David Kosir elevated the idea to a whole new level in an era of social media where people are fixated on perfection. His narrative serves as a warning against pursuing unattainable beauty standards as well as a journey of self-discovery and, in the end, an acceptance of a more natural appearance.
Years of effort were put into Kosir’s pursuit of what he dubbed the “human, male Barbie doll look.” His desire for a “plastic, fake” look and the influence of social media prompted him to have several surgeries, such as nose jobs, cheek augmentations, lip fillers, and freckle removal. He freely acknowledges that he paid an astounding $100,000 for these procedures.
But in an unexpected turn of events, Kosir uploaded a video in 2021 captioned “I removed all my facial filler,” and it quickly became popular.
Viewers were taken aback by the striking before and after, and the immensely favorable reaction made him reevaluate his radical aesthetic aspirations. Kosir underwent surgery once again once the filler was removed, choosing to have operations including cheek lifts, face fat transfers, and cat-eye surgery.
Although viewers were concerned about the extreme first post-operative effects, the final reveal revealed a more polished and healed appearance.
A fresh round of compliments followed this makeover, with many expressing gratitude for the more natural appearance despite their earlier reservations.
Through his journey, David Kosir explores the transformational potential of plastic surgery, the pressures of society’s expectations of beauty, and finally, the significance of accepting oneself.
