From botched procedures to questionable decisions, these stars' transformations left fans shocked and concerned. Join us as we examine the most dramatic celebrity plastic surgery mishaps that changed familiar faces forever. Some were victims of fraudulent doctors, while others simply went too far.
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00:00Do you think he's trying to avoid you? I would.
00:03Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at celebrities whose extreme plastic surgeries
00:08and beauty treatments led to unbecoming transformations.
00:11This New York socialite, known as the Catwoman, has spent a small fortune on her striking appearance.
00:21Heidi Montag
00:21What things have you actually done?
00:24I'm not sure if I can remember everything.
00:25Heidi Montag became a reality TV sensation on MTV's The Hills.
00:30But she shocked the world in 2009, when she revealed she had undergone a staggering 10,
00:34yes, 10, cosmetic procedures in a single day.
00:38The list included a brow lift, nose job revision, breast augmentation, liposuction,
00:42a chin reduction, and even something referred to as back scooping.
00:46I had my back scooped, and I had a mini eyebrow lift, and I had lip injections,
00:51and then I had my chin sawed down, and then I had liposuction, and then I had implants,
00:57and then I've had two nose jobs, and breast reduction recently, and arm surgery last year,
01:04to add to it.
01:05While Heidi initially praised the results, she later confessed to regrets.
01:09In fact, she's been quoted as saying she now has more scars on her body than most car crash victims.
01:14Yeesh.
01:14It's no surprise, then, that she's since warned others about the risks of intense body modification.
01:18Is that vanity worth harming, potentially harming yourself?
01:24And for me, the answer is no.
01:26Axl Rose.
01:32Once known for his raw rock star charm and earth-rattling vocals,
01:36Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose raised eyebrows in the 2000s, with a dramatically altered appearance.
01:42I went either way.
01:43I went either way in this one.
01:45Fans speculated about multiple Botox procedures that left him looking nearly unrecognizable.
01:50Allegedly, Botox isn't the only cause.
01:52According to experts, his unfortunate frozen results were reportedly worsened by a facelift,
01:58and at least one poorly done chemical peel.
02:00Although Rose has never publicly confirmed undergoing surgery,
02:03the before and after comparisons speak volumes,
02:05leaving younger generations consistently stunned that it's even the same person.
02:09So if she's somewhere near me, I hope to God she is me.
02:14Melanie Griffith.
02:16Academy Award-nominated actress Melanie Griffith,
02:18known for her roles in Working Girl and Something Wild,
02:21has found herself at the center of media scrutiny due to her changing appearance.
02:25When you hit 40 in Hollywood, it's a little bit iffy.
02:28You get through a certain period where you're not getting the roles you were used to.
02:33Years of cosmetic procedures that included fillers, lip injections, and facelifts
02:37left her with a look many described as overdone.
02:40The criticism is said to have taken a toll on her emotionally,
02:43as Griffith later admitted she hadn't realized how drastically her appearance had changed
02:47until others pointed it out.
02:49In response to the backlash, Griffith attempted to undo some of the cosmetic procedures she had previously had.
02:54I'm just kind of laying low.
02:57Tara Reid.
02:58American Pie actress Tara Reid saw her image take a serious hit
03:02after her disastrous cosmetic surgery experiences became public knowledge and tabloid fodder.
03:07Reid underwent liposuction that left her with an uneven and irregular abdominal appearance.
03:12Tara later opened up about the experience,
03:14referring to the results as her battle wounds,
03:16and admitting the criticism has affected her self-esteem a great deal.
03:19Does it ever get to you when people say things or are negative about you or your body or anything,
03:27when people are critical?
03:28Yeah, of course it does.
03:29I'm human.
03:30Like, if you cut me, I bleed.
03:31I'm just like everyone else.
03:33Reid disclosed that the botch not only ruined her body,
03:36but also hurt her acting opportunities.
03:38She has since had a corrective procedure,
03:39including a donut mastopexy and further liposuction to even out her abdomen.
03:44I mean, the body shaming that's going on right now,
03:46it's just to a degree that it's so bad.
03:48Priscilla Presley
03:49Priscilla Presley, former wife of Elvis Presley and part-time actress,
03:53was an unfortunate victim of a phony plastic surgeon.
03:56The doctor, who posed as a licensed professional in the United States,
03:59but was most certainly not,
04:00injected Priscilla's face with an unapproved substance,
04:03which is said to have been industrial low-grade silicone,
04:06similar to car lubricant.
04:07A lot of those things, again, are warning signs.
04:09Be careful.
04:10You don't necessarily want to have a doctor come to your house
04:12if you don't know who they are,
04:14don't know their education,
04:15don't know what they're injecting in your face.
