How 5 Beloved Celebrities Would Look without Plastic Surgery — Photos via AI

• Celebrities like Melanie Griffith, Michael Jackson, Priscilla Presley, and more have turned to cosmetic surgery over the years.
• Some turned to surgery for medical or health reasons while others used it to either alter their looks or make themselves look younger.
• However, what would they have looked like without it? AI unravels this mystery.

The enigmatic journey of Michael Jackson, a global pop icon, is marked by his unparalleled musical talent and a series of cosmetic transformations that stirred worldwide curiosity and debate. Michael Jackson, renowned for his mesmerizing stage performances and groundbreaking music, also became a focal point for discussions around his physical appearance.

Despite admitting to only a couple of nose surgeries, experts suggest that Jackson underwent numerous other procedures that dramatically altered his visage throughout his life, from his early days as the lead vocalist of The Jackson 5 to his demise years later.

The speculation surrounding the reasons behind his extensive cosmetic changes is diverse, with theories ranging from a battle with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)—a mental condition causing a person to have a distorted view of their appearance—to a desire to dissociate from his heritage. Jackson’s evolving skin color and facial features were a source of intense public scrutiny and discourse.

Sources indicate that Jackson may have had over 50 facial surgeries, spending millions in the process. His procedures reportedly included numerous rhinoplasties, chin implants, cheekbone reductions, and more, aimed at achieving a specific visual aesthetic.

Despite the myriad of surgeries, some of which were attributed to the diagnosis of lupus and vitiligo in 1986 leading to hair loss and uneven skin pigmentation, there’s an understanding that Jackson pursued these changes not just for health reasons but also to fulfill a personal vision of beauty.

Amidst the physical transformations, Jackson’s persona was also influenced by various cultural figures, such as French mime Marcel Marceau, and the challenges posed by his health conditions. The late 1980s and 1990s saw the artist adopting features inspired by Kirk Douglas and undergoing treatments that lightened his skin tone, further fueling discussions about his appearance.

Steven M. Hoefflin, a plastic surgeon closely associated with Jackson during the ’80s and ’90s, has been notably reserved about the specifics...