A WOMAN has revealed that she has spent over £1 million trying to get the world’s smallest waist.
Aleira Avendano, 33 has spent two decades cinching her waist down to just 18 inches, 16 inches smaller than the average British woman’s.
The Florida-based yoga instructor has achieved her tiny waist by wearing a corset, and is determined to beat the current record held by 86-year-old , whose waist is just 15 inches.
Aleira’s controversial methods have caused her internal organs to “shift and adjust” to new spots.
However, despite the dangers, Aleira, who is originally from Venezuela, isn’t ready to quit.
“I find it challenging when it comes to buying clothes, as nothing fits,” she told NeedToKnow.
“My sizes are unique, and I have naturally wide hips.”
“I have to have clothes custom-made for me. It’s been a major investment - enhancements, treatments and healthy food.
“A huge commitment. Honestly, my body should be insured.”
As well as spending £1 million on her waist whittling mission, Aleira has also spent £471,000 on cosmetic surgeries, including seven boob , four nose jobs and veneers.
Aleira previously claimed that all woman “should have to be truly beautiful.”
And despite the risks, Aleira has encouraged others to try and get a waist like hers.
At the start of her waist cinching journey, Aleira wore a corset six hours a day, but she has now ramped this up to 23 hours.
Wearing a corset comes with a myriad of issues, such as breathing difficulties, organ compression and muscle atrophy.
The model has now launched her own brand of shapewear, to help people achieve her “one of a kind look”.
“My shapewear line will change many lives” she said.
“It’s a gentle product with incredible results, created by me and inspired by the story of my own body.”
Aleria added: “I don’t miss my old figure at all.
“People react in different ways.
“Some follow me, some feel nervous, and others admire me or see my body as something crazy.”
She added that men “can’t get enough” of her “exotic” figure.
