Actor has cosmetic procedure to look more like Ryan Gosling
Patients bring celebrity photos as shorthand for a goal. I use them to translate taste into anatomy. The plan is not to copy a face. It is to shape light and proportion so your features look stronger and more rested.
Celebrity Look-Alike Plastic Surgery
An aspiring actor has undergone extensive cosmetic procedures to look like movie heartthrob Ryan Gosling. In nearly two hours of treatments with Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tim Neavin, Nicholas Ryan, 32, from New Jersey, was given Botox and dermal fillers to make his face look like his idol. He hopes the procedures will help him hit the big time in Hollywood – as well as improve his chances with women.
“I wanted more definition in my jawbone, like Ryan Gosling,’ says the actor, who lives in Los Angeles and chose ‘Ryan’ as a stage name.
‘I’m going for roles that demand a more rugged look in a man’s face. My favorite Ryan Gosling movie is Gangster Squad, a role that suits that type of heroic face. He’s got a look that a lot of people in America are looking for right now, especially in my line of work.
I’m hoping I’ll get more auditions and roles if I look more like Ryan Gosling. That’s why I had the surgery.’
What people usually mean by a “leading man” jawline
- Clear mandibular line: clean angle at the jaw with minimal pre-jowl dip
- Balanced chin: mild projection and width that match the midface and lips
- Quiet nose: smooth profile that does not pull attention from the lower face
- Even midface support: cheek scaffold that keeps the lower face from looking heavy
Celebrity photos help discuss style. Your bone, soft tissue, and skin define what reads natural on you.
How I measure and plan
- Front view: lower facial third width, chin symmetry, pre-jowl contour
- Oblique view: lid–cheek transition, zygoma support, mandibular line
- Profile view: nasal dorsum and tip rotation against chin length and neck angle
We decide what changes light the most with the least intervention. Often, this is small support in the right plane rather thana big volume.
Non-surgical options
- Jawline and chin shaping: deep structural filler placement for definition without surface bulk
- Pre-jowl support: targeted scaffold to smooth the mandibular line
- Masseter refinement: small neuromodulator doses can soften a boxy lower face while preserving strength
See how I use structural fillers here: non-surgical facial enhancement using Radiesse.
Surgical options
- Chin implant or deep fat support: adds projection and improves the neckline by balance
- Submental or neck work, when indicated, cleans the cervicomental angle for a sharper jaw read
- Rhinoplasty when the profile is busy: light dorsal smoothing or tip control so lower-face changes shine
For pairing nasal changes with facial support, read rhinoplasty and facial reshaping with fat.
Quick decision guide
| You notice… | Likely driver | First step |
|---|---|---|
| Soft jawline with small pre-jowl dip | Lack of bony support | Deep structural filler or chin implant planning |
| Boxy lower face at the angle | Masseter hypertrophy | Conservative neuromodulator with photos to track bite function |
| Profile feels busy | Dorsal hump or low tip draws focus | Light rhinoplasty plan so the jawline reads clean |
Expectations and ethics
- No copy-and-paste faces: your bone and soft tissue are unique
- Stage work: small steps with review at two to four weeks, keep results natural
- Function first: airway, bite, and expression guide what we do
FAQ
Can I really look like a specific actor
No. We can borrow the idea of clean angles and a balanced chin, then tailor it to your anatomy. That is how results look authentic.
Do fillers make jaws look puffy
Not when they are placed deep and in small amounts along the right vectors. Puff comes from surface filling and excess volume.
How long will non-surgical results last
Often nine to eighteen months depending on product, plane, and movement. Surgical changes last much longer.
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