It’s not uncommon for women to seek plastic surgery in hopes of looking like their favorite celebrities. Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, Kate Middleton, and even the First Lady herself, Michelle Obama, have all been idolized for their unique looks and physique. Some women have turned to plastic surgery to undergo a buttocks augmentation to have a more supple derriere like J-Lo’s, while other women have chosen to emulate Michelle Obama’s sculpted arms via arm lift surgery. But while several of our patients here at Shafer Plastic Surgery in New York have come in asking for plastic surgery to resemble a famous face or body, it most commonly female patients that come to us asking for a treatment.
However, as the taboo behind cosmetic treatments dwindles with each passing year, an increasing number of men are also opting to get some work done and are not afraid to admit it. Most recently, we learned of an aspiring actor in New Jersey who spent several thousand dollars to look like his favorite star – Ryan Gosling. It’s hard to find too many people who wouldn’t want to look Gosling, but how many people would actually undergo surgery to look like him?
Apparently, Nicholas Ryan would! In fact, Ryan spent $5,000 on cosmetic treatments to look like Gosling, but was it worth it?
Currently living in Los Angeles, the newbie actor has already learned that he’s got to have the “It” factor in order to make it in Hollywood – something Ryan Gosling has down pat. Ryan said the feature he most admired from Gosling is his “squared-off” chin, and underwent hours of Botox and fillers to add more definition to his cheeks and jaw bone.
Gosling certainly does have a very chiseled chin, and plastic surgery can get patients that same look. However, if Ryan wanted to look like Gosling, no one would really be able to tell from his transformation that he was aspiring to resemble the “Drive” star. Other than his chin looking a little more defined, there’s not much connecting the two thespians by way of looks. Perhaps Ryan will opt to follow up the Botox and fillers with chin augmentation surgery or a cheek lift to give him a more permanent look.
Botox and fillers are great for patients looking for a temporary improvement in appearance, but within a few months, the treatments have to be repeated. Surgical enhancement of the cheeks or chin can solve that problem.
Dr. David Shafer in New York has performed several kinds of augmentation and reconstruction surgeries on the chin and cheeks for both women and men who are aspiring to resemble their favorite celebrities or who are trying to enhance their own natural features. The surgery is extremely versatile, allowing patients who undergo the treatment to choose from raising their cheek bones, adding definition to their cheeks or chin, softening deep lines, or adding fullness to the face.
For more information on chin and cheek augmentation surgeries, consult with New York plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer today to discuss your ideal surgical option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many women seek plastic surgery to emulate the unique looks and physiques of their favorite celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez's buttocks or Michelle Obama's sculpted arms. This desire is often driven by admiration and the wish to enhance their own appearance by adopting features they find attractive in these public figures.
Yes, as cosmetic treatments become less taboo, more men are choosing to undergo plastic surgery to resemble their favorite stars. For example, an aspiring actor spent thousands on Botox and fillers to achieve a look similar to Ryan Gosling's chiseled chin and jawline.
The actor used Botox and dermal fillers to add more definition to his cheeks and jawbone, aiming to replicate Ryan Gosling's squared-off chin. These treatments are temporary and typically require maintenance every few months.
Botox and fillers provide temporary improvements in facial appearance, usually lasting a few months before requiring repeat treatments. They can enhance features like cheek and chin definition but do not offer permanent results like surgical options.
Surgical options include chin augmentation and cheek lifts, which provide permanent changes by raising cheekbones, adding definition, softening deep lines, or adding facial fullness. These procedures are versatile and can be tailored to the patient's desired look.
Dr. David Shafer, a plastic surgeon based in New York, performs various augmentation and reconstruction surgeries on the chin and cheeks for both men and women seeking to enhance their features or resemble celebrities.
While plastic surgery can enhance certain features to resemble a celebrity, achieving an exact likeness is challenging. For example, despite treatments, the aspiring actor's resemblance to Ryan Gosling was limited mostly to a more defined chin, with other facial features remaining distinct.
Patients should weigh the temporary nature of non-surgical treatments like Botox and fillers against the permanence of surgical options. Non-surgical treatments require ongoing maintenance, while surgery offers lasting results but involves more recovery and risk.
Individuals interested in chin and cheek augmentation can consult with a qualified plastic surgeon like Dr. David Shafer in New York. A consultation will help discuss ideal surgical options tailored to the patient's goals and provide detailed information about the procedures.
