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Michelle Wood, a 50-year-old TikTok creator, has captured massive attention online after debuting the results of her extensive plastic surgery transformation. She underwent a series of procedures — including a facelift, forehead lift, lip lift, neck lift, and chin implant — that dramatically reshaped her appearance. The striking before-and-after photos quickly went viral, with many viewers stunned by her youthful new look and even drawing comparisons to a “young Amanda Bynes.”
Michelle Wood began sharing her plastic surgery journey on TikTok, telling followers she hoped to “look refreshed” after experiencing dramatic weight loss. She revealed that shedding more than 130 pounds twice in her life left her with sagging skin, particularly around her neck and jawline. Wanting to restore her confidence, she traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, where she booked a series of cosmetic procedures.
Michelle underwent a facelift, forehead lift, lip lift, neck lift, and a small chin implant — procedures aimed at tightening her skin, enhancing definition, and rejuvenating her overall appearance. Just weeks later, her TikTok updates documenting the healing process and revealing her striking results began attracting huge attention, highlighting the platform’s influence in showcasing personal transformations.
After Michelle revealed her post-surgery results, TikTok users quickly filled the comments with reactions of shock and admiration. Some people even compared her transformed appearance to a young Amanda Bynes.
“Omg... YOU LOOK SO YOUNG!!!😍” one user gushed. Another chimed in, saying, “I feel like I would need therapy after such a dramatic change.”
A third comment read, “I appreciate that you don’t use any filters and post up-close daily updates. You look so great and I just love everything about the way you’ve done this :)”
Michelle admitted that she hardly recognizes her own reflection. In a candid video, she shared, “I’ve never looked like this. Even when I was in my 20s, I didn’t look like this.” Her openness — paired with a touch of humor about adapting to her refreshed look — made her journey all the more relatable to the thousands of viewers following her story.
The mom of two was also transparent about the financial side of her makeover. She revealed that the entire set of procedures cost her about 270,000 pesos (roughly $14,227 USD). On top of that, she spent an additional $1,000 for a 10-day recovery stay at a specialized facility that provided meals, nursing care, and transportation to follow-up appointments. In total, Michelle estimated she spent around $15,000 for everything.
Compared to the costs in the U.S., many TikTok users were stunned by how affordable Michelle’s surgery package turned out to be. Despite some lingering swelling, Michelle said she couldn’t be happier with the outcome. For the first time in her life, she can actually see her eyelids and lips, joking, “Who knew I even had one?”
Her renewed confidence and playful spirit have continued to inspire thousands of viewers who are exploring the idea of cosmetic surgery themselves.
Earlier, another woman, 58, underwent a facelift that left viewers stunned, with many exclaiming, “She looks 30!”