In a world where image is fundamental for public figures, Florinda Meza, the unforgettable “Dona Florinda,” decided to break her silence about the physical sacrifices involved in staying relevant in front of the cameras.

In a recent interview for the program De Primera Mano, the widow of Roberto Gomez Bolanos opened up about a cosmetic treatment she described as a “particularly painful” experience. At 76, Meza recounted that, in her quest to rejuvenate her face, she underwent a procedure based on the application of stem cells. However, what seemed like a routine treatment turned into a traumatic process. According to the actress, the most difficult part was the extraction of material from her own ear, which was then injected into various areas of her face and neck. “To get my so-called stem cells, they've prickled my entire face, neck, and even my hands so much that it's been almost three years,” the artist confessed. Meza detailed that the intensity of the injections was such that she felt there wasn't a single centimeter of her skin left unpunctured. Despite specialists recommending she repeat the cycle annually, the actress admitted to being so affected by the pain that she has postponed going through the experience again.

It hasn't all been negative. The actress clarified that she continues to believe in the benefits of regenerative medicine and opted for less invasive methods, such as intravenous and nasal stem cell injections, focused more on her overall health than on aesthetics.

She also mentioned recently undergoing a vitamin and collagen treatment, which she tolerated much better.

Florinda Meza made it clear that, although the path to beauty has had its bitter moments, she is satisfied with her current appearance and firm in her decision to take care of her image, as long as the pain is tolerable.