Zac Efron, once known for his boyish High School Musical charm, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years—most notably in his jawline. After his 2024 appearance in The Iron Claw, fans erupted with speculation: Did he get jaw implants, or is this just the result of aging and fitness?
Side-by-side photos comparing Efron’s face in Baywatch (2017) to his current look show a sharper, more squared jaw. Some fans argued it was due to his intense workout regimen for The Iron Claw, where he played a professional wrestler. Others pointed to the unnatural width of his jaw, suggesting surgical enhancement or fillers.
Dr. David Shafer, a New York-based plastic surgeon, analyzed Efron’s features and noted, “The angularity of his jaw is unusual for natural aging. This could be the result of masseter Botox (which slims the jaw) or even filler along the jawline for definition.” However, another expert, Dr. Lara Devgan, suggested it might be “a combination of muscle hypertrophy from training and subtle cosmetic tweaks.”
Zac has never directly addressed the surgery rumors, but in a 2023 interview with Men’s Health, he mentioned his changing appearance was due to a severe accident in 2013 where he shattered his jaw. “My face healed differently,” he said. “I had to get reconstructive surgery, and that altered my structure permanently.”
Some fans expressed sympathy, acknowledging that his jaw issues stemmed from an injury. Others remained skeptical, arguing that reconstructive surgery wouldn’t create such a chiseled look. Memes comparing him to Johnny Bravo or The Crimson Chin from Fairly OddParents went viral.
Efron’s case highlights how male celebrities face increasing pressure to maintain hyper-masculine features. Jawline fillers and implants have surged in popularity among men, with clinics reporting a 300% increase in male clients since 2020.
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