**Bradley Cooper’s ‘New Face’ Sparks Speculation of Cosmetic Work, Top Surgeon Weighs In**
*Published: Nov. 5, 2025, 12:00 p.m. ET*
Bradley Cooper sent tongues wagging in October when he debuted what appeared to be a noticeably different face. The *A Star Is Born* star, 50, showed off wider eyes and a refreshed visage, prompting fans to wonder if he has undergone cosmetic procedures to maintain his leading-man status in Hollywood’s competitive environment.
### Cooper’s ‘Wide-Eyed’ New Appearance
Dr. Raffi Hovsepian, a Beverly Hills triple board-certified plastic surgeon who has not treated Cooper, shared his expert observations exclusively with RadarOnline.com.
“Bradley Cooper’s eyelids, hairline, and upper-face tension suggest recent rejuvenation work that’s pushed past balance — creating a refined yet slightly distorted appearance,” Dr. Hovsepian explains.
He notes, “Bradley’s eyes appear lifted and sculpted, with smoother lower lids — results commonly seen after upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation.” The doctor highlights that upper and lower blepharoplasty, procedures which lift the upper lids and smooth the lower lids, can brighten the eyes. However, if too much tissue is removed or tightened, the outcome may appear hollow or “wide-eyed.”
### Distorting His Natural Balance?
According to Dr. Hovsepian, visible changes in Cooper’s hairline and forehead, combined with midface volume, have tightened his expression and subtly distorted his natural facial balance.
He elaborates, “Hairline restoration or skin-tightening treatments can alter brow balance and, when combined with eyelid surgery, exaggerate lift and strain.”
“When rejuvenation efforts go just beyond equilibrium, the face can look refined but unnatural, crossing from refreshed to reconstructed,” the aesthetic expert cautions.
In addition to possible eyelid and hairline procedures, the surgeon suggests Cooper may have had filler or fat grafting added to the cheeks and temples to restore youthfulness. However, he warns, “Excessive volume may distort proportion and natural facial flow.”
### ‘Restraint Is Essential’ in Male Aesthetics
Dr. Hovsepian emphasizes the importance of subtlety in male cosmetic treatments. “In male aesthetics, restraint is essential. Proportion, weight, and movement must be preserved to maintain character and authenticity,” he advises.
He further warns, “In aesthetic surgery, the difference between looking refreshed and looking overdone lies in proportion and restraint.”
“Each enhancement should complement a person’s anatomy, not overpower it. When multiple procedures are layered too closely or aggressively, even minor imbalances can distort expression.”
According to the expert, “True artistry in plastic surgery is when the result is invisible. The person simply looks confident, rested, and unmistakably themselves.”
### Looking Younger for Gigi Hadid?
An insider previously revealed to RadarOnline.com that Cooper, who is dating supermodel Gigi Hadid, 30, has always been meticulous about his beauty routines.
“He’s always been extremely attentive and borderline obsessive about his beauty rituals,” the source said.
“But now there’s pressure to do even more. Friends are noticing he’s looking a little too smooth and taut for a guy of 50.”
With their nearly 20-year age difference, Cooper reportedly wants to keep up with Hadid’s youthful glow.
“He’s old enough to be her father,” the insider claimed. “He’ll continue to maintain his looks and hope that will help him hold on to Gigi.”
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