling heatwave. I appreciated her coming forward to apologize; it wasn’t easy and it showed a willingness to mend fences. “Of course,” I replied, “let’s move forward, for Joey’s sake.”

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A woman talking to her mother-in-law | Source: Shutterstock

So, as the next school year rolled around, Joey started attending the private school as we had originally planned. The air between Christine and me had shifted.

It wasn’t like we were about to become best friends, but there was a newfound civility, a professional courtesy almost. We both understood that whatever our differences, Joey’s well-being was the priority. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but it was a start.

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A senior teacher sitting in her office | Source: Pexels

The school year was off to its usual bustling start, but little did I know, a small unexpected moment was about to ease some of the tension between Christine and me.

About a month in, Joey, my grandson, won a class art contest—a little victory, but a big deal for him. Proud as ever, I set up a display of his artwork in the classroom, a colorful testament to his creativity.

The little boy and his artwork | Source: Pexels

The little boy and his artwork | Source: Pexels

One afternoon, as Christine came to pick Joey up, something unusual happened. She paused—a rare break in her usually brisk pace. Her eyes landed on the display, and a softness appeared on her face that I hadn’t seen before.

“Joey did this?” she asked, her voice mixing surprise with a hint of pride.

“Yes, he’s quite talented,” I replied, seizing the chance to maybe, just maybe, bridge the gap between us a bit more. “He’s been very enthusiastic about art. It’s wonderful to see him express himself so creatively.”

A dragon drawing on a piece of paper | Source: Unsplash

A dragon drawing on a piece of paper | Source: Unsplash

There was a moment, just a heartbeat or two, where Christine looked from the artwork back to me. I saw something in her eyes then—maybe gratitude, maybe a reassessment of old judgments. “Thank you,” she murmured, “for encouraging him.”

That small exchange felt like a window opening after a long time closed. From that day on, our interactions took on a slightly warmer tone.

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Woman looking at artwork | Source: Pexels

Christine began to inquire more about Joey’s day-to-day activities, showing a genuine interest beyond mere pleasantries. She even volunteered for a class event, which, believe me, was a surprise to all of us.

As the months rolled by, Joey flourished. Not just in his artwork, but academically and socially too. Every day, he seemed to come home with a new story, a new success, a new friend.

Boy doing a project with classmate | Source: Pexels

Boy doing a project with classmate | Source: Pexels

Seeing him thrive like this, I felt a deep reassurance about my decision to stay on as his teacher. It was proof that despite the personal challenges, my professional integrity and dedication to these kids could make a real difference.

By the end of the school year, while Christine and I hadn’t exactly turned into friends, there was mutual respect, cemented by our shared commitment to Joey’s wellbeing.

A little boy drawing at a desk | Source: Pexels

A little boy drawing at a desk | Source: Pexels

It wasn’t a perfect resolution—life seldom offers those—but it was a functional truce, a testament to the compromises we’re willing to make for the sake of the children we love.

Looking back, what began as a standoff that might have ripped our family apart, turned into a journey of understanding and compromise.

It showed me that sometimes, it’s the little things—like a child’s artwork—that can bridge the biggest divides. So, here we are, not perfect, but a family that’s learning, growing, and, most importantly, sticking together.

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A happy family posing for a picture | Source: Getty Images

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