Shocking reason why so many male celebrities look unrecognizable recently… as stars like Jim Carrey and Matthew McConaughey spark concern with their ‘new faces’
Plastic surgeons have revealed the shocking reason behind why so many male celebrities look unrecognizable recently.
A slew of A-list men like Jim Carrey and Matthew McConaughey have sparked concern amongst fans in recent months after they debuted ‘new faces’ on the red carpet.
Some theorized Ozempic and quick weight loss is to blame for their shocking new looks. Others have wondered if they went under the knife.
And according to plastic surgeon to the stars Dr Terry Dubrow, there’s a very simple explanation for their change in appearance.
He explained that many male stars are undergoing the same plastic surgery procedures as their female counterparts… but warned that what works for women doesn’t always work for men.
The surgeon, who is known for his work on the show Botched, added that getting cosmetic enhancements designed for women could be what’s leaving these gentlemen looking nothing like themselves.
He said he believes many male stars are blepharoplasty or blephs, which is not as invasive as more serious plastic surgery procedures but refreshes the eye area. In major cities, the procedure costs upwards of $15,000.
Dr Dubrow exclusively told Daily Mail that ‘upper eyelid blepharoplasty is the procedure in men that is not only the most potentially feminizing, but also the most polarizing in its ability to change a man’s fundamental appearance.’
Dr Terry Dubrow told Daily Mail that many male stars are undergoing the same plastic surgery procedures as their female counterparts… but warned that what works for women doesn’t always work for men
A slew of A-list men like Jim Carrey (seen left in 2020 and right in February) and Matthew McConaughey have sparked concern amongst fans in recent months after they debuted ‘new faces’ on the red carpet
The facial rejuvenation process involves removing skin, which results in less obvious hollowing around the eyes and a fresh appearance. Doctors can also add fat to make people look more youthful and rested.
The procedure is beloved by regular folks, stars and even plastic surgeons, who compare it to a ‘mini facelift.’
When speaking out about the procedure on the Stiff Socks podcast recently, Dr Dubrow said many people had been asking him about Jim Carrey’s new look in particular.
The actor sparked cosmetic surgery rumors in March when he appeared looking noticeably different at an event.
And he is not the only male Hollywood star who has been branded as unrecognizable recently.
In December, X was flooded with posts about McConaughey’s changing face after he stepped out at the Caring for Women Gala dinner and many felt that his features had changed immensely in a short amount of time.
Simon Cowell, Zac Efron, Scott Disick and Adam Levine as other celebrities who have faced plastic surgery rumors.
Dr Dubrow told the Daily Mail that blepharoplasty is a ‘feminizing plastic surgery’ so it can have drastic effects on men.
Dr Dubrow said he believes many male stars are blepharoplasty or blephs, which is not as invasive as more serious plastic surgery procedures but refreshes the eye area (stock image)
In December, X was flooded with posts about McConaughey’s changing face after he stepped out at the Caring for Women Gala dinner and many felt that his features had changed immensely in a short amount of time. He’s seen left in 2012 and right at the event
He added that the procedure can be especially jarring on masculine man because it is incredibly ‘easy to remove too much skin and go too far.’
‘It’s the only plastic surgery procedure where removing as little as two to three millimeters too much skin can make a man look not only completely different, but also strangely and embarrassingly altered,’ the plastic surgeon explained.
That is why Dr Dubrow believes ‘the best celebrity results are often seen on men who already have softer or more feminine features.’
‘Certain guys who are feminine looking, who are pretty… you’re OK to do feminizing plastic surgery on them,’ he said.
According to the doctor, people often opt for blepharoplasty surgery over facelifts because of the quick recovery time.
This is especially true for celebrities who want to make sure they can get back to filming or the red carpet quickly.
But he warned not to rush into the procedure because if you’re unhappy with the results, it will take a longtime to go back to normal.
‘An overly aggressive facelift may take a decade to look normal again, and an overly aggressive upper blepharoplasty can take even longer,’ Dr Dubrow warned, adding that ‘reversal procedures are difficult.’
‘The same surgeons who excel at operating on A-list female celebrities may not necessarily be the best fit for highly masculine male celebrities, where a more conservative and restrained approach is critical,’ Dr Dubrow concluded.
