‘Something Is Off’: Sierra Gates Beauty Post Derails After Fans Accuse Her of Going Under the Knife

Sierra Gates appears to be making headlines this week due to her latest beauty post. The “Glam Shop” founder was seemingly trying to show off her snatched waist to her millions of social media followers. However, her photo backfired when fans accused the business owner of going under the knife in addition to editing her photos for the ‘Gram.

Gates’ beauty shot depicted the model standing up in a hallway dripped in a camouflage ensemble. Gates, a cast member of “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta,” matched her ‘fit with a pair of snakeskin boots. The reality star’s short black locks stopped at her shoulders and she sported a pair of silver hoop earrings to go with her swag.

Sierra Gates wearing a camouflage ensemble @sierra_glamshop_/Instagram

People thought the business mogul looked extremely small and unhealthy in her photograph, and they took their harsh criticism to social media.

“Something is off with this pic. 🤔,” a fan wondered.

“Body looks photoshopped chop chopped 🤣🤣🤣,” a second fan joked.

“Her Head 😂😂😂😂 She Look Like A Bratz Doll,” a third user wrote.

“That outfit is NOT FOR you, sorry doll but your body looks like it’s shaped funny🤷🏾‍♀️ ,”a fourth commented.

A fifth user said, “No more surgery you starting to look real crazy sis.”

“Somethings you just don’t do. Sierra you know better,” a sixth fan commented.

Gates clapped back at her critics on her social media page — expressing to them that they were sick for accusing her of going under the knife in addition to editing her photos for likes.

Sierra Gates before and after her 55-pound weight loss @sierra_glamshop/Instagram

The entrepreneur admitted to going under the knife for a tummy tuck when she weighed 220 pounds. She since has expressed that it wasn’t the surgery she has found to help her most, as she ended up needing to make lifestyle adjustments following a later diagnosis of diabetes. Gates also credits her new figure to working out and eating healthy. She revealed to fans she has lost more than 55 pounds.

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