I'm a 72-year-old grandfather and spent $60,000 on a facelift and other cosmetic procedures. People now think I'm in my 50s.
At 72, Ariel Grunberg was unhappy with his looks. He had cosmetic surgery and was pleased with the results of the operation, including a facelift.
Seventy-two-year-old Ariel Grunberg underwent a series of cosmetic procedures, including a deep plane facelift, neck lift, brow lift, lower blepharoplasty, facial fat grafting, and a fat-based liquid rhinoplasty, for a total cost of approximately $60,000. Grunberg shared his experience with Business Insider, highlighting his satisfaction with the results.
The surgery, performed in February 2026 by New York cosmetic surgeon Dr. John Layliev, addressed concerns about his drooping eyes and turkey neck. Grunberg revealed that people now perceive him as being in his fifties, a change he attributes to the cosmetic enhancements. He also mentioned that societal attitudes towards men seeking cosmetic surgery have become less stigmatized, leading him to openly discuss his decision.
Grunberg expressed that the results met his expectations, noting a noticeable reduction in wrinkles and facial drooping. The cosmetic changes have elicited positive reactions from others, including a dentist who guessed his age as being in his fifties and his brother, who previously joked about his fatherly age. Grunberg contemplates undergoing additional dental procedures, such as veneers, to further enhance his appearance.
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