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The Weeknd has kept fans guessing for months about what was going on underneath all those bandages, and it looks like we finally have an answer. The star debuted a shocking new look for his latest music video for “Save Your Tears,” and the exaggerated post-plastic surgery look definitely took fans by surprise.
Although the transformation was a result of makeup and not any actual plastic surgery, that didn’t stop fans from pointing out just how unrecognizable he looked.
See for yourself!
Scary, right?! In the video, The Weeknd's transformation is obvious; his cheekbones, jawline, and lips have all been made to look exaggerated. Plus, his prosthetic nose is long and crooked.
Mike Marino of Prosthetic Renaissance, who was responsible for the transformation, assured fans that the new look was a result of "weird plastic surgery make up."
The Weeknd also shared the scary transformation on Instagram, prompting strong reactions from fans.
One wrote, "'Can’t feel my face' hittin a lil different lmaooo."
Another commented, "Hello Ken, where's Barbie?"
Many also compared the singer to "Handsome Squidward."
However, some fans have a more cynical comparison in mind, wondering if the exaggerated plastic surgery is a dig at Bella Hadid, The Weeknd's ex.
the weeknd is definitely bashing bella hadid with the whole plastic surgery themes
— no (@pinkcloudgurl) January 5, 2021
Hadid has been accused of plastic surgery for years, but has always denied the rumors.
One thing seems certain: The Weeknd's been planning this music video concept for quite some time.
When the singer donned face bandages for the American Music Awards, he explained it to Esquire as a reference to the "dark undertone" of drunk driving in his hit song, "Blinding Lights."
However, with his most recent music video in mind, it seems that these bandages have taken on an added message. After seeing the singer's transformation, one fan commented, "Now the bandages make sense... it’s all adding up now."
