Top Ten Male Celebs You Didn't Know Had Plastic Surgery
By
Editorial Staff in
Bizarre
On 13th November 2015
Facelifts and implants, liposuction and nose jobs – this sounds like a checklist for Hollywood, doesn’t it? For so long, plastic surgery has been a way for celebrities to prevent the signs of aging and forever maintain their handsome good looks and girlish figures. With the demands of fame and the fact that the camera adds 10 pounds, we can’t seem to blame anyone for wanting a little help after gravity starts to work overtime.
While average people often opt for plastic surgery, going under the knife for implants and tucks is almost a prerequisite for being a Hollywood star. In fact, as critics spent their time whispering about the latest Hollywood goddess’s nose job, male celebs slipped by the camera without too much attention. That is, until recently.
The high demands of looking good in Hollywood no longer only affect women. Today, many male celebs are opting for plastic surgery to help ease the pains of aging in such a harsh and critical world. From liposuction to jawline reconstructions, Hollywood’s hottest celebs are going under the knife for just about anything that may help them look hotter, sexier and yes, even younger. In fact, we found 10 male celebrities whose plastic surgery before and after photos will leave you shocked but we’ll let you decide if these are success stories or botched jobs of epic proportions!
#1 Mickey Rourke
Legendary actor, retired boxer and notorious Hollywood bad boy, Mickey Rourke first became a household name in the 1980s after starring in Diner, The Pope of Greenwich Village and 9 ½ Weeks. After early success in drama, action and thriller films, Rourke took a break from the spotlight and returned in the late 1990s to star in box office hits like The Rainmaker and Get Carter.
Did we mention that Rourke is a bad boy? After hitting a rough patch in his life, Rourke turned to alcohol and boxing to get through his days. And, it's no surprise then that, after getting knocked around the ring and then boozed up, Rourke looked pretty rough. At 62 years old, the actor and retired boxer opted for the true Beverly Hills fix: plastic surgery. From hair extensions and skin tightening to cheekbone and nose reconstruction, Rourke's new look revived his career and even earned him an Oscar nominated role in The Wrestler.
#2 Kenny Rogers
"You've got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em." As one of the most famous country singers of all time, Kenny Rogers knows a thing or two about gambling, at least when it comes to lyrics. With over 10 dozen singles released, including "The Gambler", and over 100 million records sold around the globe, this Country Music Hall of Fame member is a true music legend.
Often seen (and heard) singing alongside the feisty Dolly Parton, Rogers surprised many when he took a brief break from the public eye and later emerged looking like an entirely different person. Despite his signature white beard remaining, long gone were Rogers' rugged good looks thanks to a series of plastic surgeries that included a facelift and Botox injections. Obviously attempting to defy time, the music icon even had the bags under his eyes removed and his eyelids tightened (ouch!). Thankfully, even Rogers admits the surgery disaster his face says it all!
#3 Paul Stanley
From face paint and stage outfits to comic-book style characters and elaborate performances, the band KISS forever changed the world of hard rock music during the 1970s thanks, in part, to standout member Paul Stanley. Known as the "Starchild" of the band as a result of his softer, more romantic side, Stanley's face makeup reflects a large black star on his face, which hid his real looks from fans for years.
While the media focused on KISS front man Gene Simmons' plastic surgery, fewer people paid much attention to Stanley's new looks. Already into his early 60s and still touring, the rocker opted for multiple plastic surgeries including a face and brow lift, eyelid tightening, lip augmentation and rhinoplasty. Of course, once people finally noticed, they had something to say, most of which was criticism over the famous rocker's now surprised "old man" look!
#4 Simon Cowell
Known as the harshest talent critic in the world, Simon Cowell is one of the richest men in show business thanks to a successful career as a producer, talent scout and television show judge. From American Idol to The X-Factor, the British critic has made a name for himself as he has discovered some of the world's greatest talent acts across the United States and the United Kingdom.
For a man who never sleeps, Cowell's schedule began taking a toll on his good looks and rare-seen million dollar smile. With regular Botox injections to help revitalize his face, Cowell has upped his plastic surgery game when he recently was caught sporting a bandage near his ear, leading many to believe he had a skin tightening surgery to help better define his jawline. Who's the critic now, Simon?
#5 Ray Liotta
Chances are, if you went to the movies during the 1980s and 1990s, you saw more of Ray Liotta than you ever imagined. Starring in the critically acclaimed Goodfellas and appearing in one of the best sports movies of all time, Field of Dreams, Liotta has built a career thanks to his outstanding acting talent, earning an Emmy Award and many other award nominations.
