The tale of Michael Jackson, though known worldwide, his personality was debated by many as his skin and structure were altered so often during his lifetime. So as to explain to the readers the pictorial vicissitudes, ruling the world against the architect and human creator of Lord Brahma, the celebrated rock star Michael Jackson example is recalled. The American entertainer Michael Jackson (1958–2009), who spent over four decades in the public eye and was famously known as the “King of Pop.
From the mid-1980s, Jackson’s appearance began to change dramatically. The changes to his face triggered widespread speculation of extensive cosmetic surgery, and his skin tone became much lighter. Jackson was diagnosed with the skin disorder vitiligo, which results in white patches on the skin and sensitivity to sunlight. To treat the condition, he used fair-coloured makeup and skin-lightening prescription creams to cover up the uneven blotches of colour caused by the illness. The creams would have further lightened his skin. The lighter skin resulted in criticism that he was trying to appear white. Jackson said he had not purposely bleached his skin and that he was not trying to be anything he was not.
For years, fans watched the King of Pop, Michael Jackson’s appearance undergo dramatic changes. Despite the visible alterations, the singer publicly acknowledged only two nose surgeries and attributed his increasingly lighter skin to vitiligo. However, that wasn’t all. A Los Angeles surgeon, Dr. Wallace Goodstein, who worked alongside one of Jackson’s surges, once revealed that the star was a regular patient.
Dr. Wallace Goodstein is a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who worked with Michael Jackson’s primary surgeon, Dr. Steven Hoefflin, between 1991 and 1993 said, “Michael Jackson had multiple surgeries, approximately in every two months. It was about 10 to 12 surgeries in two years while I was there.” Jackson underwent multiple nose jobs, had a cleft put in his chin, and had cheek implants. Not only this, the late singer also had eyelid surgery. While Jackson tried to hide his cosmetic surgery from the public, another source revealed to People that he always wanted to do these operations secretly.
In India too many celebrities, including Janhvi Kapoor, Kardashians, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Dwayne Johnson, Dolly Parton, Cardi B, and Jane Fonda, have had plastic surgery or cosmetic enhancements, ranging from subtle fillers (like lip or cheek fillers) and Botox to more extensive procedures like rhinoplasty (nose jobs), facelifts, and breast augmentation, often to enhance features, correct issues, or maintain a youthful appearance, with some like Priyanka Chopra and Jane Fonda being open about their choices. The Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A) works by blocking nerve signals to specific muscles, causing them to relax or weaken temporarily, which smooths wrinkles and treats various muscle-related medical conditions like cervical dystonia, excessive sweating, and chronic migraines; its effects typically last 3-6 months. It’s used for cosmetic purposes, relaxing facial muscles to reduce wrinkle lines, and for medical issues by preventing muscle contractions. Also, crow’s feet, these are lateral canthal lines, also known as crow’s feet or laugh lines. These small lines and wrinkles form from tiny muscles contracting in the outer corner of the eyes as we experience the many different emotions that influence facial expressions: laughter, stress, grief, and sadness, and forehead wrinkles.
“A crow can be a Parrot” is not a promise. It is a metaphor. Literally, it means the existing beauty of a person can be improved or modified, giving a glow externally and internally. In other words, a crow does not become a parrot by wishing. It becomes parrot-like only through external intervention like grooming, structural changes, and maintenance. Similarly, modern cosmetology does not rewrite genetics; it optimizes what already exists, sometimes dramatically, sometimes subtly.
For most of human history, appearance, attractiveness, and personality are fortune. The inherited face, skin tone, hair density, and aging pattern are specific for a specific person; however, with advanced cosmetology interventions, yes, a crow can be transformed into a parrot. So as to say even an ugly person can be improved physically,y externally, and visibly with scientific alterations. Over the last decade, cosmetology has crossed a line. It has moved from surface beautification to structural modification. Wrinkles are no longer waiting out; they are relaxed. Volume loss is no longer accepted; it is restored. Pigmentation is no longer hidden; it is treated at a cellular level. Hair loss is no longer inevitable; it is delayed, redistributed, or reversed, sometimes convincingly, sometimes not.
Appearance is no longer static. It is modifiable. But here is the uncomfortable truth most people avoid: Modern cosmetic medicine does not create beauty out of nothing. It rearranges biology within limits following strict ethical guidelines. Those limits matter. Ignoring those leads to unwanted results.
As of 2025-2026, the field of cosmetology is experiencing a rapid transformation driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and a “skin-first” approach that prioritizes long-term health over quick fixes. Key developments focus on hyper-personalization, sustainability, and non-invasive, “treatment” procedures that yield natural-looking results. In many parts of the world without proper medical background, scientific knowledge, and experience in the field have been running clinics with attractive names.
There is a great need on the public to verify the bona fides of such centres and the people running them. One thing is sure: besides available technologies and gadgets, ultimately, the skilled hands with trained brains will yield good results. To achieve the desired beauty and to have an attractive and gorgeous personality, currently, there are enormous technologies, therapies, and surgical interventions are available. Other therapies like Ayurveda, Unani (or Yunani), and Chinese medicine also claim unbelievable results.
Ayurveda and beauty therapy merge ancient Indian principles with modern aesthetics, focusing on holistic balance (doshas), internal wellness, and natural ingredients to achieve radiant skin and hair, moving beyond superficial fixes to address root causes with treatments like herbal massages (Abhyanga), nourishing pastes (Mukhalepam), and lifestyle changes (diet, yoga) for long-term vitality. In this background the latest beauty tech, regenerative beauty, advanced ingredients and biotechnology will be deliberated in the coming issues. (To be concluded).
