A Filipino guy has so far had 19 cosmetic surgeries in 16 years and spent a fortune to look like Superman. The thing is, his obsession led him over 16 years to successive procedures to become like his celebrity. His name is Herbert Chávez, a 35-year-old Filipino who has been undergoing cosmetic surgery operations for years to look like the superhero. On top of all this, it should be borne in mind that the look is not easy to achieve, since there is no specific reference for the character, who has been played by several actors in different films.
Herbert has the world’s largest collection of items related to the character, with more than 5,000 pieces. His fanaticism began at the age of 5. Since then he has been accumulating toys, comics and even life-size replicas of the character. Thus, his visits to the operating room have followed one after another until he achieved the look of Superman, or so he believes. “As a Filipino I have many Asian features and I didn’t look like the Caucasian Superman.
He has undergone rhinoplasties, skin whitening (like Michael Jackson), lip operations (cheiloplasty), as well as jaw realignment and implants in his pecs, buttocks and abs.
He is not done with plastic surgeries “I have no regrets at all. Everything that has happened to me in my life has been positive thanks to Superman. When my surgeon tells me that my body can’t take it because of my age, I will stop,” he proudly declared.
Obsessions are very dangerous, which is why you should always consult surgeons who advise you properly and who carry out prior psychological tests to ensure mental health.
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