While praised for his strong leadership, no one would describe President-elect Trump as a modest figure. According to a celebrity surgeon, the Donald has spent a pretty penny on preserving his appearance over the years.
Dr Gary Motykie claimed to MailOnline that the Trump clan has spent nearly $1 million on plastic surgeries over the years. He claimed Trump spent $160,000 on his teeth and iconic hairdo.
The doctor has never treated anyone in the Trump family. He based his analysis on photos and his own knowledge of the industry.
The surgeon claimed that Trump spent $80,000 on restoring his hairline using various techniques like the flap method. Considered an older technique, it involves removing hair-bearing skin to cover bald patches on the scalp. However, it can leave bald patches on the side, which could explain Trump's famous combover.
"And then, I do think we have some older techniques too — like flap techniques, which he tries to cover with this strange parting and combing over," he said.
While some in Trump's orbit appear to have received extensive plastic surgery, Donald's glamorous wife Melania is a notable exception. She maintains a natural appearance, having previously admitted she prefers to "age gracefully."
Motykie speculated that Melania has spent about $50,000 on subtle "maintenance work," including face fillers and some Botox.
While President-elect Trump has denied having plastic surgery, he is no stranger to poking fun at his personal vanity. At a campaign rally for his re-election, Trump joked to the crowd about his haircut.
"That’s very severe, that comb over that’s a severe sucker," Trump joked.
"It looks OK from the other side, but that is very severe. I apologize. Man, I looked up there, I said, ‘Whoa, look at that.’ Wow. That’s like a work of art."
Of course, the Trumps are far from the only famous people to receive plastic surgery. Just look at Joe Biden or his son Hunter - who received a set of veneers after extensive drug use destroyed his teeth.
Trump, despite his famous love of fast food, does not suffer from any known medical issues, and he possesses a level of stamina for his age that has left many people amazed.
The 78-year-old recovered quickly from an assassination attempt in July that left him with a bloody ear. Trump's courageous reaction to the shooting created an instantly iconic image of fearless leadership.
"The fact that he attended 120 events in 7 months — often multiple rallies in a single day in different states — is proof-positive that Trump has a tremendous amount of stamina, mentally and physically," Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert, told Fox News Digital.
