‘My June plot twist’: Michelle Dee’s face scarred by pet dog

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The Miss Universe Philippines 2023 calls on furparents to act quick and 'never underestimate dog bites'

MANILA, Philippines – Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee took to social media on Tuesday, June 3, to share photos of the injuries she sustained after she was bitten by her pet dog.

Michelle Dee shares photos of the injuries she sustained after being bitten by her pet dog. Screenshot from Michelle Dee/X

Dee immediately sought treatment after the incident.

“No matter how much we love [our] furbabies, never underestimate dog bites! Act quick,” Dee wrote in an Instagram story showing the scars on her face.

Screenshot from Michelle Dee’s Instagram story

On Wednesday, June 4, she shared that recovery has been going well, with no signs of infection, and the swelling on her cheek and chin subsiding. She also said that the active injury spots are drying cleanly and are visibly less red, adding that the healing process was “surprisingly” turning out to be quick.

Screenshot from Michelle Dee’s Instagram story

The Filipina beauty queen, however, emphasized that her pet dog is “still [her] babygirl” despite the injuries she sustained.

Sharing the news in her Instagram broadcast channel, Dee jokingly referred to the incident as her “June plot twist.”

Screenshot from Michelle Dee’s Instagram story

Michelle Dee notched a Top 10 finish in the 2023 Miss Universe — operating on her advocacy of autism awareness. Since then, she has gone on to make her debut as a recording artist with “REYNA,” an anthem for self-empowerment.

Dee was also a guest housemate in the ongoing season of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition, which features housemates from both ABS-CBN and GMA. – Rappler.com