04:16All of these things are warning signs,
04:18big red flags that maybe you shouldn't be doing this.
04:21The imposter physician was later imprisoned for his fraudulent and dangerous practices.
04:26A lot of these patients came back with lumps and hard rocks in their face,
04:30holes in their face,
04:31and then worst of all,
04:32it's very hard to get the silicone out of the face once it's injected.
04:36However, the procedure left Presley with lasting damage and a swollen and misshapen face.
04:41She later underwent corrective work, but the initial harm has already been done.
04:45Carrot Top.
04:46Uh-oh, need a bigger mug.
04:48The wacky comedian Carrot Top was once known for his wild red hair
04:52and silly props from his trademark treasure chest,
04:54but as time went on, it was his face that had people talking.
04:57The prop comic's extreme look sparked rumors of extensive plastic surgery,
05:01including plenty of Botox, brow lifts, and facial fillers.
05:04Carrot Top is denied going under the knife, however.
05:07Many experts and fans remain unconvinced.
05:09Along with a bulging muscular physique,
05:11his transformed appearance has become a running joke in Hollywood,
05:14often overshadowing his own Vegas headlining comedy.
05:17This is for women to wear on a road trip.
05:18You want a penis out of the road and have privacy,
05:20you'll hold those jeans down like that.
05:22Donatella Versace.
05:23I always believed that fashion and music inspired each other.
05:28Donatella Versace, sister of Gianni Versace,
05:31founder of the luxury Versace fashion empire,
05:33has faced years of public speculation over her heavily altered appearance.
05:37What's one item every woman should have in her wardrobe?
05:41A very tight black pants.
05:43Her taut skin, plumped lips, and angular features
05:46have been attributed to multiple cosmetic enhancements.
05:49While she has remained silent on the specifics,
05:51her transformation has become one of the most infamous in fashion circles.
05:54For many critics, her look symbolizes the excesses of an industry obsessed with perfection,
05:59and how it can sometimes go wrong.
06:01Very, very wrong.
06:02Mickey Rourke.
06:03Many younger fans find it hard to believe that Mickey Rourke was once a Hollywood heartthrob.
06:08But in the 1980s, Rourke's natural rugged good looks and on-screen talent made him an in-demand actor.
06:14However, after a detour into professional boxing and several reconstructive surgeries,
06:18his face was forever changed.
06:20He took a few punches to the face, that's for sure.
06:23Like, he was like a great-looking, tough guy.
06:26And then he just got really weird and creepy.
06:29Rourke has openly admitted that many of the procedures were done to fix injuries from his fighting career.
06:33But unfortunately, they were not all successful.
06:36His features became unrecognizable and were only exasperated with age.
06:40Rourke would even acknowledge the regret of choosing the wrong surgeons.
06:43Regardless, the contrast between his early and later appearances is nothing short of shocking.
06:47He's finished. He's a loser. He's all through.
06:53But you know what?
06:55The only ones who are going to tell me when I'm through doing my thing is you people here.
07:02Janice Dickinson.
07:03I need your help. Free models.
07:05Oh, we have models.
07:06Janice Dickinson was once one of the most recognizable faces in fashion.
07:10Heck, she's even credited as being the world's first supermodel.
07:13But a series of plastic surgeries left her struggling with both physical and emotional consequences.
07:18Dickinson has had multiple facelifts, breast augmentations, and Botox treatments, many of which led to complications.
07:25Dickinson has spoken candidly about her regrets and the pressures of staying youthful in the modeling industry.
07:30Because I've had augmentation, which I should never have done because, I don't know, it was vanity or something.
07:37The boyfriend I was with at the time, I don't know why.
07:39Her honesty and experience has since made her a powerful cautionary example of how far the beauty world can push its stars.
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08:01Michael Jackson.
08:03I'm proud to be a black American.
08:04I am proud of my race.
08:06I am proud of who I am.
08:08Michael Jackson's transformation from the 1970s to the 2000s is perhaps the most dramatic in celebrity history.
08:19It's reported that the late king of pop underwent multiple rhinoplasties, skin lightening treatments, and facial reconstructive surgeries over the years.
08:27It's important to note that many of which were medically necessary.
08:30However, Jackson's changing appearance became a media fixation and sparked endless tabloid speculation.
08:41His look was also the punchline to many jokes, as he was a consistent target for comedians and late-night talk hosts.
08:47In addition to his undeniable musical talent, Jackson is also remembered for his famously unconventional appearance.
08:53Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it.
08:57Which celebrity transformation shocked you the most?
09:00Let us know in the comments.
09:01Every year, they're falling a little bit more, and that's why it's getting more time-sensitive.
09:07Let us know in the comments.