Unidentified Face, Doctor Says Tom Cruise Fats

Tom Cruise (Instagram/@tomcruise)

JAKARTA - Recently, viewers were surprised when Tom Cruise appeared in the Super Bowl LIX ad with a performance that was considered similar to a Beverly Hills celebrity.

Prior to the Super Bowl match which brought together the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at Caesar's Superdome, New Orleans, the 62-year-old actor appeared in a nearly three-minute welcoming video that followed the much-anticipated final match.

The Mission: Impossible film star spoke directly to the camera, while the screen in the background featured images of the historic moments of the previous Super Bowl match. However, many viewers quickly realized that Tom looked different in the ad.

Many say his face looks attractive, and some compare it with the stars of the well-known Real Housewives franchise, because it openly undergoes various beauty procedures.

Doctor Gizem Seymenoglu from Longevita gave an explanation of Tom's apparent change in appearance. This was revealed in an exclusive interview with the US Mirror.

"I saw that there was a tightness in his skin, and he also seemed to be experiencing swelling that spread to the bottom of his eyes. For me, this looks like a fat transfer," he said, quoted by VOI from the page of The Mirror US on Tuesday, February 18.

Dr. Gizem further explained that this procedure is better known as 'lipo filling' or fat graphting. This procedure involves taking fats from other parts of the body, such as the stomach, thighs, or buttocks, then injecting them into the desired body area to increase volume.

"With the transfer of fat, this kind of reaction can occur. Instead of the usual post-operational swelling, the skin reacts to the treatment but will eventually adapt," he explained.

"This procedure has become increasingly popular lately, even anti-aging technology billionaire Bryan Johnson underwent a similar injection last year to make his face look more full. However, this procedure could cost up to USD 15,000 or IDR 244 million," he added.

Dr. Gizem also gave another explanation about Tom's change in face.

"If he doesn't undergo a fat transfer, maybe this is a large number of dermal fillers that are injected into his face because the swelling spreads to the lower area of his eyes. I also saw more swelling in the middle of his face, not at the bottom," he said.

This medical aesthetic expert confirmed that Tom did not undergo facelift surgery.

"I don't think we'll see swelling like this if he does a facelift. The bottom of his face doesn't feel strong either, so I don't believe this swelling could be caused by a facelift," he said.

"However, I cannot confirm whether he has had this operation before," he added.

In addition to more invasive procedures, Dr. Gizem felt Tom might get a Botox injection. Compared to last year, the lines on his forehead and between his eyebrows look finer.

"These lines are not completely lost because it is not how Botox works. However, by paralyzing or relaxing muscles in the injected area, Botox can prevent lines and wrinkles from getting deeper," he said.

At the age of 62, Tom may get this injection to maintain his youthful appearance.

"But what needs to be remembered about Botox is that this treatment is not permanent. Usually, the effect lasts 3-4 months, so to maintain the outcome, Tom has to get this treatment up to three times a year, which can cost around USD 3,000 or IDR 48 million per year," said Dr. Gizem.

Despite the many rumors and speculations about his performances, Tom Cruise has never publicly confirmed whether he underwent plastic surgery procedures and kept his privacy on the matter.