Let’s talk about Sylvester Stallone, the legendary actor who’s been punching his way through Hollywood for decades. You know him as Rocky Balboa, the underdog who never backed down from a fight. But here’s the thing—Rocky took a lot of punches in the ring, and it’s no surprise fans are curious if Sly’s had a little help from plastic surgery to keep his face looking as tough and timeless as ever. The buzz got even louder when he appeared on This Is Us, reminding everyone how sharp he still looks at 71 years old.
Now, if you’re wondering whether Sylvester Stallone has had work done, you’re not alone. Closer Weekly decided to dig deeper, so they spoke with some top plastic surgery experts to get the scoop. And guess what? They all agree that Sly’s likely had a few procedures over the years. Dr. Adam Hamawy broke it down for us: “Sylvester Stallone definitely looks like he’s had some work done. That jawline? It’s sharp, almost like it’s been sculpted with a chisel. Same goes for his neck—it’s tight and defined, which screams lower facelift. And let’s not forget about his eyes. He’s clearly had an upper and lower eyelid lift, plus a browlift. Those brows? They’re pulled so high they practically touch his hairline. While high, arched brows might look fabulous on a woman, they can look a bit unnatural on a man. It’s a delicate balance.”
Check out the difference: Sly in 2000 (left) and in 2017 (right). Talk about staying sharp!
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Experts Weigh In
Dr. Andrew Miller also chimed in, agreeing that Sly’s likely had more than just a facelift. “It’s clear he’s had his eyelids done, and there’s a good chance he’s had a browlift too. Just look at how different his lid crease and brow height are now compared to older photos. And that jawline? It’s so smooth it’s almost unnatural. A mini facelift could explain that.”
Dr. Vartan Mardirossian added another layer to the conversation. “There’s no question he’s had an upper and lower blepharoplasty. The skin on his upper and lower eyelids is so tight it practically glows. And don’t forget about his neck. The skin and muscle there are tighter than a drum, which suggests a necklift. All these procedures were done exceptionally well, leaving him with a completely natural look. Honestly, this combination of surgeries seems to be the go-to for a lot of my middle-aged male patients. They want to look younger without screaming ‘plastic surgery.’”
Sly Speaks Out
But what does Sylvester Stallone himself have to say about all this? Back in 1992, during an interview with People, Sly opened up about his face. He admitted he’d gone under the knife—but only on the left side of his face. Why? Because he was born with a crooked mouth, and he prefers being photographed from his right side. “People see this scar and automatically assume I’ve had a facelift,” he explained. “But they don’t notice there’s no scar over here by my right ear. What do they think? That I could only afford half a facelift?”
When it comes to plastic surgery in general, Sly’s pretty open-minded. “Sure, why not? If you can fix something, why wouldn’t you? You’d get body work done on your car if it needed it, right?” he said. It’s a pretty practical way of looking at it, and honestly, it makes sense. Who wouldn’t want to look their best, especially when you’re in the public eye all the time?
