Once upon a time, Mickey Rourke was considered one of the most handsome men in Hollywood. Sadly, the heartthrob adored by millions of fans is now a distant memory.

The actor’s appearance has been significantly altered by plastic surgery. Rourke first sought out a surgeon in the 1990s. He had hoped to fix the damage caused by his boxing matches, but as Mickey himself admitted, he was extremely unlucky with the doctor he chose.

In the aftermath, Rourke sought other surgeons, asking them to “restore his face,” but the results of that initial operation were irreversible.

Undeterred, Mickey underwent numerous procedures, each one leaving more of an impact on his appearance. Alongside his desire to reclaim his former looks, he developed a fear of aging. This fear led to even more surgeries. The Hollywood star became almost unrecognizable: a puffy face, barely visible eyes, overfilled lips, and transplanted hair transformed the once-beautiful actor into someone entirely different.

Fans, commenting on recent photos, say they barely recognize their beloved actor. Mickey, with a touch of sadness, agrees with the critics, openly admitting his regrets about these changes—but acknowledges there’s nothing more he can do.

Rourke’s courage in owning up to his mistakes, however, is something to be admired. In 2023, Mickey Rourke will turn 71. Let’s hope this Hollywood icon continues to grace the screen and delight his fans for years to come.