Galilea Montijo cites facial nerve injury behind recent facial changes
During an appearance on the morning show Hoy, television presenter Galilea Montijo explained that the recent alterations in her facial appearance are caused by an injury to a facial nerve, not merely the result of a cosmetic procedure. She said the condition has produced symptoms resembling partial facial paralysis and that she is currently receiving medical treatment. Montijo announced she will address the details in an upcoming podcast recorded with her doctor, emphasizing that the issue goes beyond a simple aesthetic intervention. She also criticised online commentators for offering unfounded judgments and noted that some brands have suspended advertising contracts amid the controversy.
Entities: Chile · Clínica Alemana · Danilo 21 · Doctor (unspecified) · Facial nerve · Fran Maira · Galilea Montijo · Hoy · Mexican advertising brands · Mexican public · Nes (producer) · Podcast with doctor
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Clínica Alemana denied that Fran Maira was hospitalized.
- [● 2 SOURCES] No official comment was obtained from Fran Maira or her father.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The alleged assault involved Fran Maira's ex‑partner and a group of his friends.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fran Maira arrived at Clínica Alemana in Santiago with injuries after a physical assault.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Influencer Danilo 21 posted a video claiming he had confirmation of the assault.
- [● 3 SOURCES] An anonymous staff member at Clínica Alemana reported the incident via a message.
- [● 4 SOURCES] She will discuss the condition in a forthcoming podcast recorded with her doctor. (Montijo announced the plan during the same TV segment.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Galilea Montijo said her recent facial changes are caused by an injury to a facial nerve. (She explained this during an appearance on the program Hoy.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] She criticised online commenters for making unfounded judgments about her appearance. (Montijo called out the speculation during the interview.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Some advertising brands have cancelled contracts with her due to the controversy. (Montijo mentioned the commercial impact during the interview.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The facial issue is not solely the result of a cosmetic procedure. (She clarified that the nerve injury is separate from the aesthetic treatment.)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The nerve damage occurred after a cosmetic procedure that coincided with a neck contracture and stress. (Montijo linked the injury to the timing of the aesthetic treatment.)