Chloe Towney, 16, was born with a port wine birthmark covering one side of her face.
On last night’s episode of This Time Next Year we saw her pledge to host Karl Stefanovic that in one year she would “like how I look in the mirror’.
Over the year, Chloe underwent 13 incredibly painful laser sessions to remove the birth mark.
“It feels like someone is burning your face to the point you can feel it in your bones,” the year 11 student explained to Karl.
“I’ve had 13 laser sessions,” she said.
“Every time I went back, I didn’t want to do it,” she admitted before adding that her family kept her motivated and strong.
When Chloe walked through the doors, she looked radiant and Karl was left stunned and speechless.
Not only did she achieve her goal of liking her appearance, Chloe’s self-esteem is better than it has ever been.
“I love myself,” she told Karl. “This is the happiest I’ve been in my life.”
Many viewers took to social media to congratulate Chloe on achieving her goal.
“Beautiful before and after. Glad this has given you the self-confidence to take on the world,” wrote one fan of the show.
“This story made me cry. Well done,” wrote another.
This Time Next Year has held strong ratings this season, premiering to about 1.3 million viewers.
