This Model Refused To Have Her Birthmark Removed And We’re All Inspired

Tuning Out The Hate

Although people have told her her entire life that her large congenital melanocytic nevus was an ugly defect, Mariana has silenced her haters through inspiring photo shoots and beyond. Mariana said her birthmark, which covers part of her nose, her forehead, and her right cheek, makes her look different than other models, but that’s what she loves about it.