Unlike 20 years ago, much has changed for Liotta from his career to even his looks. Widely absent from the silver screen these days, Liotta has obviously aged less gracefully than others as a result of some horrific plastic surgery. After Liotta first went under the knife, the facelift and derma fillers caused him to look strange and even angry, leading many critics to claim the procedure was one of the worst botches in Hollywood history! Yikes! Now, Liotta's eyes look far too tight and his face looks leathery. We can't completely blame Liotta, though, as he at least tried to grow a beard to hide the lower half of those tragic results!
#6 Enrique Iglesias
Known for his mole (oh, and his singing too!), Enrique Iglesias seems to have been around forever despite not yet being even 40 years old. Thanks to his performances in both his native Spanish and English, Iglesias became an international sensation in the 1990s. Known by many as the "King of Latin Pop", the Spanish heartthrob continues to make waves in the entertainment industry not only as a singer, but as a songwriter and actor as well.
Looking at the before and after pictures of Iglesias, many people might think this plastic surgery story is a complete hoax but, look again! While his face appears to be the same (yes, even his nose and chin), one important thing is missing: his mole! In a brief five-minute procedure in the plastic surgeon's office, Iglesias had his mole removed in what might be considered the least dramatic plastic surgery procedure in the history of Hollywood! Hey, at least he didn't end up looking like Kenny Rogers or Ray Liotta!
#7 Burt Reynolds
"I must-ache you a question." With his signature mustache and rugged good looks, Burt Reynolds has starred in just about every genre of movie throughout his acting career from dramas and comedies to even feel-good sports films. A two-time Golden Globe recipient, Reynolds is now partially retired thanks to a lifetime of leading roles in films like Deliverance, Smokey and the Bandit, and The Longest Yard.
Since it's been over a decade since Reynolds first emerged after his plastic surgery, revisiting the before and after photos of the mustached man is quite shocking. Why couldn't we just forget? Reynolds debuted his new looks at the 2005 Super Bowl looking completely different thanks to Botox injections that made his face seem paralyzed and leather-like. As if the Botox wasn't enough, Reynolds also opted to remove the bags under his eyes, a procedure known as Blepharoplasty. While we may have forgotten the horror of this plastic surgery flop, we'll never forget the Bandit who ran away with our hearts on a high-speed chase back in 1977.
#8 Howard Stern
For the past 40 years, Howard Stern has filled airways around the world as he followed his childhood dreams of being a radio personality. With his first start in radio, Stern acted as a safe show host until finding his own voice and becoming the national hit we know today. Bouncing around from station to station, Stern has finally settled in at Sirius XM Radio with his own show, The Howard Stern Show, and is paid handsomely for his efforts.
With growing fortune and fame, Stern decided to focus more on his looks in 2006 when he opted for plastic surgery to fix his nose. Known for wearing sunglasses around the clock, Stern had chin split scars removed from his nose and underwent a series of facelifts that would give him the confidence to no longer hide behind dark glasses. Although it hasn't yet been confirmed, many critics believe Stern also had hair transplant surgery to help ensure that his black and curly head of hair wouldn't recede over time. How's that for being radio worthy?
#9 Carrot Top
Who is Scott Thompson again? While the name might not ring a bell, "Carrot Top" will leave everyone nodding and smiling in immediate recognition. Becoming a big name in comedy during the early 1990s, Carrot's unique look and prop style of comedy set the trend as audiences flocked to follow their favorite redheaded comedian.
Like many other actors on our list, Carrot seemingly disappeared from the public eye for years until reemerging with a completely new look. Despite keeping his familiar wild and curly hair, the comedian obviously discovered the gym as his new look debuted a toner and more muscled man. But, that wasn't all! Carrot opted for numerous plastic surgeries that transformed his entire face with cheekbone and jawbone reconstruction being at the top of the list. With laser treatments and chemical peels, Carrot's entire look is different which, the funny man says is a result of makeup. Come on, we may laugh at his jokes but does he really think we're that dumb?
#10 Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
From football and wrestling to the movies, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the busiest and highest paid actors in Hollywood. Following in his father's footsteps, Johnson pursued a career in professional wrestling, from which he retired in 1999 after much success. After being bit by the acting bug, Johnson has since taken the world by storm in one of the best moves of his entire career.
Of course, with a transition from the wrestling ring to Hollywood, Johnson felt that he needed to look more like a star. Diagnosed with gynecomastia, an increase of fat in a male's chest, Johnson was self-conscious of his looks and worked harder than ever before to get rid of the fat. Despite countless hours at the gym, Johnson struggled to overcome the issue and opted to have liposuction to get rid of the excess fat. Now, with his chiseled good looks, even Johnson can be confident when he has to appear shirtless on the movie screen.
