Did Brad Pitt Have a Facelift?

Hello.

I am Heo Jae-won, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Ipcheok Plastic Surgery, where I mainly perform rejuvenation procedures and lifting surgery.

Today, I’d like to talk about a lighter topic:

Brad Pitt’s facelift rumor, which recently drew a lot of attention.

I previously covered designer Marc Jacobs, who openly revealed that he had a facelift. This time, it’s Brad Pitt, the star who stirred up fans around the world with a facelift rumor alone.

The Start of the Rumor: Wimbledon The story began in the summer of 2023 at the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

Brad Pitt’s taut skin and defined jawline, looking remarkably youthful for his age of 60, immediately became a hot topic.

Fans joked, “There’s really a Benjamin Button for real.”

After this scene, the facelift rumor spread worldwide through TikTok and Instagram.

His younger-looking appearance continued not only at Wimbledon but also at various events afterward.

F1 film set

Venice Film Festival

Bob Marley premiere

With fewer wrinkles around the eyes and a sharper jawline, his appearance looked clearly refined.

People even said, “He looks like he’s in his mid-40s, not 60.”

Experts’ Analysis British plastic surgeon Johnny Betteridge claimed that a small scar near Pitt’s earlobe suggested a high likelihood of surgery.

“If he did have one, it’s a really successful case.”

Another specialist, Arun Narang, supported the possibility of surgery, saying, “That can’t be explained by Botox or skincare alone.”

On the other hand, Dr. Costas said this:

“Pitt has taken excellent care of himself and has outstanding genetics. It could be possible without surgery.”

Media and Fan Reactions The Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, and others covered the rumor based on changes around the ears and wrinkles around the eyes,

and on social media, before-and-after comparison videos spread widely, racking up millions of views.

Even in the middle of all this, fans summed it up like this: “Whether he had surgery or not, Brad Pitt is still cool.”

What Is Brad Pitt’s Own Position? Pitt himself has not made any official statement about the rumor so far.

However, in a 2022 interview for the launch of his skincare brand, he said, “I don’t want to run away from aging.”

In another interview, he said, “When I was younger, I used to wash my face carelessly, but now I’m very strict about sunscreen and moisturizing.”

In other words, he only emphasized the importance of daily care.

His close associates also told the media, “He did not have surgery.”

Experts say this:

It may have been a combined approach, not just a simple lift, including eyelid surgery (upper blepharoplasty), facial fat grafting, Botox and fillers, and even dental restorations.

But all of that is speculation, and nothing has been proven at this point.

Tom Cruise was caught up in similar controversy around the same time,

Simon Cowell has admitted to having had facelifts several times,

and Jane Fonda and Sharon Osbourne have also spoken candidly about their cosmetic procedures.

But Brad Pitt still remains a mysterious figure.

Whether Brad Pitt actually had a facelift or not, we cannot know.

But one thing is certain.

Modern facelifts can look subtle and make someone appear naturally younger.

A truly well-done facelift is one that does not make people say, “He had something done,” but instead makes them feel, “Something seems different, but it looks natural.”

Brad Pitt may be a representative example of that kind of naturally youthful face.

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Thank you.