Sports Illustrated model Robyn Lawley reveals horror facial injuries from seizure

Robyn Lawley recently suffered severe facial injuries following a seizure. Photo / Getty Images

Australian model Robyn Lawley has shared a shocking photo of the facial injuries she sustained during a seizure two months ago.

The 29-year-old Sports Illustrated model says she has lupus and Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), both conditions where the immune system attacks the body.

Lawley said she wanted to be open with her followers and explain why she would walk in the upcoming international fashion weeks with a scar on her forehead.

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As I’m getting ready to return to work, feeling strong and near myself again, I want to be completely honest with you, in this day and age where we seemingly share all, I needed some time, healing physically and emotionally. I do however want the truth known. Nearly 2 months ago I had an accident. There’s a reason I was public about my lupus and aps diagnosis from the start, a lifelong incurable (for now) condition I didn’t know what I or still am in for. I unfortunately had a seizure on my staircase, I fell from over 7ft and landed on my face. I suppose it’s ironic that I’m a model, however I’m grateful I didn’t break my neck. I’ve managed to come full circle with that gratefulness, and luck. I could of had it holding my daughter for example, or I could be in a wheelchair, or not breathing at all. With fashion week coming soon I wanted to acknowledge my new lighting bolt scar on my forehead (aka offical wizard now 🙋‍♀️) lip and chin. As the scars fade, apart of me wants nothing to do with them and a part of me wants to embrace them. They make us who we are. Plus wearing daily makeup to cover my face is something I do not do. Life isn’t all rainbows. I’ve found strength the past few months following people who are brave to share their physical and emotional ongoing battles. Thank you @elly.mayday (battling ovarian cancer) thank you @chelseabonner (battling fibromyalgia) thank you @_indianrosee & @selenagomez (fellow lupus warriors) thank you. To anyone that’s going through something I’m sorry for the pain you have to endure. You are always welcome to DM questions about SLE (lupus) or APS. Thank you to the hospital staff and doctors who were fast to treat me. Thank you to my love of my life saving me. Sending out love and positive vibes. You can always follow @lupusorg or @lupusla to help support lupus research. This photo is from the hospital a couple of months ago and one from a week ago. 🖤😘 Peace Robyn

A post shared by Robyn Lawley (@robynlawley) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:20am PDT

"Nearly 2 months ago I had an accident. I unfortunately had a seizure on my staircase, I fell from over 7ft and landed on my face. I suppose it's ironic that I'm a model, however I'm grateful I didn't break my neck," she wrote.

"I could have had it holding my daughter for example, or I could be in a wheelchair, or not breathing at all.

"With fashion week coming soon I wanted to acknowledge my new lighting bolt scar on my forehead, lip and chin.

"As the scars fade, a part of me wants nothing to do with them and a part of me wants to embrace them. They make us who we are. Plus wearing daily makeup to cover my face is something I do not do.

Robyn said in an Instagram post that she was grateful she hadn't been holding her daughter when the seizure occurred. Photo / Getty Images

"Life isn't all rainbows. I've found strength the past few months following people who are brave to share their physical and emotional ongoing battles.

"To anyone that's going through something I'm sorry for the pain you have to endure."

Lawley is a passionate advocate for healthy body image and the environment.

She is currently the face of Bras N Things underwear and has her own range of swimwear.