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Lucy Needham

Katie Piper praised for inspirational selfie as she bares acid attack scars

Katie Piper has been hailed an 'inspiration' and 'role model' by fans after sharing a selfie exposing her acid attack scars.

In the 11 years since the horrific attack in March 2008, Katie has endured over 250 corrective surgeries.

The mum of-two regularly keeps fans updated on details about her life, and on Thursday morning took to Instagram following an at home workout.

Clad in her sports bra and going make-up free, save for smokey eye make-up, Katie told how she'd started the day with 40 minutes of exercise in her kids' playroom.

Inspiration: Katie Piper was praised by her social media following for her candid snap (katiepiper_/Instagram)

Katie, 35, shares daughters Belle and Penelope with husband Richard Sutton.

As soon as the mum shared the candid snap, comments began flooding in from her supportive followers.

"What an amazing woman you are," said one.

"You have such honesty, strength & courage," added another.

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Aspiring model Katie was left with severe burns and partially blind after Stefen Sylvestre threw acid over her in 2008, at the request of her abusive ex boyfriend, Daniel Lynch.

Her life was only saved by pioneering surgery. Lynch was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 16 years.

While Sylvestre was given a mini­­mum 12-year sentence but Katie was horrified to learn he was released on parole last year after serving just nine.

After sharing her story in a TV documentary, Katie set up the Katie Piper Foundation to raise ­awareness of the plight of other acid attack victims.

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Stefan Sylvestre was jailed for the attack (PA)

She has also released self-help books and presented Channel 4 series Bodyshockers, where members of the public undergo body-altering procedures.

Last year, Katie joined the line-up of Strictly Come Dancing where she was partnered with professional Gorka Marquez.

The pair became the third couple to be eliminated from the competition.

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