Doctor speculates Lee Soo-hyuk's changed appearance may involve fillers or fat grafting

A practicing doctor has offered personal speculation that actor Lee Soo-hyuk's recent change in appearance could be due to swelling from fat grafting or filler procedures. The comments follow online controversy regarding the actor's shifted image after he attended a recent event.

As online reactions intensify regarding actor Lee Soo-hyuk's changed appearance, a practicing doctor has offered cautious speculation, mentioning the possibility of fat grafting or filler procedures. However, the doctor also clarified that the analysis is a personal opinion rather than a verified fact, suggesting a need for a cautious approach to the controversy surrounding the cause of the change.

Recently, a practicing doctor posted a video on social media under the theme "Actor Lee Soo-hyuk's greatly changed recent status." In the video, the doctor addressed the interest surrounding Lee Soo-hyuk's recent look and shared personal views in response to questions asking why his face has changed.

Addressing the question, "Actor Lee Soo-hyuk's image has changed so much that it's becoming a controversy; has he gained weight?", the doctor began by noting, "He has been very hot on Instagram and Threads lately." The doctor analyzed, "He was such a sharp, angular, and unique actor. That is why it feels like there is a bit more controversy."

The doctor mentioned fat grafting or filler procedures as possible reasons for the change in appearance. "It feels like he had something like fat grafting or fillers in his face, and the swelling hasn't gone down yet," the doctor explained, adding, "If the swelling goes down a bit more, he might look more natural." However, the doctor emphasized that these remarks were personal speculation rather than a medical diagnosis or confirmed fact, stating, "Of course, this is just my 'brain-fiction' (personal speculation)."

The doctor also pointed out that a celebrity's appearance on screen can look fuller than in reality. "They look fuller when appearing on screen. In person, they might not look this full," the doctor said. The doctor explained that in the case of men, there are many instances where they worry about a lack of volume as facial fat decreases with age. The doctor noted that while they mainly focused on procedures to reduce facial fat, such as InMode or Shurink, in their early 30s, they now perform procedures to add volume.

Lee Soo-hyuk drew public attention with a changed face and atmosphere after attending a recent event. Having built a representative "cold handsome man" image in the entertainment industry with sharp facial lines and a unique aura, his appearance, which seemed different from usual, drew even greater interest. As the impression that his face had gained weight was highlighted, various interpretations regarding the change in appearance poured in online.

Some netizens expressed disappointment, reacting with comments such as, "The unique atmosphere that only Lee Soo-hyuk had has disappeared," "Where did the face I knew go?", and "I thought he was a middle-aged actress." Opinions were divided among fans who were accustomed to his unrivaled visuals and image regarding the extent of the change.

On the other hand, criticism was raised against the atmosphere of excessively evaluating and mocking his appearance. Other netizens expressed discomfort, saying, "Everyone ages and changes. Even if there was a change in appearance, is that a reason to criticize and mock him?" The point was made that caution is needed to prevent interest in appearance changes from leading to indiscriminate evaluation and criticism of individuals.

The controversy surrounding Lee Soo-hyuk's recent appearance can be read as an example showing how the public consumes the images and physical changes of celebrities beyond simple interest in appearance. In particular, as the speculation of a practicing doctor could expand misunderstandings regardless of the person's actual state if spread as fact, it is necessary to view unconfirmed rumors of procedures cautiously rather than accepting them definitively.

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