'How long do we have to acknowledge that I had a nose job?' Iggy Azalea defends her altered appearance as she calls for more people to be honest about cosmetic surgery

Iggy Azalea has furiously defended her decision to have a nose job, six months after ending speculation about her changing appearance by confirming she underwent the cosmetic procedure.

The Australian rapper reflected on the overall perception of cosmetic surgery and the underlying motive that prompted her decision to consider rhinoplasty in an interview with the current issue of Elle Canada. 

'I think, in 2016, people should be more accepting of the fact that both famous and non-famous women are having cosmetic procedures,' she said.  

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Before and after: Iggy Azalea's nose has been altered following her decision to undergo rhinoplasty in 2015

'That’s just the reality. And I think more people need to admit that s*** so it doesn’t have to be so taboo—because we’re all doing it anyway.

'I wanted to change my nose because I didn’t grow up with a bump on it—that happened when I got smashed in the face with a soccer ball when I was 16. Now I feel like my nose looks the way it’s supposed to look.'

She added: 'But for how long do we have to acknowledge that I got a nose job? For the rest of my life? Am I going to be 45 and people are still saying "Nice nose job"? 

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Transformation: The Australian star's side profile is dramatically different to how she looked in March 2015

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Changing shape:She later confirmed that she had undergone surgery on her nose��

Last year Iggy prompted speculation that she had undergone more plastic surgery procedures after arriving at the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas. 

The difference in the Australian star's profile was difficult to ignore as she she posed stoic-faced on the red carpet at the Sin City event. 

She later confirmed going under the knife during an August 2015 interview with Seventeen magazine, telling the publication:  'I don't think you should be ashamed if you made a change to yourself, which is why I've spoken about the changes I've made, like with my breasts.' 

The star made no mention of whether she had any other work besides her nose and breasts during the interview, but added that she did not plan to completely alter herself.

'It's important to remember you can't change everything,' she said. 'You can never be perfect.'

Candid:  The Australian rapper reflected on the overall perception of cosmetic surgery and the underlying motive that prompted her decision to consider rhinoplasty

Noticeable difference: Iggy's nose was much more prominent in 2014 (L) as opposed to her appearance in Las Vegas last May (R)

New look: Last year Iggy prompted speculation that she had undergone more plastic surgery procedures after arriving at the Billboard Awards in Las Vegas

Hollywood makeover: Iggy has also been sporting a slimmer figure compared with previous appearances

The rapper, who has admitted to struggling with body confidence, said getting plastic surgery was tough on her emotionally.

'Plastic surgery is an emotional journey. It's no easy feat to live with your flaws and accept yourself - and it's no easy feat to change yourself,' she said. 

'Either way you look at it, it's a tough journey. There are things that I didn't like about myself that I changed through surgery. There are other things I dislike but I've learned to accept.'

The hitmaker told the magazine that plastic surgery was not an overnight decision: 'Your perception of yourself can change a lot over time, so I think it's important to wait and make sure it's the right choice.' 

New curves: Iggy previously opened up about going under the knife for breast augmentation surgery to Vogue in March 2015, telling the publication she had the operation in December

Iggy previously opened up about going under the knife for her breast augmentation to Vogue in March 2015. 

'Four months ago, I got bigger boobs! I'd thought about it my entire life,' before adding she initially didn't want to tell anyone but decided 'I wasn't into secret keeping,' she explained.

'I love them so much I had to talk about them,' she told E! Online a week later, adding with a laugh 'Everybody did say, "I don't think you need to say it because no one will ever know because they're so small.'" 

Plenty to talk about: Iggy was speaking to the current issue of Elle Canada